abu garcia ambassadeur 5500 s lc AMBS-6500LC Line Counter Reel Compact bent handle and star provide a more ergonomic design 4 pin centrifugal brake gives consistent brake pressure throughout the cast Abu Garcia AMBS5500LC Ambassadeur S

Ive caught fish up to 5-pounds with this reel and I have yet to feel any torquing whatsoever

Lightweight asymmetrical graphite body and sideplates 7+1 bearing system with Duragear brass gear for smooth retrieves 6.8:1 gear ratio suitable for versatile presentations Power Disk Drag System with 15 lbs max drag MagTrax Braking System for consistent casting control 90mm aluminum handle with co-molded soft-touch knobs Manufacturer's one year warranty This item does not qualify for expedited shipping

I suspect most of the extra weight is probably due to yet another unnecessarily complex drag mechanism which I never use anyway

Made with a particular material of polimeri that ensures a reduction of weight but to the steso time a strength structural flawless

However, it also benefits from all the technological advances of the last 40 years ensuring that it can hold its own against todays top end angling reels, and give the thoroughly modern angler a contemporary taste of classic style

This ratio is indicated with a numerical set such as 6:1 where we are told that for each crank turn the spool will turn 6 times