Welcome to “The Grayt Outdoors”, And prepare yourself to learn, laugh, live, and be somewhat entertained in the process. Willie was born in the late 60s and raised in Newport News, Va. A lot of his free time was spent running the interstate west between the West Virginia border and east to the North Carolina coast. Fishing, camping, biking, hiking, motorcycling, playing music, and working on anything old . Through KZread, Willie will take you along on his Travels, projects, and random Adventures of all things outdoors. So, sit back and enjoy.. and we hope to see you on the next one, whatever the next one may be!! #AvantLink
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Hey Willy, sorry I haven’t been around lately. Shift work has been killing lol.
very relaxing and quite funny, I too love old fishing gear but its getting expensive here in Denmark
@@pml394 Hello there from Virginia!! Thanks so much for watching!! Fortunately the vintage equipment here can still be found at a decent price.. sometimes you have to really search for it but it is out there.. As a matter of fact, I’m going on the hunt today. Hopefully I can find “something” that’ll be worthy of cleaning up and taking fishing.. Thanks again for watching in Denmark!! 🤠 Willie
That reel seems smooth!
@@farhenheit628of1200 It was and is.. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it performed.. I’ve already changed the line and made a little secret weapon repair that we’ll just have to see if it helps.. 😉
Hey Willie, great trip and we're glad Bert showed his stuff . . . just start saving for those tires! Glad you like the Delta ZD2 but think you may need to change that line for sure because that is probably what is causing your retrieval issue. I like mine but need to find another rod so I can mount it on it's own rod. (Right now he is "hot bunking" you might say.) I use SOS Trout 6lb on mine after I learned about that line from a friend on you-tube who recommended it. Waiting for the next episode, so keep 'em coming! 😊😃
@@harryhoward3064 Howdy Howard’s!! A good friend of mine said this was a good reel and so far he was right😉. I’ve already made a line switch and a secret modification that if works, I’ll let everyone know about at a later date.. I’m happy with Ol Bert but he needs a few things.. brakes, rotors turned, tires, and a front end alignment.. all money I don’t have at the moment, but we’ll get there.. Thanks for watching my friend and tell Miss Sophia hello!! Willie
Hi Willie, 😂 the sound you have for Chris's messages cracked me up. 😂 Bert just caused his merry way up to the campground. The Zebco Delta ZD2 is my size. It would fit my hand just great. Boy, Mr. Gill's were really hungry. The Oops bait was really tasty for the Gill family. Great job Bert. Your looking pretty spiffy. Tell Chris, Evan, Steven Hi and meow. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤❤❤❤❤
Willie, it was nice to see you back on the water! The Zebco seemed to be working just fine, I hope you work out the bugs! Take care and be safe!
I have the very same Delta reel, nice but very very slow.
@@mikecarr1378 I agree, it doesn’t break any retrieval speed records, nor did it even say what the gear ratio was on the packaging but it was satisfactory.. I’m going to have to try some smaller top water baits, like torpedos, buzz baits, and the whopper plopper 60 just to see how well they bring them in.. that’ll give me an idea on the gearing.. So, I looked it up while I was replying to you .. it’s 3.4:1 so yes, it’s a bit on the slow side but the new Delta is 3.9:1 so basically about the same. I’ll have to see what the distance of retrieve per rotation is at some point.. that’s got me curious..
Love that generation of the Deltas, and I also prefer that smaller 20 size (ZD2 vs ZD3). The Omegas of that same generation are almost identical - I think they add bearings in the handle knobs no big difference. Very good reels
@@blasien1 I’m very impressed with this reel. I’ve already changed the line and cleaned out the cap and rotor.. Just need another chance to give it a fling.. It’s a much more comfortable reel than the new Delta and honestly, it operated better to a point.. I’m hoping that I took care of the issue with its retrieve but I’ll just have to wait and see.
Is the campground a Thousand Trails? If so how is your experience with Thousand Trails, do you find it to be worth the membership?
