Very helpful, thank you! I seemed to have corrosion around the tension wheel which meant I couldn’t turn it. Pulling it apart and grinding away the corroded metal around it fixed it entirely!
Nicely done. Since watching your videos l bought a box of older zebco reels and cleaned them up along with the reels that l have owned for years. Thanks for the technical info.
Hey, so glad I could help. I love hearing stories about all the guys who are getting old boxes of reels out and putting them back to use. It is amazing how well they work with a little cleaning and new oil and grease!
I had to sand about 1/16 of all 3 pickup pins as when i would "clutch" they would still be out of their housing ( about 1/16) wich was grabing on my line when it would free fall or cast. I first tought it was my rod's guides that had grooves but when i put the reel on a brand new rod i had , it did the same. The problem had to come from the reel. Changed line size and type . Went 8lb 10lb and 12lb , mono , hybrid , fluoro and even tried braid (just for the test, not to fish ). Yet , sure enough , every line did the same thing but i finally put the finger on the problem because of the braid. On the braid, it was very clear that the line was getting tore every inch and a half or so. The exact measure between the pickup pins. Sanded then flush to the housing when "clutched" and smoothen their tip as it was super sharp before. Did the same test with the different lines and even the braid again and VOILA. No more chewed line every inch and a half and the best , it now free falls completely freely and cast smooth as silk.
@@OutFishing13Matthew I live in Australia. Zebco parts are more difficult to get. Not sure even a 33 Gold asit does have that plastic bearing retainer or a K series Platinum. I do reel service part time so the maintenance aspects of reel weigh heavily on a purchase. Looking to do more freshwater fishing in a year's time when I retire. Mainly saltwater stuff now. I just bought a 33 Micro Gold and will be doing a pre-fish service on it. Do you like the K or the N series better?
So, you are mainly doing light casting. A 5.5 foot two piece casting rod, with a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce casting weight. Zebco makes some good rods. Check out the Rhino.
My 2 year old Z03 Pro is now slipping gears on retrieval of about any size bass. The handle slips when attempting retrieval and I can hear a loud grinding/slipping sound as I attempt to turn the handle. I'm not sure if the problem is the drive gears or the crank rod nut assembly. The drive gears appear to be fine. The problem feels like it's in the handle assembly. I've tried replacing the handle with the extra dual handle it came with but same issue. Any suggestions? Thank you!
@@OutFishing13Matthew , it definitely feels like a handle assembly problem. What parts would you suggest replacing, if cost is feasible? Thanks again.
@@Squank63 send me an email to outfishingthirteen@gmail.com and I will send you a schematic. The contact zebco with the part number you need. Did you try and tightened the handle nut snuggly? The same thing happened to me a couple years ago. I took the cap off, tightened the nut and was fishing again.
Thank Ed. It has been very hot and dry here. The only time to get out is in the early AM and I have not done that lately. Went trout fishing in a little mountain stream a few weeks ago.
Hey fella I have a zebco 33 combo rod n reel I bought from canadian tire. Worked great for first three casts then spring came off inside. I've put back on and reassembled but now when go to cast as soon as the button is depressed it free falls does not lock there for cannot cast as it just drops.. I've tore apart many times now everything seems to be there as I've checked multiple diagrams on internet. What could be the cause?
That is a great question I bet others are thinking too. This reel has a total of 7 bearings in it. Two on the handle shaft. Two ball bearing on the main pinion shaft, plus a roller bearing for the anti-reverse. Then it has 2 ball bearings on the handle grips, making them smooth and very long lasting! The reel has the Omega Mach 3 gear system which was used on the first Omega Zebcos starting back in the 1970s. It is a very smooth durable gear system. There are some drawbacks though. For example the rubber/plastic button is prone to wear out and crack.
You cannot supertune the 404 since the bushing are part of the frame. But the 33 you can. See this video and the description for details about the bearings needed and how to do it. ruclips.net/video/NCWkBXIaMrY/видео.html
Very helpful, thank you! I seemed to have corrosion around the tension wheel which meant I couldn’t turn it. Pulling it apart and grinding away the corroded metal around it fixed it entirely!
@@tomelliott7861 good m job.
Nicely done. Since watching your videos l bought a box of older zebco reels and cleaned them up along with the reels that l have owned for years. Thanks for the technical info.
Hey, so glad I could help. I love hearing stories about all the guys who are getting old boxes of reels out and putting them back to use. It is amazing how well they work with a little cleaning and new oil and grease!
I had to sand about 1/16 of all 3 pickup pins as when i would "clutch" they would still be out of their housing ( about 1/16) wich was grabing on my line when it would free fall or cast.
I first tought it was my rod's guides that had grooves but when i put the reel on a brand new rod i had , it did the same. The problem had to come from the reel. Changed line size and type . Went 8lb 10lb and 12lb , mono , hybrid , fluoro and even tried braid (just for the test, not to fish ).
Yet , sure enough , every line did the same thing but i finally put the finger on the problem because of the braid. On the braid, it was very clear that the line was getting tore every inch and a half or so. The exact measure between the pickup pins. Sanded then flush to the housing when "clutched" and smoothen their tip as it was super sharp before.
