I own 2 of them . The only problem I've had was the handle broke . Customer service at zebco is great . Received new part in less than a week . My pb was caught on an old 33 classic . It was a largemouth weighing 9 1/2 pounds . I only use zebco due to an industrial accident .

Most people think of little kids when they see a spin cast but they are good when made with quality parts

I have been fishing over 40 years and that is one of the best reels that ever own very smooth casting and retrieving

@faceman2556

8 ай бұрын

I agree it’s very smooth casting but mine for some reason feels kinda stiff reeling it back in any suggestions?

@dragonupcutt5680

7 ай бұрын

@@faceman2556 try to Losse the nut on the other side a little bit

Worth every penny. My lady don't use bait casters, she needed a faster retrieve reel to fish lures in fast moving current on a river where we fish for striped bass in the spring. Add heavy hard fighting fish to strong current and you better have a good smooth drag. The Bullet does! I have been impressed. She has fished with the reel a year now.

I have a Bullet that I use for catfishing with 12 lb Trilene. I have the usual C3 6500’s, Okuma Citrix, and baitfeeders (spinning), and with a 2 oz sinker, the Bullet will cast further than most of them. It has handled channel cats up to 5 pounds very well, and I think it can do much better than that. This reel is pretty amazing!

It’s a very solid reel, just a tank. Besides the weight, it’s hard to beat. The rubber thumb push button cover can be ordered at Zebco or Tackleservice. It’s less than a dollar, plus shipping so order a handful or two. Just don’t use braid, it will cut into the spinner head which is almost $40.

Just picked one up at a pawn shop. The handle is missing, so they sold it for $5.00. Called Zebco and they are sending out a replacement handle. Can not wait to try it out for my lighter lures.

@timgrant6939

Жыл бұрын

Great deal! good luck and have fun.

I Have No Problem With My Zebco Bullet Very Smooth Over All Feel Love It Great Reel

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I have the first bullet. Maybe 30 years old. Very good reel

This is a great reel for night fishing for stripers and wipers. It’s a bit heavy but when it’s dark and wet, you definitely doesn’t what to have to deal with a bird’s nest or wind knot. And the speed is perfect, about 30” per turn so you can get your lure/fish in quick.

I got mine not to long after they came out and really like it. It casts good with the right rod and just as smooth as my baitcasters. My complaints are sure it's heavy but it's so off balance is why you notice it. So I want to try a 5'6 light graphite rod with micro guides and add an oz or 2 to the butt to try and balance the combo. The rubber button is annoying especially with the reel making any rod combo nose heavy and makes one hand casting iffy because it slides around on the actual button underneath. Never use Armor All on anything, it just makes it crack worse when you quit using it. I've been playing with my bullet on an old 5'6 pistol grip medium rod with big guides and taped a 2oz sinker to the left side of the rod butt and it's made a nice improvement in balance and one hand casting. That's why I want to try one of those rod building kits and build one specifically for this reel. And come on, building and decorating a rod just seems like it would be fun.

Love spincast ya it's heavy but I love em there great reels and I love the zebco brand same with quantum rods and reels

Im telling you. I bought the rod and reel combo for 150. Strapped on 12lb fluro and its just great for fresh water

I just ordered one! Should be here Wednesday!

You wouldn't notice the weight if industry would offer the offset handle casting rods from years ago.

Bought one for my wife. I grew up on 33s. This sucker is heavy! And bunglesome! Just don’t be fooled. I guess I am used to light low profile baitcasters.

SImple answer: Hell No. Not when my Zebcos from 1982 still work and say Made in USA on them. 33 Classic Feather Touch/44 Classic Trigger Spin (a 33 slung under)/ UL-4 Triggerspin (a mini 33 slung under). All of them will cast across the county and land exactly where I want them to land. The retrieves are slow, but I've never lost a fish due to that as long as I use the rod correctly - tip high. Even the little UL-4 has out fought some very nice trout of 16-17 inches using 4lb extra limp. The trigger spins balance beautifully and take the aggravation of tangles and delicates out of the equation when fishing from a canoe or a small tin skiff. I have some spinning gear, but at least one Zebco always goes with me because I never have to stop fishing to fix something. The Zebcos have never caused me any delays or concerns whatsoever in all these years.

Zebco has been legendary for years, but their quality has been mediocre when they went to Chinese manufacturing after 1995. I've owned a few 33s, 202s, and 404s over the years, but hate having to clean them regularly to get it to work properly. All of them kinks way too often. I may look into the Omega Pro. Cheaper, but looks like a good quality reel.

good review sir. I bought the same reel 1 year ago because i wanted to try a baitcaster, but I can't learn to cast it. It always goes to the left. I practiced and practiced, but my timing is tuned for spinning reel and this reel releases a little late. And u right, it is made of solid lead.

