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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur BCX Round Baitcast Reel, 5600BCX

Item # 410881
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Key Features

  • Three stainless-steel ball bearings

  • One Corrotech-treated IAR roller bearing

  • ADS spool design to handle extreme loads

  • Powerful multi-disk drag system

  • Synchronized level wind system for even line lay


Our Price   $69.99

Availability: Ships from vendor in 3-5 business days.

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Product Description
abu_garcia The Ambassadeur BCX Baitcast Reel delivers Abu Garcia performance and durability at an affordable price. Thanks to its unique Swedish-engineered design, the reel sits lower on the rod, making it easier to palm. The BCX is an all-around workhorse for all applications. Three stainless-steel ball bearings plus one Corrotech-treated instant anti-reverse roller bearing for corrosion resistance and durability. ADS spool design is able to handle extreme loads. Powerful multi-disk drag system. Synchronized level wind system for even line lay. Six-pin centrifugal brake for control. Recessed reel foot for low profile on rod. Soft-touch thumb bar and thumb rest. Line-out alarm. Comes in right- and left-hand retrieve.
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Specifications
Model # 5600-BCX
Bearings 3 + 1
Configuration Right
Weight (oz.) 10.4
Line Capacity (lbs./yds.) 14/180
Gear Ratio 5.3:1

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Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur BCX Baitcast Reels
 
4.0

(based on 5 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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    (1)

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80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Smooth reeling (5)
  • Durable (4)
  • Easy casting (4)
  • Reliable (4)
  • Smooth drag system (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Shore casting (5)
    • River fishing (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid fisher (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    6/19/2010

    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    [*], not to grade

    By One shot, one kill

    from Henderson KY

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Smooth Reeling

    Cons

    • Tangles Line

    Best Uses

    • Shore Casting

    Comments about Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur BCX Baitcast Reels:

    Drag gave out after only several uses.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    6/7/2010
     
    5.0

    great

    By get r done 454789654503

    from dayton ohio

    About Me Avid Fisher

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Ocean Fishing
      • River Fishing
      • Shore Casting

      Comments about Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur BCX Baitcast Reels:

      great product casts good reels good its great

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      10/15/2009
       
      4.0

      durable

      By poppers

      from pinnies ville

      About Me Professional

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • River Fishing
        • Shore Casting
        • Trolling

        Comments about Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur BCX Baitcast Reels:

        I have a similare garcia that is 40 years oldand it has tackled monster oceac fish. this thing is still in good condition

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        7/14/2009

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        this is a smooth reel

        By goof

        from Idabel Ok.

        About Me Avid Fisher

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • River Fishing
          • Shore Casting

          Comments about Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur BCX Baitcast Reels:

          this a smooth casting reel I use it to catfish with would buy it again.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          2/9/2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          great reel. best bait caster ever had

          By lucas

          from wisconsin

          About Me Avid Fisher

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy Casting
          • Reliable
          • Smooth Reeling

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • River Fishing
            • Shore Casting
            • Trolling

            Comments about Abu Garcia® Ambassadeur BCX Baitcast Reels:

            I have a new one and an older one thats about 10 years old and works just like new!

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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            • Q:

              my husband casts right and retrieves left with spinning reels, would he do the same with a bait cast reel?
              Asked on 7/2/2009 by Anonymous

              2 answers

              • A:

                No !! almost all people would cast right handed, then switch rod/reel to left hand and retrive/turn the handles with right hand.,

                Answered on 12/20/2009 by fins from lansing, mich

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                A:

                yes

                Answered on 7/14/2009 by goof from Idabel Ok.

            • Q:

              does this reel have metal gears? and an adjustable drag system?
              Asked on 2/24/2009 by Anonymous

              1 answer

              • A:

                yes it has metal gears and it has and an adjustable drag system

                Answered on 7/8/2009 by Aaron from indiana
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