american baitcast reel Lew's Hero – Bounty Hunters Custom Bait & Tackle What year is this TPE while the anodized 32mm Gear Ratio:7.6:1

american baitcast reel Lew's Hero – Bounty Hunters Custom Bait & Tackle What year is this TPE while the anodized 32mm Gear Ratio:7.6:1

What year is this Abu Ambassadeur reel and is it a direct drive or should it have a drag?

Note the tear drop or hook on the leading edge of his "7." Simon anodizes his plates in colors known to match those manufactured by ABU and champagne gold is one of them

TPE

Gear Ratio:7.6:1

Explained simply: Gear ratio determines how many times the spool turns for each rotation of the handle, in turn, providing the perfect speed & power

while the anodized 32mm aluminum spool is strong and lightweight to withstand pressure from any type of line