ZEBCOOmega Pro Spincast Reel

I own lots of reels from ultralight spinners to heaving baitcasters and these sit somewhere in the middle. I use spincasts when kayaking down rivers because I can operate them with 1 hand leaving my other hand free to control the yak, etc. They never tangle and work with any lure weight (i.e. light stuff for streams). Unfortunately, the cheaper Zebco models simply do not hold up over time when used in frequent casting applications. I've gone through too many 33's (and micros) to count and could barely make it through a summer with the cheaper models before cranking/casting became so rough as to be unusable.Enter the Omega line! The bearing system and brass drive is built to last even when used heavily in casting applications. Out of the box, these reels are just as smooth as my expensive Shimano baitcasters. Plus, they cast a country mile and never tangle or catch on the edge of the spool cover (no plastic!).Pros:The oscillating spool actually does work. With the cheaper models, landing any fish over a pound (or getting snagged) would screw up the line on the spool. The Omega does a much better job keeping the line nice and even for long, smooth casts in between fish.The ball bearings and metal gears are silky smooth (not unlike a baitcaster) making it much easier to detect bites and get the fish in.The drag works smoother than the cheaper models (although still not as good as a baitcaster). Dialing in the correct setting on the cheaper models can be frustrating (and hard on the finger). The drag roller and the drag itself works much smoother on the Omega.These are relatively lightweight.The push button is sealed (rubber cover) so dirt and sand cannot get into the gear chamber like it did/does on the 33's and cheaper models.As with all Zebco's, these are very easy to disassemble for cleaning and service.Cons:I wish the gear ratio were just a tad higher. The 3.4 actually does a decent job and is a good middle ground and very versatile, but I would prefer something right around 4 to 4.5. That said, the Bullet with the higher ratio is not as smooth as the Omega, so given the choice, I would prefer to keep the smoothness of the Omega over the higher ratio.The drag, while smooth, is a little on the weak side. Even at the max setting on the dial I cannot get the line to fully lock to the point I can break the line without the drag activating. Technically, some might see this as a Pro since we don't want our line breaking while on a fish right? I personally would prefer a slightly stronger drag.Overall, these have a quality feel and there really isn't anything else out there better in a push button spincaster.

O spincst zebco z 03 é bonito mais tem defeito o rolamento do anti reverso é capa de plástico por esse motivo não tem durabilidade

Muy bueno muy suave

Worth every penny. Works great and caught me tons of trout

The best spincasting reel ever made. Just do your research, check out youtube videos and you will see what I mean. Metal gears on breakdown, bearings for smooth operation…….this aint your daddys spincaster!Avid, experienced fishermen tend to look down on spincasting setups as something for kids to use. Certainly, spinning and baitcasting do offer enhanced abilities over spincasting…..but are these enhanced abilities (superior retrieval rate, superior drag system, higher line test capacity, etc…) necessary to catch fish? I can tell you from experience, the answer is a resounding “NO”. I have found the only serious limitation to be the necessity of using monofilament line, as one must do with ALL spincasting rods. What can I say, I like using braid🤷🏻‍♂️Still, just out of the box and using the Cajun 10 lb line that came prespooled on the reel….the Zebco was pulling in amazing bass all week, including a fatty SMB that was well north of 6 lbs and fought like a lion.Also, a LMB that got hung up in cover, and took 10 mins to reel in at an extremely high load.The Zebco handled both beautifully and performed flawlessly throughout.If I were to consider any drawbacks to this reel, I would only say that the drag system is a bit finicky. Still, it had the best drag of any spincaster I can recall ever using🤷🏻‍♂️Bottom line, if you want the best possible quality spincaster, there is no other option. The price is high compared to other spincaster reels, but they dont even come close to the Zebco pro3. When compared to modest quality spinning/baitcasting setups, the Zebco value goes way up….and as you can see, spinners and baitcasters are not necessary in order to catch nice fish and have a great time.Well done Zebco!