abu garcia ambassadeur 1501c Pro Rocket BE Baitcast Fishing Reel Sweden in 1921 Tinkering Ambassadeur 1500C to throw

Big hat-tip to Les at Classic Vintage Fishing Tackle for not only replying to my email overnight, but putting two such (part number 9860) in the post for a very reasonable cost which arrived the next day

While budget models exist, they often lack the smoothness and durability needed for regular use

The rod is made of durable graphite material and has a comfortable cork handle for easy gripping

Generally, I would expect to spend at least $120 for a reel that will stand up to a few seasons worths of regular surf use, even if its not going to be getting splashed or dunked

Then you hit a point where half a turn results in a drastic change in drag pressure