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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record Round Baitcast Reel, RCN60

Item # 401205
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Key Features

  • Six stainless-steel bearings

  • 5.3:1 or 6.3:1 gear ratio

  • Aluminum frame and sideplate construction

  • Corrosion-resistant IAR and middle drive gear

  • Heavy-duty star drag


Our Price   $169.99

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Product Description
abu_garcia Use the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Record Right-Hand Baitcasting Reel for smooth operation and better fishing results. The reel is lightweight and durable and features six stainless-steel bearings and an aluminum body and sideplate. The instant antireverse bearing offers hook-setting power, and the corrosion-resistant IAR and middle gear bearings give you the smooth casting you're looking for. The smooth star drag system and Sensi-Break spool bearing produce the proper resistance and smoothness necessary for successful retrieves.

  • Lightweight and durable aluminum body and sideplate
  • Six stainless-steel bearings and instant antireverse provide smooth retrieves and strong hook sets
  • Corrosion-resistant IAR and middle gear bearings provide a smooth cast and retrieve
  • Heavy-duty star drag system puts the control in your hands when you're trying to land a big fish
  • Vented spool with Sensi-Break spool bearing improves smoothness and sensitivity during retrieves
  • High-performance double-paddle handle is durable and strong

Warranty: 1 year limited
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Specifications
Model # Record 60
Bearings 4 + 2
Configuration Right Hand
Weight (oz.) 12.9
Line Capacity (lbs./yds.) 14/145
Gear Ratio 5.3:1

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
 
4.3

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy casting (11)
  • Smooth drag system (9)
  • Smooth reeling (9)
  • Durable (8)
  • Reliable (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Trolling (8)
    • River fishing (7)
    • Shore casting (6)
    • Ocean fishing (4)
    • Jigging (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid fisher (8), Professional (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    great

    Love ambassadeurs for salt water, we use alot of them and some are extreemly old but still the in the best condition. I picked this one up for mostly fresh water due to my ...Read complete review

    Love ambassadeurs for salt water, we use alot of them and some are extreemly old but still the in the best condition. I picked this one up for mostly fresh water due to my previous luck with similar reels, and I am liking it alot. Do not put much line on it if you are useing light tacle or line, it will be extreamly dificult to cast far. In my opinion these things are the "tanks" of reels and should be passed down for generations. I can't say that about other well known reels in its class.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    waste

    i just exchanged my record for the shimano 400b. the gears on the record blew out on me along with 3 other buddys of mine. i had the reel less then a year.

    i just exchanged my record for the shimano 400b. the gears on the record blew out on me along with 3 other buddys of mine. i had the reel less then a year.

    Reviewed by 12 customers

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    10/12/2012
     
    4.0

    Keeper

    By dantonius

    from S. Weymouth, MA

    About Me Avid Fisher

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy Casting
    • Line Doesn't Tangle
    • Reliable
    • Smooth Drag System
    • Smooth Reeling

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Ocean Fishing

      I got a fantastic price on Gander Mtn. for this reel. I use it for saltwater kayak fishing for Stripers and Blues in MA. It is dollar for dollar the best reel I've used. I switched out the handle for a power handle and am very happy with it. I love the fact it has a clicker and is very smooth casting and reeling. Parts are easy to find and maintenance is straight forward and not difficult. If I could make the reel a little lighter it would be great but it is after all a saltwater reel and I'm not targeting small fish! I forsee owning this reel for many years to come.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      7/12/2012
       
      5.0

      Great Reel at a Fair Price

      By Doc

      from Mississippi Gulf Coast

      About Me Avid Fisher

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy Casting
      • Reliable
      • Smooth Drag System
      • Smooth Reeling

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Jigging
        • River Fishing
        • Shore Casting
        • Trolling

        'Replaced my expensive Shimano Calcutta with an Abu-Garcia Record. It was half the price of the Calcutta and gives comparable service to the old red Abu-Garcia reels that most of us grew up with...

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        5/16/2012
         
        5.0

        easy to cast,and very smooth

        By boone's paylaker

        from mocksville,nc

        About Me Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy Casting
        • Smooth Drag System
        • Smooth Reeling

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Ocean Fishing
          • River Fishing
          • Shore Casting
          • Trolling

          the best bait cast reel I have every used, easy to clean, very strong reel

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          1/26/2012
           
          5.0

          The best in this price range!

          By Love the 50 inchers!

          from NE, Pa

          About Me Professional

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy Casting
          • Reliable
          • Smooth Drag System
          • Smooth Reeling

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Jigging
            • Ocean Fishing
            • River Fishing
            • Shore Casting
            • Trolling

            I'm a musky guide and these reels have replaced all of the other reels I had, most of which are anywhere from $100 to $250 more in price but are proving to be $100 to $250 less in value. These reels get used and abused in my boat every weekend that the river isn't iced over and they are still going strong. Simple yearly maintence and cleaning is all that is needed. I do replace the bushings on the spool axle with the bearings used in some of the "limited edition" Abu reels and it actually made then cast further and smoother. These reels can not be beaten!!

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            11/17/2009
             
            4.0

            No Complaints

            By JAK

            from Upper Michigan

            About Me Professional

            Verified Reviewer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy Casting

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Lake Fishing
              • River Fishing
              • Trolling

              I bought the "left handed" version of the Record 60 as a spare reel, and to use when I take guests muskie fishing. Its ease of casting and effective anti-backlash system make it an excellent choice for that purpose. I'd say it casts slightly better than my Calcutta. Only time will tell which of the two is more durable. Swedish engineering and construction shine through.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              3/30/2009

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Exactly what I expected

              By Fishin Fanatic

              from Tinley Park, IL.

              About Me Avid Fisher

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy Casting
              • Line Doesn't Tangle
              • Reliable
              • Smooth Drag System
              • Smooth Reeling

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Shore Casting
                • Trolling

                I have 2 Abu Garcia 6500's that are 15 years old. They still work great. I bought 2 Record 50's to replace them for my musky fishing. Wonderful reels, very durable, easy to cast, I'm sure they will last as long as my 6500's, which are now my bass reels!

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                1/19/2009
                 
                4.0

                Great For Begginers

                By rMiUcShKiEeY

                from WISCONSIN

                About Me Avid Fisher

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Easy Casting
                • Line Doesn't Tangle
                • Smooth Drag System
                • Smooth Reeling

                Cons

                • Gears dont catch aways

                Best Uses

                • Casting heavy baits
                • River Fishing
                • Shore Casting
                • Trolling

                I use this reel all the time and the only problem i had was that the gears didn't catch after i casted. this happened more then once. over all very good reel!!!!!

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                10/10/2008

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Best reel I have for the money!

                By PFLUGGIE

                from Akron, Ohio

                About Me Professional

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy Casting
                • Line Doesn't Tangle
                • Reliable
                • Smooth Drag System
                • Smooth Reeling

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    This reel can be used to cast or troll. Very, very smooth!

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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