It is not just braided line that cuts the groove at the line pickup pegs. I use ONLY monofilament and even that cuts into the far too soft metal. A replacement costs over $40. This is a huge weakness in the Bullet reel.

@OutFishing13Matthew

Жыл бұрын

I would agree with you. The metal for the spinner should have been much harder.

Great video , my handle just got tight like that , gonna try that tommorow....

@OutFishing13Matthew

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you get it figured out.

my spinner cap has slight grooves starting to cut in from the braid but i just serviced it and changed the braid and one of my pick up pins was a little tight so i oiled them both good and twisted them round and round and they work fine now but it could be a problem in the future like the spinner cap and braid but i'll deal with it when the time comes , my omega spinner caps don't have grooves wore in them but i think i use the bullet more so that might be why , even my platinum spinner cap looks good i think its as good as the omega reals just my opinion , thanks for the great videos i learn a lot

@OutFishing13Matthew

2 жыл бұрын

Braid tends to cut into the spinners more. The spinner for a bullet is about $40 with shipping. Pricey!

Hi Matthew, As you can see I keep an eye on any video,s you put out keep they coming ,Ed

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

More to come!

@cruzjayson7714

3 жыл бұрын

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@fletchergiovanni153

3 жыл бұрын

@Cruz Jayson yea, been watching on Flixzone for months myself :)

@mosheleland5104

3 жыл бұрын

@Cruz Jayson Definitely, have been using flixzone for years myself :)

@dwaynebrady3505

3 жыл бұрын

@Cruz Jayson definitely, I've been using flixzone for years myself =)

Matthew, I am on a quest to try all the modern top-rated reels. I'm pretty much a Zebco/Johnson user and I have sourced your videos often when rebuilding some oldies. Recently I purchased a ZO3 pro and I love it. Stivers rebuilt on of my Abu170's for me. Thats two. Next I want to get a Daiwa GC100 or GC120. My normal fishing is for panfish and Bass along with the occasional 5-6 lb Catfish, very much like how you fish but lighter fish all around. Had some arthritis issues. Which real would you recommend for both convenience and for dependability.

@OutFishing13Matthew

Жыл бұрын

If you mainly fish pan fish the GC 100 would be great. The 120 would handle some cats.

Thank you for all the experience you bring.I had a question what is the best for longtime bulet or z02? Thank you, I upgraded my 808 thanks

@OutFishing13Matthew

Ай бұрын

You are welcome. If you want speed when reeling go with the Bullet. For example, if you need speed for bass fishing, casting lures or cranks. But if you are shore fishing you may like the Omega Pro best. I have a ZO2 and several ZO3s.

Thanks im getting one soo

@OutFishing13Matthew

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

on my bullet and omega's i had to put lock tight on all of the handle nut because they kept backing out and coming off and i lost a cap on one of my omegas but i noticed the nut wouldn't stay tight when i was fishing and i guess i acted hastily and put locktight on the nut to the shaft then put nut cap back on but i do light maintenance on my reels i still don't have a lot of faith in my ability to disasemble these reels and get them put back together properly i really wish i could send them to you

@OutFishing13Matthew

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it would hurt to put a light weight thread lock on the handle nut. I just don't have much time to do professional maintenance. Sometimes I will for a friend.

@camhester4251

2 жыл бұрын

@@OutFishing13Matthew thank you

Matthew is it possible that this reel is refurbished or it is one that just cam from the factory bad ?

@OutFishing13Matthew

Жыл бұрын

I bought it used and fixed it.

I cannot find any parts for my Bullet for my rubber is tore, putton Thanks!

@OutFishing13Matthew

Жыл бұрын

Contact Zebco.com and send them an email or call them. They generally send you a new part. You may need to ask them to email you a schematic so you have the part number you need. If yours is the same as mine, it is a Thumb Button AN109-01

i found where you order parts but i'm not sure what parts i need , one of the pick up pins broke off the spinner head do i have to buy the whole spinner head assembly ? the handle broke off also but do i order the handle assembly or what ? please let me know how to contact you to get parts or maybe even have you repair it for me

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

I sent you an email. Hopefully you can get that reel up and running soon.