@@Bass_Fishin_Jake Hey there! I’ll start off with this, No campground is “perfect” but for “me” this one is as close as I can get.. Being close by, having more than several places to fish, being able to use a golf cart, makes it as convenient and useful as possible. It has its issues like any other. Not everything is kept on top of as far as the grounds.. like pot holes in the gravel or when they weed eat/cut grass around the lake but it’s a “nice place” to come hang out for a few days, fish, ride around on the golf cart, shout the breeze with some friends, and relax.. it can get noisy on the weekends because that’s when the 60 year olds that think they’re still 25 show up but quiet time is at 11pm and they usually abide by it.. I’m more of a “weekday” camper.. I make my videos during the week so I can get them out on the weekend. When possible. If you would like, I can do a more in-depth video on the campground. If you would like to see it, or if you’re local. Just let me know.
I think the dirt is what's holding my truck together, I'm afraid to clean it up! 😂
@@oldmanoldtruck I’ve owned several like that in my time as well.. 😂
Hope that Zebco comes back around. That may be one of the smoothest Zebcos I've seen. And loving the Bert content. Seems like a good fit for your adventures
@@TimHaunFishing Hey Buddy! I’m hoping that my new line and cleaning has taken care of the retrieval issue but only another outing will tell me that.. at the beginning it was a much better reel than the new Delta.. Bert is a fun little machine.. I just hope that it’s a dependable one as well. I like the idea behind it, even though I would rather had its predecessor the boxy Cherokee but this will do just fine as long as it doesn’t become problematic..
In my experience with the liberty. I used a bungee cord on the grab handles in the rear passenger area. An put 2 small eyelet bolts in the corner with fender washers in the rear cargo area. Twisted 2 bungee cords and stretched them to each eyelit bolts. cheap and easy storage for the fishing rods. I could get a 6' 6" max . That's with the tips tucked under the sunvisors .
@@barrywetzel4468 Hey there! Thanks for the info.. I’ll take any suggestions that can help me get a little ahead of the game.. I’ve got a lot of plans for this little machine and I’m hoping to have a long and memorable relationship with it.. so far I’ve enjoyed what little bit I’ve experienced.. I’m finding that certain things are fairly inexpensive for it.. like headlights and front signal lights.. which I have ordered and they’re on the way.. Right now, more important than anything are tires and a front end alignment.. then new brakes and rotors.. after that, I’ll feel pretty comfortable in taking longer trips..
I'm old love my collection of spincast reel and yup i have baitcasters and spinning and yup collapsible cane poles. yard sales , antique store and even ebay i always have my eyes out looking for old spincasting reels.
There’s something extremely gratifying about using the old equipment.. putting it back out there doing what it was meant to do.. it adds a certain challenge that you can’t get by using the new stuff.. I’ve been thinking very seriously recently about using my cane pole. I just need to find a place that I can actually use it. But it is going to happen very soon. thanks for watching, Willie
I enjoyed the resurrection, Willie, of a reel from a bag a parts into a usable fishing reel that appears to have turned out kind of nice! I have high hopes and can't wait for the field test. I'm glad that Old Burt is doing well, high hopes there as well! Take care and be safe!
@@christinerogers5331 Hey CJ, So far Bert is impressing me, just hope it’ll continue on that way.. That reel unfortunately didn’t impress me but I’ve got parts on the way.. So now, it’s a waiting game..
I have enjoyed you and your content! LiveAction my Push Button Brother!!! ComeOn
Thanks so much!! As long as my thumbs keep working, I’ll keep flinging a spin cast reel.. I’m “The Fonz, of the spin cast”😂
Hi Willie, great to hear Bert is going good. My fingers are crossed for you. Yay, Gary. Thanks for helping out on this one. A 100B will evolve in front of our eyes. Yes, let's try the Zebco why we're at it. Of course, I don't know of anything that I've put together and was right everytime. I am an old person and I just want to fling it out and reel it in. Unless I want to toss it out and wait for my bobber. Great video. Tell all Hi and meow. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Willie, looks like a good Jeep. It looked like my Escape when I first got it. It really needs washed too. However, I am claustrophobic and my son doesn't drive. The rest of my family are all on disability, except my aunt. She just turned 81. I'm pretty much out of luck, for getting it washed. Inside, I have it covered. Why being in there is fine. I guess because it's all windows. Who knows!! Very nice job. Now, as 98% of the time, replacing parts. Why always something? Looking forward to seeing what's next. Tell all Hi and meow. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤❤❤❤❤
We njoyed the Frankenstein rebuild and next expect that you may come up with a way to make something from absolutely nothing! It's amazing that you built a working reel from just a bag of old parts, even considering the couple of things you had to get from Gary. I know that you will probably enjoy using it and will also find that the Zebco Delta is a pretty good reel. We'll be watching for that episode. Hope you make it soon! Miss Sophia sends her regards. Until next time . . . we'll see y'all later.
