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 Best spincast reel.
#674941
07/06/06 12:38 AM
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Smokingun
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I am planning on buying my little sister a good reel that is somewhat smooth and easy to cast. She is currently using an old zebco 33 that is just plain worn out (from my younger years). Anybody got any suggestions. I am not planning on spending over $30. I also see that Wal-Mart has a Zebco Omega that is usually like $50 on clearance. How good is this reel?
"Its not how deep you fish, its how you wiggle your worm." 
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674942
07/06/06 10:24 AM
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manasota
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I think that's the top of the line. Check prices on eBay. Why not another 33?
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674943
07/06/06 06:57 PM
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SRJbb99
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That is definately probably the top of the line spincast reel, for cheaper I would try the Daiwa Silvercast. My girlfriend's father bought her and her mom one recently and compared to the Zebco33 it really casts MUCH smoother. I don't like the single paddled handle though.
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674944
07/06/06 07:01 PM
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SRJbb99
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That is definately probably the top of the line spincast reel, for cheaper I would try the Daiwa Silvercast. My girlfriend's father bought her and her mom one recently and compared to the Zebco33 it really casts MUCH smoother. I don't like the single paddled handle though. It runs around $15-$20 at academy.
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674945
07/06/06 07:43 PM
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TX_Sportsman
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Abu-matics are the toughest & nicest spincast reels I have found, however they run about $45...they are worth it though as ti will last forever.
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674946
07/06/06 11:07 PM
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Smokingun
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Thanks, I might just get another 33, but I am maybe going to get her the next step up in quality. I'm not sure yet.
"Its not how deep you fish, its how you wiggle your worm."
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674947
07/06/06 11:14 PM
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bella
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OMEGA great reel ,well worth the upgrade 
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674948
07/12/06 01:19 PM
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skookum
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The Rhino spincast reel is also a nice upgrade. This is also a Zebco reel but with worm gears and aluminum components. Casts nicely and pretty much indestructible for $25. This reel also palms nicely and has a rubber thumb button. Drag is also nice.
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674949
07/12/06 09:11 PM
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senko9S
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 Daiwa Goldcast III Series at Bass Pro Shops for $47-50.
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674950
07/12/06 10:02 PM
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Arsonal
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I second the Rhino. I have 3 of 'em and they are very nice. I'm looking to try an Omega sometime soon.
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674951
07/13/06 01:26 AM
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Yellowcat
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zebco 33 is what i would go with.
Justin 63lb, 2 58lb, several 40's, 38lb, and several 20lb yellas. 
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Re: Best spincast reel.
#674952
07/17/06 11:26 PM
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phr1969
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I just bought a new 33 Platinum and I was impressed with it's quality. Nothing "FLIMSY" about this reel. At good Ol'wally world for $25.
"You never see Ugly with bloodshot eyes"
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