Zebco 404: How to Service a Fishing Reel

[@adnacraigo6590]

Thank you for the comprehensive maintenance videos of zebco reels. I think almost everyone who fishes has at least one zebco reel.

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

I think so too. You can get an inexpensive entry level reel and later get an expensive Omega. Thanks for commenting

[@Orlosthedruid]

I had a 202,404,606,33 and a 888 , growing up as a kid. Fished Galveston, Texas City Dike, Moses Lake....caught fish like trout, redfish but a lot of croakers and whitings. I long for the gift of childhood.

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

I think we all wish we could go back to those days. Maybe that is what Heaven is?

[@BQTY]

Thanks for this vid. My gears must be too tight or maybe the steel hollow rod that the spring mounted gear rod slips through in the center of the piece is too narrow. I am going to pick up some grease and I’ll and go through this again. Great vid and really helpful for me as I clean this up and learn about it.

[@chrismeyer8175]

I appreciate seeing all the inner workings so i could do maintenance on a 404 I picked up at an estate sale for $2. The pin for the drag system was broken like you mentioned.

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

That spring pin is a common weakness. I have seen pics of guys fixing them though.

[@sandiegoman66]

Thanks for the super clear and informative video! Your experience and manner is verry much appreciated. I'm happy you are preserving your knowelege for us to benefit from. I'll be slowly going through all your Zebco videos as I am building my collection. See ya later!

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

Let me know if there is a special video you want me to make. Today I am going to service a vintage UL4 Classic.

[@steveb3308]

Continuing Education...another excellent video. Thanks Matthew.

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

Thanks! And thanks for watching and commenting.

[@edwardroberts2997]

Matthew, Hi Guy, good to see you back no more fishing this year, wail, I got you HAPPY THANKS GIVING Matt to you and your family

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

The water here in Utah has been so low that the fishing has been really difficult. I can't even get my boat on some of the lakes. It is crazy. Have a happy holiday season, Ed.

[@FrankLadd]

Do the new Chinese made ones have a stainless scalloped spinner cone too? I'm liking those better than pins lately.

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

No. The scalloped spinner is a thing of the past

[@Socalfisher85]

According to a source, the scalloped spinner is no longer utilized.

[@SashaRoldan-nc8km]

Great video! Super informative, but I’m wondering if anyone could help with resetting the anti-reverse pin. My husband got a lure stuck in the tree, and I unfortunately didn’t realize I was cranking the wrong way. I see my pin is in the wrong place and is now grinding the gears. I’ve got it disassembled and the pin out but am finding it impossible to get back in place.

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

It is so hard to say what to do without seeing it. Something may be bent. sorry.

[@Socalfisher85]

I picked up a new 404 for $9.99 in a clamshell package. Now I want to see if everything is still the same inside.

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

@@Socalfisher85 the new 404s are different than these old ones.

[@Socalfisher85]

@@OutFishing13Matthew Your 404 has the scalloped spinner. I'll open mine up to check on the factory-applied grease and see what kind of pick-up the new one has.

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

@Socalfisher85 good luck. Have fun catching fish

[@JohnnyRodriguez-er3xi]

Matthew I took apart this 404 reel and when I put it back together the drag wheel would not turn what did I do wrong ?

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

I bet you did not get the spinner cone all the way down on the "D" shaped shaft and when you tightened up the nut it seazed the reel up.

[@JohnnyRodriguez-er3xi]

@@OutFishing13Matthew I'll check that out thank you. I think I'm getting it

[@lulshotta15]

im trying to figure how to line it right im having trouble

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

check out one of my videos about putting new fishing line on a spincast reel.

[@edwardroberts2997]

You spoke of low water well, sir, let me tell you, I went down to the Conn. river today where I use to fish mom took over and it's all covered with weeds the park has gone down the tubes. Down I need your help I picked up an ABU Garica 505 spincast reel, Matt it needs grears HELP PLEASE

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

Sounds like a draughts out there too. I don't have spare parts for a 505. Have you looked on eBay?

[@edwardroberts2997]

@@OutFishing13Matthew Hi, MATTHEW went on eBay and found a 505 4 30 dollars let you know how it is when I get it seller said it works

[@edwardroberts2997]

Hello Matthew, I am in a fix I have an Abu auto spin 505 that needs gears, Ring gear, and pinion gear do you happen to know anyone that has a reel that they want to sell for parts, please

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

Sorry I dont

[@raymyers6522]

I have a bunch of those

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

They are great reels and a good way to introduce fishing to novices. Or for the experienced fisherman who loves to save $.

[@edwardroberts2997]

Matthew, What you must think of me I don't know why I said that anyway Good to see you back at the Bench Matthew guess I had a Senior moment please still say hi to your family and I hope you can forgive me.

[@OutFishing13Matthew]

No problem at all. I am going to try for some fall White Bass next week, but Utah Lake might be too low. The drought here has been hard on our water levels!