Round Reel Addition 2024
*Hootie reply :
This is the latest addition to my old baitcaster collection. It's the brown Ambassadeur 5500.
Manufacture date,....Jan. 1976.
Hootie
new2BC4bass reply :
Wow. Looks brand new. Purdy. Nice find. Congratulations.
Goose52 reply :
Complete with a "gator grip" and ready to roll...
Delaware Valley Tackle reply :
Looks Cherry. Nice find.
TxHawgs reply :
Wow that's immaculate, where did u dig that dinosaur up from, ebay?
*Hootie reply :
On 3/28/2016 at 1:46 AM, TxHawgs said:Wow that's immaculate, where did u dig that dinosaur up from, ebay?
No, it was given to me by a relative who originally bought it brand new and as you can see, he rarely used it.
Hootie
lmbfisherman reply :
Sweet looking reel.
Drew03cmc reply :
That's gorgeous!
Josh Smith reply :
Yes! 4.7:1, 21ipt, bushings.
I have one, not as nice, on my new crankbait rod. Mine had mismatched side plates (I think the left side went to a 4000) so I put 5000 side plates on it.
Mine also has levelwind bearings and a bearing on the crankshaft, but I left the spool bushings in place.
Josh
Silas reply :
Hootie, I have an old 1500C lying in the closet that hasn't been fished in maybe 30 rears. I think I sent it to DVT a couple of years ago for a clean and lube.
im the original owner and I fished it for about 2 seasons.
No need for me to hold on to it. Let me know if interested.
I remember loving that reel!! Better than my 2 5000Cs!
new2BC4bass reply :
On 4/3/2016 at 12:17 AM, Silas said:Hootie, I have an old 1500C lying in the closet that hasn't been fished in maybe 30 rears. I think I sent it to DVT a couple of years ago for a clean and lube.
im the original owner and I fished it for about 2 seasons.
No need for me to hold on to it. Let me know if interested.
I remember loving that reel!! Better than my 2 5000Cs!
Nice! I always wanted to try a smaller round reel so when a package deal came up for three 1600C reels, I took the plunge. Great little reels. Can feel a little play in the one I've been using (others still sitting), but it casts light baits very well. Was out one day when a stiff wind was blowing. Tried casting directly into the wind. I did manage one backlash on a bomb. Was casting a small fluke on an unweighted hook...3/0, I think. Unbelievable reel for less than $35. Small enough to palm, too.
Redlinerobert reply :
Excellent reel Hootie. I'm becoming a bigger fan of the round reels myself.
bowhunter63 reply :
Nice,I love those older reels.Built like tanks
oldschoolbasser reply :
Round reels rock!
*Hootie reply :
On 4/4/2016 at 10:56 AM, oldschoolbasser said:Round reels rock!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Hootie
oldschoolbasser reply :
Thanks Hootie! I've spent a lot of time building these (money too!)
TxHawgs reply :
On 4/5/2016 at 6:34 AM, oldschoolbasser said:Thanks Hootie! I've spent a lot of time building these (money too!)
Man that is a sweet collection!
oldschoolbasser reply :
I've got over 75 reels. It's become an obsession
new2BC4bass reply :
On 4/5/2016 at 10:48 AM, oldschoolbasser said:I've got over 75 reels. It's become an obsession
Sure can be. I haven't reached your number....and mine are mostly LP reels from many different brands....but I still keep looking even though I already have 10-11 more reels than rods sitting on a shelf as we speak. 
.ghoti. reply :
Some of you guys may be interested in this,,,
http://japantackle.com/bargain-cave/ud000010.html
Thay also have a 2600C
oldschoolbasser reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 1:06 AM, .ghoti. said:Some of you guys may be interested in this,,,
http://japantackle.com/bargain-cave/ud000010.html
Thay also have a 2600C
Thanks for the tip.Just picked up the 2600C
Goose52 reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 1:06 AM, .ghoti. said:Some of you guys may be interested in this,,,
http://japantackle.com/bargain-cave/ud000010.html
Thay also have a 2600C
Thanks for the tip Gary - I saw both of those a while back. I think Jun has recently lowered the price of the 2500C Black Special. That reel is just "in the middle" - since it has quite a bit of rash on the sideplates it's not desirable to many collectors...but it's too expensive to just use for fishing (you could get a serviceable standard 2500C for half the price). The 2600C didn't tempt me as I had a REAL score on one of those on eBay a couple months ago (and while I'm typing this I see that oldschoolbasser just nabbed it!). Not a lot of 2600C's come up for sale so good score for him...