@@harryhoward3064 Howdy Howards, That reel needs a couple gears badly. I’ve already contacted Gary and have them on their way.. it’s a great looking reel and deserves to work correctly. I’m glad all those pieces are getting a second chance all together.. so about a week from now, I’ll be giving it a fling.. Thanks for watching Harry, tell Sophia Howdy!! Willie
I spooled mine up with 6lb flourocarbon. PLine flouro to be exact and it casts perfectly and the line is double the strength and double the quality of the 3lb crap it comes with. When it needs to be changed I’m gonna try some 10lb braid with a little bit of monofilament as backing
@@jasonsmith3726 I have to say I was pleasantly surprised in it’s ability. Those were some pretty big crappie and it brought them in, took a while with its gearing but got them in nevertheless.. My 2lb trout magnet SOS was a definite improvement to the uncooked spaghetti noodle line that came on it.. Good luck with your experiment on line!! I was more worried about the reel coming apart than anything but it managed to hang together.. My next venture with it is to take it to our campground, do some hook/bobber fishing with it and give it away to someone there.. it’s severed its purpose now it’s time for it to move on.. Thanks for watching!! Willie
@@TheGraytOutdoors that’s awesome I will keep an eye out for that video. And yes I could tell those crappie were about 2-2.5 lbs with them big fat bellies.
I love my kids/old people reels. Common sense reels, they are fun 😀👍🎣
@@garysenter3335 🤠They’re just plain fun!! Sometimes frustrating and finicky but fun..
I have the Bullet it's the best spincast you can buy.
@@mikecarr1378 At this point, I would have to say, as far as the Zebcos go, I have to agree, I like the Bullet better..
I am a childish old person. I need simple and cheap.
@@oldmanoldtruck Other than Zebco, Johnson is about as cheap as it gets, and even more simple to work on.. then again, I’ve torn so many of these things apart, I could very well put one to get her with my eyes closed.. lol 😂
@@TheGraytOutdoors idea for a video. Put one together blindfolded! 😁
If that gearset you put in that 100B is a 12/35, you should consider putting in 16/45 gears. I did that on my last 100B rebuild. That made filing down the inside of the sideplate unnessary.
Three-in-One oil isn’t the best choice as a reel lubricant. After the volatiles in it flash off it gets gummy. Been there, done that.
@@ddselvig I need to make a stop at the BPS and pick up something.. I ran out of my norm.. I’ll get more, just stop yelling at me Dan!! Dang!! 😂
I use spincast reels myself and since I was little, it's just as important as using a spinning reel or baitcaster. Spincast reels are effective in many situations in the fishing environment. Spincast reels are an amazing tool when I am in a situation when the fishing is really good catching them almost back to back, and you want to get your bait out there really fast, that's one example where a spincast is effective.I appreciate your channel Willy!
@@ShellcackerFisherman I’ve always been a fan of the under dog and I have a sentiment for a lot of things that remind me of a simpler time but the Spincast reels catch a lot of flack.. honestly it shouldn’t matter to anyone else what reel a person wants to fish with nor should it matter to the user what someone else’s opinion of it is. We’re all out there doing the same thing, trying to catch a fish For ourselves.. I’m not trying to catch a fish for the guy using a baitcasters and the guy using the baitcasters shouldn’t be trying to catch a fish for me.. sadly though, with the introduction of social media, there’s those who feel like their opinions on simple subjects, like what kind of “fishing reel” a person uses, is relevant.. Use what you like, and let’s go fish.. and that’s all I have to say about that.. 😂😉
Thanks for sharing bro .... 5:10
I appreciate your perseverance on that Jeep. Sometimes we just do what we gotta do.
