Brand | Abu Garcia |
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Hand Orientation | Right Hand |
Color | Catfish Pro |
Material | Aluminum |
Fishing Technique | Casting |
Item Weight | 10.93 Ounces |
Model Name | C3-6500CATSPC |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Bearing Material | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 6"L x 3"W x 0.36"H |
Fishing Reel Maximum Drag | 15 Pounds |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.14 x 4.72 x 3.03 inches |
Package Weight | 0.39 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 3 x 0.37 inches |
Brand Name | Abu Garcia |
Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Pure Fishing |
Part Number | C3-6500CATSPC |
Style | 6500 Catfish (New Model) |
Included Components | Reel |
Size | 6500 |
Sport Type | Fishing |
Skill Level | All |
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Abu Garcia C3 Species Special Baitcast Round Fishing Reel
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Brand | Abu Garcia |
Hand Orientation | Right Hand |
Color | Catfish Pro |
Material | Aluminum |
Fishing Technique | Casting |
Item Weight | 10.93 Ounces |
Model Name | C3-6500CATSPC |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Bearing Material | Stainless Steel |
Product Dimensions | 6"L x 3"W x 0.36"H |
About this item
- 3 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing(6500 size)
- 2 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing (7000 size)
- Carbon Matrix drag system
- Extended bent handle
- 6 pin centrifugal brake
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Product Description
Born from the round reel platform, the Ambassadeur Striper Special fishing reel offers anglers a unique package backed with proven components designed with striper fishing in mind. Performance starts with 3 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing system and a smooth and consistent Carbon Matrix drag system. The 6-pin centrifugal brake delivers controlled casting while the extended bent handle with power knob gives anglers additional torque and power for hard-pulling fish. The synchronized level wind system ensures even line lay and a smooth retrieve.
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ASIN | B086MH81WP |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #111,884 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #382 in Fishing Reels |
Date First Available | April 1, 2020 |
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Customers like the quality, performance, and smoothness of the fishing reel. For example, they mention it's well built, works well, and is smooth. Some appreciate the ease of service, saying it casts like a dream. Opinions are mixed on value and drag.
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Customers like the quality of the fishing reel. They say it's well built, excellent, and has a solid feel. Some customers also mention that the orange finish is nice quality and that it lasts a lifetime.
"Of coarse this reel is fantastic, it's an Abu Garcia. I've used it many times, at the coast, and I've brought in many bull reds with this reel...." Read more
"...It has everything I would ever want. The reel is strong enough to handle anything I might encounter, while still being compact and light enough to..." Read more
"Really great reel. My only suggestion is to take it apart and clean all the grease off everything and just use reel oil. It will cast like a dream" Read more
"Gift for my brother. He absolutely loved it! Great quality!" Read more
Customers like the performance of the fishing reel. They say it's an outstanding reel that works well on catfish. Customers also mention that the bait clicker works great, and the reel is heavy. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the reel.
"...this reel with a pole that I recently bought and it has been working wonderfully...." Read more
"...it to the spool and reeled up the 300yrds and the reel performance was flawless as it should be... it’s a Abu Garcia...." Read more
"...i use 80lbs braided line with 100lb leaders and this reel does great on the river(Missouri, Kansas)..." Read more
"...About a month ago I bought 2 C3 7000 catfish specials. Their performance is outstanding. I usually drift fish with 6 rods at a time...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the fishing reel. They mention that it's well made, and has a smooth drag. Some say that it is excellent for catfishing, and that it has s smooth cast and retrieve.
"...to cast it around 125 yards with ease, along with the long casting it has a smooth recovery and fits like a glove on my Catfish/Carp rod and plan to..." Read more
"...I felt like it casted smoothly I was using 40lb braid with a 3 oz egg weight on a Ugly Stik Catfish Special 8 ft MH Rod...." Read more
"...Hooked into a bat ray, which fight like the dickens. It was so smooth fighting this fish...." Read more
"...I'd suggest a 7ft or more if your bank fishing. Everything about it is smooth though. The drag, the cast, the reeling. Very happy with this reel." Read more
Customers find the fishing reel easy to use. They mention that it casts like a dream, handles cats with ease, and is super user friendly. Customers also say that it looks beautiful and is the most user friendly baitcaster they've ever used.
