Wanting something dependable to crappie fish with. I prefer a spinning reel, kids seem to like a push button type reel.

I bought a couple of Z02’s several years ago for the kids & womens, pricey but they have held up well. A Z02, ml rod, 8# line, a slider jig & a 4’ dead ringer worm have put a lot of spots thru the fryer. There are also Z03’s if you need a bigger reel.

Diana spincast are the best I’ve used. Got a couple I got when I was a kid and they still work fine.

Another vote for the Omega Pro Z02. We use them all the time for crappie.

I haven't bought any spincasting tackle in several years, but it looks like the Zebco Bullet has taken that type of tackle to a different level. A slow retrieve and a lousy drag has always been the big disadvantage for using a spincasting reel, but it looks like this one is much better. Anyone tried one?


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Aptly named, the Zebco Bullet Spincast Reel employs an exclusive, patent-pending technology that allows it to pick up 29.6” of line with each turn of the handle, making it the fastest spincast reel on the market. Faster than a 6.2:1 casting reel and most 20-size spinning reels, the Zebco Bullet Spincast Reel allows anglers to catch up to fast-moving fish and quickly pick up slack on long casts.

The most recognized brand in the fishing industry, Zebco has doubled-down on their commitment to quality with the Bullet, including premium components, like CNC machine-cut brass drive gears and GripEm all-weather handle knobs. Left and right hand compatible, the Zebco Bullet Spincast Reel features a 9-bearing system and a FreeFlow 3mm line guide that extends casting distance and performance. Included with a spare spool of line, the Zebco Bullet Spincast Reel combines time-tested design with patent-pending design to provide anglers with true tournament-grade design.

Features:

-All-metal gears
-Continuous anti-reverse clutch
-Spare spool of line
-Quick change spool design
-ZeroFriction dual-bearing supported pick-up pin design
-Changeable right or left hand retrieve
-FreeFlow Micro 3mm line guide
-Forged aluminum and double anodized front cover
-9 bearings (8BB + 1RB)
-GripEm all weather handle knobs<<<

Omega pro

Dayum, I don't think I could drop 100 bucks on a spincast.

Yeah, that's a lot on the Bullet, but I have several that I paid $75 for years ago. I was thinking of ordering one until I saw that it weighs 13 oz. That would make it balance very poorly with any rod that I have.

I have a couple of zebco 33 for my five year old son. He throws it well. Accuracy is another story.

I grew up with Zebco 33. When I started taking my nephew last year I bought him one. It was a China made POS that I wound up throwing in the trash after a couple trips.

Phlueger trion and president are both good reels

I watched an old black gentleman fight a 15 pound hybrid stripe on a Zebco 33. Zebco had a melt down with the fish still 20 feet out and he had to handling it in.

Abu Garcia abumatic. I’ve had one for the kids and wife for 6 years and I like minnow fishing with it a lot.

I always hated a spincast reel so when my granddaughter was six I bought her a Mitchell 300 spinning reel and taught her how to use it. In no time she was casting it where she wanted to. I've never tried a spincast that was any good, so I can't recommend one.

Pfluger Trion reels are really good. I have several in dif sizes, zebco’s are not made well anymore.

Omega pro is the only one I'd recommend, unless you can find an older 33 classic....

i have 2 bass pro extreme spincast reels & they’re great & reliable — power pro on them make em cast a mile

Omega pro....

Learn em to use a spinning reel cheaper and not that hard to learn. Then upgrade to a baitcaster