Willy you made my day. Yes I am listening and watching . I look forward to fishing with you down the road.

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Howdy Skip!! Glad you’re there Buddy!! It was a pleasure meeting you! You let me know when your next trip to the campground comes around and I’ll do my very best to get there and then it’s a day of fishing THEN hamburgers!! lol

Hey Willie, enjoyed this episode, especially because I have and enjoy a Zebco Delta 20, although it is an older version (the one with the round holes all around the nose cone.) I have had my reel for a while now and usually fish it with a bobber. Mine does not have that growl! All in all, another great episode.... you just keep putting them on the channel and we'll keep watching them.

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Howdy Harry🤠, The Delta is a good functioning reel. Both the Bullet and the Delta have their goods and bads but for the most part, they both do the job but I’m starting to lean towards the bullet… but… I’m not done just yet.. The Delta being braid ready is interesting and the more expensive reel not is confusing.. but I’m not a braid person so it’s not a deal breaker.. more to come 😉.. thanks for watching Harry, tell Sophia hello!! Willie

Hi Willie, I liked this video. The Delta seemed to work just fine. Except those knotted tangles. Now, I see how you fix them. 😊 I guess my dad didn't know that trick. He had 4 kids who were yelling at him for something. 😅 He did fish though, he just threw out a line for catfish. If he was helping one of us, we got to look after his pole. He only caught small ones, but he enjoyed helping us more. I never seen him grin and laugh so much. Yes, mom fished too, unless she spotted a snake. I never seen her run to the car so fast. Dad had to take care of those for her. She was terrified of them. On her behalf, they were copperheads and water moccasins. She'd be right back out fishing again. Tell All Hi and meow. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤️ ❤❤❤❤

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Howdy Skye, My mom grew up in the mountains of Virginia, fishing and snakes were part of her everyday life😂. Dad was a terrible fisherman. He made me do all the fishing, he did the cleaning, mom did the cooking and we all did the eating.. lol 😂 Everyone says Hi Skye and meow🐈‍⬛

Nice video, Willie, the Delta seemed to be a nice reel with that lower gear ratio that seemed more akin to slower baits. It will be interesting to see how well it functions with braided line, awaiting that video. Take care and be safe!

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Hey CJ! It seems to be an “ok” reel… my mind still isn’t made up yet. The braided line issue isn’t a deal breaker. I don’t use it all that much so more tests are in their futures..

You right about those growly gears, Willie. A new reel shouldn't do that . Maybe a shim on the drive gear might quiet it down a little.

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

The growl was only during a retrieve with the weight of a fish. Maybe it just needs to break in?? Or a shim… still leaning more towards the bullet but still more testing to do..

Good video! Nice little fishing hole you got there. Boo should come help you fish!

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

I’ve caught many fish in that little pond, maybe even the same one a couple times, lol. It’s a catch and release pond, pretty sure Boo wouldn’t see it that way,😂

goodmorning willy that is a beautiful combo best wishes with it your collection of reels and rods must be amazing mine over time has grown a bit to love to you and yours frome paul in p.a

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

G’mornin Paul, I’ve definitely got a few reels lying around. If you shop around as much as I do, yours will grow as well. Thanks for watching Buddy!! Willie

They do come with a fancy price. I do own a bullet, yes it does have a little better ratio retrive using a tiny Arkansas shad minnow spinner 1/16oz. Death grip micro hook. The wire size is good if only the hook had little more hook gap exposed. All the wonderful grass blooms always a challenge etc. I watched a video some years back of a review where the person took the reel apart clean & lubed like wise maintenance. I will agree with him the bullet is not perfect, but it’s a good step up reel. The reel handle is to wide, but like the flat nobs. As was mentioned in the beginning of the video yes a small bass or perch can feel like a dead load on retrieve. The line pick up pins are obviously big part of the ratio. And as some have noticed you will hold the thumb button in to remove the spool cover. When I care not to play against the wind with finesse baits this is a back to the basics with an up beat reel for the simple times..

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Hey there! Being a guy that finds himself on the casting end of a vintage reel most of the time, I can feel the slightest difference in a really nice reel, lol. 😂 The Delta appears to be a fairly decent made reel as well as the Bullet, which also appears to be slightly more refined.. I believe if they would’ve made the Bullet with the gear ratio of the Delta I would enjoy using that reel.. I’m not the guy that spends a lot of time with newer equipment but I’m actually looking forward to taking both of these out together and see the differences..

I don’t remember your Bullet snagging internally like that. I’ve not ever had that problem out of the bullet.

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

👍😃 I agree, the bullet never did it once.. they both have there goods and bads.. I’m still trying them out and trying to determine which one I’d buy if I was being forced to get one.. 🤔

always glad to see you upload friend! quick question if I may.. on the Johnson 100b reel, does the button sort of "double click" or catch twice, when you reel in after a cast? happens some times, some times it does not. Not sure if this makes sense, but yeah!

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Hey there! I have had a couple that did that. One I replaced the pinion shaft housing that screws into the body, the old one was warm out pretty well. They can be brass or aluminum.. I prefer the brass but anything that isn’t warn out is good. The other, I changed the pickup pin and it fixed it.. but let me tell you, these old reels all have their little quirks. I don’t have a single one that acts the same as the other.. you could end up rebuilding an entire reel chasing an issue.. but those are two possibilities.. Hope that helps a bit..

