New Generation Abu? Ambassadeur 6500 C3Mag

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#1 Post by **Drew** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:04 pm

Ok, The new range is out, has anyone got there hands on one yet?

They say they've got a 6:3:1 Gear Ratio, in comparison to Penns 6:1 on the Supermag?

has Abu brought out the Ultimate Shore Reel?

paulocallaghan · #2 Post by **paulocallaghan** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:36 pm

had a look at one today in Southside Angling, looked really nice but just bought a new reel a few weeks ago and wont be getting another shore reel for a while

Mr_Green · #3 Post by **Mr_Green** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 11:49 pm

they do look the business alright...cant wait to get a lash at 1 of these

#4 Post by **Estuary Lad** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 8:59 pm

Has it a rachet? Gonna get one along with the 5500 they look like nice reels.

#5 Post by **Estuary Lad** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:22 pm

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#6 Post by **peacockealot** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:47 pm

i know tis is going to souund petty, but i dont like the colours of it. i am however very tempted to buy a 5500, although me ma will tell me what do you need another reel for

#7 Post by **fishinmidget** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:07 pm

same with me. i prefer the green although that does not affect the cast. i am buying the 5500 as soon as i have the money.

Rockhopper · #8 Post by **Rockhopper** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:12 pm

There is actually 3 different reels in 3 colour ways....that one there with the orange frame and gunmetal side plates called the Premier (comes in 6500 & 5500) there is another with gunmetal side plates and the normal chrome frame, this one also comes in 6500 and 5500 both have CT. the top of the range is the one with the bright red side plates, this one comes with the chrome frame and is only made as a CT and only comes as a 6500.

Tom.

#9 Post by **Estuary Lad** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:20 pm

Rockhopper wrote:that one there with the orange frame and gunmetal side plates called the Premier (comes in 6500 & 5500) there is another with gunmetal side plates and the normal chrome frame, this one also comes in 6500 and 5500 both have CT.

Tom.

Is there any difference between them apart from colour?

Rockhopper · #10 Post by **Rockhopper** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:45 pm

Very minor...the red is the top of the range with all the bells and whistles, the other 2 models (4 if you include them as 6500 & 5500) are different because one has a rachet the other doesnt and I think there is a small difference regarding the magnets, not sure what though....all of these models have the new power handle and all have brass side plates so will be as heavy in weight as the chrome Rockets.

Edit: What these new models do all have is a much better drag system, but its not the kind of thing that matters to us and the UK anglers.

Peter Coogan has put a lot of thought into these reels and took them as far as they can go, without designing a whole new reel from the ground up. Goes to prove some of the bigger companies do listen....it may take time but it gets through to them in the end.

Tom.

#11 Post by **Estuary Lad** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 6:51 pm

Thanks Tom.