Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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

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

Nice looking reel Bob.