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Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur® C4 Classic Round Baitcast Reels
- High-speed retrieves and incredible stopping power
- Four stainless steel bearings with Instant Anti-Reverse™
- Six pin centrifugal brake
- Carbon Matrix Drag™ system
- Chemical coated levelwind system
A true classic, reinvented with a smoother drag, stronger gearing, and 6-pin centrifugal cast control!
The super smooth Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 Classic Round Baitcast Reels are perfect when your fishing requires a quick retrieve. The Ambassadeur C4's four stainless steel bearings with Instant Anti-Reverse™ and its non-slip [Read More]
- High-speed retrieves and incredible stopping power
- Four stainless steel bearings with Instant Anti-Reverse™
- Six pin centrifugal brake
- Carbon Matrix Drag™ system
- Chemical coated levelwind system
A true classic, reinvented with a smoother drag, stronger gearing, and 6-pin centrifugal cast control!
The super smooth Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 Classic Round Baitcast Reels are perfect when your fishing requires a quick retrieve. The Ambassadeur C4's four stainless steel bearings with Instant Anti-Reverse™ and its non-slip spool combine to deliver tremendous hook setting power. The Ambassadeur C4 is complete with a six pin centrifugal brake, Carbon Matrix Drag™ system and chemical coated levelwind system. The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C4 Classic Round Baitcast Reels are the complete package -- give you the casting confidence, high-speed retrieves and incredible stopping power that’s required for handling big gamefish.
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I currently use low profile baitcasters with adjustable brakes. I also just use one rod/reel combo to do most of my bass fishing going from light 1/4 oz baits to 1/2 oz or more. Does this reel go from light baits to heavier ones or vice versa easily?
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I started with a C3 and spent alot of time learning not to backlash and how to tune it for different baits. I found low profile reels w/ magnetic and centifugal controls and they are easier to use. I got BPS Pro Qualifier baicasters and they are beautiful.I have a C4 and am learning again to adjust the reel for each bait and pay more attention to my technique. It handles 1/4 oz & up well, just practice. It's worth it. This reel will last many years and you won't "outgrow" it. I know I won't.
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I would definitely go with a lowprofile reel if I had to have just one or for that matter no matter how many reels I would plan on using . Really the only thing I can think of where I might consider using a round reel would be for really heavy swimbaits . I use up to 7 in softswimbaits and the lowprofiles are plenty of reels for these . The best advise I could give is think Shimano . The Curado is a excellent reel for the price but is being replaced with a 4 bearing model this coming year so I would opt for the new Chronarch which is a last years Curado in a new paint job for the same price as the old one . I have 2 Cores and one Calais and 7 Curados and the Curados are really close to performance to the Cores and Calais and after a little super tuning just as good . I have 2 Revo stx's and I wouldn't recommend them because of bearing wear is too quick for me . The Bass Pro reels of the near past ( like the Gold and the signature series ) have been good to me also . But not as sure about the newer ones because they have changed to a cheaper die cast frame over the machined ones on my golds and signatures of old . I guess time will tell on the newer versions but as for me I will stay with Shimano Chronarchs if I have need of anymore new reels anytime soon. Anyway go low profile for bassin for sure . You wont be sorry . Good luck and tight lines .
Top 250 Contributor
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These reel do not have a magnet cast control, so this reel isn't as easy as the low profile reel. I think it handles heavy lures great. If you're casting light 1/4 lures it takes some getting getting used to.
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The Abu round reels don't cast light baits well. Anything under a 3/8th oz is tricky to cast.Details:
I was looking at the Daiwa Beefstick BT Boat Conventional Rod - would that be a good fit for this reel? Any suggestions would be fantastic!Answers
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I was stumped on what rod to pair with this reel. So I bought a twenty dollar Bass Pro Shops medium/heavy casting rod for a temporary pole. After fishing the pair for a while, I think I'm going to stick with it until somebody tells me why I shouldn't. It's a great pole for twenty bucks. Sturdy and sensitive. Definitely worth a look.A:
This is a scaled down reel with the spool as wide as the common thumb width. Therefore the line diameter which I found works best is 12# to 14# maximum for casting any type bait.I fish for bass, redfish, and speckled trout here in Louisiana. These reels have a strong drag system and the drag brakes have lasted years from abusive redfish runs.
My reels are on 6 1/2' medium All Star rods and 7' medium lite All Star rods.
They will cast bass plugs, worms, top water baits from Pop-R's to large Zara Spooks with ease. You only have to adjust the spool tension for each bait weight.
I favor these reels and rods when I leave to go fishing the species mentioned.
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It would great with that rod.A:
that is a great rod but something i would recomend is a carot stix there pricey but its a great investment
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There are a lot of variables involved. The most important things to keep in mind is personal preference, and the type of fish you are going after.This reel should work best with a 6' to 6'6" rod in the medium to medium/heavy category. But that is my personal preference.
