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 Abu 6500 Question
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08/27/18 06:11 PM
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Alright so I'm trying to decide between the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 and the Catfish Special 6500 C3. It seems to me they are literally the same reel, both out of Sweden and everything is all good either way, same bearings, drag system, everything, one just has a fancy finish, anyone know for sure of any real difference (no pun intended, hah)?
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 Re: Abu 6500 Question
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08/27/18 06:17 PM
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Check the gear ratio on them.
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Re: Abu 6500 Question
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08/27/18 06:27 PM
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Strangely enough it doesn't say on the Amabassadeur on amazon but both should be 5.3:1 according to Abu's site.
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Re: Abu 6500 Question
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08/27/18 06:32 PM
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I guess the main thing I can see any difference for is the handle, the catfish has the "power handle" which really may be a bit much if I catch smaller fish on it? I haven't used a round bait caster before though other than a couple casts, I wouldn't know much about what situations either is better for..
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PB Channel - ~5
PB Common Carp - ~10
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Re: Abu 6500 Question
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08/27/18 07:32 PM
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Well right now the Catfish Special is actually about $10 cheaper than the Ambassadeur and comes with the power handle. Since I'll probably get both anyway I grabbed the Catfish while its on the better sale. 
Getting Better at Catfishing:
PB Blue - 8.1
PB Channel - ~5
PB Common Carp - ~10
Still Scouting for YC
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