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I bought this reel for use in saltwater after Cod Pollock and other saltwater species, in spite the graphics on the reel showing a Pike in charging mood i intended to use it in saltwater. I was looking for the strongest possible reel to use on rough ground and casing weights up to 80 grams. The aluminium frame and spool with the spindle attach to the spool itself seems like a much stronger option than the standard spool type with a spool running loose on the spindle. It do not allow side play when casting and stay firmly in the middle when spinning. I also like the possibility to center the spool with to knobs instead of one. The only thing that worries me though is all the bearings in saltwater use, there is bearings in the handles an level winder also. But with the gentle rinsing in tap water after each time i fish in saltwater and proper lube this shod not be a problem. Inside in the gear house there is a little dog attached to a pin like the vintage reels from ABU. Personally i like this way much better than the IAR bearing in the handle tube on the newer reels. This reel have both. Big handle and a sensible gear ratio make it a dream to wheel in the fish. I haven`t fish with the reel yet but when i play around with it it look mildly speaking very promising. It is much smoother than my Rocket reels in regards to cranking the handle and the spool spins longer in spin tests. With one piece aluminium frame and adjuster knob on each side and four adjustable centrifugal pins to balance the spool under casting the only thing one might wished was in there, a magnetic spool brake to fine tune the reel even further. All in all a fantastic peace of machinery. Beautiful built with very precise parts and nice metal works.Read full review
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Only at lake once so far, but threw it for hours. Strung it with 80 lb braided line, Sufix 832. The reel loved it. Cast and retrieve was very smooth. Cast very well, even with only 3 1/2 to 4 oz lures. Was after Musky. Gear ratio seems good for a variety of lures, and the larger crank handle much appreciated. Believe it adds to strong / smooth retrieve. Possibly my best Ambassador!
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For my type of fishing. Its the best I have every used. Abu Garcia the best is awesome..
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It’s exactly as described if I had the money to buy another one I would in a heart beat it’s like it come straight from Abu Garcia
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Beautiful reel made awesome detail
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