Product Description
Ensure flawless line lay and optimal casting performance in your legendary Abu Garcia Ambassadeur reel with the genuine 5145 Spool Centering Shim (Part #4-7000). This precision-engineered component is essential for eliminating side-to-side spool play, a common issue that can lead to inconsistent line retrieve, premature line wear, and reduced casting distance and accuracy.
This seemingly simple shim plays a critical role in the intricate mechanics of your Ambassadeur reel. Positioned within the cast control cap assembly, the 5145 shim provides the precise spacing needed to perfectly center the spool within the frame. This meticulous alignment ensures that your fishing line winds evenly onto the spool during retrieve, preventing the frustrating "bunching" or "digging in" that can plague a less-than-perfectly tuned reel. A properly centered spool, thanks to this shim, allows for smoother, longer, and more controlled casts, giving you the confidence to place your lure exactly where the big ones are hiding.
Over time and with heavy use, the original spool centering shim can become worn, compressed, or even lost during routine maintenance. This can result in noticeable and detrimental side-to-side movement of the spool. Replacing a worn or missing shim with the genuine Abu Garcia 5145 part is a straightforward and cost-effective way to restore your reel to its factory-spec performance.
This versatile shim is also known by the alternate part number 20917.
Key Benefits:
- Eliminates Spool Side-to-Side Play: Restores the spool to its correct, centered position within the reel frame.
- Promotes Even Line Lay: Ensures your fishing line spools evenly, reducing the risk of tangles and improving line management.
- Enhances Casting Performance: A centered spool contributes to smoother, longer, and more accurate casts.
- Reduces Line Wear: Prevents premature wear and tear on your fishing line caused by uneven spooling.
- Genuine Abu Garcia Part: Guarantees a perfect fit and optimal performance in a wide range of Ambassadeur reels.
Compatible Models:
The Ambassadeur 5145 Spool Centering Shim is a versatile component that fits a vast array of Abu Garcia's most popular and enduring round baitcasting reels. If you own an Ambassadeur in the 4000, 5000, 6000, or 7000 series, this is very likely the correct shim for your reel.
This part is confirmed to fit the following Ambassadeur models, among others:
- 4000 Series: 4500, 4600C, 4600C3, 4600C4, and more.
- 5000 Series: 5000, 5000C, 5500, 5500C, 5500C3, 5600C, 5600C4, and a wide variety of special editions.
- 6000 Series: 6000, 6000C, 6500, 6500C, 6500C3, 6500C4, 6500CS, 6600C4, and numerous other variations.
- 7000 Series: 7000, 7000C, 7000C3, 7000i C3, and other models in this class.
To ensure compatibility, it is always recommended to consult your reel's schematic diagram. This will verify the part number and its correct placement within your specific model.
Don't let a worn or missing shim compromise the legendary performance of your Abu Garcia Ambassadeur. Invest in the genuine 5145 Spool Centering Shim and experience the difference that a perfectly tuned reel can make on your next fishing adventure.
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Came quickly exactly as ordered. Used reel schematics from website to identify part number.