I came across a round Ambassadeur Black Max 6600 in a box at a yard sale last weekend, I'm curious about it?
I was told by the guy that they're rare and are a collector's item. So I paid $90 for it. It's in good condition, no scratches or boat rash on it, I peeled the line off and the spool is clean. The bait clicker is loud. It has 3 ball bearings and a normal Ambassadeur levelwind. It has a twin-paddle handle on it, but came with a single paddle power handle in the box along with reel oil/lube and a tool.
I read somewhere that these fishing reels can be modified with different parts, is that right? More ball bearings and a titanium nitride coated levelwind can be added. How much do those upgrades cost? Are they worth adding to the reel? What other mods can be done?
Should I pay to have this reel upgraded and use it or should I set it aside and leave it as is?
this is a great reel and a decent find in the box for 90 bucks.
yes, two additional bearings may be added to the levelwind system worm gear along with the titanium levelwind. if you plan to use the reel, by all means, do so. it shouldn't cost far out of the fifty dollar range. it is an easily reversed process should you desire to put it back in original shape at some point in the future. personally, if l ran across one of each, l would look first at the one with the alterations.
those are the only available modifications unless you wish to go the japanese "megabass" or "ito" route which goes so far as to add bearings to the handle knobs. but going this route will run you between $250 and $400.
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