7 bearing baitcast combos Lew's MACH 1 Reel and Fishing Rod Combo, 7-Foot 1-Piece IM7 Graphite Rod, Medium Power Fast Action, 7.5:1 Gear Ratio, Right-Hand Retrieve : Sports & Outdoors The reel features 7+1 stainless steel ball bearings Lews Fishing Laser MG Baitcast

Special magnetic brakes for each model are available

Id recommend spending $100 on the reel and $100 on a quality rod

(Ott magnifier and lamp is really helpful for this) Paul Roberts Super Board Poster Posts: 1050 Joined: Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:35 pm Re: Tinkering Ambassadeur 1500C to throw 1/16 oz Ron Mc Star Board Poster Posts: 3459 Joined: Thu Apr 29, 2004 7:49 am Location: downtown Bulverde, Texas Contact: Re: Tinkering Ambassadeur 1500C to throw 1/16 oz Paul, sorry I'm so late on this - I've had a busy year.Paul Roberts wrote: Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:35 am Hey Ron, why are Ambassadeurs so often used as the platform to modify for BFS use

Here's my 1500C in its final form