oldschoolbasser reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 6:07 AM, Goose52 said:Thanks for the tip Gary - I saw both of those a while back. I think Jun has recently lowered the price of the 2500C Black Special. That reel is just "in the middle" - since it has quite a bit of rash on the sideplates it's not desirable to many collectors...but it's too expensive to just use for fishing (you could get a serviceable standard 2500C for half the price). The 2600C didn't temp me as I had a REAL score on one of those on eBay a couple months ago (and while I'm typing this I see that oldschoolbasser just nabbed it!). Not a lot of 2600C's come up for sale so good score for him...
I had to do it! Can't wait to get my hands on it and tune it!
Goose52 reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 6:47 AM, oldschoolbasser said:I had to do it! Can't wait to get my hands on it and tune it!
Have fun !
If you haven't seen it yet - Avail just came out with an aluminum line guide and cap for the 1500/1600/2500/2600C Ambassadeurs that is about 1/3 the weight of the stock parts. I just got three sets in the other day and already have one installed on a 2500C.
The 2600C that I got on eBay was a GREAT buy, It was a mint condition 2600C (not a scratch on it) AND, it came with about $265 worth of tuning parts (and also included all removed stock parts). The reel came with:
- Avail deep spool
- ZPI 4bb handle w/Daiwa-style knobs
- 2bb cog wheel
- 1bb level wind kit
- Ceramic spool bearings
- Carbontex drag washers
- Ceramic pawl
Mint condition 2600C and $265 of tuning parts - my winning bid on eBay was $222 !
Hey Hootie - sorry we're drifting off your original topic...figured you wouldn't mind...
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Love these little reels i have one on the way traded it for a 6000c from a catfisherman in kentucky.he said he lov es it but wont hold much 20 line lol
oldschoolbasser reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 7:35 AM, Goose52 said:Have fun !
If you haven't seen it yet - Avail just came out with an aluminum line guide and cap for the 1500/1600/2500/2600C Ambassadeurs that is about 1/3 the weight of the stock parts. I just got three sets in the other day and already have one installed on a 2500C.
The 2600C that I got on eBay was a GREAT buy, It was a mint condition 2600C (not a scratch on it) AND, it came with about $265 worth of tuning parts (and also included all removed stock parts). The reel came with:
- Avail deep spool
- ZPI 4bb handle w/Daiwa-style knobs
- 2bb cog wheel
- 1bb level wind kit
- Ceramic spool bearings
- Carbontex drag washers
- Ceramic pawl
Mint condition 2600C and $265 of tuning parts - my winning bid on eBay was $222 !
Hey Hootie - sorry we're drifting off your original topic...figured you wouldn't mind...
That's a hell of a deal! I pucked up a ZPI Morrum AE74 cheap,so a good deal does come around once in a blue moon. I've seen those line guides,and plan on picking up a few. I already have the SIC bearings,and dual bearing cog wheel. I'll probably add an Avail spool,and swept star drag wheel,and a carbon fiber handle.
Goose52 reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 8:18 AM, oldschoolbasser said:That's a hell of a deal! I pucked up a ZPI Morrum AE74 cheap,so a good deal does come around once in a blue moon. I've seen those line guides,and plan on picking up a few. I already have the SIC bearings,and dual bearing cog wheel. I'll probably add an Avail spool,and swept star drag wheel,and a carbon fiber handle.
Here are the "before" and "after" parts of a recent 2500C hop-up:
Before:
After:
Bankbeater reply :
Nice reel!
Redlinerobert reply :
I've become a huge fan of round reels as of late. They just feel good in the hand.
0119 reply :
On 4/7/2016 at 1:49 AM, Redlinerobert said:They just feel good in the hand.
Been saying that for years! They keep making low profiles, lower and lower but wider and wider. To a point there is less to hold on to and the palming plate is farther from the rod.
