: The reel includes a free-spool release button (the silver "bell" or mushroom-shaped button) that disengages the gears for casting.
The is a unique, vintage Swedish-made baitcasting reel introduced in 1974. Unlike the standard 5000 model, the "D" stands for Direct Drive , meaning the handle remains engaged and rotates in reverse when a fish pulls line. Key Features & Operation Ambassadeur 5000D Manual
: Instead of a traditional star drag, this model features a round drag adjustment knob on the handle side. This knob sets a baseline tension, but because it is direct drive, you must be careful—if a fish runs, the handle will spin backward ("knucklebuster"). : The reel includes a free-spool release button