For many years one of my personal favorite reels was Abu's Big Game series 6500. That black and silver colored reels was terrific for lighter lines, and strong enough for some bigger fish like small school tuna and yellowtail in the 20# class. The reel was excellent for bottom fishing halibut. Well, Abu discontinued the piece about two years ago. They have a new Big Game series, but it's not built the same way. I uncovered a great score on their European Big Game reel, the 6500 CS Pro Rocket. It's the same type of metal construction as the old Big Game, still using silver and black (except the new version has the colors reversed. The other thing different about this reel is that it has freespool! Yep, great freespool for a levelwind. The Pro Rocket packs a punch, and offers excellent performance with 15-20# lines. The reel has a clicker, too. They cast great, and have very good breaks. This is no plastic-fantastic reel, it's made of metal. Like it's predecessor, this reel also features a mechanical breaking system that will allow you to cast into the wind!

Specs:
Gear Ratio 5.3:1
Line Capacity 245 yards 15#
Weight 13 ounces



ambassadeur 6500cs PRO ROCKET.

All brass double reinforced. it's a rock.