Zebco Omega Pro 3 Spincasting Reel Unboxing & Review

[@crystaldavis6169]

I’ve had a ZO2 pro for years and it’s light and quiet and small. But it is a beast. Caught big bass with it. Leave it in the back of the truck. Low maintenance. No birds nest. It’s tough.

[@fan4life34]

100% the most top of the line spincast reel out there!! Incredible quality compared to the other spincast out in the market! All metal gears and 7 ball bearings says it all, and it's very smooth retrieve is as smooth as butter. This ain't no beginners reel, it's great for the everyday angler. 5 star rating by almost everyone who's used them! Best $75 I have ever spent on a reel to date!! Tight lines!!!! 🐟🐟🐟🍻

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Couldn't agree more!

[@randykoebler8655]

You have such a positive vibe about you. I'm going to subscribe. Great vid. Just ordered one of these.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Thank you!

[@Juscz]

Great presentation and thanks for posting it to youtube. Just got one of these Zebco Omega 3 reels and looking forward to using it. Good luck with yours and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

[@bmb7198]

Just bought one for my wife. Will be testing it out tomorrow with a bit of saltwater kayak fishing. Should be interesting. Thanks for the review

[@ARJ11569]

How did wife like the reel?

[@haroldcale4767]

thank you for info, just got one from sportsman wearhouse 89.99 / 20.00 off= 69.99 hope it works for me. crappie and bass fishing.

[@Kickthelighter]

I started with a rhino and a 33 hell i still have the rods they came on!

[@earlycuyler8719]

I have several zebco 33s from the 50s that don't have a single bearing in them! They have taken several 20 plus pound fish. The Virginia state record shovel head catfish was caught just this week on a $20 wal-mart rod! So sometimes poor folk can have fun too!

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

The fish don't care what your using, they only care about what you're offering them to eat. :D

[@MikeS63301]

Zebco spincast, the reel that taught the world to fish.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

That it is 👌😁.

[@danserrano2251]

Beautiful Spincaster. Just ordered mine😁

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Good choice!

[@scott-o3345]

You'll have to give us an update on this review at some point in the future. I've read concerns about the rubber cover around the line release button. Most are convinced that it's only a matter of time before it cracks or tears.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Mine is still good. But I agree with constant use I can see that happening.

[@edwardroberts2997]

Hello Sharen, just to let you know that i bough a fish watch i don't know if i can handel setting this watch my eyes are not that great

[@eduardocuellar5870]

I enjoy zebcos since childhood. I got an awesome clearance sale at out local Academy. I purchased the Zebco Omega zo3 combo rod and reel. Regular price $109.00 out the door $32.00 plus tax.

[@billybarrett2778]

You stole that combo. Great deal.

[@loucifer323]

Caught a 18lb carp on this reel, handled it with no problems the drag is excellent

[@tenagestr]

I bought one of these for my girlfriend, it was very easy for her to learn on and she loves it. Now she’s starting to out fish me😅

[@p2g1949]

Another great video. Happy Birthday, I hope it is a good one. Nice review. Where is this reel made? Looking forward to you using it. Thanks for sharing.

[@frankambrose878]

Nice lady. Loves to fish. Would like to hear more about the internal gears in rear of the reel. Have heard they not as strong as the ones used in baitcasters. If not, why?

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Well my guess would be due to the difference between a baitcasting reel vs. a spinning reel is the placement and direction of the spool. Baitcasting reels have a spool that's inline with the fishing rod while spinning reels have a spool that's perpendicular to the rod. This may put extra tension or pressure on the gears as they would have to be set up differently to accommodate the perpendicular spool movement. Not saying that's the absolute reason, but it's my guess.

[@flysubcompact]

Excellent reel. Most of my fishing is from a kayak. I often fish in kayak fishing tourneys and this reel is on my main finesse/worm rod. I also mainly fish creek floats. In that situation, casting opportunities can come sudden and often. Messing around with digging backlashes out of a baitcaster in current is a bummer. You miss a lot of fish like that. The three pickups make sure you don't miss a hook set, either. I've owned this reel for over two years, love it and have one minor complaint. The reel is hard on mono, but I usually reline the thing about every third or fourth trip out.

[@Sam-w9des]

is both spools 10lb test line?

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Yes, they are. Thanks for dropping by.

[@charlesjackson1991]

Can you fish off the inlet in the ocean with this reel. And what is the heaves line you can put on it.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

This reel holds 10 lb test line. I would not try it for ocean fishing. Small secluded inlets maybe.

