They include a free spool function with a click of a button that lets line out like any other reel.Īn example of a 'REAL' direct drive is the ambassaduer 2000 from the 1950's. To be specific, these 'direct drive' reels are not 'REAL' and actual direct drive reels. When you tighten it, it is the same but it just reels backwards under more pressure. When the drag is loosened you can go reel backwards under drag pressure. The drag is adjusted there like a normal setup would be.

There is a knob between the handle and the coupling where a normar 'star drag' would be.

They have a super low ratio and perfect for working lures that need power to retrieve.

This is an absolutely beautiful Abu Garcia reel and is in mint condition and completely unused!! Please see photos for full description.I have been using my Ambassadeur 'D' series for all largemouth bass The reel functions and works perfectly!! Everything moves and spins beautifully and so so smoothly, there is no sputtering or snagging whatsoever, the reel functions perfectly!! The reel also comes with its original Abu Garcia wooden dovetail box and also includes the original paperwork, velvet slip, extra parts, tool, and Abu Garcia Oil.

The reel is in mint condition and appears to have never been used, I was told that the reel was a display piece only and has been perfectly maintained over the last few decades. This reel is in absolutely BEAUTIFUL condition and is in like new vintage condition!! The reel itself is in mint condition and doesn't have a scratch on it!! The reels gold and black colors are still vibrant and deep with color, the 24 it gold plated portions are in beautiful vintage condition as well and it still has a beautiful shine and luster to it. This is a rare vintage Abu Garcia 5000 CDL 24 kt gold plated reel in GORGEOUS vintage condition.

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