i need to figure out how to open the reel and what parts to oil.
Spincast reels be about the easiest ta' clean and maintain~ link will explain the basics. To get to the internal action, just unscrew the dome shaped cover (counter clock-wise) and remove. Hope this'll help, but if it doesn't, am sure that other responders can give ya', probably a better explanation than I. Good luck and "Fish On" ;)...
Written explanation for cleanin' a spincast from Zebco:
http://www.zebco.com/common/sc_maintenance.html
Trouble shooting the spincast, also from Zebco:
http://www.zebco.com/common/sc_troubleshooting.html
Note: One does not have ta' clean and oil a reel after each fishin' trip in freshwater, however when fishin' Saltwater ya' should make it a point to clean and oil it thoroughly ~ that Ocean water will corrode a reel, PRONTO!
Edit: I went back over the 1st link and it doesn't really give ya' the how's in detail, ya' know just in words with no diagrams etc., buttt if it helps, then great ;)...
A review of the fishing combo Zebco Model 4298. This is kinda old, i don't know if you can find it anymore.
this is my sons reel, and it seems 2 outa 3 times it fails to cast, or when it does cast, the line goes about 20-30 feet and stops, dropping the lure well short of the desired target area. I know, I know, go get a spinner reel, and I have one, but like I said, this is for my 7 year old boy, any suggestions on why it does this? and how I can fix it?
The Zebco 11 is a nice little reel for ultralight fishing, but it has a small spool and limited line capacity. The most likely reasons for your problem are:
(1) Enough line has broken off through use, so that you no longer have sufficient line left to fill the spool. This significantly increases line friction and cuts distance. The 11's spool need to be fairly full to get any casting distance.
(2) You line is old and kinky, hampering free-flow casting ability
(3) You may have filled the spool with too heavy a line, which will cut down casting distance significantly. Heavy line is thicker and stiffer and will not cast well in a small reel such as this. The 11 Micro should be filled with 4# or 6# line maximum.
I just bought some new fishing line but I do not know how to spool it correctly. I have a Zebco 202 spincast. I have to do it myself, no taking it to the place where I bought it and having them spool it for me. I'm new to fishing, but absolutely loving it. I used to do it a lot when I was a kid. I now live on a lake in Florida and I want to learn all there is about fishing. Thanks!
Zebco 202 seen here: http://zebco.com/products/202.html
Note: I already took all of the old line out of the reel as a friend who used to fish a lot told me to do that. However, after doing some research, I don't think I was supposed to do that. :(
Spincasting Reels: Spincasting reels are loaded in the same manner described for spinning reels below, with one difference. Stop periodically and remove the reel face to be certain the reel isn't over filled. Too much line on a spincasting reel will cause it to jam and tangle.
Spinning Reels: Spinning reels are a bit tricky to refill because they operate on a different principle than baitcasting equipment. Instead of winding line on a revolving spool, a person uses a revolving bail which winds line around a spinning reel's fixed spool. To avoid line twist, load a spinning reel as described. Hold the label of the supply spool toward the face of the spinning reel spool and take in 15 cranks of line while keeping tension on the line. Next, move the reel toward the supply spool to see if the slack line twists. If it does, eliminate twisting by reversing the supply spool before loading the rest of the reel.
With all reels, fill the spool about 1/8th inch from the rim. Less line will make casting difficult, if not impossible. More line will cause the line to backlash or jump off the spool in loose coils. Experts say line twist is the most frequent complaint anglers have about their line. Actually, the twist is a result of some mechanical action that occurs after line is take from the supply spool. A few line twisting factors include: improperly spooling line, fishing with lures that spin line on retrieve, or retrieving fouled lures. If new line is twisted, you can untwist it by dragging it in the water behind a boat. In a few minutes the line will return to its original condition. Today's fishing lines are better than ever, though they can't be expected to last indefinitely. Changing it regularly and correctly, and you will spend more time fishing and less time making up excuses for the big one that got away.
i was looking at alot of reels at alot of places at spincast reels.the zebco 888 and the zebco 606.they both had 20-25 pound test on them.any body have any experiance on them.or witch is better.and i will be catching bass or any other fish that gets on the line.
I've seen the 606 bring in allot of heavy crap.
They are not the smoothest, toughest reel available but are not junk & thier price reflects thier quailty.
http://www.amazon.com/Zebco%C2%AE-Micro-11MTSCP-Spincasting-Reel/dp/B0000B13LP/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1233170343&sr=1-7
http://www.amazon.com/Zebco-HSBASC-Casting-Electronic-Feature/dp/B00139VR7W/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1233170343&sr=1-9
http://www.amazon.com/Zebco-22GOLD-Gold-Spincast-Reel/dp/B001H5535E/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1233170343&sr=1-12
http://www.amazon.com/Zebco-Omega-Z02-Spincast-Reel/dp/B001H55322/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1233170343&sr=1-24
its just for trout so any is fine...but the for the price of those that your looking at...i would look else where and get a better one...
I can remember a long way back, to my early fishing days as a kid. I had the good fortune of living close by some ponds and streams that offered good opportunities for bluegill, warmouth, bass and crappie.
I remember how excited I was to get to go, but not too many details about the learning process that took place.
My dad introduced me to fishing, which probably covers a large majority of anglers. I remember the first couple of fishing poles I was able to play around with, and the practice casting I would do in the backyard. I took the reels apart to clean them, and for the most part got them back together in working condition again. I put fresh line on, and whenever possible, would buy a few things at the local hardware store. There certainly were no Bass Pro Shops around in those days! But I was easy to please; a few floats, some swivels and snelled hooks kept me in good shape for several years when I was just big enough to cast and actually hit water.
So the technical aspects of fishing were shared by my dad, and the practical application of bait fishing. The eventual transition to artificial lures came from a variety of folks with suggestions to offer.
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