On 4/6/2016 at 11:20 PM, Goose52 said:On 4/6/2016 at 11:20 PM, Goose52 said:
Goose, can I ask where you got a carbon handle that has the recess cut to allow you to use it on older Abu's? Japan Tackle told me I couldn't use theres on 2500's and I think Hawtechs are to thick too....
*Hootie reply :
On 4/6/2016 at 7:35 AM, Goose52 said:Have fun !
If you haven't seen it yet - Avail just came out with an aluminum line guide and cap for the 1500/1600/2500/2600C Ambassadeurs that is about 1/3 the weight of the stock parts. I just got three sets in the other day and already have one installed on a 2500C.
The 2600C that I got on eBay was a GREAT buy, It was a mint condition 2600C (not a scratch on it) AND, it came with about $265 worth of tuning parts (and also included all removed stock parts). The reel came with:
- Avail deep spool
- ZPI 4bb handle w/Daiwa-style knobs
- 2bb cog wheel
- 1bb level wind kit
- Ceramic spool bearings
- Carbontex drag washers
- Ceramic pawl
Mint condition 2600C and $265 of tuning parts - my winning bid on eBay was $222 !
Hey Hootie - sorry we're drifting off your original topic...figured you wouldn't mind...
Not at all. It's all fun and quite interesting.
Hootie
Goose52 reply :
On 4/7/2016 at 2:00 AM, 119 said:Goose, can I ask where you got a carbon handle that has the recess cut to allow you to use it on older Abu's? Japan Tackle told me I couldn't use theres on 2500's and I think Hawtechs are to thick too....
Mike's Reel Repair in Canada. I was ordering a couple ceramic pawls and noticed that they had the handle, with the recess, for $50. It's carbon fiber, has 4 bb, and meaty EVA knobs. Maybe not the classiest CF handle but it fits and I needed a handle anyway. The 2500 in the above photo had a bent Daiwa handle on it when I bought it...
ALSO - I see where Mike's has lowered the price of their 2-bb cog wheel to a dirt-cheap $19.95 USD. I have never seen one in person so can't comment on how it works but the price is now $10 cheaper than the lightened Avail unit sold at Hedgehog...
0119 reply :
Like those meaty Revo type knobs. I get the 2bb cogs from hookless for 15 and the bearings are ceramic hybrid.
oldschoolbasser reply :
This is what happens when you have time,access to parts!
Goose52 reply :
On 4/8/2016 at 11:36 AM, oldschoolbasser said:This is what happens when you have time,access to parts!
On the right-side reel - looks like you scored the grooved "Nostalgia" sideplates from the 1998/1999 production. It mostly looks like the factory Nostalgia reel except for the chrome frame and handle...
oldschoolbasser reply :
On 4/8/2016 at 11:57 AM, Goose52 said:On the right-side reel - looks like you scored the grooved "Nostalgia" sideplates from the 1998/1999 production. It mostly looks like the factory Nostalgia reel except for the chrome frame and handle...
Good eye Goose52,the handle was made special for me by my good friend Simon Shimomura Mr.Ambassadeur. The reel on the left is also built with hard to find parts. I was able to get the 2500CDL parts from a seller on EBAY. I'm hoping to find more Nostalgia side plates so I can build a few more reels. The only problem is finding IAR brake plates.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
On 4/7/2016 at 2:38 AM, *Hootie said:Not at all. It's all fun and quite interesting.
Hootie
As long as its abu ...we are the MEN of men
Goose52 reply :
On 4/8/2016 at 12:06 PM, oldschoolbasser said:Good eye Goose52,the handle was made special for me by my good friend Simon Shimomura Mr.Ambassadeur. The reel on the left is also built with hard to find parts. I was able to get the 2500CDL parts from a seller on EBAY. I'm hoping to find more Nostalgia side plates so I can build a few more reels. The only problem is finding IAR brake plates.
I have one of Simon's production handles...but it's on a 2650 !
The only CDL stuff I have is the complete, factory, teal CDL from the 2012 run:
oldschoolbasser reply :
I've built my own CDL's. I have a 2500C, a 4500,2 4500C's, a 4600C, and a Silver Record 5000. Big thanks to Simon for making all the parts for me.
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