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Title: Zebco 33
Post by: Fish Butcher on Nov 23, 2021, 12:08 PM: Found a Zeb 33 abandoned on a dock and was wondering what the flat, half-inch, triangle knob on side of reel opposite the retrieve side is?
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: krispcritter on Nov 23, 2021, 12:54 PM: If memory serves me correctly, and I'm getting older,bit was a drag of sorts. Put tension on the handle. The tighter it was the more it turned the spool without slippage of the handle.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: DR.SPECKLER on Nov 23, 2021, 12:57 PM: I think its anti reverse,i know it was on some zebs.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 23, 2021, 01:21 PM: The knob on right side I am pointing to on mine is the anti-reverse lock. Push it forward and you can't backwind (freespool) with it. Push it back, and you can freely rotate either way. Small round knob on left side is the crank "clicker" knob. Self explanatory. Problem solved. ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/Pp4GxhSR/DSC06108.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Pp4GxhSR)
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: slipperybob on Nov 23, 2021, 06:28 PM: Awe I can't find my Zebco 33 anymore. Is that where it happened to end up? LOL.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 23, 2021, 06:37 PM: I've got two Bob...and one is still on the original rod on the cardboard "packing display", along with the white vinyl zippered "Zebco" imprinted case they came with...brand new and unused from the early 60's. My Dad had a small tackle shop, came from there. Wonder what THAT sucker would go for?! ??? :woot:
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: slipperybob on Nov 24, 2021, 01:38 AM: Good times with the Zebco 33. Fished them for like forever. I inherited mine from my father so those were circa late 70's. Stopped using it around mid 90's and that's when I can no longer find them after moving.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2021, 05:28 AM: I wonder how many thousands of kids grew up fishing with those? I sure did! And I know a few buddies that should still be using one... ::) :roflmao:
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Iceassin on Nov 24, 2021, 05:54 AM: Quote from: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2021, 05:28 AM
I wonder how many thousands of kids grew up fishing with those? I sure did! And I know a few buddies that should still be using one... ::) :roflmao:

I went from the 202, to the 404, to the 33 and not so long ago the Rhino (junk) then Omega (still wasn't impressed). I now use the Pflueger President spincast reels for my pannie rods in the summer. Good reels. I just love those simple, "push button" things.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2021, 05:58 AM: You forgot to mention the Snoopy pole that Mom and Dad made ya use for the first ten years.... :woot:
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: bart on Nov 24, 2021, 06:03 AM: I started with the 202 back in the 60's.
(https://i.imgur.com/j6EW8vvl.jpg)
Now in my 60's I also use the Pflueger President spincast reels.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Iceassin on Nov 24, 2021, 06:05 AM: Quote from: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2021, 05:58 AM
You forgot to mention the Snoopy pole that Mom and Dad made ya use for the first ten years.... :woot:

I had the Barbie one 'cause Dad said I casted like a girl. :'(
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Iceassin on Nov 24, 2021, 06:07 AM: Quote from: bart on Nov 24, 2021, 06:03 AM
I started with the 202 back in the 60's.
(https://i.imgur.com/j6EW8vvl.jpg)
Now in my 60's I also use the Pflueger President spincast reels.

Those things cast a loooong way and really quite smooth.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2021, 06:07 AM: Love it, Bart! ;D I follow suit on the same reels also...but I started out with a Shakespeare baitcaster with braided line, before I "graduated" to the 33! :woot:

Circa 1960

(https://i.postimg.cc/G89DxyXw/DSC01038.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G89DxyXw)
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: zcm_82 on Nov 24, 2021, 06:09 AM: I'm a spinning reel guy myself, but I did use a 202 and 33 as a kid. I still always keep a couple rods rigged with a 202 and a 404 for the wife, and the rare occasion someone comes out with me that doesn't know how to use spinning reels.

Those cheapie Zebco spincasts are hard to beat for the price as spares, and I don't think I've ever actually had one break yet.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2021, 06:10 AM: Quote from: Iceassin on Nov 24, 2021, 06:05 AM
I had the Barbie one 'cause Dad said I casted like a girl. :'(

:roflmao:
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: DR.SPECKLER on Nov 24, 2021, 06:13 AM: I didnt start collecting zebs until the last few years.i cant pass up 1$ obscure zebs at garage sales.some are worth money.i only buy the older metal reel foot ones.have totes of them now and plan on donating the ones i dont need to a kids charity.i like the zebco 44,77 where the rod and reel are one and the copper top 606.all have climbed in value.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2021, 06:18 AM: Quote from: DR.SPECKLER on Nov 24, 2021, 06:13 AM
I didnt start collecting zebs until the last few years.i cant pass up 1$ obscure zebs at garage sales.some are worth money.i only buy the older metal reel foot ones.have totes of them now and plan on donating the ones i dont need to a kids charity.i like the zebco 44,77 where the rod and reel are one and the copper top 606.all have climbed in value.

Well, better send Slipperybob one....he lost his! ;D
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Iceassin on Nov 24, 2021, 06:19 AM: Quote from: DR.SPECKLER on Nov 24, 2021, 06:13 AM
I didnt start collecting zebs until the last few years.i cant pass up 1$ obscure zebs at garage sales.some are worth money.i only buy the older metal reel foot ones.have totes of them now and plan on donating the ones i dont need to a kids charity.i like the zebco 44,77 where the rod and reel are one and the copper top 606.all have climbed in value.