@nashvilleoutlaw

4 жыл бұрын

The thing I learned with baitcasters is the rod has to be matched for the weight of lures because you cast with the whip of the tip of the rod. So ether use heavier lures or try a lighter action rod. Spinning reels usually come with lighter rods but with spincast and baitcasters the monkey see monkey do crowd started swinging to the heavier and heavier and longer rods in the 90's. A little trick for practicing with a baitcaster is pull out enough line and maybe a little extra, then wrap the spool with tape. Now you can practice with little to no backlash while learning.

@pictureframe2104

3 жыл бұрын

similar situation. I got a bait caster and I I just could not get it; always got tangled horribly. then I used a bait caster on a friends boat, Zebco 33 and it is so easy and fun to use.

i heard there was a few issues with the spinner pick pins not ejecting right in some bullets and the buttons rubber wearing out quick about for the price it turns me off i kind of like the old vintage zebcos my self they maybe slow but with the right lures there effective like crank baits spoons 1/4 oz inline bass spinners and Texas rigs and wacky rigs for finesse fishing if i want faster a reel i use my 7 gear ratio spinning reel screw bait caster

Really feels perfect on the weight

Man, I'm not hating on it because I've never tried it, but I couldn't pay 100 bux for anything Zebco. I grew up on a 33 and still have one rigged up on a 5 6 Conolon rod. Loved em when I was starting out, but I went to a nice spinning setup and then on to a baitcaster as I've progressed. If you like em you like em as long as you're happy, tight lines.

I've had mine for 2 years now and the push button breaks. I shouldn't say it breaks but it stops pushing the gear properly and so when you push the button the lure just drops. No locking so you can cast. It's happened twice now. My Zebco Omega Pro is a champ though. Smooth and very reliable. Never an issue in the 5 years I've had that one. I think I might get a Zebco 33 platinum.

@dlawson435

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Kenniburg oil it up..

@Galute76

4 жыл бұрын

@@dlawson435 I've done that twice. Same result.

@janlea1036

3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@bigal1419

3 жыл бұрын

Send it in, awesome customer service. They’ll replace it.

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I really like my bullet. But I noticed that the pick up pins started rusting after a couple of salt water fishing trips and started to siez up, I just put some 3&1 oil on them to free it up and haven't had any trouble 😁

@dlawson435

4 жыл бұрын

David Crowson You should always take the cover off and wash it out with fresh water when saltwater fishing.

I have a zebco ZO2 and it’s light and it’s a beast. I’ve had it for years and I’ve caught big bass. After reading the comments I will not be buying the bullet.

Just got twofor $90 new on eBay. Still seems like a lot to pay for a push button. Can't wait to try it out.

I would really love to find a good smooth spincast. Cast, retrieve, and drag smooth. Alas, i don't know that they exist.

Need to hold more line and clickes on the drag .I use the cast king now because of that problem.

If the gears are still gritty even after cleaning and it wont go away. You can try lapping them. That should clear it up. Manufacturing 2 gears that go together, dont always run smooth.

@timadams3975

4 жыл бұрын

Hello.. would you care to explain what lapping them means?

@yamahammer89

4 жыл бұрын

@@timadams3975 I think what he means is cleaning the grease off the gears and use automotive valve lapping compound on the gears to polish them for a short period then clean and regrease

Hello.. have you checked the spinning head to see if it wobbles any when spinning it when you have the cover off? That can cause a gritty feel sometimes when reeling in and cause a little jerky feeling when casting. I'm dying to get this reel , but I'm scared to because that's a typical problem with zebco spincast reels. -- edit 3/14/20 -- I finally got his reel a few days ago and took it out once. I know it probably needs a little break in time , but I wasn't very impressed with the casting with the line that came on it. I was getting better casts from a baitcast reel with half the weight..Lol.. I'm thinking about putting it on a shorter pole that I can whip out faster and maybe 20 pound braid and a 1oz sinker to see how it casts then. I'm wanting a good long casting deadline catfishing set up if I can achieve it with the bullet.

Does it have that “grinding” feel like most other spincast reels do when your reeling in?

@timgrant6939

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does. It's not bad but it is a little annoying. It gets dirty quickly too, and needs to be cleaned regularly.

Try the new platinum zebco 33 real 2020, not an awful real plus on 40$

Did your rubber button tear eventually?

@timgrant6939

Жыл бұрын

Not yet! I have been applying a little Armor All to it a couple times a year.

Can the handle be move from side to side or is is just a right hand reel.

@timgrant6939

4 жыл бұрын

You can move it to be right or left hand retrieve.