@@Taldock1 It was by necessity for me.. I’ve been needing something smaller and better on gas ever since I let the Toyota go. Though the Toyota got great gas mileage, it wasn’t the right fit for my needs.. this jeep isn’t “perfect” either but much better.. I just need to make it last a bit.. I’m the kinda person that gets on a roll and can’t stop until the task is complete.. there’s still a lot to be done but I’m a lot closer with the cleaning and under hood repairs done.. Now the real adventure begins.. 😉
Willie, good to see you and enjoyed this video (although we don't enjoy cleaning we do enjoy the result!). Guess the radiator replacement and new fan turned out to be a bigger job than you anticipated, but isn't it always that way when you start a new project? Anyway, we enjoyed the episode and look forward to many more. I know you will enjoy "Bert" when the project is completely finished ... so keep at it!
@@harryhoward3064 Howdy Howard and Sophia!! Glad y’all are feeling good enough to watch a boring episode on cleaning and repairing an old jeep!! 😂 I like the idea of the Liberty (Bert) hopefully it’ll be a good sidekick on all these future adventures!! The radiator was a bit of a bear and the fan a surprise, but regardless, I’m glad it happened because I want it fixed and driving.. I’ve got ideas forming as we speak!! Thank you guys for watching!! You know I appreciate you!! Willie
Nice restoration, Willie, Burt cleaned right nice! Now, I'm anxiously awaiting chapter 1 of "The adventures of Old Burt". Please take care and be safe and try to stay cool!
@@christinerogers5331 Hey CJ, Chapter 1, Bert got driven to work this morning.. it’s only the second time I’ve driven it.. I’ll work out all the bugs, or as many as I can afford to, then see what it’ll take to keep him on the road.. making memories and creating one adventure after the other..
They stopped the Cherokee name because they went woke and thought it was racist. 😂
@@thomasknapp6403 In todays world, I wouldn’t doubt that but I believe there’s still a Grand Cherokee being built, I think.. 🤔 I wish someone would name a vehicle after me.. as long as it’s not like a “Smart Car” or a “Fiat 500” or something. 😄
Love the omage to Eagles at the beginning. Take it easy is one of my all time favorite songs.
@@TimHaunFishing Strangely enough, that song was in our editing software, we couldn’t believe it was that close to “Take it Easy” and still allowed to be on the list..
@TheGraytOutdoors That is wild! I'm surprised it doesn't get flagged. I'm glad it doesn't though cause it fits the Grayt Outdoor very well
@@TimHaunFishing it was really just the very beginning of the song, the rest of it was just kind of OK. But I liked it so we went with it.
Nice clean up job! Look forward to seeing Bert in the wild!
@@oldmanoldtruck Thanks Phil! Got my fingers, toes, and elbows crossed.. I like the little thing.. it could really be a game changer for me as far as traveling goes.. Just needs a few more things and I’ll breath a little easier..
Hi Willie, yes, I remember the truck. You put a lot of hard work into it. Good looking Jeep. I hope it continues to run good for you. You have a lot of work to do on it. I'm ready to watch you start on the repairs. 🤔 Poor Boo, being used as a sponge. I know better. 😂 You do have a lot of possibilities to choose from. It will be interesting to see what you do to it if anything. First you need to give it a name. 🤔 Tell all Hi and meow for me. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤❤❤❤❤
@@skyedancer3106 Howdy Skye, I’ve put a lot of time in this little jeep.. new video coming out Wednesday.. I’m actually pretty tired. Cleaning and fixing has taken its toll.. I have named it, but you’ll just have to wait😉.. I’m hoping to make a lot of good and new memories with this little jeep.. Boo needs a bath by the way.. 😂 Everyone says Hi Skye and meow🐈⬛..
Try it with a braided line!
