I always loved red on the Ambassadeur and the 4000 size is my favorite due to the versatility. I built this from the ground up, the only used parts were the side plates which I got rather cheap in mint condition. I'm pairing it with a Graywolf 7' slow taper 6-12lb 3/16-3/4, will be a lot of fun for the white bass when they run the Detroit River next month.
https://www.ashlin-fishing.com/blog/the-red-reel
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Red Ambassasdeurs are just plain good lookin' !!!
Sweet. Always enjoy looking at your builds.
I only have size 5000 and 5500 . It seem size 4000-7000 use same side plate , just different spool width ?
Quote from: quang tran on April 17, 2026, 08:14:51 PMI only have size 5000 and 5500 . It seem size 4000-7000 use same side plate , just different spool width ?
4000-6000 uses the same everything, just the spool, frame, and level wind get wider as you go up in size. The 7000 is a lot different and much larger.
Here's a 4500CS and a 7000C3
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Nice looking reel Bob.