Owner manual

C. CLASSIC AMBASSADEUR® FAMILY OF ROUND REELS:
Packed with tradition, the ambassadeur series of round reels offers time tested performance and
durability. The family includes the Record, CS Pro Rocket Black Edition, Linecounter, C4 and
C3.
D. HOW TO FILL THE SPOOL WITH LINE
All ambassadeur round reels are designed for monofilament, braid and fluorocarbon lines.
Personal preference and fishing conditions will determine line selection. Begin by passing the
line through the guide located on the front of the reel. Secure the line to the reel using the arbor
knot. Control the filler spool by inserting a pencil into the spool hub. While maintaining tension
on the line with your fingers, wind the reel handle and continue to fill with line to approximately
1/16” (1.5 mm) below the top of the reel spool for best results. Do not overfill. (CLICK HERE to
learn how to tie the arbor knot in this video)
Braided Line
Some anglers prefer to add a monofilament backing to the reel spool before attaching braided
line. This helps reduce line slip. Using the above instructions, fill the spool with enough
monofilament line to cover the spool, approximately 10-15 yards. Tie the tag end of the
monofilament backing to the braided line using a uni-to-uni knot, Albright knot or equivalent.
Continue to fill the spool with braid to approximately 1/16” (1.5 mm) inside the upper lip of the
spool. Do not overfill.
E. DRAG ADJUSTMENT
Ambassader round reels are capable of up to 15 lbs of smooth and reliable drag tension. Control
the amount of drag by turning the adjustment star inside the reel handle. Rotate the star
clockwise (right) to increase drag or counterclockwise (left) to decrease drag. For best results
the drag should be adjusted to approximately one-third of the breaking test of the line being used.
This can be accomplished by tying the line to a spring scale for precise adjustment. Make sure
the reel is first mounted on a rod and the line has been run though the rod guides before tying to
the scale. The drag should always release before the line reaches its breaking point. Factors
such as line type, technique and fishing conditions may require adjustment to these
recommendations. Any drag setting above half of the line strength risks line breakage.