abu garcia 6 foot rod 6'6" Veritas Spinning Fishing Rod, 1 Piece Rod, 6-12 lb Line Rating, Medium Power, Fast Action, 1/8-1/2 oz Lure Rating : Sports & Outdoors Built for avid anglers who demand high performance at a price that wont break the bank Buy Abu Garcia Ascalon K

A great choice for throwing bigger baits or when you are targeting larger fish, the Ambassadeur S 5500 features a powerful 5.1:1 gear ratio for serious winding power with tons of torque

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Features: 4 stainless steel ball bearings + 1 roller bearing provides smooth operation Carbon Matrix drag system gives smooth drag performance Compact bent handle and star provide a more ergonomic design 6 pin centrifugal brake gives consistent brake pressure throughout the cast Synchronized level wind system improves line lay and castability Duragear 2 gear system provides increased gear strength for all fishing situations Made in Sweden Specifications: Gear Ratio: 6.3:1 Inches Per Turn: 30 Retrieve Speed: Std Spool Capacity (Mono): 12lbs / 160 yds Spool Capacity (Braid): 30lbs / 155 yds Weight (Oz.): 9.3 Hand Retrieve: Right Max Drag (Lbs): 15 Normalized SKU: 1292713 UPC Code: 036282596542 Owners Manual

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Ideal rod for all round spinning and predator fishing, for a very affordable price