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In this Zebco Bullet review, I deep-dive into my 5-month adventure with Zebco's fastest spincast ever made. With one design flaw, this all-metal spincast reel is just shy of perfection. Thanks for stopping by, please use the info provided below to view shopping and technical information.
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"Zebco, the most recognized brand in fishing, has introduced the fastest version ever of the tangle-free reel they made famous. Appropriately named Bullet - it’s faster than all spincast reels, and even faster than 6.1:1 baitcasting reels, and a size 20 spinning reel. Geared at 5.1:1, Bullet picks up an unprecedented 29.6” of line with each revolution of the handle - a handle that’s padded with unique-feeling new GripEm™ All Weather Handle Knobs."
I don't understand why all these "fishermen" on the internet hate zebcos. They've been catching fish since all these haters have been alive
I use to turn my nose up at them too like a fool. Now I realize the truth. Thanks for stopping by boss!
Caught a 30lb+ channel cat on a 33 classic and rhino rod never had issues with a 33.
They're too proud to use something cheaper and that's not popular
It's like everything, TV, internet, and magazines-(years back maybe) tell everyone what to use, what's best. Maybe if Zebco heavily sponsored a fishing show, you'd see the "pros" using and bragging up Zebco equipment as the best stuff to get the fish. Where I live, lot of fishermen. Quite a few not doing it legally, but they're the ones pushing the hardest bush to get into hidden trout brooks n streams. Even though they're flipping the bird to a fishing license and staying with the bag limit, they want fish. Lots of fish. And they want to pay as little to get em. You know what they use, what always works. Those cheap ass rod combo's at Canadian Tire, the ones where the whole rod n reel is in the sealed plastic. The trout spinners are bought at the gas station for a $1.86 each. Dig the worms, and then git-er-done! Filling a plastic Save-Easy bag faster then the game wardens can catch em, faster then the pros and their high end nonsense can work on a show. I don't fish or hunt illegally. Not worth the fines, losing my stuff, jail, whatever. But I noticed growing up what "gets it done" pushing out to those hidden brooks n streams through dense brush, bogs, and muskeg. A simple cheap solid bush rod, and a spin cast reel, with cheap gas station spinners n worms. My 1983 Zebco kids model still works, but I wanted something newer n nicer. I bought a Bullet. Absolutely love it. Just don't bust the plastic button.
I have too. Still do. I use a 606 and catch up to 5lb florida bass all year around
40 combos, but I beat my 3 Bullets to death for 3 years before ever deciding to clean them, which is why I found your vids only now. 8 rods in the boat at all times, including 2 Bullets but 90 percent of my bass fishing accomplished with those Zebcos. Two double digits landed with 12lb fluorocarbon. Want to buy more, but only if one fails, which hasn't happened yet. Thanks for the cleaning videos.
all i use are zebco reels mostly 33's and have one bullet and love it i fish 6 days a week
Glad to hear, thanks for stopping by!
My dad would buy zebco 33 at magic mart every 2-3 years all he ever fished with, caught largemouth smallmouth catfish everything with it never complained
I grew up on the Zebco 33. The 404 is in the 202’s to me were just junk but I learned to appreciate the 33. After watching this video I know I had to go buy me a silver bullet thank you for sharing and I wish They would do a better job at marketing it
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on the 33's, 404's and 202's. Yeah they have so much potential with the Bullet!
As a kid in the 50’s who struggled with “bird nests” in my baitcasters, I was thrilled when Johnson reels came out with the nearly all metal Century and Citation. They were dependable, user friendly, and easy to clean. Later on I liked the Daiwa Goldcast series. I pretty much snubbed Zebco reels even though the super cheap 202 and the higher quality 33 were functional and would serve a lot of fishing applications. However, when Zebco came out with their quality, pricey, and good looking Omega Series, I was hooked. Don’t have a Bullet, but I’ll definitely check it out.
I agree, it is puzzling why there isn't a better selection of high quality spincast reels. They are particularly handy for fresh water kayak fishing where messing with line issues is a real hassle in the limited space of a kayak and speed of the cast retrieve cast cycle is a real asset.
Robert Papps Thanks for stopping by, hopefully one day they get serious about spincast reels.
This is why I’m looking at getting one. Kayak fishing paired with a 5’ rod.