Nice Doc...love the paying it forward thing. :clap:
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Iceassin on Nov 24, 2021, 06:20 AM: Quote from: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2021, 06:18 AM
Well, better send Slipperybob one....he lost his! ;D

:roflmao:
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Fish Butcher on Nov 25, 2021, 04:09 PM: Finders keepers, losers........Slippery bob, I’m going to give YOUR lost Zeb 33, five foot combo, to a young grandson for xmas. It’s time for him to graduate from a “snoopy”. Must keep the transition tradition going. Hope your good with that. Besides, sounds like Doc has plenty to cure your woes.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: slipperybob on Nov 26, 2021, 09:18 PM: LOL. Put it to good use. ;)
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 27, 2021, 06:56 AM: And so the wonderful "passing it on" results in what became known as Bob's "The Christmas without a Zebco"... :roflmao:
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: bart on Nov 27, 2021, 08:12 AM: Quote from: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2021, 06:07 AM
Love it, Bart! ;D I follow suit on the same reels also...but I started out with a Shakespeare baitcaster with braided line, before I "graduated" to the 33! :woot:

Circa 1960

(https://i.postimg.cc/G89DxyXw/DSC01038.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/G89DxyXw)

I always like the seeing the pictures from yesteryear... very cool, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 27, 2021, 08:15 AM: Wonder if I caught anything in that shallow water? Don't remember...I was 5. ;D
One of the very few pics I have of my Dad.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Fish Butcher on Nov 27, 2021, 09:56 AM: Quote from: slipperybob on Nov 26, 2021, 09:18 PM
LOL. Put it to good use. ;)
Will do! Perhaps you use a “bobsleigh”. Not as famous as Santa's sleigh, but better than. Delivering fishing gear to young children all through the ice belt!
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: slipperybob on Nov 30, 2021, 08:37 PM: Now I know I have a Zebco Rhino somewhere...hmmmm...wh ere is it now? ;D
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Fish Butcher on Dec 02, 2021, 01:20 AM: Dashing through the snow
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: ran7ger on Dec 03, 2021, 08:09 PM: caught a lake record 24lb pike with a 33 at the ripe young age of 8 years.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: bee hunter on Dec 03, 2021, 08:30 PM: Rebuilding my sons forty year old 33 , got all new bushings and bearings.
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2021, 02:08 PM: Gee whillikers!!! Look what I found buried in a back closet while looking for xmas decorations....new, still in the case! Still has the price tag on it...$17.99, and date on tag is '69....I think it has a name on it...can't see it well..."Rob"?...wait, "BOB"!!! :woot: Where did this come from?! This oughtta get slipperybob all revved up..... :roflmao:

(https://i.postimg.cc/8sDqkrXb/DSC06122.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8sDqkrXb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Wt2HcctW/DSC06123.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Wt2HcctW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Z9xxw0PT/DSC06125.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z9xxw0PT)
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: DR.SPECKLER on Dec 08, 2021, 02:55 PM: Very cool.ive got a few nos reels.heres a 1962 shakespeare wondereel in box.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mtb3r79B/5-EC7-A344-2008-4791-8243-ECEE2-CBF83-CD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mtb3r79B)
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2021, 03:05 PM: Quote from: DR.SPECKLER on Dec 08, 2021, 02:55 PM
Very cool.ive got a few nos reels.heres a 1962 shakespeare wondereel in box.
(https://i.postimg.cc/mtb3r79B/5-EC7-A344-2008-4791-8243-ECEE2-CBF83-CD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mtb3r79B)

I have one of those! No box, though...... :(
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2021, 03:14 PM: Betcha don't have a '48 Stubcaster....! ;D I'm actually ready to get rid of it..... :-\

Notice the "all 48 states".

(https://i.postimg.cc/QHr4JBWy/1948-Stubcaster-Casting-And-Trolling-Rod-Old-Fishing.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHr4JBWy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/WD2tG721/DSC06127.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WD2tG721)
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: DR.SPECKLER on Dec 08, 2021, 03:17 PM: Nope.i only have some of the old steel rods.weird rod right there.ever see a true temper unispin?cool design where cast button is in the rod handle.
(https://i.postimg.cc/gXm5knq5/7-AD7815-C-4-E27-4551-B012-BE1-F7-D0263-B6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXm5knq5)
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2021, 03:24 PM: Nope! Looks like a Hurst inspired reel shifter! :roflmao:
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: zcm_82 on Dec 08, 2021, 04:33 PM: Quote from: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2021, 03:14 PM
Betcha don't have a '48 Stubcaster....! ;D I'm actually ready to get rid of it..... :-\

Notice the "all 48 states".

(https://i.postimg.cc/QHr4JBWy/1948-Stubcaster-Casting-And-Trolling-Rod-Old-Fishing.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QHr4JBWy)

(https://i.postimg.cc/WD2tG721/DSC06127.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WD2tG721)

W T F?

Did Zebco have Dr. Seuss in the design department on that one? ???
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2021, 05:11 PM: Quote from: zcm_82 on Dec 08, 2021, 04:33 PM
W T F?

Did Zebco have Dr. Seuss in the design department on that one? ???

HAHAHAHA!!!! That's great!!!!!! :roflmao: :clap:

Those were made by Waltman manufacturing of Chicago.....
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: slipperybob on Dec 09, 2021, 06:43 AM: It's a fencing foil that's taking one stab too many! ;D
Title: Re: Zebco 33
Post by: DANMAN on Dec 20, 2021, 08:30 PM: (https://i.postimg.cc/LYTrdwRF/34593-DD3-BD66-42-BC-BE3-B-A5-D838448-AFF.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LYTrdwRF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hzgH5gk0/FA72-B33-B-73-AF-43-CC-967-C-84-F95-F7-C3-A5-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzgH5gk0)

lol i have two unused spooled 33 if anyone interested

danman