@@alexandermunguia1325 🤠I would say there’s a pretty high probability that it may never be used again, at least by me.. It’s most likely going to get handed off to a child at church, someone at work with children, etc… I simply proved it “does seem to work”… For how long, that’ll be up to someone else. The fact that it held up to the fish it caught surprised me.. But braided line would’ve been a good test.. but my guess would be, the metals used in it wouldn’t hold up very long to braided line cutting across it.. just a guess though.. Thanks for watching!! Willie
Hi Willie, cute little Boo. He's just hanging out. 😘 Have you taken every reel apart at some point? Does all reels fit all rods, like one size fits all? Everytime you go fishing it's a gamble, but I'd sit or stand there all day. I loved just the piece and quite, watching my bobber or line. I totally agree with you on people thinking they own a certain area. SHARE PLEASE! Happy belated 4th of July to all. Tell Chris, Evan, Steven Hi and Boo-meow. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤❤❤❤❤
@@skyedancer3106 Howdy Skye, I have taken everything apart but I have taken most of what people would think is interesting apart at this point.. I’ve got so many reels lying around that it’s hard to even remember what I have.. I’ve come across some reels that are made too small for some rods.. but for the most part they’ll interchange.. Recently I’ve been craving the peace and quiet.. not having a camera in my face or hooked to me.. so I’ve been taking a break just to get some things accomplished around the house, my wife’s mothers home, vehicles, etc.. I’ve let a lot of things fall behind being worried about getting a video out so now I’m catching up.. Everyone says Hi Skye and meow🐈⬛
Back in the mid 80s. These little guys were the king of the trout streams. I remember seeing them at the lodge at Montauk trout park in southern Missouri. Back then, the ones made in Japan, were like 75 dollars with the rod. I always wanted one. 75 dollars was a lot of money back when I was 14 years old. To be honest with you. They are still expensive on eBay. Recently I finally found a vintage, new old stock, still in the package, made in Japan Diawa mini spin cast. It is a 4 piece rod and is the exact same style reel you have here. Needless to say I paid a small fortune to get it. 225 dollars to be exact. I loaded it with good old original Stren 4 pound test monofilament. I headed off to a creek near where I live. It was terrible. I spent as much time untangling line from the drag adjusting tip as I did fishing. So I took it home. Removed the line from the reel and reloaded it with 4 pound test braided spiderwire line. I was hoping that since braided line is a bit more stiff than monofilament line that it would not tangle up as bad. Well to make a long story short. It worked well with the spiderwire. However I have noticed that after about 4 short fishing trips the white nylon spool is starting to wear on its edges from the braided line. I’m going to keep using it until it won’t work anymore. I will admit though. I am very disappointed in it. It is a very smooth rod and reel. It is well designed and built. It is a pleasure to fish with. I just don’t see it lasting very long with the braided line on it. I could switch back to monofilament. Then I would have to put up with the tangles that go with it. It’s a shame to because my 35 dollar zebco micro 33 gold setup works great. It is really a nifty little setup. It’s just fun to tangle with a good sized bluegill with an ultralight setup. My cheap zebco ultralight setup works much better than the Diawa and I’ve had it for 3 years and never had to do a thing with it. It just works.
@@TroyGlaus-yv2yb 🤠Hey there! Sounds like we’ve had some of the same issues and history with these reels. The silver series, with the drag knob in the center of the cap were notorious for tangles.. The larger models were famous for the pickup pins not “picking up” lol. But I did figure out in one of my very recent videos (Andy visits Thousand Trails Campground) that filing the pickup pin and using 6lb line on the micro kept the line from tangling up around the drag button and snagging during a cast… then I gave the entire combo to Andy 😂. I was just happy to figure it out but I never wanted to see it again.. Thanks for watching and commenting!! I’m glad I haven’t been the only one on the planet to have those issues but try 6lb line and I may stop part of your problem with it.. I’m still looking for the greatest micro Spincast..
Hello, I just have bought this, and I went fishing. Do you know how long the spool will take to run out? Is it sturdy, like will it snap?