I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well kzhead.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e , except that the anti-backlash setting had to be turned up almost all of the way to keep the "overcasts' ' down. I disassembled it, and found that if I potted some "shim washers" behind that anti-backlash magnet assembly, it got the magnets closer to the spool without rubbing, and I could get better control with about a 6 to 7 out out 10-Max setting. I also noticed that the handle shaft had some internal end play, maybe only 2 or 3 thousands of an inch, but it's still noticeable. If the anti-backlash and shaft tolerances were "tightened up" this would be a fantastic value. I've only used it for 4 days of fishing in a month's time, but I plan on keeping it.
I've used a zebco 33 pretty much my whole life and had a blast
benjamin dover Zebco certainly has been getting the job done for years. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Cost to performance ratio is about right.
do yourself a favor and buy a cuban yoyo. way better than whatever shit youre fishing with
@@afetuspancy2075 wrong zebco has made some fantastic reels
I agree absolutely love the spin cast for unexpected fishing!! When I say unexpected I mean when I see a lake I haven't been able to get to come accessible I jump out of my car with my small tackle box and fast 6foot rod and fish an hour or an hour and a half of time away just to get a thrill and that is shore fishing !!! You hit the nail on the head !!! I now keep a backup thumb button and it's not hard to replace once you've done it !!!!!
this is a great review. i love reviews with this detail!!
Thanks for you time!!!!
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I didn't realize that Zebco makes a high-end spin cast reel. My dad went out and bought a bunch of old, cheap Zebcos and they are junk. This sounds like a great option for him though! I like how you used it for 5 or so months extensively to get a great idea about it before reviewing it! Nice job!
They certainly tailor to the budget market and put out some cheap junk. But this reel is awesome. Thanks for stopping by!
Yes...Zebco has recently turned the corner with their spincast. I catfish with round baitcasters and stuck my neck out and bought a 888 and was very impressed. I caught a 27lb flatty and a 34lb blue with ease the first week i had it and it has 30lb of drag...ON A SPINCAST!!! and a buddy of mine is a bass fisherman and he literally hung up his baitcasters and uses bullets mainly due to their retrieval rate.
Love the quick, get to the point video - Great
Love me some zebco they been fishin since we all were in our daddy’s ball bag
the quick change reel is a plus … we learned on the Zebco reels back in the day as did many young'uns in the sport. Agree that Zebco should take your advice to be more competitive in the marketing arena with the other high end reels. They are losing out on the memories with Zebco and using that to their advantage when marketing for sure. Love the straight shooting review. I hope Zebco hears you especially Made in America! #Zebco
Thanks for the honest review.
Thank you for making this video. I'm currently looking for a new reel and I think I will pick it up now. My zebco 33 platinum didn't even make it past 2 month's.
Absolutely fantastic video nicely done my friend
Love your videos and very well done. I own 4 open face spinning reels, but I love my Zebco Bullet MG.
Not gonna lie, I had no idea this reel existed! I feel like I have to have one now though. And I agree they should definitely be pushing the higher end reels! Thanks for sharing
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@@CastFromTheHip well then.. well done as always..
@JB Outdoors I've had mine for over a year. Zebco's have always casted good but the bullets retrieve is just as smooth and quiet as my abu garcia ambassador. My complaints are that it'll make about any rod combo very nose heavy so it makes it seem even heavier. I do not like the rubber button and it tends to slide around if your thumb isn't centered on it when casting. I've been experimenting with an old 5'6 rod with heavy guides and taped a 2oz weight to the butt to help counter balance the combo. I'd really like to try a graphite 5'6 rod with micro guides to get the nose weight as light as possible before counterbalancing. The 5'6 rod I've had it on lately would still take nearly 4oz taped to the butt to balance the combo lol
@@nashvilleoutlaw This reel is perfectly matched with a medium/heavy bass rod 7ft or longer or a Salmon rod. You should go for the Omega Pro ZO2 if you intend to use a high end spincast reel on a short rod. It is significantly smaller, much lighter and just as strong.
The kastking brutus are really good smooth reels and with 5 ball bearing have 3 of those also at 35dollars not too bulky and a good casting reel
Nice review buddy! Thanks for sharing with us all!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for the video I was looking to purchase a Zebco.
Thanks for stopping by, they're proven reels.
Awesome video man.. About as in depth as I have seen on a reel like this .. Very cool. great work!!
+RcNickster Thanks a lot!
Hey man awesome vid! Seems like its been a while and you're almost at 1k! Nice!