@GhettoCabbage

Ай бұрын

@TheGraytOutdoors thank you for the reply! Glad to hear it isn't just me, you're the fella who got me into these old spincasts I love so much! The most fun I've had fishing is with these, and nothing beats fixing one up

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

@@GhettoCabbage They can be a blast. And.. they can make you very frustrated at times, lol. I love finding the old things and getting them back out there doing what they were meant to do. Today’s technology may be more advanced but it’s less memorable and doesn’t have the personality the old ones have.. Using vintage equipment is an acquired taste that most “modern fisherman” never acquire.. I just find it extremely satisfying and more fun than going in Bass Pro, spending a ton of money, and going fishing. But, that’s just me😃. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you’re enjoying it all!! Thanks, Willie

Tighten up the handle screw and it will remove the slack you are experiencing 😊 It also sounds like something loose in your gear box, mine are ultra smooth and quite ❤ I have both the 20 and 30.

@oldhippie7538

Ай бұрын

New sub by the way

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

🤠Hey there and thank you so much for supporting the channel!! The more I used that reel, the smoother it began to be. Gonna look into the looseness of that crank arm. I have to say that it did get better the longer I used it.. At this point, the “only” thing I didn’t care for was the line that came on it.. I could even live with the foam grips.. more testing to come!! 🤠 thanks again, Willie

@oldhippie7538

Ай бұрын

@@TheGraytOutdoors the line that came on both of mine was really poor quality, I stripped all of it off of both of them and respool them with Stren clear monofilament. Don't waste your money on braids, it was not a pleasant experience 😒

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

@@oldhippie7538 I believe I’m going to put some new line on them both but for testing purposes I have to at least try braided line on the Delta since it “claims” to work on it.. but thanks for the warning!! 🫣

Bullet all day! I have the original, mg, and the size 20. Love em all.

@TheGraytOutdoors

20 күн бұрын

Hey there, I have to agree, I’ve used the Bullet several more times and it’s a very nice, comfortable reel. I put the “80 yards” of braided line on there and can completely cast it out to an empty spool, gotta be careful there but other than that, it’s a very nice, comfortable reel thus far.. 👍🤠

@farhenheit628of1200

20 күн бұрын

@@TheGraytOutdoors I have used the original and mg for catfishing also. 10 to 15lb cats all day no problem. I also run braided line, #25 or #30 depending on what I have.

@TheGraytOutdoors

20 күн бұрын

@@farhenheit628of1200 I really want to get into some top water fish with it.. the gear ration is great for whopper ploppers, torpedoes, and buzz baits..

@farhenheit628of1200

8 күн бұрын

@@TheGraytOutdoorsjust ordered a daiwa goldcast III and silvercast. You should do a review on those!

@TheGraytOutdoors

8 күн бұрын

@@farhenheit628of1200 My latest video has the small silver cast in it, I actually fixed it but then I gave the entire combo to Andy, the fella that was with me.. who also has the gold series.. so I’d have to borrow them from him.. but I’m sure he’d let me..

I recently lost my two fishing reels, so I'm be out till next year before I can get a new setup.

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Man, I’m truly sorry to hear that☹️.. maybe you can hit a flea market or yard sale and pick up something cheap to get by with until you can get something else..

Just reel slow. Not sure what you mean. There is good old school push button reels.

@mikegegg30

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Will it handle a 40 inch Pike😅

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

😂Funny that you say that.. I was fishing later that evening, casting a junbug and chartreuse 2 1/8” minnow and hooked into a toothy 16 inch chain pickerel. I got him on the dock a he cut the line, I grabbed him with both hands and my wife had to get my Leatherman off my hip because I couldn’t let him go. I got the lure out of his mouth and let him go.. So I would have to so say, a 40 inch Pike, probably not.. but 16 inch? Sure 👍 lol 😂.

@davew4247

Ай бұрын

@@TheGraytOutdoors Nice!👍

Tip: Never buy a Zebco if you are serious about fishing, they are too unreliable. Everyone that I have owned broke and couldn't handle the stress of a good sized fish.

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

Hey there! Compared to what I use on a normal basis the Delta is a pretty fancy😂. Some of My old Zebcos have been great. Not all, but some. I’m still fishing the Delta, we’ll see how it all pans out.. next will be both the Delta and the Bullet at the same time.. 🤔

@davew4247

Ай бұрын

I have a zebco Quantum smoke x baitcaster...flawless, never had a problem with it and caught plenty of big Pike!

@oldhippie7538

Ай бұрын

I've caught 5lb cats on my 20 size and 8lb stripers on my 30 size😊

@TheGraytOutdoors

Ай бұрын

@@oldhippie7538 There you Go!! There’s no doubt in my mind that these reels aren’t well-made. I think the biggest question on everyone’s mind is are they worth what you pay. Everything I use is old is dirt, and I don’t mind flinging it out there and trying to catch anything I can with it.because I can find the parts to fix it. Lol.

@joevan9973

Ай бұрын

you talk like a fish. ive used zebcos my whole life n never had any problems.