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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Ambassadeur Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Jimbippy on September 23, 2014, 09:25:29 PM

Title: Home Made Ambassadeur Side Plate Protection.
Post by: Jimbippy on September 23, 2014, 09:25:29 PM
I tried something new this year to protect my vintage Ambassadeur side plates while fishing and it seems to be working quite well.
To preserve against boat rash I recommend getting a roll of self sealing silicone tape, it's non-adhesive and available in many colors. Just cut off 8"-12" and then cut it in half lengthwise making two strips 1/2" wide and wrap your end caps to protect your rim labels and end boat rash. It also provides a nice grip. If you angle cut the ends of the strips it makes it a little easier to apply and looks nicer. A set last me about a month before I need to replace them and I fish 3-4 times a week. I carry an extra strip in my tackle bag in case I rip one when I'm out but been pretty lucky so far.I'm sure this would work for other reels also, you would just need to experiment and adjust the length.
I will try and post some pictures when I get home of how it looks.
The first pic is a reel I just got off eBay and the others show it setup to fish.
Title: Re: Home Made Ambassadeur Side Plate Protection.
Post by: handi2 on September 23, 2014, 11:12:48 PM
Good tip..!
Title: Re: Home Made Ambassadeur Side Plate Protection.
Post by: LTM on November 11, 2014, 02:19:05 AM
Jim,

Where do you get this tape from?

Thanx,

Leo
Title: Re: Home Made Ambassadeur Side Plate Protection.
Post by: Jimbippy on June 15, 2016, 04:13:47 PM
Quote from: LTM on November 11, 2014, 02:19:05 AM
Jim,

Where do you get this tape from?

Thanx,

Leo
I get it from a seller on eBay that sells it in bulk, but it's the same non adhesive plumbing pipe wrap you can get at your local Walmat it just might cost a few dollars more.