Nice review, thanks
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Really great abrasion resistance and though I've never put the Big Game line kzhead.infoUgkxQ4x31pJVpClzhxzNFeILZYTW7Xbs7ZIF (any poundage) through an official test it always seems to break well above rated poundage. This line stretches a very good amount before it breaks and does well in saltwater too. Not the best line for a spinning reel in my opinion, especially if you're planning on using it for lures only due to it having a bit of memory but still a great line whether filling a spool, using as top shot or strictly for leader line. I've bought a bunch of Big game line in the past and plan on continuing to do so in the future.
Nice Review! Im now suscribed. Thanks for the aware in the plastic component, I will order with anticipation 2 pieces.
Thanks for stopping by and supporting the channel! Yeah that’s the only component I had issues with.
I always thought the Zebco 33 was the best but thats awesome they come out with a Bullet and an Omega
Great video man thankyou. Best review of the bullet. Subscribed
Nice review man, an all metal reel. Sounds like a top performer, awesome!
Thanks a lot. I’ve been wondering if it was worth the money. I think I’ll get one now. Also you should check out the king cast Brutus spincast. That thing really kicks butt.
Thanks for the review of the Zebco Bullet. So glad to see other fishermen who are promoting the Zebco Bullet reels. In the last 6-7 years I have learned to love Zebco reels, particularly the upper end models like the Omega, Omega Pro, Bullet and the 33s, like the Platinum. I have learned that the modern Zebco 33s, 33 Max, 808, 888s can all be super tuned by replacing plastic bushings with a stainless steel ball bearing. It has allowed me to upgrade many reels making them that much better. This past week, I fought a 36-38 inch 16-20 pound steel head on the Salmon River with my Zebco 33 Max Black which I had super tuned. It performed very well for both casting with 20 pound test or back bouncing a Tadpolly. You can even buy the AR bearing and add that, if you want, on many of them. I need to check out your other fishing videos. Thank you!
Thanks for stopping by and sharing boss! Zebco reels don't get the respect they deserve and are plenty capable of catching trophy fish. Fighting a steelhead with a Zebco would be a dream. I really like the whole "super-tuned" Zebco concept. I'll have to try it out! I think it would be cool to upgrade one of the reels with ceramic bearings....maybe the 808 and do some serious offshore fishing with it.
You can tune a fishing reel? Consider my mind blown.
AR bearing? Which is better? Steel or ceramic?
Killer review!! Made in America!! Sold!! As always your editing blows my mind! And a truly honest review! Thanks again brother! Lemme know next time your in Washington we’ll go fishing!
Absolutely man! My dad and I frequent the Cowlitz so I’ll have to hit you up when I’m down that way. Thanks for stopping by!
I had an old bullet back in the 90s. Its come a long way.
It’s a great reel! I think the next addition will be the perfect spincast reel. Thanks for stopping by!
The zebco omega pro is pretty good spincast reel
Great review brother. I would love to see your salmon and steelhead videos, I really enjoy fishing and watching videos on them. Left a 👍 from the North side. Adrian
Thanks for stopping by Adrian. Yeah I’ve been so busy hunting and fishing and working. I need to get caught up and throw some good old fishing vids together. Thanks for stopping by!
Awesome video thank you my friend
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Zebco has a few high end spincasting reels actually the Zebco 33 can handle up to 12 lb monofilament line, the Zebco 808 can handle up to 20 lb monofilament line, the Zebco 888 can handle up to 30 lb monofilament line, and the Zebco big cat XT can also handle up to 30 lb monofilament line. And also all of those spincasting reels I mentioned have all mental internal gears so they are built to last the long haul and honestly I think the only reason people think spincasting reels are for kids is because spincasting reels used to only be used on ultralight setups but that really isn't the case anymore. I have been fishing for 25 years of my life and I still to this day prefer spincasting reels and monofilament line and recently I caught a huge lake sturgeon on my Zebco 888 with 30 lb monofilament line also the Zebco spincasting combos are prespooled with Zebco Cajun line which is their higher end line.
I've never taken these types of reels seriously but these are Impressive improvements. It will be interesting to see how much better they get over time.
Me neither, I always looked down on them. The Bullet opened my eyes. Plus its just fun putting up nice fish with a push-button reel. Thanks for stopping by!
I bought this reel a year ago and took it many times with me on the boat but never learned to cast this thing. The timing of the release is very different than spinner or baitcaster. Release is not immediate like on other reels. Pressing the button takes time and my release is always late and it flies to the left. Also this thing is tiny but weighs almost 1 pound. Weight is absolutely shocking. The spool cap didnt need to be metal maybe. Other than that i actually like it and its very smooth like u said. I just dont know why i cant learn to cast it. Great review dude, very well done!
