Good save, jessejlt.

Most of the people I know that have Ambassadeurs
use 'em as plugging reels because they don't like the way they cast BUT they're built like tanks.

Do a search on this board for baitcasters, casting reels, etc. to do some investigation. You'll probably find that most of the positive comments have been made re: Curados, lately the SF models. Anything much better and you'll paying a lot more. Good luck with whatever you decide on.