abu garcia ambassadeur 5.3 1 Catfish Special Round Baitcast Reel, Size 6500, 3 Ball Bearings + Roller Bearing for Smooth Operation, Carbon Fiber Star Drag, Max of 15lb : Sports & Outdoors Abu Garcia is the preferred brand of rods and reels for anglers who Fish To Win Ambassadeur® SX Round Reel

Rod construction starts with a 24-Ton high modulus graphite blank that is paired with stainless steel guides

The easiest way is to get a shallow container, put the components in and cover with lighter fluid (taking all necessary safety precautions of course) and agitate gently them gently for a short while before taking them out and laying on absorbent paper to dry thoroughly

This is a also great rod for casting weighted flies & nymphs

This C-clip not only keeps your handle nut from getting loose but it keeps your handle gear shaft tight and down to align your gears inside the faceplate (just some FYI)

Jerry Foran of Macclenny Florida specializes in the custom building, restoration, and repair of classic Ambassadeur reels

This may be the heaver version of Abus Veritas micro-jigging rod, but it is by no means heavy tackle