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I have the extreme rod (7'6" heavy/fast retractable) paired with the 6500 . I use it for strippers . I've been very happy with this combo. With 17pound berkly XL these fish don't stand a chance. I use the balance weights and can cast this rod all day long.I really couldn't advise any other rods without more information about how you intend to use it. If you are still considering rods ask this ? again in more detail about how you intend to use it.I'll be watching for it and get back to you soon as I can. Later!Answers
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No. You should get a low profile.A:
I was tossing the SPRO BBZ1 and did excellent. Frogs on the other hand it would be a little bulky. Go with the Abu Garcia Pro Max or the Orra.A:
Works great for froggin' in cover with 40+ lb braid. make sure there is a little mono backing.A:
yes! dont forget how havy you are put on it , this reel 6000 c4 works perfect for 35pounds smoothImages for this Answer
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Yes this reel is great for frog fishing swimbaits and big crankbaitsDetails:
I am doing saltwater fishing. I am not looking for the smoother or faster retrieve, only more durability and stronger gears. Thank youAnswers
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C4 is the better deal, than the C3. Its stronger, and durable for pulling big game fish and easy maintenance.
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The only difference I can see is that: The C3 has three ball bearings, and the C4 has four ball bearings.
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I would say the c3. You probably want more power for saltwater fishing and the c3s lower gear ratio provvides it with more power. As for durability, they are both very durable reels. You may already have found out, but I don't know if these reels are designed to be used in salt water.Details:
I fish for mainly for reds and drum(slot sized)Answers
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These are great for inshore redfish and trout. Inshore to me is redfish up to 25"--27' maximum. I have however landed a 38" redfish which sucked in my Zara Pup over an oyster reef. It did take a few adjustments of the drag and a bit of time to land him, but he was nearing the 15# mark too.It has it's limitations, but the reel does not know this! :)
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I use the abu garcia 5600 for drum all the time. I have it lined with 14 pound test flourocarbon line, and i have caught many drums 15 to 30 pound on this reel with no problems.A:
i think it is great for inshore fishing justmake shure to rinse it well after
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Don't think it's made for salt water fishing. You can always e-mail the manufacturer directly, and ask them that question to be sure.
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I use this reel for muskies and it works great, it could handle huge fish. I believe it is ok for saltwater use so it should be fine. I don't know what kind of lures you would be using but I use lures like cowgirls and large crankbaits that put up a lot of resistance and the abu garcia power handle really makes cranking them in easy. So that might be a good idea to put a power handle on your reel for saltwater. Hope this was helpful.Answers
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The 6600 have the clicker, and C3 kokanee series have the clicker as well.
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6000 series. Also, the Musky Hunter reel has one.A:
the 66000 model and the 6601 model both have clickers built in.Details:
i will be fishing for my first flathead with this reel(6601) i want to use braid and i have a rod for it and does it come with a bait clickerAnswers
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60lb test braid should work well. If you want, you can even go up to 100lb test braid. The 100lb braid is the equivalent diameter of 20lb test monofilament. The only thing you may want to exoeriment with, is which knot to use, and will the knot be effective when used on braided line.
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60lb -80lb
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Yes it comes with a bait clicker. As for the line I have mine paired with #50 Power Pro and you'll find that most other ppl do as well.A:
yes,both the 6600 and the 6601 come with a bait alertDetails:
I would like to replace my husbands Ambassadeur 6000 reel. It's broke. Which reel would be the same kind? I can't find one similar to it.Answers
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Shimano Cardiff, Okuma has one, BPS Musky Hunter reel.
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buy the 6600 bcx because it is in opion the best abu garcia reel out there and it is the cheapest oneDetails:
I have the Kalex and the BPS Pete Mania Sing. Series Round Muskie reel and when every i use braided line of either of them there is very little to no drag. What is causeing this. There is drag i i use mono.Answers
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Did you put a mono backing on the real before filling it with braided? If you don't put a mono backing on the spool, the braided line just slips on the spool.
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I'm not sure what "very little to no drag" means, but if your braided line is pulling off the reel it could be slipping on the spool arbor. I put mono backing on my reels and attach braided line to it with a back-to-back uni knot. I use braid on baitcasters and spinning reels and it works fine. I set the drag lighter for braid as it doesn't stretch. Also by using mono backing I get more mileage out of a spool of braid. Hope this helps.
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The drag is controlled by your reel, and should be adjusted after you spool up. Especially if you are changing line types (mono to braid), etc.If you are experiencing little to no drag, try loosening the drag knob just a bit and cast your bait lightly. Your bait should go farther. Keep loosening and casting until you begin to get back lash.
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It sounds like the line is slipping on the spool.The whole coil of line will spin on the spool if you tied a standard spool knot.
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When you use mono, it streatches so some of the force from the hookset and fight doesn't get telegraphed down the line. Less force is exerted on the drag. This would be different if you had a 30lb musky next to the boat. The braided or fused line has much less streatch so the force is put more directly on the reel and not the line streach. You need to crank up your drag a bit.
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You need to use mono backing before you put the braid on. This will keep the braid from slipping.Answers
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I use this for my 7.5 ft. finesse rig for bass and i love it.Spool up with 30# spiderwire and go into those lily pads with a texas rigged creature bait and you will get alot of fish most guys won't try for.
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I would like to correct my previous answer. I incorrectly stated that this reel does not have a bait alert. The 4600 and 5600 models do not, however the 6600 model DOES have it. I once owned a 5600 model that had it as well, and now they are no longer manufactured with it.
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It would be an excellent reel for either one, though for catfish I would prefer the BCX series of Ambassadeur reels as opposed to the C4. Simply due to it having a bait click alert that the C4 lacks. Otherwise no problems. As for bass fishing, no problems at all. I fished one for years for bass and it was great. Mine did have the bait alert though, older models of C4's from the 90's had that and now the newer ones do not.
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