abu garcia ambassadeur stx round baitcast reel details Ambassadeur® SX 6600- AMBSX-6600 A recessed reel foot keeps this round baitcast reel low on the rod Abu Garcia Ambassadeur® SX Round

Note up front, the reels Don lists under Classic Ambassadeurs are long-sold - those are really there for show and tell

While you're greasing and oiling each piece, begin putting the reel back together (not setting freshly greased pieces back on the towel) Once you're all done, check that everything was put back together properly by reeling the handle, and adjusting the tension, drag, and brakes If you've done a good job, your reel should work like it's new again

When I tried this light spool with 2 centrifugal shoes and 4 magnets, it wouldn't cast the light lure more than 35'

Both reels are loaded with 12# Trilene Big Game

The other important thing to note - this will be a "dry cleaning" guide - I don't use any chemical cleaners or solvents (because you'll have even more work to do on a regular basis if you strip all of the oils from the bearings)