Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500CS Rocket Chrome II

Name: Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500CS Rocket Chrome II
Brand: Abu Garcia
SKU: AG-FF96DC75053-J0036282030251
Price: 273.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Size6500
Gear ratio5.3:1
Weight465 g
Max drag5 kg

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Description

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur（アンバサダー）6000 series is a classic long-casting baitcast reel sized for snakehead (raigyo) fishing and kago cage-float casting. This is the AMB.6500CS ROCKET CHROME Ⅱ: hugely popular for kago long-distance casting, fitted with a bakelite 2-point centrifugal brake and HPCR bearings, including an HPCR bearing on the spool shaft, a balanced T-shaped handle knob for a solid grip, a black alumite spool for easy visual tracking of line payout, and a mechanical brake on the left side plate as well.

Weight 465g, gear ratio 5.3:1, max drag 5kg, bearings 2/1, max line retrieve per turn 65cm, line capacity PE3号/280m.

Specs

Reel type: Baitcast
Size: 6500
Gear ratio: 5.3:1
Max drag: 5 kg
Weight: 465 g
Model: AMB.6500CS ROCKET CHROME II

Shipping & returns

Packed in Japan and shipped with tracked international delivery. Duties and taxes may apply at checkout depending on destination. Eligible returns are covered — see the shipping page for timelines.

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The numbers

Full spec sheet

Reel type: Baitcast
Size: 6500
Gear ratio: 5.3:1
Max drag: 5 kg
Weight: 465 g
Ball bearings: 2+1 (2 ball + 1 roller)
Line capacity: PE3 - 280m
Best for: Long-distance kago (cage-float) casting and snakehead (raigyo) fishing
Target species: Murray Cod, Barramundi, Largemouth Bass, Wels Catfish, Flathead, Bream
Model: AMB.6500CS ROCKET CHROME II

Information

The drivetrain

The round body's Bakelite centrifugal brake needs a hands-on touch to dial in, rewarding practice with very long, controlled casts; the free-spool push-button and a mechanical brake on the side plate give extra control over the spool once a bait or cage float is already in the air and running out under its own weight.

What it's built for

Built for long-distance kago (cage-float) casting from rock and boat marks where reach matters more than finesse, and sized up for snakehead (raigyo) fishing in weedy freshwater canals and ponds where a powerful, direct-drive reel is needed to pull a big, aggressive fish clear of thick cover.

How it fishes

Retrieve is direct and mechanical rather than fast; work the bait steadily back through the strike zone and use the drag, set well before the cast, to absorb the first hard run rather than trying to back it off mid-fight on a reel built around simplicity over adjustment.

Spools and spares

Pair with a long, powerful casting or dedicated snakehead rod, and heavy monofilament or braid matched to the reel's stated line capacity, adding a short heavy leader or wire trace when raigyo fishing around sharp weed stalks and submerged structure.

Before you buy

Straight answers

How is it priced?

We give you the cheapest available price, as we get it directly from the distributors. You pay what an angler in Japan pays, plus postage.

When does my order leave Japan?

Orders are packed in Japan and handed to Japan Post within 3 to 5 business days. You get a tracking number by email the moment it ships.

How long does delivery take?

10 to 20 business days on Standard (tracked) or Economy, or 3 to 7 business days on Express EMS with tracking and insurance. Every option is priced at checkout before you pay.

Will I be charged import duty or tax?

VAT is collected at checkout, so there is nothing to pay on delivery for standard orders.

Is it genuine Japanese stock?

Yes. Every item is the Japanese domestic release with the original JAN barcode, sourced from an authorised Japanese distributor, never grey imports or marketplace resellers.