"...And it cast far, very far with ease!" Read more
"...I've only caught smaller catfish of 10 lbs or less, but the reel handled them with ease...." Read more
"...for night fishing if you don't want to invest in a glowing rod, very easy to service, and looks great. Can't beat an Abu." Read more
"...Typically in santee or carolina rig setup. Casting is a breeze if you set the friction to the weight your tossing, so the spool stops when it hits..." Read more
Customers like the fit of the fishing reel. They mention that it's perfect for catfish and other species, it casts great, and handles larger fish and turtles with ease. Some appreciate the smooth recovery and the fact that it fits like a glove on their catfish or carp rod. Overall, customers are pleased with the fit and finish of the reel, which is compact and light enough to handle.
"...strong enough to handle anything I might encounter, while still being compact and light enough to handle easily without fatigue...." Read more
"...ease, along with the long casting it has a smooth recovery and fits like a glove on my Catfish/Carp rod and plan to switch between Muskie and Pike..." Read more
"Love these reels. Perfect for nice size catfish and other species" Read more
"As always, Abu G makes great products. This reel is slightly bigger and heavier for a standard 7' to 7.5' long rod and holds way too much line for..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the fishing reel. They mention that it looks beautiful and is super user friendly.
"...It looks nice with the orange braid!" Read more
"...don't want to invest in a glowing rod, very easy to service, and looks great. Can't beat an Abu." Read more
"...If you know what you are doing, and want a catfish reel that looks nice and will last a lifetime of fishing this is the reel for you...." Read more
"...They look amazing as well." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the fishing reel. Some mention it's well worth the price, and a quality product for the price. Others say that it'd be better off buying another reel.
"...internally built very much like the older models, and are quality products for the price. They look amazing as well." Read more
"...And im not a bot i really think its worth the money if you are really serious about fishing" Read more
"...I found the brake centrifuge to be the cheapest piece of junk I’ve ever seen in a reel, abu or not, it looked like some middle schoolers 3D printing..." Read more
"...in a world were everything is expensive this is definitely worth the money" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the drag of the fishing reel. Some love the drag, saying it's smooth and easy to adjust while fighting. However, other customers have reported issues with the drag not working at all, jamming, and the spool sliding.
"...is the bait clicker switch seems a little cheaply made and is loose and wobbles a bit but other than that is a solid feeling reel." Read more
"Love everything about this reel, has plenty of power and drag to handle big cats and stripers...." Read more
"...Also the tension is not so good in click mode if your trolling...." Read more
"...It was so smooth fighting this fish. The drag is super duper smooth, and easy to adjust while fighting...." Read more
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Intial Thoughts:
When the reel arrived, I was very pleased with the fit and finish. Although I am much more concerned about function than cosmetics, I find that this reel is truly beautiful. The C3s are all made in Sweden, and you can instantly feel the quality and craftsmanship of this reel.
Use:
I loaded it with 30 pound mono, and mounted it on a whisker seeker rod, and took it to the back yard to practice casting. I have used baitcasters in the past and gave up in frustration because I couldn't cast them consistently and without overruns. However, within a few minutes I was casting this reel with ease. This is by far the most user friendly baitcaster I've ever used. I left all 6 brakes engaged and dialed in the reel to my weight using the adjustment on the side, and I had no issues with casting long distances accuratley with only a few very small over runs.
I've taken it fishing about a dozen times so far, and I still love this reel. So far I've only caught smaller catfish of 10 lbs or less, but the reel handled them with ease. I also took it to the beach with me and caught a 4 foot shark and the reel handled the shark very well.
Features:
This reel has everything I desired in a catfish reel. Plenty of capacity for heavy line, a baitclicker, power handle, and a level wind. The 6 centrifugal breaks allow both the experienced baitcast user and the novice to set the reel up to match their experience, skill, and bait/lure weight. It has everything I would ever want. The reel is strong enough to handle anything I might encounter, while still being compact and light enough to handle easily without fatigue.
Notes:
One question I had was how the Catfish version differs from the regular c3. From personal use and research, I believe the only difference is the Catfish C3 has the power handle (normally a separately purchased upgrade) instead of the normal dual handle of the normal c3, and the addition of the graphics and orange color.
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Reviewed in Singapore on October 21, 2023
鯉のブッコミ釣りや浮釣りに使っていますが
ドラグ力もあり、問題なく使用できています。
鯉の絵も気に入っています。