![]() ![]() ![]() is the most common and the most dependable Gearing Ratio for a Ambassaduer Reel. The Gear Ratio of 5.3:1 (1 turn of the Handle 5.3 Turns of the Spool). 6.3:1 5.3:1 The Gear Ratio of 6.3:1 (High Speed - Low Torque) is Not recommend for heavy fishing conditions (Fish Bigger than 5 Pounds). Just a little more info that may help, its a 3 screw, right side reel design. Glossary of Abu Garcia Ambassaduer Reel Terminologies. What kinds of cleaning oil and tools should I use. MattM, 9 years ago In the past 24 hours I got an Ambassadeur 5000 (red and high serial number) and a 6000 (red and no serial number). My question is what should I do to clean this up and what should I be careful with besides the obvious not losing parts and forcing things to move that should but may not want to. The drag and brake knobs are hard to move (to be expected) but mechanically seem very solid overall given being submerged for God knows how long. I opened it slightly and it has a decent amount of dirt inside. I want to get this reel in working condition because I know they are great solid reels and I have the ability to do it and want to do it myself. Still has very solid red color and minimal rust from what I can tell inside and out. It was strung with what appears to be older braided line that is very thick compared to what I'm used to seeing. A coworker, who doesn't fish, found an Abu 5000 in his parents pond and let me have it and I gave him a few bucks for it. ![]()
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