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 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.

Really great abrasion resistance and though I've never put the Big Game line https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxQ4x31pJVpClzhxzNFeILZYTW7Xbs7ZIF (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.

I spooled it with 8 LB test mono for lighter lures, gave it some practice casts and found that it did cast well https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-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.

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

Love me some zebco they been fishin since we all were in our daddy’s ball bag

I've used a zebco 33 pretty much my whole life and had a blast

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 !!!!!

all i use are zebco reels mostly 33's and have one bullet and love it i fish 6 days a week

Zebco back in the day was top of the 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.