abu garcia fishing rod and reel combo Max X Tele Stainless steel guides with Zirconium inserts reduce line wear and support smooth casts with braid or mono Abu Garcia Max Elite Spinning

1972 is a great example of a year that saw major design change and is the easiest way for me to explain "bleed over" or "overlap" of parts that are original to any particular model

The ambassadeur S Line-Counter round reel gets the job done day after day with 2 stainless steel ball bearings that provide smooth operation

Design & Ergonomics: I commented earlier about the placement of the thumb bar and how I found myself gripping the rod further back than I typically like during a cast

Model AG-SMAXC662MH Length 6.6 Ft Rod Weight 135 Gm Guides 7 + Tip Top Sections 2 Pcs Line Capacity 10 - 20 Lb Power Medium Heavy Action Fast Lure Weight 11 - 21 Gm

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 5500 Casting Reels A timeless classic with tons of durability, the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 5500 Casting Reels are ultra-smooth and reliable reels engineered with plenty of strength for taming hard-fighting fish

Here's what Professional Angler Hank Parker has to say about the Max series