Reply With QuoteShimano makes the best IMHO! I don't buy the cheaper ones, but I know most of their reels are very good. I have a bunch of them. Also all my casting reels are also Shimano.
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Spincast Reels?
Are there any good one's out there. My girlfriend hates spinning reels I haven't use a spincast in 35 years
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Shimano makes the best IMHO! I don't buy the cheaper ones, but I know most of their reels are very good. I have a bunch of them. Also all my casting reels are also Shimano.
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The Zebco Omegas are good reels, but they aren't cheap.
When my boys were little, we had an assortment of Johnson spincast reels for them. They worked great back then and still work good now.
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I have the Omega ZO2 and ZO3. Very happy with both. I like the ZO3 better because of the larger spool. Like warhawk stated the older Johnson reels are good if you can find them.
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I thought you were asking the opposite and wanted spinning reels, sorry and think the Guy's above are putting you on the right way. Have seen others happy with the Omegas by Zebco. I wouldn't mind having a couple.
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I have the smaller Omega for guest to use in my boat. Seems to be a quality reel, but expensive for a spincast. I wish they would make a trigger or underspin in the same caliber. It will cast a small bait a long ways.
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Take a look on ebay and keep your eyes peeled for zebco one classics. As long as they're not broken, they're worth picking up. Durable and with a good drag (if kept clean) If you haven't used a spincast in many years, I suspect you'll be pleasantly surprised by the improvements.
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The Zebco Delta's are probably your best bang for your buck spincast. You can buy them at Bass Pro for around $45.00. It has an oscillating spool which is a must, looks identical to the Zebco Omegas. A spincast without this feature to me is worthless. Without it on about your 2nd fishing trip you will attempt make a throw and it will suddenly come to a jerking stop at about 5 feet unless you spool your whole reel up with new line. Everyone rants about the Diawa GC80, can't comment too much about it, not having used it, but as the saying goes, where there is smoke there is fire. For the love of God please do not buy a Zebco 33. The covers top and bottom are always popping off. Pure JUNK. Trust me. Good Luck!
PS The Zebco Delta Z02 is the one I buy for the wife.
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