abu garcia 6 6 ambassdeur tournament grade casting rod mh Ambassadeur® Pro Rocket BE Abu Garcia is the preferred brand of rods and reels for anglers who Fish To Win Max Casting Rod 6'6" /

Because the spool spins, using the weight of the lure and the anglers motion to pull it out, any change in speed can have a deleterious impact

This is critical because when casting it controls the resistance needed to let the right amount of line off the reel

That means when a fish takes a last-second dive or jumps near the boat, a quality drag has to give just a little before engaging so it doesnt rip the hooks out of a soft-lipped fish such as a seatrout of flounder

Looking at the numbered dial around the bearing housing, the "7" font on the right is correct for ABU original and reproductions and has never changed

Fits 4500, 4600, 5000, 5600, 6000, 6500 and 6600 series, right or left hand Email us if you need to know if it will fit your reel

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