ambassadeur 6501 cp cat fish reel Abu Galcia AMB 4601CA Factory Tuned Black (Left handle) The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Catfish Pro Reel is a high Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6501 C4

*Made with a non-lead, bismuth and tin alloy

Speckled trout have notoriously soft mouths which typically require softer rods to prevent pulled hooks

After searching the market for a few options we compiled the list below: Make: Abu Garcia Model: Revo Toro Beast T3 Power Handle: Y Gear Ratio: 4.9:1 Line Retrieve Per Turn: 27" Drag: 25 Lbs Price: $330 USD Make: Shimano Model: Tranx 401A Power Handle: N - Aftermarket $40 USD Gear Ratio: 5.8:1 Line Retrieve Per Turn: 30" Drag: 22 Lbs Price: $320 USD Make: Daiwa Model: Prorex 400 Power Handle: Y Gear Ratio: 5.3:1 Line Retrieve Per Turn: 28" Drag: 26.5 Lbs Price: $340 USD Make: Daiwa Model: Lexa TW 400 Power Handle: Y Gear Ratio: 5.3:1 Line Retrieve Per Turn: 28" Drag: 28.7 Price: $360 USD Make: Okuma Model: Komodo SS 463 Power Handle: Y Gear Ratio: 6.3:1 Line Retrieve Per Turn: 33" Drag: 30 Lbs Price: $290 Note: Currently using this model The second criteria we have is being able to achieve high speeds if we need it to trigger bites

These advantages are the main reason I never switched over to right-handed reels

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These are useful for fish with strong crushing jaws or sharp teeth as it is harder for the fish to bend the hook