Did the same test with the different lines and even the braid again and VOILA. No more chewed line every inch and a half and the best , it now free falls completely freely and cast smooth as silk.
Often you can push the pins in a little or pull them out
@@OutFishing13Matthew I dont think its possible to push or pull the pins from their arm in this particular model but thanks for the tip!
Nicely done! I always enjoy these reel service videos.
Thanks. I hope it will help others out.
Truly, the Zebco Master Magician! Another interesting video.
Lol. Thanks
I have the Z02 Omega. Great reel but I don't like the non-servicable drag. What are your thoughts on that design on over a 33 platinum?
I like the Omega better. But I agree about the drag. I'd like to get an old one and see if I could make it serviceable.
@@OutFishing13Matthew I live in Australia. Zebco parts are more difficult to get. Not sure even a 33 Gold asit does have that plastic bearing retainer or a K series Platinum. I do reel service part time so the maintenance aspects of reel weigh heavily on a purchase. Looking to do more freshwater fishing in a year's time when I retire. Mainly saltwater stuff now. I just bought a 33 Micro Gold and will be doing a pre-fish service on it. Do you like the K or the N series better?
@@davidlove7825 I like the K series better. That's too bad about the cost of parts. They need a Zebco Australia.
Another great video!!!!
Glad you approve.
I have a zebco delta size 20 for my wife what rod do you recommend thanks and merry Christmas
So, you are mainly doing light casting. A 5.5 foot two piece casting rod, with a 1/8 to 3/8 ounce casting weight. Zebco makes some good rods. Check out the Rhino.
I love my omega pro
They are fantastic reels. I have had two since they were first released. Still going strong.
@@OutFishing13Matthew Nice I have the Z03 love it. The new bullet is nice too.
@@davidstone3780 Cool. I have the ZO2 as well, which is a nice light weight reel for pan fish.
My 2 year old Z03 Pro is now slipping gears on retrieval of about any size bass. The handle slips when attempting retrieval and I can hear a loud grinding/slipping sound as I attempt to turn the handle. I'm not sure if the problem is the drive gears or the crank rod nut assembly. The drive gears appear to be fine. The problem feels like it's in the handle assembly. I've tried replacing the handle with the extra dual handle it came with but same issue. Any suggestions? Thank you!
The handle has a V-shape that fits into a slot. It needs to be snug or it slips. I wonder it one or both are worn out.
@@OutFishing13Matthew , it definitely feels like a handle assembly problem. What parts would you suggest replacing, if cost is feasible? Thanks again.
@@Squank63 send me an email to outfishingthirteen@gmail.com and I will send you a schematic. The contact zebco with the part number you need. Did you try and tightened the handle nut snuggly? The same thing happened to me a couple years ago. I took the cap off, tightened the nut and was fishing again.
@@OutFishing13Matthew , thanks... just sent.
Matthew, how are you these days yet to get out too wet a line? These days weather has been so screwed up. Well hope things are going well for you, Ed
Thank Ed. It has been very hot and dry here. The only time to get out is in the early AM and I have not done that lately. Went trout fishing in a little mountain stream a few weeks ago.
How do i remove the spool if my drag isn't working? It just freewheels.
Oh dang. That is not good. You may be able to hold onto the drag shaft the spool is on.
Hey fella I have a zebco 33 combo rod n reel I bought from canadian tire. Worked great for first three casts then spring came off inside. I've put back on and reassembled but now when go to cast as soon as the button is depressed it free falls does not lock there for cannot cast as it just drops.. I've tore apart many times now everything seems to be there as I've checked multiple diagrams on internet. What could be the cause?
Which spring came off? I wonder if the cap is not put on all the way. Can you send me a couple photos to OutFishingThirteen@gmail.com?
@@OutFishing13Matthew hey,thank you for your reply, yes I will get some pictures sent off to you soon. Thank you
@@yoshdolfy2550 your are welcome...
Matthew,
I would like to know what the real advent of having this reel over the old 33 of the 80,s is, please
That is a great question I bet others are thinking too. This reel has a total of 7 bearings in it. Two on the handle shaft. Two ball bearing on the main pinion shaft, plus a roller bearing for the anti-reverse. Then it has 2 ball bearings on the handle grips, making them smooth and very long lasting! The reel has the Omega Mach 3 gear system which was used on the first Omega Zebcos starting back in the 1970s. It is a very smooth durable gear system. There are some drawbacks though. For example the rubber/plastic button is prone to wear out and crack.
@@OutFishing13Matthew OK Matthew, one more question price.
@@edwardroberts2997 about $70
@@OutFishing13Matthew OK Matthew doesn't want to spend that kind of money on a Reel
@@edwardroberts2997 they are pricey.
What bearings would I need for a new 33 tactical and for a new 404
You cannot supertune the 404 since the bushing are part of the frame. But the 33 you can. See this video and the description for details about the bearings needed and how to do it. ruclips.net/video/NCWkBXIaMrY/видео.html
Thanks for the help great channel and information
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