abu garcia ambassadeur 5500be pro rocket fishing reel-right hand Ambassador 5500 - AMBS 5500 a Carbon Matrix drag system Abu Garcia, Baitcast Reel, 5500

#010860 - Lowest 3-screw serial number known by me as of October 2023 View showing display card and box top with "B" sticker added Serial number sticker with matching reel 5000C HISTORICAL NOTATIONS Here are some of my findings for the Ambassadeur 5000C during its life span

Features: - 3 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smooth operation - Lightweight graphite body and rotor - Machined aluminum spool provides strength without adding excess weight - Everlast bail system for improved durability - Slow Oscillation provides even line lay with all types of line - Rocket line management system provides better control for all types of lines - Rocket Spool Lip Design allows better control of line coming off the spool Specifications: - Technique: Spinning - Reel Size: 40 - Reel Handle Position: Right/Left - Gear Ratio: 5.1:1 - Retrieve Rate: 29" - Braking System: Front Drag - Bearing Count: 4 - Braid Capacity (Yards/lbs): 210/14 - Mono Capacity (Yards/lbs): 210/10 180/12 150/14 - Reel Spool Material: Aluminum - Drag Material: Oil Felt - Max Drag: 14 lbs

As one looks at the endplate opposite the handle, the reel will either have 3 or 4 screws

A major change was taking place in very late 1967 and it could not have been seen more clearly than with the 6000 model

It's just the right size to fit in the gap between the E and the post