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Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 for Tennessee Catfish Fishing

Line capacity for a big blue in current, with a clicker for bait fishing.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 is on the catfish checklist

Line capacity for a big blue in current, with a clicker for bait fishing.

ReelAbu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3Line capacity for a big blue in current, with a clicker for bait fishing.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list

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How it is used here

Using a reel like this on Tennessee water

The reel’s job is drag and line capacity. A smooth drag is what keeps a 4 lb line from breaking on a stocked trout or a big smallmouth on the Holston, and enough capacity is what gets a striper back from the current below Pickwick. Match the reel size to the rod: 1000 and 2000 sizes for ultralight and light rods, 2500 and 3000 for medium, 4000 and up for the heavy catfish and striper outfits.

Spinning reels are the default on this site because they handle light line, wind and cold hands. A baitcaster earns its place on the bass kits where accuracy around docks and timber matters. Either way, set the drag before the first cast, not after the first fish.

Where to use it

Tennessee water for the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3

Where to use itBarren ForkPublic access, limits and what else swims in Barren Fork.See the spots →Where to use itBoone LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Boone Lake.See the spots →Where to use itBuffalo RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Buffalo River.See the spots →Where to use itCalf Killer RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Calf Killer River.See the spots →Where to use itCenter Hill LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Center Hill Lake.See the spots →Where to use itCheatham LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cheatham Lake.See the spots →

The Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 is on the catfish checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 pairs with on the catfish list

The rest of the catfish checklist, each with its own page.

RodUgly Stik Catfish casting rod, 7 ft medium-heavyBuilt for sitting in a rod holder with a bait on the bottom.Why it is on the list →LineBerkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lbAbrasion resistant and cheap enough to respool often.Why it is on the list →HooksTeam Catfish Double Action circle hooks, 8/0Let the fish load the rod. No hookset needed.Why it is on the list →HooksEagle Claw Lazer circle hooks, 3/0For channel cats on cut bait and dip bait.Why it is on the list →RigSinker slides and no-roll sinkers, 2 to 4 ozA Santee rig that holds in dam tailwater current.Why it is on the list →BaitTeam Catfish Sudden Impact dip baitChannel cats in summer, on a dip worm.Why it is on the list →
All 11 items

Same job, other fishing

Other reels on the Tennessee checklists

ReelAbu Garcia Black Max baitcasting reelAn inexpensive baitcaster that casts cleanly once the brakes are set.Why it is on the list →ReelPflueger President 30 spinning reelSmooth drag at a fair price. Fill it with braid and a leader.Why it is on the list →ReelPflueger Trion 25 spinning reelSmall, smooth, and cheap enough to own two.Why it is on the list →ReelPenn Battle III 5000 spinning reelSealed drag, big spool, no excuses.Why it is on the list →ReelShimano Sedona 2500 spinning reelDependable and smooth for the price.Why it is on the list →ReelPflueger President 20 spinning reelSmall, smooth drag for light line.Why it is on the list →

Common questions

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 questions

What is the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 for?

Line capacity for a big blue in current, with a clicker for bait fishing. It is the reel on the catfish checklist on this site, and it earns its place because it works on Tennessee water, not because it is new.

Which fish is the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 good for in Tennessee?

The catfish checklist covers catfish, channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish. The reel’s job is drag and line capacity.

Where would I use the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3?

On the Tennessee water that holds catfish: Barren Fork, Boone Lake, Buffalo River, Calf Killer River among others. Each water page on this site lists the public access points and what swims there.

What goes with the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3?

The rest of the catfish checklist, starting with Ugly Stik Catfish casting rod, 7 ft medium-heavy, Berkley Trilene Big Game, 30 lb, Team Catfish Double Action circle hooks, 8/0. The checklist page has all 11 items.

Is there a different reel for other fishing?

Yes: Abu Garcia Black Max baitcasting reel on the largemouth bass list; Pflueger President 30 spinning reel on the smallmouth bass list; Pflueger Trion 25 spinning reel on the crappie list.

How much does the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 cost?

The Amazon link on this page shows today’s price. The checklist items are standard tackle rather than premium gear, and the bait shops on the county pages carry most of them.

Can I buy the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 in Tennessee instead?

Yes. Every county page on this site lists the bait shops, marinas and big box stores that carry tackle, with phone numbers and directions.

Is this an affiliate link?

Yes. The link goes to Amazon with this site’s tag and pays a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on the list was chosen for commission.

Do I need a licence to use it?

Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, plus the trout privilege for trout. The licence page on this site has prices and limits.

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