I need some small push botton reels for my young granddaughters. My experience with these types of reels has not been good. I would appreciate any reel recomendations for a 5 year old, that will work.
Thanks
I assume you are talking “Zebco like” reels? I bought my 7 year old a smaller mostly metal one with a 5’ rod last year and it seems to be pretty decent for what I paid for it. I want to say it is a Zebco Model 33 but I cannot swear to it. I’ll look at it tonight. For the most part, I am not sure you are going to get one like that to last forever as I don’t think that is what they were made for.
Basic reel for a kid would be Zebco 202–very inexpensive and they work. A step up would be a Zebco 33. but it’s a little heavier and may be more difficult for a 5 yr. old to handle. I’d start with a Zebco 202.
I’m a single guy who likes to take my lady friends fishing. Most of them are not spinning real compliant and I’m not about to stick a bait caster in their hand. I bought (2) zebco 33 pl’s (platinums) and re-spooled with 10lb. power pro. Funny thing is when we got into some trout last year I was having a blast with the zebco’s. Small fluro leader, 1/4oz jig heads, green w/silver flake grubs, you can fling that s.o.b. with the zebcos. First rod n reel dad ever bought me was a zebco 33pl, everyone in my family tried to “forget” to put it back, great reels, not sure how long they are gonna last in salt water though.
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It’s called a spincast reel. You see them mostly in freshwater, but spanish is right, they can be a lot of fun when you are slinging light and UL baits. Do a web search for “spincast reel” and you should come up with some info.
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Rod and reel combo pictured: $12 at Walmart. Comes in red, blue, and green. Been using on charters for my young kids (3 1/2 years old and up) for years. Gloomis and Shimano Curados for the older kids (up to 86 so far)
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Zebco 33 is THE most practical reel EVER made for the price and durability. Those babies can last for years trouble free, anyone can use and throw them far distances; AMAZING dudes.
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yo Bob! how are ya. thru your way this week but no time to stop. that’s a great picture.
my kids are now teens and can fish anything. yrs ago i tried every kind of spincast I could find cheap and not cheap. the salt eats em, even when flushed and lubed.