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Great Musky/Pike/Bass Reel
PostedDecember 6, 2011
MuskyMan04
from Burton, MI.
Age:25-34
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Owns a boat:Yes
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
5/ 5
Ergonomics
5/ 5
Casting Performance
5/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
5/ 5
I originally purchased 2 of the Ambassadeur 6600 C4 reels in 2010 for 2 of my new Musky rods. Then, I put 80lb PowerPro Braided line on them. Next, it was too the lake... I was astonished with these reels! These are my "Go Too" reels for casting for Musky, Pike and Bass. I liked them so much, I purchased 2 more, then my father tried them and he went out and purchased 2 for himself. Then, a close friend used one of mine, loved it, then went out and bought one for himself.
For the price, there is no competition for the 6600 C4. Weather fishing for Musky, Pike or even Bass, this is the reel for you.
The large, full length release is easy to find and use without looking for it, the gears shift every so smoothly and the drag tension is perfect for all types of lures and fish.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bill
grove city ohio
great fishing reel, the best
Posted January 25, 2012
My name is Bill I'am from grove city ohio I have fished abu- garcia reels for forty years I started with the red 5000 baitcast if you remember them .the new reels just keep getting better. By the way my first 5000 reel is still going strong I gave it to my son I have tried to buy it back but he won't let it go.
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Casts great and is extremely smooth! Just hoping I can catch my first musky on it soon!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4/ 5
Great for those bigger fish!!!
PostedDecember 5, 2011
Anonymous
from New Lenox, Illinois
Age:35-44
Favorite type of fishing:Freshwater
Number of times fishing per month:5+
Experience:Intermediate
Gear Feel (Smoothness)
4/ 5
Ergonomics
3/ 5
Casting Performance
2/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
4/ 5
I bought a 6600c4 in the spring of 2010 to pair up with my Muskie rod. Although I dont fish for Muskies all that often I do use this reel everytime when im in very heavy cover areas and I need that extra heavy line, rod, and reel. So far I have not had any issues with hook sets, retreiving, or the worries of wondering if I snag up will the reel be able to retreive my $30 lure. The only slight problem I have would be the casting distance(this might also be because of the 80# braid I have spooled on). But all-in-all this is a GREAT reel and VERY dependable. I would reccomend this to all anglers out there.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Chinook
PostedDecember 3, 2011
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Gear Feel (Smoothness)
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Ergonomics
3/ 5
Casting Performance
3/ 5
Ease of Maintenance
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Hi. I have caught many kings on this reel and love the retrieve ratio and how smooth it casts, but when dropping heavy weight...8-12 oz for trolling herring it slips. Not exactly sure how to describe it but here goes... when trolling herring you click to freespool out line until the weight hits the bottom, then you wait a 10-15 seconds to ensure your trolling speed and tidal current are not keeping your herring too far off the bottom. It is at this stage that you may have to freespool out some more line to keep your bait just off the bottom. In order to stop the freespool you gotta crank it till the drag sets in. Normally, it the drag will catch and stop the freespool at this point but with the heavier weight, it tends to keep freespooling for a bit resulting in an extra 3-10 feet of extra line out there. My c3 does not do this. They are the same age, 4 years old now. I like the reel but not sure if I would buy a different one. I am researching different reels now and thought I would give my 2 cents.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Abu GarciaAbu GarciaDecember 5, 2011
Hi,
We will send you a note regarding this via the contact information you provided. It is hard to tell what is going on with your reel without seeing it but we recommend you send it to an authorized service center for a look. Based off the description it may be the following.
Possibilities: Worn drag washers or contaminated ( oil or grease) on drag washers = replace drag washers If braided line, line may be slipping on the spool if no backing = re-spool line IAR bearing may be slipping = Replace IAR bearing (side plate)
You can always contact our service center 888.228.4272 or abugarcia@purefishing.com
