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Paul F · Mar-11-2005, 03:55 PM

I've been using 6501 Ambassadors C-3 sence 97. Its stood up to fairly rough kayak use. I also have a couple of the 5501 size too. They can be had for well under $100
It takes a calcutta to beat them, but they beat the calcutta price. They also have been around forever.

I'd love a 401calcuttaTE but its too damn expensive. There is no calcutta 401. a few of the lesser shimano models have left handed. I've tried a couple and regret not just getting another ambassador.
No nothing about the diawa other than the few right handed ones my son has, are standing up very well.

6501 I've used from 12 to 20 lb test.
5501 i use 10 or 12 lb test.

Mar-11-2005, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul F Registered User Name: paul Age: 49 Vessel: 18.5 foot Scout Dorado "WINK" Location: San Diego overlooking the ocean Job:Engineer Bio: JUST THE CREW	I've been using 6501 Ambassadors C-3 sence 97. Its stood up to fairly rough kayak use. I also have a couple of the 5501 size too. They can be had for well under $100 It takes a calcutta to beat them, but they beat the calcutta price. They also have been around forever. I'd love a 401calcuttaTE but its too damn expensive. There is no calcutta 401. a few of the lesser shimano models have left handed. I've tried a couple and regret not just getting another ambassador. No nothing about the diawa other than the few right handed ones my son has, are standing up very well. 6501 I've used from 12 to 20 lb test. 5501 i use 10 or 12 lb test.