I just picked up an open box but unused Zebco Omega Pro Spincast reel. Full disclosure: I haven't used a spincaster since I was, maybe, 10 years old. But I have a couple of 1960's Garcia Companion rods I'ld like to use this with.
Anyone use this reel and have any opinions on it? I primarily fish Mitchell spinning reels and thought this would be a change. I also have a fresh water Ambassadeur reel though I can't remember the model and the moment.
Anyone use this reel and have any opinions on it? I primarily fish Mitchell spinning reels and thought this would be a change. I also have a fresh water Ambassadeur reel though I can't remember the model and the moment.
I have one but don't use it much anymore.
As far the reel goes, it's probably about the best spin cast you can get. (Seriously, if you go to BPS, it's like the top/end of the line) Overall though, It's very well made and doesn't jam very often. Definitely not a cheap Wal-Mart reel.
If you have an extra rod, might as well put it on and give it a shot. It may not cast as far or have the same response as the spinning reels, but it's still a great backup.
As far the reel goes, it's probably about the best spin cast you can get. (Seriously, if you go to BPS, it's like the top/end of the line) Overall though, It's very well made and doesn't jam very often. Definitely not a cheap Wal-Mart reel.
If you have an extra rod, might as well put it on and give it a shot. It may not cast as far or have the same response as the spinning reels, but it's still a great backup.
Thanks, that's pretty much what I was thinking. It's more for fun, to see what a spincasting reel is all about than anything else. Maybe some use off the occasional bridge or jetty too when I wouldn't be casting much in any event.
Like the extra bait casting reel, it's just to try out a different kind of fishing. I'm spinning all the way and don't plan on changing.
Like the extra bait casting reel, it's just to try out a different kind of fishing. I'm spinning all the way and don't plan on changing.
Funny thing is, I use an old Mitchell 308A for light lures. Tried a new Shimano for light lures and it kept on fouling the lines. The old reel never fouls. I think the bails on the new reels don't do very well with tiny lures.
I'll give the Zebco a trial on the tiny lures too. I'm looking for something that will wing a small lure without having to add a lot of extra junk on the line. On the 308A, I usually use 4lb test but I'm thinking 6 or even 8lb on the Zebco
I'll give the Zebco a trial on the tiny lures too. I'm looking for something that will wing a small lure without having to add a lot of extra junk on the line. On the 308A, I usually use 4lb test but I'm thinking 6 or even 8lb on the Zebco
Funny thing is, I use an old Mitchell 308A for light lures. Tried a new Shimano for light lures and it kept on fouling the lines. The old reel never fouls. I think the bails on the new reels don't do very well with tiny lures.
I'll give the Zebco a trial on the tiny lures too. I'm looking for something that will wing a small lure without having to add a lot of extra junk on the line. On the 308A, I usually use 4lb test but I'm thinking 6 or even 8lb on the Zebco
The new Zebco Pro comes with 2 spools with 10lb lines red/camo
I just got my new Zebco Omega Pro Spincast reel and I installed it
to a ML rod . Can't wait to try it out this weekend . I bought it from Amazon.com for $64. and Free Shipping , My new rod I bought last year when it was on sell for $39. from Bass Pro Shop now they have the same set-up combo in there catalog for $99. {x&#}.
My first Zebco Delta Reel I bought back in '08 when I pick up fishing again and the biggest bass I caught with it was a 5lb bass the first day of fishing so I hope I get the same luck with this new reel. My bait cast reel will be use for frogs and any heavy lures I have or get.
to a ML rod . Can't wait to try it out this weekend . I bought it from Amazon.com for $64. and Free Shipping , My new rod I bought last year when it was on sell for $39. from Bass Pro Shop now they have the same set-up combo in there catalog for $99. {x&#}.
My first Zebco Delta Reel I bought back in '08 when I pick up fishing again and the biggest bass I caught with it was a 5lb bass the first day of fishing so I hope I get the same luck with this new reel. My bait cast reel will be use for frogs and any heavy lures I have or get.