I love my Zebco Omega Pro - now got to get a Bullet! I’m becoming a real fan. Nice review.
Joe, thanks for stopping by. I just completed and posted my review of the Omega Pro. It is a super solid reel for sure...probably one of my luckiest reels ever. It just attracts fish.
Great job buddy well done big like
Thanks!
Nice review man
Lmfao I’m so glad I found this video I was literally thinking someone had to have made a nice button reel and you just opened my eyes 😂
Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks for the review I just order mine.
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Great Video my friend, thumbs up man :)
Hey man haven't seen you in a while, welcome back! I've never used a spincast reel before. I definitely prefer the 5.1 speed reels, 6 feels too fast and I can always just wind faster if I need to anyway. I do like the quick change spool idea! Great review, quite in-depth and honest (as all reviews should be)
+RKJ Fishing The day job has been keeping me pretty dang busy and away from the Tube unfortunately. As we head into winter up here though I can refocus. I think a good quality spin cast would serve you well. Thanks for stopping by!
Great review, this thing looks nice.
Thanks for stopping by, its a really fun reel.
@@CastFromTheHip for sure
I fish 3-4 times a week (from shore and my boat) and have gone through every conceivable type of setup... spinning, baitcaster, bamboo cane pole, and of course the Zebco 33s spincasters. I now have settled on the Bullet on a 7’ Scheels Pro Angler rod and I think I’ve found MY perfect setup(s). Incredibly accurate, and can cast it a country mile.
Mike Tiehen Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Glad to hear! I must say I love using the Bullet, I hope it serves you well. Good luck out there boss!
I found the zebco omega Z03 PRO to be just as well built and as impressive as the bullet, I love em both and give them a 5 star review! These 2 reels are big boy reels!! Not the cheap shit that many think are. Don't knock em if ya ain't tried em! Never have any issues (like when using a baitcaster)
fan4life34 Thanks for stopping by and sharing!
@@fan4life34which is better the omega pro or the bullet?
808 Bullet and I'm first in line!
Now you're talking...Thanks for stopping by!
Nice unboxing and review
Nice job
Had Zebco reels all my adult life after learning about Zebco. I had mostly 202s, repaired 202s I owned. Some other models, just not the 33, don’t know why. I used a 202 to catch a bunch of peacock bass in Panama. Best assignment in my USAF career. If I still went fishing, I’d still have Zebco, and at least a 33. PROBLEMS? Thank Brunswick Corp., they have farmed out most of their products to you know WHERE!
At 2:50 You can see the retrieval rate, as he cranks, you can see the line circling at a faster rate, as its coming out of the front cover.
I use a Zebco 808 (left-handed cranking) on a heavy rated 5'6" bass pistol grip solid glass rod, spooled with 25lb line for Lingcod off my plastic kayak.
Sunny Island Thanks for stopping by and sharing! That 808 sounds like plenty reel to get the job done!
My favorite rod and reel combo is my zebco 808
Nice!
Love these reels I a few and they don't like braid! I use only mono and they are Great reels! I take button off and carefully rap the whole thing in foil believe it or not and it strengthens the button. Make sure you get the foil around the small tabs.
Always use spincast myself. Liked your comment about high end spincast reels. Most of mine are around 4:1 ratio
Totally agree 👍🏽
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Hi! Great video! I wonder, have you had any issues with the drag weel? Mine is starting to be difficult to adjust, especially when it comes to tighten up the drag. Any tips?
Now if they made this in an "underspin" configuration it would be perfect. I prefer the ergonomics of the spinning rod with the reel under the rod, but I prefer the simplicity of the spincast reel, particularly if you are driving a boat and fishing. Zebco had a real good underspin reel in their old 33 Model series but in their wisdom discontinued it. Really like the interchangeable reel spools!
Excellent review! I own 2 Zebco Z03 Pros... considering the Bullet to add to the arsenal. Question: did Zebco cover the broken push button under warranty since only 5 months old? And did you question them on the "all metal parts" claim? Thanks bro!
Zebco ROAM, $30 at academy sports. Love it.
Can't go wrong with that. Thanks for stopping by!
Dang it I own 5 now thanks a lot all because of you
Haha well I hope they serve you well. I should call Zebco and ask for a commission. Good luck out there and thanks for stopping by!
zebco and salmon.. there's one you don't find often.. nicely done.. awesome..
