abu garcia ambassadeur sx round baitcast reel STX Baitcasting – Sea-Run Fly & Tackle The Ambassadeur SX round reel features a powerful multi Ambassadeur SX - Abu Garcia

Higher end reels usually have a centrifugal brake while the less expensive ones have a magnetic braking system

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60% Backbone/40% Tip Casting (Power Series) MIKEC70-5 MIKEC72-6 MIKEC74-6 MIKEC76-6 MIKEC80-7 MIKEC70-6 MIKEC710-6 Spinnerbait/Buzzbait/Vibration Jig: 7 Medium 70% Backbone/30% Tip Texas Rig/Jig: 72 Medium Heavy 80% Backbone/20% Tip Frog/Toad: 74 Medium Heavy 80% Backbone/20% Tip Carolina Rig/Swimbait: 76 Medium Heavy 80% Backbone/20% Tip Flipping/Mat Special: 8 Heavy 90% Backbone/10% Tip All Purpose: 7' Medium Heavy

Most modern baitcasters also incorporate an automated braking system to help prevent backlash, also referred to as bird nesting the line

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