@@user-fi8rf9un1v Hey there, Though this product will obviously catch fish, I have no idea how long it’ll last. I was catching some pretty good size fish that would give expensive equipment a good workout. I personally think this set up is more for children or people to keep in their car for that “just in case” time that may present itself.. it’s very small and the line that comes on it is very weak.. the reel has a very slow gear ratio and it takes time to reel in a fish. Being so small, there’s not much line on it so if a large enough fish decides to make a run, you’ll run out of line quickly and it’ll most likely snap it.. so I wouldn’t use this as an everyday piece of equipment, not saying that you can’t, but I wouldn’t.. hope that helps..
@@TheGraytOutdoors thanks a lot, I’ll be sure to only fish for trout and/or panfish on it! Have a great day!
My new idea ozark trails braid line in stores , ozark catfish poles
@@chriswalls5831 🤠Might as well, there’s Ozark Trail everything else… I think it’s a perfectly reasonable idea.. 👍😄
Congratulations 👏 Maybe the "Silver Bullet" will make an appearance in central Pa. someday? As always, great video.
@@BigBRebooted It’s probably going to be more like the silver pellet, but hopefully it’ll get me out and about, safely, and with less money involved..
@@TheGraytOutdoors knowing you, you'll make it the best pellet it can be. 😀
Congratulations on the new addition to the fleet. I don't know a lot about the Liberty, I look forward to learning about it with you.
@@oldmanoldtruck 🤠Thanks!!You might be the first one I come visit.. seems like a good distance.. you’ll come get me if anything happens and I’ll have a Monkey as a spare!! lol 😂
Nice new ride, Willie, I bet you can get a spare tire cover with the "Grayt Outdoors" logo on it, that would be cool! Take care and be safe!
@@christinerogers5331 Hey CJ! Right now I need some repairs I can barely afford now that I’ve bought the vehicle.. I should’ve started one of those patreon pages😂(I’m not worth that) but you gotta have goals.. the tire cover is a cool idea.. maybe a future purchase.. Thanks for watching!! Willie
Just picked one up last month...a agree 100%. It might not be a _______ but it is FUN.
I’ve owned a lot of motorcycles, this little thing is by far the most fun I’ve had as an adult on two wheels.. If they would’ve made this bike in the 70s, I’d still been riding one today.. 😉🤠
Coming from a 06 jeep liberty owner. Check the ball joints closely. I've replaced all of mine. I had one fail while driving. Thankfully I was coming out of a parking lot. Fairly easy vehicle to work on. I've also replaced 2 alternators , battery and ac compressor. Mine has 142,000.
@@barrywetzel4468 Thank you for that info.. I got a large stack of papers with the vehicle from previous owners, tonight I’ll look through it all to see what surprises have been repaired and what will need repair..
But why isn't it a boat?
@@TimHaunFishing Now I might have enough money saved from gas to get a boat..
@@TheGraytOutdoors I like the way you think!
Glad your back, love the music, you're a very good player. Now lets get back to the reels LOL>
@@northlake732 😂🤠Yes in deed!! Thank you very much and things are on the way!! 😄😉
Love all your Zebco trigger spins. I have 2 and love them along with regular micro 33. I may pick up some more trigger ones when I find them.
@@northlake732 They’re out there! I don’t bump into them everyday but I do see them on occasion. I’ve actually turned away from a few here and there and gave away a few through the years..
Can't beat a Mitchell I have a 301 my second, as for the Zebco reel I have them but they are finicky imo I like how they fit palm of my hand .as for the undercast I'd rather use one of my spinning reels.
The 308 and 304 were always my fresh water favorites and the 300 was my saltwater.. They were inexpensive, easy to clean up, and fairly dependable. The occasional weak bail release spring would prematurely release the bail during a cast but you could take it out and bend on it a bit and it would last for a while.. Mitchell definitely has its place in fishing reel history..
The problem with that new zebco gold, is that it's made in communist China! Zebco like most companies are sell outs!!
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I need to break out my UL4 again!
@@coopertrooper8256 Hey!! It’s you!! Sadly I didn’t do as well with the UL4 as I did the UL3 but I used the UL4 more on a fly rod back in the day.. I’ll tear it apart and do an underspin video before the summer is over, hopefully. The UL4 will make another appearance..