Description
The 5500 size specifically is built for bigger feeders, leads and lure work for stronger species, making it the choice for serious feeder distance work and lure fishing for bigger predators.
Packed with power, performance, and exceptional value, the Ambassadeur C1 Line Counter round reel delivers reliable results day after day. It features a smooth 2-bearing system, up to 11 pounds of drag pressure, and a lighted digital line counter, this reel provides accuracy and power for a variety of situations. The addition of a one-piece reel foot improves durability.
Variants Covered in This Range
- Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C1 5500 Line Counter Reel
Key Features
- 2 bearing system
- Lighted digital line counter
- Multi disc drag system
- One piece reel foot
- 4-pin centrifugal braking system
- Compact bent handle and drag star
- Synchronized level wind system improves line lay and castability
Why Choose This Range
Getting reel size matched to your rod and technique changes how balanced and enjoyable a whole outfit feels; this model is sized specifically for serious feeder distance work and lure fishing for bigger predators, rather than being a compromise pulled from a generic size run.
3 Examples of How and Where to Use It
- Matching 5500 to Your Rod: Balances properly with rods built around bigger feeders, leads and lure work for stronger species.
- Line Capacity for This Size: Carries the line capacity typically expected for serious feeder distance work and lure fishing for bigger predators.
- Everyday Use at This Size: A dependable choice specifically for serious feeder distance work and lure fishing for bigger predators.
FAQs
What makes this specific size different from others in the range?
It’s built around its own stated length and weight rating (Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C1 5500 Line Counter Reel), matched to a specific style of fishing rather than being a generic catch-all size.
Does this size share the same core technology as the rest of the range?
Yes, the blank/reel technology, materials and features are shared across the whole range; what differs by size is the casting weight, length or capacity, and therefore the technique and target fish it’s best matched to.






