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Abu Garcia's Ambassadeur 5500LC or it's wider brother the 6500LC use a different outer LH sideplate that essentially converts their old conventional style reels into line counters

Why we love it: We appreciated the out-of-the-box comfort of these well-cushioned hikers, as well as the limited break-in period for the leather and mesh upper to mold to feet

If Im fishing a more wind-resistant fly like a hopper pattern or stonefly, Ill cut the leader down to 9 feet or less and end up with a 3X-4X tippet

Jig it vertically in any spot and youll have your J and S Custom Jigs Demon Tongue Spoon loaded with fish on your retrieve