abu garcia 7000 ambassadeur CS-7000 CS ProRocket Round BaitCast Reel, RH, 2BB + 1RB Reverse Roller Bearing for solid hook setting Garcia Ambassadeur 7000 Abu Garcia

ABU Garcia's answer to this was to come out with a new line of Reels called "UltraCast", with "Anti-distortion" spools

2 stainless steel ball bearings Multi disc drag system Compact bent handle and star 4 pin centrifugal brake Synchronized level wind system Brand Abu Garcia Reel Handle Position Right Mono Capacity yd/lb 255/17 Pre-Spooled yd/lb Not Pre-Spooled Reel Size 6500 Drag Type Star Drag Model Number AMBS-6500 Bearing Count 2 Reel Spool Material Aluminum Retrieve Rate 25 | 64cm Anti-Reverse Feature Instant Anti-Reverse Drag Material Synthetic Braking System Centrifugal Gear Ratio 5.1:1 Packaging Box Season Year 2014 Spare Spool Material No Spare Spool Max Drag lb 11lb | 4.9kg Braid Capacity yd/lb 350/30

The lower, more powerful 6.6:1 ratio reels are perfect for techniques where a slower, more methodical retrieve is key

The Ambassadeur 2000 was introduced in 1962 while its narrow spool cousin 2050 made its debut in 1964

However, I launched the first cast nearly across my -acre pond with little effort, using a small 3/16-oz spinnerbait