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These ultra-smooth and accurate Ambassadeur® Line Counter Reels from Abu Garcia® are built for trolling and tangling with the big boys. Featuring a palmable line counter that counts in feet and a line-out system to alert you when your line is being stripped, these Ambassadeur Line Counter Reels are equipped with an aluminum spool, two stainless steel ball bearing plus a corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse bearing and Abu Garcia's Carbon Matrix drag™ system. Model 6500LC is outfitted with a power handle to maximize your cranking power.
2 stainless steel ball bearings
Corrosion resistant instant anti-reverse bearing
Carbon Matrix drag system
Line-out system
Palm-able line counter that counts in feet
Web ID: 100716
Rated 5 out of
5 by
potholes from
why LCI have friends new to Walleye fishing. Having a line counter helps me help them to keep it on the bottom by comparing how much line is out. Besides being a smooth quick retrieve this reel is well worth the money.
Date published: 2016-03-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JPWin1 from
Good reelI use this reel to troll for Walleyes and northern pike. It's a good quality reel and is perfect for what we do. The 5500 Abu series had always been a good reel for the price.
Date published: 2015-06-30
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jtracker from
Great reelWorks great. Good trolling reel. Big handle is nice for stripers.
Date published: 2015-05-19
Rated 3 out of
5 by
Buhler from
Not what I was expectingI ordered this reel having only seen it online. It is a decent reel, but I was disappointed in how small the reel actually is. The handle is also poorly designed. It is not a good reel for larger fish or heavy lures. I would not buy this again. I like the line counter.
Date published: 2014-07-08
Rated 5 out of
5 by
WalleyeNoah from
Awesome Trolling ReelThese reels rock, plain and simple. The all-metal construction and powerful carbon matrix drag system make these things nearly indestructible, and absolute tanks when it comes to cranking power. The only down side to these reels, is that the screws (external) holding the side covers on the reel tend to come loose after a good bit of use. Simply apply a thread locking product to these screws, and you will never have an issue with it! Excellent choice for a trolling reel.
Date published: 2013-03-19
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Wallmouth from
5500LC Trolling Reelthis reel is perfect for my trolling needs. I mainly troll for walleye and smallmouth on the "Hollow" and it works really well. Has enough power to handle deep running cranks and the drag system is ideal. Nice for a change to be able to repeat my line back and lure depth consistently.
Date published: 2013-02-05
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BBMan from
Great line counterGood strong drag. Very smooth. Great for light salt water fishing - rock cod. Very durable.
Date published: 2012-10-16
Rated 5 out of
5 by
chieflucky from
ABU Garcia ReelI have use my new reel a couple of times now and I love it my fishing buddy recommended this reel so I order it. It perform exactly as he said it should. He also told me as long as I bought from Cabela's I couldn't go wrong
picture shows 6500. explanation is 5500. Which is correct
Asked by: jeffrc
Thank you for your question. Both the 6500LC (SKU 1387137) and the 5500LC (SKU 1387136) are available for purchase.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist15
Date published: 2018-08-14
Does this reel have a clicker to hear when fish is stripping line out
Asked by: Dave1123
Can you cast with this reel? Also, does it have a baitclicker
Asked by: Minercoal
This has a line out system.
Answered by: CommunityAnswer
Date published: 2017-06-01
Is the line counter removable?
If so will the reel remain operational for medium to heavy catfishing?
Asked by: sluice
The side cover is removable, so If you had the side plate of a regular 5500,then it could be done. There used to be conversion kits turning the regular 5500's into line counters.
These are for trolling. Yes,they will handle 15 lb and larger flatties when I troll.I've caught many catfish trolling but I don't target them.
Buying a linecounter reel would be overkill.I'd suggest a non line countered reel if planning on casting or tightlining big cats.
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