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Unlike the casting rods from the IKE series, the spinning rods - or at least this one - does not have any ergonomic contours molded into the grip

While I would always rather use baitcasting gear than spinning tackle if possible, I thought that the latter was the only way to go with super light lures, especially when casting into the wind

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 5500 Casting Reels Overview One of best-selling casting reels of all time, the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur C3 5500 Casting Reels are a timeless classic engineered for reliability and plenty of strength

From the outside, it still maintains the dazzling blue side plates, but an upgrade to the internal parts is where it differs