Shouldn’t the brass bushing be moved to the other side as well… to support the crank?

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

That is a really great observation! You are talking about the brass part that screws in on the gear side of the crank. So I took a minute to review that. That brass part isn't really a bushing and doesn't engage with the handle in any way. In the schematics it is part #17 (AN087_01 Bearing Retainer.) That part used to tighten the outer bearing race against the main gear to adjust the gear lash. It should not be moved to the other side when you change handles. If you did, the gear lash would be really bad and the reel may not function.

@billwendry

3 жыл бұрын

@@OutFishing13Matthew Thanks for the response… I’ll move it back tonight!

One of my Bullet’s when I’m slowly reeling in the handle will stop occasionally as if it’s catching on something. I can continue reeling in but it’s just a little annoying. And it won’t do it consistently. Just every once in awhile. Is it possibly just dirt inside? Can you just dissemble these and rinse them out with water to remove any dirt build up or would that do more harm than good?

@OutFishing13Matthew

2 жыл бұрын

Is it a new bullet? It may be the metal button shield on the inside getting in the way. I doubt it is dirt. Here is another possibility. Did you put new line on it? It is possible you put to much line on it. Take off 30 to 40 feet of line and try that.

@bgaviator

2 жыл бұрын

@@OutFishing13Matthew I got it at the beginning of the year. I am using the line it came with.

@OutFishing13Matthew

2 жыл бұрын

@@bgaviator try taking some line off and see if that helps. Sometimes the line will bunch up under the spinner come on the spool a d cause some drag.

Why won’t my spinner head come off? I hold the handle and turn the direction of arrow but all I get is a pop inside of reel and spinnehead doesn’t loosen?

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

You may need to contact Zebco and explain the problem. I have seen and heard of Bullets where the spinner head assembly was torqued on to tight at the factory. If that is the case they will replace it. If you cannot get the spinner head off, the reel cannot be serviced. I have personally had one replaced.

Can the zebco 33 feather cast be upgraded with more bearings

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

No. The bushings are part of the frame.

@douglas5939

3 жыл бұрын

@@OutFishing13Matthew thaank you

@douglas5939

3 жыл бұрын

@@OutFishing13Matthew lived in Mt Pleasant Utah in the 70s Caught a lot of catfish in Utah lakr

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

@@douglas5939 you're welcome

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

@@douglas5939 nice! See my catfishing vids. Utah lake is loaded with channel cats.

what type of rod would you use with a zebco bullet for channel catfishing

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

A 6 foot medium heavy. I like an Ugly Stick.

@toddedwards7909

3 жыл бұрын

got a couple of Berkley 6 6 mh cherrywood rods. think they would work?

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

@@toddedwards7909 absolutely. Those are nice rods

@toddedwards7909

3 жыл бұрын

thanks. enjoy your channel

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

@@toddedwards7909 You are welcome. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

Do you got maitrnce videos on 808 zebco saltwater reel

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I dont have that reel....yet

@billmiller7331

3 жыл бұрын

@@OutFishing13Matthew on mine the drag is not working I don't have the one with electronic bait bit. on mine It's just on and off switch that's the model I have

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

@@billmiller7331 Can you send me a photo of your reel? Send me an email at outfishingthirteen@gmail.com Did you take your reel apart to service it? Generally the AR is the hardest part to put back together and often it goes back together wrong. Also there is a change the AR actuator is broken. This is the only 808 video I have. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o5WCqKeDnqiuqqg.html

@billmiller7331

3 жыл бұрын

@@OutFishing13Matthew yes I've have it apart but the drag still doesn't work right

@OutFishing13Matthew

3 жыл бұрын

@@billmiller7331 oh, it is the drag you are having problems with. Send me an email with some photos. did you watch my 808 video? I have one that is for a fairly new 808 and it should be very similar to the most recent models.