Zebco ZB310BX3 Bullet Spincast Reel
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Yes, 20 pound braid line is used.
Bass pro was 99, so it's not true. When I bought mine, it was 99 dollars; now it's about 82 dollars on Amazon.
Gears that are better and more durable, and that are much faster- With each turn of the handle, a lot more line is reeled in.
If 40 refers to 40 pound test, all I can say is that it came with 10 pound test, which means it wouldn't hold much. I gave this as a gift to a friend who is extremely picky about her gear, and it has quickly become one of her favorites. She's also used it to catch some pretty large fish. Just putting it out there.
Selected User Reviews For Zebco ZB310BX3 Bullet Spincast Reel
This thing throws a lot of shadows. It comes in very smoothly. In this reel, the retrieval rate is around 5, which is about what I was looking for. 1, at 29. 6" per turn, and you have to wind in a little slower than with most spincast reels, rather than cranking away like crazy. I'm not sure what's causing some people to have issues with this reel. I'd double-check the line; you shouldn't just take something out of the box and play with it. Make sure the line is straight and that all of the screws are securely fastened. Everything appeared to be in order with my reel, so it's possible that someone from Daiwa is making a snide remark about it. To avoid being bumped around, the padded neoprene cover is a nice touch. Yes, it was pricey, but if that was all I knew about it, I wasn't too concerned. I was not let down. Yes, I would buy it again.
I've owned a lot of spincast reels and I like how simple they are. The Zebco Bullet is a top-of-the-line spincast reel. Both casting and reeling are smooth and solid. It will cast a long distance and reel in quickly; the price is high, but I can assure you that it is well worth it. For those of us who find ourselves unraveling backlashes on a regular basis, this reel is a great alternative to a baitcaster. This thing casts farther than my baitcaster and requires no special handling or tuning. The reel is a little heavy, and I think Zebco could make it lighter without sacrificing the solid feel and reliable operation. Nonetheless, this is a solid 5-star rating. a five-star product.
I waited until I had a lot of time to use the reel before giving feedback, and I'll start by saying that I own and use a lot of spinning and baitcasting reels, as well as a small fleet of Omega Pro Z02/Z03 reels. 80% of my fishing involves casting Rapala's into shore (rocks, weeds, logs, etc. ) for smallmouth bass while fishing on a moving river for smallmouth bass while fishing on% The Bullet casts smoothly and consistently, retrieves line, lures, and at times fishes like a 'bullet' over and over, has a great feel, and I've been pretty impressed with it overall. I've put it through its paces on several high-quality rods of various lengths, using a variety of lures, techniques, and retrieve speeds, and I'm confident in saying that this is by far the best canned reel I've ever used. I've thrown soft plastics, spinning lures, rubber frogs, and a variety of topwater baits with no problems! The drawbacks (there's always something, right? ) is that it IS heavy and at times FEELS heavy; the drag is difficult to dial in at first when setting it up for the rod/lure/fish you want to hook; therefore, test/set the drag a few times before latching onto a fish. I'd love to see a Zebco Omega Pro Z02 size Bullet with slightly less size/weight but the same great dynamics as this larger Bullet sized reel in a can. br>Wow, Zebco, you did a fantastic job!.
I chose the Zebco ZB31BX3 Bullet Spincast Reel because I've had no problems with Zebco Reels in the past. I must say, the reel performs admirably in comparison to my old Zebco 33 Reel. They sent me a black one rather than the blue one shown in the photo. As a result, I had to purchase a new Rod in the same color. It's not a big deal; I could always use another fishing rod. I've used the reel to catch large Catfish, Bass, and Walleye, as well as Sunfish and Bluegills, and it works great and retrieves the line quickly. I've made it my number one fishing rig by pairing it with a Medium Action 7' rod.
I'm not sure if this is a problem with braided line in general or just the two that I have, but the nubs that stick out of the spinner head don't go in far enough to release my line on a cast, causing a lockup. It's very frustrating, and I've lost several lures because my line has snapped on the lockup. It's a fantastic reel in every other way.
The take-up rate is comparable to that of a spinning reel. The drag appears to function properly, but it should be double-checked on a regular basis to ensure it hasn't changed. It's difficult to keep clean unless you clean it once a month, giving the impression that you're on strike when you're not. I bent the handle on one model before it broke loose because removing the retrieve head was so difficult. To get to the gears for lubrication, two screws must be removed, one of which froze and had to be removed. They're great when they work, but I'm more used to the Zebco 33, which is more rugged and less finicky.
Finally, I returned this. The line broke during a cast and I lost a couple of lures. When the reel suddenly stopped in the middle of a cast. br>I've been using a spincast reel as a backup reel for 55 years, with baitcasters as my primary reel. I thought their top-of-the-line $100 reel wouldn't have this problem because the last two Zebco reels I bought hung up or caught the line in the middle of the cast. However, it is true. It happened about 5 or 6 times when I took it fishing for the first time today. It wasn't a particularly strong showing. For the past 20 years, I've used an Abu Garcia reel, and it's never happened to me. br>This is something Zebco must address! I'm debating whether or not to return it. br>br> I'm going to take it out on the water for one more day and see how it goes.
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