abu garcia bass fishing rods Rod Bass Field BSFC-652ML (Baitcasting 2 Piece) 100.5cm /Tip diameter Abu Garcia Jordan Lee Spinning

The drag system on the reel is pretty good too, and the handle feels comfortable

Below is a photo of one of the very first 6000C's produced in January 1968 with it's supporting schematic reflecting lot number 01 08 00

Master the heavy haul with the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500-S Baitcast Reel Right-handed, designed for anglers who target hard-fighting catfish and inshore species

The reel seat has a micro click hood design that should keep the reel in place permanently once tightened down

Having a limit of bass, but no big fish had me on the hunt to upgrade my weight, so I knew I needed to change what I was doing if I was going to entice those bigger fish