@davidmarshall8857

4 жыл бұрын

@@timgrant6939 ok thank you Sir . I've got one ordered for my wife . She thought $ 100 dollars was steep so we looked and found one cheeper. But shes a spin cast girl and want her to have a good reel for trout fishing.

@timgrant6939

4 жыл бұрын

I hope she likes it. I think it's a very good reel.

@keithjavier1

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can adjust the handle to the left and to the right

@davidmarshall8857

4 жыл бұрын

From what I've seen and heard so for it should be a fantastic reel.

I have 2 bullets and I love um. I wouldn't pay 12 cents for a baitcaster.

Great reels so far

Whet material body spool is?

@timgrant6939

Жыл бұрын

It feels like aluminum, but I'm not sure.

They don’t give a 2 spool anymore but it cost more now 109

Could. Be. The. REEL. For YOU. 😂

Is that a lucky 13?

@timgrant6939

2 жыл бұрын

No that’s actually a home made popper. You can see it made at. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZZnsdaAm665j7w.html I also make a couple of Lucky 13 type lures at. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKt4qq6YltCwfZM.html Thanks for watching

Have 2 of these that are 2 years old. They are junk. Cleaned and lubricated on a regular basis. Zebco replaced one that the pickup spool would not come off. The big problem is that 90% of the time after a snag or reeling in a fish the pickup pins will catch on the next cast and snap your line and sometimes loosing your lure. This is a known problem with all bullets and Zebco has failed to improve. Also the pickup spool threads will eventually strip out because of soft metal whereas the shaft threads are stainless. DO NOT BUY. NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SAYS. I'VE EXPERIENCED 3 NOW AND EVERYONE HAS THE SAME ISSUES. FAIR WARNING.

@thomasgeorge3407

4 жыл бұрын

David 🕟🕤

@overratedprogrammer

Жыл бұрын

Is the omega pro better?

I feel like there is a bit of a stigma to spin casters. Like you are a rookie.

@ZZ-bt2jr

6 ай бұрын

Who cares

You could just buy a bait caster. And the people that don’t like to use them probably just don’t know how to use them

@lftdblazer

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with that. I have all kinds but if I'm out there seriously fishing I'm grabbing the baitcaster.

I have one, Don't waste your money on this reel . you will have line trouble all the time I know !

abumatic 170 is better, much better

My reel is slicker than batshit

No

bad job cutting the gears this reel is overrated in my book

I fail to see how any serious angler can justify having one of these in the boat. I just can’t imagine any scenario where I would pick this up over a spinning combo or a casting combo...except maybe to hand it to a girlfriend or a kid who is out fishing with me and doesn’t know how to use a spinning reel. But if that were the case, I wouldn’t waste $100 on a top of the line spincast reel for a beginner to use.

@hammer9856

Жыл бұрын

Let you in on a little secret... Some pro's are using the spin cast reels in tournaments, you just won't see them on their decks. They using them for skipping far under docks and in high wind conditions (no backlashes means more casts which can add up to a paycheck at weigh in.) Due to the stigma of these reels being a "kids" reel, no pro wants to be seen using them.

@johnschauder

Жыл бұрын

@@hammer9856 that’s very interesting. I do most of my skipping on a spin set up because it can be such a pain with a casting reel. A spincast would be good for that situation

@ZZ-bt2jr

6 ай бұрын

😆

Why spend so much on an inferior reel design and not just buy a simple shimano spin reel?

@pictureframe2104

3 жыл бұрын

these make fishing fun. I first used one two years ago on a friends boat. after that I could not use a basic spin real. these are so chill to use.

Zebco is junk in my opinion

@fan4life34

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely false, the bullet and zebco omegas they offer are as good or better than 80% of all baitcasters in the market now. You're thinking of the older style zebco reels (33's...202's...404's etc) that absolutely isn't the case with them anymore. You would change your mind if you tried one guaranteed.

@floydpros

3 жыл бұрын

fan4life34 absolutely incorrect. Abu Garcia black max, silver max, and pro max Will way out fish this. My favorite bass reel at the moment is a Daiwa Tatula and for $10 more then this it’s not even in the same class of fishing.

Stupid reel 👎🏼 plastic gear just least me 2 fishing trips. proudly MADE IN CHINA

@rchydrozz751

3 жыл бұрын

Great reel. No plastic gears on mine.

@gigga747

3 жыл бұрын

@@rchydrozz751 just remove the handle and you will find plastic. Happy fishing anyway.

@rchydrozz751

3 жыл бұрын

Nope. All brass gears on mine. You must have one of the first ones. Excellent reel. Their best yet. I've owned Zebco's since the early 70's.