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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Factory Tuned Red AMB.6501
Abu Garcia
Reels · 2025

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Factory Tuned Red AMB.6501

The Ambassadeur Factory Tuned Red is a faithful revival of a rare 1977 model, featuring a chrome-plated frame with vivid cherry red accents and the distincti...

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About this piece

The Ambassadeur Factory Tuned Red is a faithful revival of a rare 1977 model, featuring a chrome-plated frame with vivid cherry red accents and the distinctive brown-silver sticker. Now offered in a left-hand retrieve configuration for the first time, this round baitcasting reel combines classic styling with modern tuning for today's anglers.

Key features

  • Classic round baitcaster design with a durable chrome-plated frame
  • Left-hand retrieve for versatile cranking and control
  • Factory tuned for enhanced performance and smoothness
  • High max drag of 7.5 kg for heavy cover fighting power
  • Compact yet strong with a 385 g weight and 5.3:1 gear ratio

Best for

  • Targeting bass, pike, and muskie in freshwater
  • Flipping and pitching heavy jigs and big swimbaits
  • Anglers who prefer left-hand retrieve for consistent rod hand control

Specs

Baitcasting Reels
Release Year
2025
Handedness
Left
Model Code
AMB.6501
Weight (g)
385
Gear Ratio
5.3:1
Bearings
6/1
Max Drag (kg)
7.5
Retrieve / Crank (cm)
65
Line Capacity (Mono)
0.35mm/255m, 0.405mm/200m
Line Capacity (Braid)
PE 5-200, 6-170

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