[@charlesjackson1991]

Can you put heaver line on it

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Spincasting reels are not really meant for big fish. The pick up pins would not be able to handle heavier line of a heavy fighting fish. You really need to use a standard casting or spinning reel meant for sea or surf fishing.

[@chmalt7114]

Mine keeps locking up. I took my new one back yesterday, got a brand new one, and first day out my replacement is locking up too. Any advice?

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Locking up when you cast or retrieve?? If it is doing so when you cast you are probably holding the release button down too long. Just press it quick as you cast, the line will then peel off. If it is doing this on the retrieve check to ensure there is no line winding around the pick up pins.

[@chmalt7114]

Just Fishing it was when I retrieved, and almost always towards the end. I lubricated it and it seems to have fixed it, but I was surprised to have had to do it so soon.

[@robkelley1311]

Markham Hayes usually means you have too much line installed on spool.

[@fan4life34]

Put better line on it (12lb seaguar invizx flouracarbon) you're welcome 👍

[@edwardroberts2997]

Sharen why havent use this reel in a video please reply

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

I don't have a suitable rod for it right now. I shattered the tip on the one I was using for this reel and just. Didn't get around to replacing it.

[@edwardroberts2997]

@@fishingtalesandotherlies OK Sharen keep your video,s coming let me know if and or when you do Ed. age 79 years

[@davidkalinowski1086]

Did you by chance look at the actual gears? I read some where that they are not at good as the Omega Z03 line of reels (which have high quality brass) because I'm debating between the pro and the non pro, if the pro don't have brass gears and the no pro does, then I'm getting a non pro.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

I believe the are. I know they will not rust.

[@donniehaas6171]

I got two of them l fish for everything with it ,That the second one that I have but the first one that I got was back in the early 70 but i broke the casterbutton has ball bearings that was the best feel that I have ever brought

[@edwardking2267]

This my favourite set up fishing Zebco fishing my 33 Authentic classic my favourite reel Iove it and use them for strip bass and other fish too. To me Zebco 33 is a lot of fun to fish with and will last you a longtime of use if taken care off keep clean grease the gears,oil bushings a great design I like thanks Edward King

[@billybarrett2778]

What rod did you pair it up with. Thanks

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Well....I have tried several. The best was a BassPro 7ft one pc med action casting rod.

[@billybarrett2778]

@@fishingtalesandotherlies I just bought one and wondering what would be a good one. Thank you

[@p2g1949]

Thanks for the kind comments you sent. I was checking the price of Zebco Bullet reels in the States. The top was $99 U.S., you Canucks are getting scammed! If you want I'll buy one and mail it to you. You could pay me whenever or never. This offer is only good for the Just Fishing gal, so everyone else don't get excited or send me emails wanting one. cya

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Thank you for your kind and generous offer, but I think I have enough fishing reels in my arsenal to last me. The exchange rate is what screws us Canucks, then there is the shipping. Tight Lines. Sharon

[@p2g1949]

Your welcome Sharon. I just thought I'd make offer. cya Phill

[@bassnazi4713]

Yeah I'm thinking about the Bullet for my grandfather.

[@kipperwhite2976]

As a DAV w/injured hand only reel that I can Fish ! Use them in FW or SW & Git it done well Great video & sub'd today

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

Thanks, glad you dropped by. ☺️

[@RalphBarton-fishing]

Nice looking reel

[@christophernelson9372]

Ralph Barton , I wish I could have one of those reels ,you did a great job on discriping the reel !!!!

[@trainwatcher411]

Hi, I fish with AbuMatic 160,170 & 120 if you ever find said reels you will have reels that will last for ever !!!!

[@edwardking2267]

Your video on Zebco Pro spincast reel was very informative about the reel and very interesting it was done very well. I still love to use my Zebco 33 Authentic classic reel and my 6 foot Zebco Z rod. This my favorited

[@CurtRowley]

I just got a new Omega Pro Z03 spinner head. Question, does it need to be oiled or greased? It came with no lubrication.

[@loucifer323]

I own the bullet, omega 3 pro and the 33 all are excellent reels the first two cost me 100 for the bullet and 75 for the omega the 33 I got for 5 bucks, while the other two are better the 33 can hold its own the drag on 33 is very good the bullet is in a league by itself it matches up with higher priced baitcasters

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

💯💪👊LET'S GO!!!

[@crystaldavis6169]

Heard bad reviews on the bullet. So you dodged a bullet.

[@fishingtalesandotherlies]

LoL!!