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Cast Control Knobs A smooth cast requires a smooth cast control knob, just like reel brakes

This part is confirmed to fit, but is not limited to, the following Ambassadeur models: 5000 Series: 5000, 5000B, 5000C, 5000C3, 5000C4, 5000Ci 5001 Series (Left-Hand): 5001, 5001C 5500 Series: 5500, 5500C, 5500C3 5501 Series (Left-Hand): 5501, 5501C3 5600 Series: 5600, 5600C, 5600C3, 5600C4, 5600C4 Elite 5601 Series (Left-Hand): 5601, 5601C, 5601C3, 5601C4 It is also reported to be compatible with over 150 different Ambassadeur reel variations

Tight Lines close up views of parts of the Best Reel (Ambassadeur) in the World: Parts ordering numbers view 1, view2 Wide-spool Record Ambassadeur 6000 Record Ambassadeur 6000 (rarer than the red Record 5000) Thanks to Jon Steinsnes of Norway Another friend Duncan Francey has supplied these images of these rare Ambassadeur 6000 instruction sheets

So, tie on a medium-weight lure and do this: Reel the lure up to the rod tip Turn the spool-tension knob all the way up Press the spool-release button and then back off the tension knob until the lure falls slowly Adjust the internal braking system to at least half Reel up so the lure is about a foot from the rod tip Press the spool-release button and keep your thumb against the spool for now so it doesnt spin Now reach back and fire a cast while releasing pressure on the spool During the cast, apply just enough thumb pressure to keep the spool from over-spinning There