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Abu Garcia · Round Baitcasting Reels
Abu Garcia Ambassadeur S Baitcasting Reel, 5.1:1 Gear Ratio, 11 lb Max Drag
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Options
Style: Conventional Reel
- Conventional Reel
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
- Right-handed
- Left-handed
Size: 6500
- 6500
- 5500
- Item weight
- 0.41 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 6.85"L x 6.6"W x 5.25"H
Quick take
A compact round baitcaster with machined aluminum construction for saltwater conditions.
The Ambassadeur S 6500 is a round baitcasting reel from Abu Garcia, built around a machined aluminum spool and a 5.1:1 gear ratio. It has a synchronized level wind, a four-pin centrifugal brake and a star drag topping out at 11 pounds. The 6500 size holds 255 yards of 17-pound mono or 350 yards of 30-pound braid, which suits anglers stepping into round-reel baitcasting for bass, catfish and similar freshwater work.
Best for
- Inshore saltwater fishing
- Casting live bait or chunk baits
- Anglers seeking classic round reel design with modern features
Skip if
- You fish strictly freshwater
- You need extreme drag capacity for large fish
Strengths
- Machined aluminum spool provides strength without excess weight
- Centrifugal brake manages spool speed for consistent casting
- Synchronized level wind system ensures even line lay
Trade-offs
- Heavier than modern low-profile baitcasters
- Drag system requires manual adjustment between casts
- Larger profile limits visibility when sight fishing
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | round baitcasting reel |
|---|---|
| Model | AMBS-6500 |
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 |
| Line capacity | 255/17 yd/lb mono, 350/30 braid |
| Max drag | 11 lb |
| Line retrieve | 25 in |
| Weight | 0.41 kg |
Facts
| Reel size | 6500 |
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