DumbestFisherman TV Very true, thanks for stopping by!
Tell ya what, I am a serious steelhead angler, and I only use the ZEBCO ZO3 OMEGA PRO, and caught my 50th steelhead of the season yesterday using that great reel (spincast) it ain't no beginners reel, it's built with incredible quality and will last me years! 5 stars!!
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I agree. I've had a few spin reels but always just grab a Zebco 33, lol. I just like the ease of the spincaster. I've caught hundreds of fish on the cheap Zebco's. Some of my friends are finally into fishing and have boats and only use baitcasters. I get it but I'm a Zebco guy. They laugh at me too, lol. I'm about to buy a Zebco Bullet. I'm registered for a tournament here on Guntersville Lake. If you're listening Zebco start helping some of us ole school, "Push Button," fisherman out. Give us something to brag about to the baitcaster crowd! Send me some tackle to sample too and I will make content with reviews.
Awesome video friend ..... CastFromTheHip
just picked up a Zebco spincast combo as a backup but I think I'm gonna make it my kayak rod/reel. Might upgrade to the Bullet if needed.
Wow bro that is a great review you were very detailed in explaining everything you got me going down your playlist right now✊🏻
I used to own a bullet years ago the smoothest real of ever used
My senior dad caught a 25” snook and 20” jack on the stock mono with 25 lb mono leader in the Sarasota Bay. So he didn't get spooled at all and this thing was singing drag like a heavily tune.
Zebco probably isn’t making a “killing” selling cheap combos at Walmart. Walmart procurement and “rolling back prices” is why Zebco had to move manufacturing to China. That means razor thin margins. I grew up on “cheap” Zebco and Shakespeare rods and reels. One of my favorite combos to this day is a cheap (made in USA reel - the rod doesn’t say) 404 combo I bought in about 1993. I have other nicer rigs but I keep going back to the old 404. Just bought a like new 30 year old Made in USA reel just like it on EBay to have for when mine won’t work anymore, if that ever comes.
Yes, great evaluation. I use spincast reels 90% now, after decades of using every kind of spinning, bait casting and level wind. I use spincast reels only on pistol-grip handled rods; if the fish are heavier, I double-hand (left-hand handled reels) the forward and rear grips when working a fish (switch hands on the grips).
I have 3 of these bullet reels that i use for carp fishing have caught mid 20 pound fish with no problem they need to hold about 20 yard more line then would be really nice ..just put on braid to try n get more line on .
I bought one of these last year and it's been a great reel. Except for yesterday. I find my trout spots using google earth, and I was involved in a pretty substantial hike to get to one- tangled, swampy terrain about 3 kilometers in, one of these places where you're really hoping it's gonna be worth the work. I get to the first pool and it looks awesome: deep undercut banks, beaver dam on the outflow, everything's telling me this place holds trout. So I go to make my first cast, and the handle comes off in my hand. Somewhere along the way I'd lost the crank rod nut and cap screw on the opposite side of the reel, where you'd put the handle to reverse direction. I was lucky I hadn't lost the handle as well. Compounding that frustration, Zebco's website doesn't have a page where you can just order the parts- you have to call or send in an email to describe what you need, and hope somebody gets back to you. I sent in my parts request yesterday, so we'll see where that goes. If you have one of these reels and you don't plan to reverse direction of the reel, my advice is to put loctite on the crank rod nut and cap screw or you could find yourself in a fix like I was in yesterday, and worse, you might lose the handle too. Depending on how Zebco handles this situation, I'd buy another one of these reels for my backup kit.
I love the Bullet. Thanks for the videos about maintaining it. I've always wondered why people want to mess around with tangles. I also love the zebco gold trigger underspin. I would like to see zebco make a competitive line of underspins.
They should make a bullet-style underspin....all-metal high end goodness. That gold trigger looks awesome, glad to hear you're loving it. Thanks for stopping y, and good luck out there!
Good video. You need a longer rod with more bend, makes the fight fun.
Thanks for stopping by, you’re not wrong.
Pulled the trigger! Even comes with a zebco hat and neoprene cover! Should be here next Wednesday!
Awesome! Hope it catches you many fish!
@@CastFromTheHip put 12lb omniflex on it and i caught a 10lb channel cat. This reel is sweet!
Celilo = suh-lie-low, as in the former falls on the Columbia R before the dams. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for the clarification and thanks for stopping by!
Zebco has the coolest name: Zero Hour Bomb Company!
Pretty wild!
Zebco is first trusted for reels for me.
