The EON series

THE ABU AMBASSADEUR EON MULTIPLIER REEL
Around £ 100.00

TECH SPEC
AMBASSADEUR EON MULTIPLIER REEL
6 in the range – E 3600 C, E 601 C, E 5600 C, E 5601 C, E 6600 C, E 6601 C
Free floating levelwind system
Centrifugal brake
Duralite 6 construction
6.2:1 ratio retrieve

I have been looking around recently for a neat smaller multiplier for medium sized lures such as Spring Dawgs spinner baits and Bucktails.

As a long time fan of Abu reels, both fixed spool and multipliers, I was keen on trying out the new EON range. I settled on a 5601 size.

These reels bear no resemblance at all to Ambassadeurs as I know them. On first sight my initial impressions were not good. Lots of grey plastic and a lightweight feel put me off. My tackle shop owner Dave Frame was very keen that first impressions should not put me off and loaned me a reel to try.

I loaded the reel with some 30lb braid and took off to the Thames for a try in between chubbing.

The reel felt very comfortable in the hand. The thumb bar spool release was easy to use and the mechanical brake was easily accessed. This was a major plus on previous Ambassadeurs I have had. It is very easy to adjust to differing weighted lures. The drag adjustment was also easy and very, very smooth.

I understand the technology involved is based on the Suveran centre drag theme. Anyone who has one of these reels will know how good that is.


Swedish engineered

In addition to the mechanical brake there is a centrifugal braking system that can be adjusted to activate up to five brake weights. This, like other reels, is accessed through a side plate. This is easy to do, unlike other Ambassadeurs, and there are no bits to lose. I found the factory setting fine.

David Will’s View
Casting was a dream and I suffered no backlash at all over a few trips. I found I could cast lures down to one ounce (25 – 30g) easily with the right rod.

The retrieve speed is 6.2:1. Now this is quite fast, which I prefer. For glide, jerk baits and bladed lures it is excellent.

All in all I love this reel to bits. Any misgivings I had are totally gone and I see a lot being sold over the years.

I bought mine from Frames of Hendon, The Broadway, Hendon, London NW5. Telephone 0208 202 0264 for £ 100.00 (mention FISHINGmagic and my name). This is cheaper than RRP. In addition you get a very nice Abu Garcia watch for free. It is not rubbish either! .

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