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ABU #13507693 04/08/20 01:49 AM
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fish Got a question for you abu guys. Maybe the older crowd[me included] got a Ambassduer Ulltra Mag II, 35 or so . yrs old.Anyone have idea of gear ratio. Want to get your thoughts on this. What gear ratio most of you like for use as jerkbait setup Thanks for imput.

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Some were 4.7:1 and some were 5.3:1 depending on model. For a jerkbait I like a faster retrieve to take up slack quickly with the cadence of retrieve.


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5.3:1 Gear Ratio


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Originally Posted by Champion 221 Elite
5.3:1 Gear Ratio
Thanks for reply, I don't see anything on reel..ibought it for my DAD some35 or so years ago. It is in good shape.So if its 5;3 to1 a good choice for lerkbait??

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You can always turn the handle one full turn and count the revolutions of the spool. Haha.


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