The brand is not as important as the type of oil and grease. Use "reel oil" and "reel grease". I have used Penn reel grease, Lucas reel oil, quantum reel oil. I even used sewing machine oil and grease in a pinch, which is higher quality and more expensive. Avoid oil like WD-40 and 3 in One. Those will evaporate and leave sticky residue. I clean parts with WD-40 but wipe it clean and add qualify oil and grease.

@@OutFishing13Matthew , thank you sir,,,,, love the channel.

@@artbentley4887 Thank you!

Do you have a Zebco 33? What year? I am really impressed with any of the Omega Reels, vintage or modern.

@@OutFishing13Matthew it’s that exact model. I also have the brown label but I’m retiring it

I do have some vintage tools I inherited from my Father-in-law. Best tools ever. I love USA made tools. Best!

Thank you for pointing that out. I do tend to be a little talkative. LOL!

That "o-ring" is called the Line Brake and is part of the Spinner Cone. The line brake pinches the line against the front cone so you can cast the line. If that line brake is worn out, then you will need to fix it, since getting replacement parts is impossible. See my video on fixing it. Come join one of the Facebook Zebco groups. Zebco Collectors or Zebco Shop and Swap.

Hi Ed, Haven't been fishing for a couple weeks. I plan on going again soon. Time to catch a bunch of white bass.

You are welcome. Thanks for watching

Those parts are not sold on their own. I have never had to look for just the springs. It may be possible to retrofit stainless springs, so you may want to look on Amazon. Otherwise, join the Facebook group, Zebco Shop and Swap and make a post.

The facebook group Zebco Collectors has an archive of catalogs to look up reels. Often you can identify it by the sticker design on the reel. I think these were made in the 1980s.

Yes, the 33 Platinum is a continuous AR.

Are you talking about the front cover? It has a couple little notches in the front of the reel and the cover has little locking nubs. Fit those together and slightly twist.

@@OutFishing13Matthew Thanks for your reply. Well, I finally got it on and I saw all the little nubs and tried every position possible or at least I thought. Finally, I had it lined up just a certain way I guess (after I don't know how many minutes) and it went right on. I remember having this issue a couple of years ago with this thing. I really like this light and small size reel other than that issue. I mostly use spinning reels but my disabled (adult) kids have a hard time with those so this is my go-to. Thanks again 🙂

Just for fun. lol..

Yes it does! A lot of feed in the fast water.

The best place to try is Zebco Shop and Swap group on Facebook facebook.com/groups/387880111984612/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

I wish I could take him more.

Thank you! Thanks for watching and commenting.

They are beautiful places. Thanks for watching.

if you are ever down there, try it out.

The 800 models have two types of ARs. The one I show here that is a continuous AR and built into the handle shaft. The other kind is on the 808 and uses an AR actuator and gear-like notches in the handle shaft. I wonder what is going on when bowfishing and why it is so hard on the AR.

@@OutFishing13Matthew the big cat XT had the same AR as shown in your video above. As far as bowfishing being hard on it I think it’s the arrows being stuck in the bottom and the continuing moment of the boat pulling out drag. I’m trying to set the drags lighter so it isn’t so hard on the reel but you need a fair amount to also be able to pull fish in so I think it’s a fine line between to much drag beats the AR till it just can’t take it anymore.

Could be the drag?

Yes. There is a parking lot and a trail along the tracks.

It depends on how you fish and what pound test you like to use. If you are trolling, then I am not sure it would be the reel you want. If you are casting cranks and/or jigging It would be great. If you get the new 2022 Omega Pro, you can use 30 pound braid on it. Otherwise, 10 pound mono would be great. It is a nice reel that is very durable. Have fun. I sure would love to fish the great lakes for walleye.

@OutFishing13Matthew I usually cast and jig for walleye. I'd like to use braided line. But the 33s I have dont cast well with it. So I was looking into an Omega or a Bullet. Not sure which would be the better fit.

Utah.

Thanks for that!

We sure did. It took some patience, but we got some. We have had better days, but this was still fun.

Hi Rick, There is a Facebook group called, Zebco Shop and Swap. There are several guys who sell parts. Join the group and then post what you need on that group. facebook.com/groups/387880111984612

? Yup, Deer Creek Reservoir

Thanks Ed. I can count on you!

Thank you Ed. You are great!

Thanks. It was a great trip. Best one so far this year.

Thank you. Zebco's are great reels and very underrated.

You may need to get on ebay and find a parts reel.

i need to get the small bullet still. Thanks for commenting.

that sounds like fun!

It was the coating on the line. Weird.

The 888 does not have the bait alert option. So if you want a bait alert, upgrade the 808. If not, you are right. Just spring for the 888.

check out one of my videos about putting new fishing line on a spincast reel.

bien!

Thanks for the feedback. I will make a better one.

It's great in a pinch.

Thanks, Ed. In the next video I catch some good ones. Stay Tuned!

Thanks for watching and commenting

True. That's a good idea

good deal! I bet your kid is happy. If you take a some line off the spool the line is less likely to get tangled under the spinner cone.

I sure wish I could have got it on shore!