I have an older Abu Ambassadeur 5000 reel that is in perfect (like out of the box) condition that I have had sitting in my tackle box since about 1982 or maybe even a few years earlier.
I got it from my dad as a kid and it stayed in a padded case in the box until last year. I just got into fishing last year so this reel has really never been used.
I went in to Gander to match a rod for it and was told that I should find an antigue rod and hang this on the wall given the condition. Well I have decided to use it as it casts great and works great (at least to the novice). It has 'Built by Abu Sweden' stamped on the side.
My question(s) to the group are as follows:
1.) Would you use it: a. is it a good reel for trolling and using for heavy cover bass fishing?; b. Is this something that may be worth some money in a few more years if kept in its current condition?
2.) Anyone know what the gear ratio may be?
3.) I have set it up with a Guide Series Pro Select IM8 Rod (6 ft med heavy) and 30 lb spiderwire stealth. Is this a reasonable setup for trolling for pike and going after bass in heavy cover?
Sorry for the long post but any feedback would be appreciated.
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If you really want to treat your wife (and yourself) with a remote operated trolling motor, the Minn Kota Ulterra is about easy as it gets. Auto stow and deploy is pretty awesome. You just have to turn the motor on when you go out and that the last time you have to touch it.
24V 80lb. 60 inch shaft is probably the right length for your boat. They ain’t cheap - about $3k - but neither one of you would have to leave your seat to use it all day.
Wanderer, thanks for your reply. I do intend for it to be 24 volt, with a thrust of 70-80. Spot lock is a must (my wife is looking forward to
not being the anchor person any more). With my old boat we did quite a lot of pulling shad raps and hot n tots, using the trolling motor. Unlikely
that we will fish in whitecaps, did plenty of that when I was younger. I also need a wireless remote, not going back to a foot pedal. We do a fair amount of bobber fishing.
I don't think I will bother with a depth finder on the trolling motor. I am leaning toward moving my Garmin depth finder from my old boat to the
new one, just because I am so used to it and it works well for me. I am 70 years old and kinda set in my ways...
Dang, new content and now answers.
First, congrats on the new boat!
My recommendation is to get the most thrust you can in 24V, assuming a boat that size isn’t running 36V. 80 might be tops? I’m partial to MinnKota.
How do you plan to use the trolling motor is an important question too.
All weather or just nice weather?
Casting a lot or bait dragging?
Bobber or panfish fishing?
Spot lock? Networked with depth finders? What brand of depth finders?
We have bought a new boat, which we will be picking up this spring. It is an Alumacraft Competitor 165 sport with a 90 horse Yamaha
motor. I will be buying and installing a trolling motor, wondering if I can get some recommendations on what pound thrust I will
want for this boat? Also, I will be selling my old boat, is there a good way to determine the value on an older boat ( mid-80's with a 75 horse 2-stroke
Mariner motor) I will appreciate any help with these questions.
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I have an older Abu Ambassadeur 5000 reel that is in perfect (like out of the box) condition that I have had sitting in my tackle box since about 1982 or maybe even a few years earlier.
I got it from my dad as a kid and it stayed in a padded case in the box until last year. I just got into fishing last year so this reel has really never been used.
I went in to Gander to match a rod for it and was told that I should find an antigue rod and hang this on the wall given the condition. Well I have decided to use it as it casts great and works great (at least to the novice). It has 'Built by Abu Sweden' stamped on the side.
My question(s) to the group are as follows:
1.) Would you use it: a. is it a good reel for trolling and using for heavy cover bass fishing?; b. Is this something that may be worth some money in a few more years if kept in its current condition?
2.) Anyone know what the gear ratio may be?
3.) I have set it up with a Guide Series Pro Select IM8 Rod (6 ft med heavy) and 30 lb spiderwire stealth. Is this a reasonable setup for trolling for pike and going after bass in heavy cover?
Sorry for the long post but any feedback would be appreciated.
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