Zebco omega vs omega pro, 02 vs 03

[uno676]

Thanks guys I like the feedback it's been helpful. I think I'm going to hand my 33 down to my son.


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[jpdawg]

I have had a Z02 and Z03 for about 3 years. I like both reels but prefer the Z03. I wish I would have bought 2 of the Z03 reels now but the Z02 is a good reel. Both get used for bluegill when I use a slip bobber. I use Trilene 4lb. XL on both. Reel speed on the retrieve does not seem any faster than the old 33's but that could be me. It has been a few years since I cranked a 33. They are both quality reels.

[chili]

I agree about a triggerspin with better quality. Even sent Zebco an e-mail, pleading for a high end triggerspin. Wore out 2 gold triggerspins in 2 years, and have switched to a Browning ultra lite spinning reel due to this.

[Black Lion]

I love the Zebco Omega Z02 and Z03 reels so much I ponied up for an Omega 2 Pro this week. I haven't got a chance to try it out yet, but I have high hopes for it.

[rcornish]

Be sure and let us know how the Pro works out. As I have been thinking about getting one or two of those to see if there was that much difference (the Omega Pro's) or not. Not much difference on the price though, so maybe worth it anyway?

[Black Lion]

Be sure and let us know how the Pro works out. As I have been thinking about getting one or two of those to see if there was that much difference (the Omega Pro's) or not. Not much difference on the price though, so maybe worth it anyway?

Will do!

[uno676]

Will do!

Any news on how it did


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[Black Lion]

I haven't had much chance to get out fishing to compare the two reels. The weather has alternated between extreme heat, and downpour rain.

What little I have noticed is that the Pro Zo2 appears to be slightly smoother and a little longer casting. I can't tell yet if that is true or my imagination.

[SeaRay]

Ditto on a higher quality triggerspin. The Pinnacle undrspins seem to be a better quality than the Zebcos, but it is not up to the standards of good spinning reels or the high end spincast reels.
One of the best triggerspins I ever used was years ago I bought a used Zebco 44 which was the triggerspin version of the 33 and it was made back in the 60s and was much better quality than todays stuff. It had brass gears and almost no plastic in it.
Lost it somehow and have not seen another one like it.
SeaRay

[Black Lion]

I just ordered a Zebco Omega Pro Zo3 reel online, so in a few days I will be able compare it to the plain Zebco Omega Zo3.

I still haven't noticed much, if any difference in the Pro Zo2s vs the plain Zo2s. Both are smooth well built and dependable.