abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 1984 model how to cleaning

This is one of the reasons I can’t stand too much graphite in casting or spinning rods–they are usually too stiff to cast light lures well. I like the old Bantam 10x too in fact, I have it on an old noodly spincasting rod for throwing light lures like 1/8 ounce jigs, undersized crankbaits, and small spoons. I suppose you could also get an extra spool and do line changes this way, but I haven’t found it necessary yet. The Quantum features a quick-open side plate, which means cleaning up a nasty backlash can be aided by popping off the side plate–no screwdriver–and removing the spool. I do a bit of shore fishing as well as kayak fishing close to shore, and catching a weed or tree limb on your backswing is backlash city. However, if I am not paying attention and don’t tune the brake perfectly after changing lure weights, the Quantum’s magnetic brake is more forgiving (backlashes) than the Abu. The Quantum will not cast as far as the Abu if set perfectly and everything else is equal. I also have an Abu 5500 and an older Bantam 10x, which may be similar to yours, so I may be able to compare performance. This is an entry level reel, but it has performed flawlessly. It is a servicable graphite-body reel with centrifugal and magnetic brake adjustments.

Abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 1984 model how to cleaning