Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur® S Line Counter
The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur S Line Counter is a reliable baitcasting reel built for Great Lakes trolling and bottom bouncing applications. With its digital line counter and 11-pound drag system, it's perfect for targeting steelhead and salmon in deeper waters where precise depth control is essential.
15 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur® S Line Counter used for?
Abu Garcia's reel is set up for spinners & spoons, and bottom bouncing targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur® S Line Counter work for?
This reel is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon, smallmouth. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur® S Line Counter?
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
15 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 1 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION: The spool of the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur S Casting Reel is made from machined aluminum, which provides strength without adding excess weight. This Casting reel is both durable and lightweight at 11.2 oz.
- + RECOVERY RATE: Recover 25” | 64cm of line for every turn of the crank. Gear ratio of 5.1:1. 4 pin centrifugal brake gives you consistent brake pressure throughout your cast.
- + DRAG SPECS:Synthetic Star Drag, Max: 11lb | 4.9kg. The Power Disk drag system gives you smooth drag performance. Mono Capacity yd/lb: 270/12 230/14 190/17. Braid Capacity 350/20 265/30 185/50.
- + RIGHT HANDLE POSITION: The ergonomically designed compact bent handle and star give you all-day comfort. The digital counter measures your line for trolling and downrigging accuracy.
- + 2 TOTAL BEARINGS: 2 stainless steel, multi-stop ball bearings provide smooth operation for any fishing experience. Synchronized level wind system provides even line lay and a smooth retrieve.
Specifications
- Hand Orientation
- Right Hand
- Fishing Technique
- Baitcasting
- Gearbox Ratio
- 5.1
- Other Special Features of the Product
- Lightweight
- Fishing Line Type
- braid,mono
- Fishing Reel Line Retrieve
- 25 Inches
- Bearing Number
- 3
- Fishing Reel Maximum Drag
- 4.99 Kilograms
- Material Type
- Aluminum
- Handle Material
- Stainless Steel
- Bearing Material Type
- Stainless Steel
- Item Weight
- 12.96 ounces
- Item Dimensions L x W x H
- 7"L x 5"W x 4"H
- Brand Name
- Abu Garcia
- Model Name
- AMBS-5500LC
- Manufacturer
- Abu Garcia
- UPC
- 036282334878
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00036282334878
- Item Type Name
- Reel
- Included Components
- Reel
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- Manufacturer Warranty
- Best Sellers Rank
- #124,153 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #347 in Fishing Reels
- ASIN
- B01IDEM9RG
- Customer Reviews
- 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (87)...
- Color
- Multi
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