Not so! They may seem super-smooth when turning the handle in the tackle shop, but in actual fishing conditions there is little to be gained, and the more bearings the more maintenance required.ĬS (with level winds) reels can have their level winds updated by the purchase of additional bearings and the worm and shroud, so any 6500 or 6600 can become a C4 or C5. You can even purchase a CT cage so that the reel can be converted to a non-level wind for distance casting.Ĭlassic Ambassadeurs have a knob on either side plate, and palming Ambassadeurs (introduced in 1980) only have one knob – on the right-hand side plate.
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On classics the knobs are used to initially center the spool and then to tune the spool movement so that there is small but discernable lateral movement when the reel is out of gear.Īll Abu instruction manuals since 1952 have instructions to tighten up the left-hand knob in classics and the right hand knob in palmers, so that the chosen lure or weight drops slowly from the rod tip. Only do this with light lures and weights under 30g. This procedure with anything heavier can damage bearings – especially on ultra-cast models. Use different brake blocks, different viscosity oil, less (or more) line on the spool or magnetic brakes, where fitted, to control the cast. Over the years Abu has introduced several Ambassadeurs that have been neither classics nor palming models. The mid-80s saw the low-profile Mag and Ultra Mag reels introduced. Whether this was to do with fashion trends or whether they were “keeping up with the Jones’s” isn’t clear, but I suspect the latter. These reels were moderately successful in their day, and even more so today. Due to their free-running attributes and magnetic controls, these are the preferred reels of tournament casters worldwide. If an item you order is unavailable we will notify you via e-mail or phone.However, the modifications to get them to tournament level are extensive. Our inventory status indicators are updated in near real-time, but are based on the last known availability of specific items. We occasionally DO NOT have available particular items that indicate IN-STOCK availability. We do not always know the inventory status in our warehouse or of our suppliers until a product is ordered. * If delivery time is critical and you need to be 100% sure we can ship an item immediately, please reach out first. To reserve the next available item, please place your order and we will ship the item to you the same day it arrives in our warehouse on a first to order, first to ship basis. Pre-Order - This is a new or special order item with an often unpredictable delivery date. Please contact first by phone, e-mail, or live chat to obtain an availability estimate. *Ĭontact Info - This is a special case item. Please refer to the "Usually ships in X" details on the 2nd line of the above status, which are unique by brand and item. The last known quantity available is provided to the left of LOW QTY. LOW QTY at Our Vendor(s) - The item is available with a low quantity from our supplier’s warehouses and may ship directly from them or first get shipped to our facility. Item will usually ship the same business day if ordered by 2:00 pm ET, except the Economy method may be delayed, weekends excluded. LOW QTY at TackleDirect - The item has a low quantity available to ship from our Egg Harbor Twp, NJ warehouse immediately. The availability message will provide an estimated arrival date, which can be unpredictable as suppliers often change these forecast dates. On Back Order at Our Vendors - This item is currently on order and waiting for inventory from our supplier(s) and will ship upon availability on first ordered, first to ship basis. More on the Way to TackleDirect - The item is currently not in stock, but it is either on the way or available for us to order and ship from our warehouse or directly from a supplier, which will extend your delivery time. The last known quantity available is provided to the left of the In-Stock message. *Īvailable at Our Vendors - The item is usually available from one of our supplier’s warehouses and may ship directly from them or first get shipped to our facility to be fulfilled. Item will usually ship the same business day if ordered by 2:00 pm ET, except the Economy methods may be delayed, weekends excluded. In-Stock at TackleDirect - The item is available to ship from our Egg Harbor Twp, NJ warehouse immediately.