I thought only kids use these, but I’m going to give one a try
That’s why it’s so awesome catching big fish with them. People turn their nose up at your spincast and then you out fish them. It’s hilarious. Thanks for stopping by!
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I hear the Zebco 888 is good too. Does not know, because I have not tried it yet.
Zebco is a awesome company
Glad to see spincasters getting props! Anglers need to respect all gear and methods. Kind of annoyed by 9 year old "bassmasters" with youtube channels calling $200 reels "budget friendly" because their mommy bought it for them. Ok, I'll calm down now. Anyways, glad you took that bullet through some thorough testing!
Nice review. I do like mine and it works great but would really like to see a smaller lighter weight version (more of a Z02 Omega Pro sized version Bullet).
Thanks for stopping by. Glad to hear your reel is working out. I agree, Zebco needs to expand and improve on the Bullet/Omega Pro line. Basically, they need to give more attention to the serious angler. They’re probably making a killing off the masses who buy a couple combo rigs and fish twice a year.
Brian I agree they need to do some weight reduction... probably should have called it "The Mortar Shell" instead lol. But it's so bad out of balance tapping 2-4oz to the butt of your rod actually makes it seem lighter and easier to cast 1 handed.
i been using the bullets for about a year now for bass fishing and i use 40 lb braid. Not much problem casting but my line started to break right at the reel. After much investigation i found the braided line was actually cutting a grove in the aluminum pick up spool and eventually cutting my line. If using a bait that causes a constant heavy drag on the retrieve ( spinner or crank bait) it will eventually cut into the spool if using an abrasive braided line. This would be an easy fix for zebco engineers by putting a stainless steel lip around the spool for the line to drag across. I also had some issues with the oscillating spool linkage failing.
I had the exact same problem with my bullet but never used braid, only mono. I wish I'd taken a photo to send to Zebco, but my spool had a groove worn into it directly above both the pickups. It was really messing with line release and was also damaging the line. Brand new with a 3.5 Hildebrandt willow blade on the line (very light, only a few grams), you'd press the release and it would fall right to the floor. With the damaged spool, you press the release and it would just hang there. I sanded the crap out of the spool, took about an hour to get both sides smooth enough for clean line release. So I agree 100%- the spool should be made of stainless- I could care less if it weighs a bit more. My reel is only a couple years old and shouldn't have major wear damage. Almost all my fishing is light spinnerbait in streams and rivers. One other noted flaw was the cap for the reversible handle- that fell out one day and made the reel useless, with the handle basically falling off. Of course I was about 2 km into a river hike when that happened. My advice there is, if you don't plan to reverse the handle, pull that cap and reinstall with a dab of threadlock.
The 808 and the 888 are as big as they get. But you do bring up a good point, I think it would be a good idea if they enlarged their spincast reels ,the companies that build the baitcasters make perty good size, I know that some of the internal parts are some type hard plastic, but they might do better if they were machined internal parts, it might be that they want to keep costs down
Check your spinnerhead, the braid has cut into one of mine. Maybe a smoother braid like Slick 8 would have been a better choice than conventional braid. Unfortunately it’s about $40 for the part, best just to stick to the Cajun mono line it comes loaded with. Great review again!
Thanks for sharing boss, I'll keep that in mind for my future spincast reviews. I should inform people that there are reports that the braid can damage the reels. I agree, its best to run mono in these reels. I usually just run braid for the review process. Have a happy New Year!
@@CastFromTheHip Happy New Year All!! Great reviews loaded with useful content as always. Thanks for all you do!!
I dont fish with nothing else now. I love it i use 12lb fluro np.
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I live in Charleston SC, went up to Appalachia Virginia to do some bass fishing...hooked me what we call "Citations " or trophy fish...inset the drag to high and it snapped the hook right at the knot. Ive been sick to my stomach for 4 days now
That's the worse! These reels have very unforgiving drag systems when it comes to big fish...I had a very similar thing happen with a real nice rainbow. The knot broke right at the lure...well its experiences like those that keep us going back out for redemption.
Zebco back in the day was top of the line
The older 33 authentic is also a nice reel. Use them for smallmouth
It seems like a decent reel , but that plastic piece would leave me in fear if that’s the only reel I’m using without a back . Nice overall review!
I used the absolute heck out that reel so if you used it moderstely you probably have nothing to fear. The spare parts were very cheap and now I’m ready if it breaks again. Hopefully Zebco makes some product improvements! Thanks for stopping by!