SpinCast Reel Suggestion

[papajoe222]

The better half only fishes with a spincast reel and after going through a number of Zebco 33's, I figured it was time for her to upgrade.  Picked up two Pfluger Presidents and although both her and I were impressed with them, They are a bit on the heavy side.  I've been eyballing the Daiwa Silvercast and Goldcast offerings and wondering about their overall performance. I've read both good and poor reviews and was looking for opinions from you guys. The Silvercast is lighter by a couple of ounces, is a little smaller ( the 80 size) and appears to be a bit more sturdy. 

[Bluebasser86]

My mom used a Goldcast for many years and caught a ton of big channel cats with it and it worked fine last I knew, probably still does.

[JustJames]

I want to know too, was shopping for those awhile ago, but all seem to be in heavy side 8-10oz. I want something in 7 oz and compact.

[Catt]

Zebco 33® Platinum 

 

All-metal body, 5 bearings, Instant Anti-Reverse clutch, 4.1:1 gear ratio, & 9.7 oz.

 

A tad bit heavy but rock solid  ?

 

[Jaderose]

I loved my Diawa Silvercast years ago.  Was a solid reel and the price was great.  Go for it.  I can't imagine you'd be disappointed.  Actually, you've put the idea in my head that I need another one even though I do not!

 

[crypt]

Zebco 33 Platinum x2..

[J Francho]

I have a GoldCast that is pretty sweet.  I also have a 25 year old 33 that works fine as well.

[VolFan]

The Zebco Omega is really good, but not light or particularly cheap (for a spincast). If you keep it decently clean it performs very well, especially for a spincast. And it is a tank.

[WRB]

Why continue with a Spincast reel? Have your wife watch Glenn's videos with Kery using a spinning reel.

Whole new world of choices opens up to you.

Tom

[papajoe222]

14 hours ago, WRB said:

Why continue with a Spincast reel? Have your wife watch Glenn's videos with Kery using a spinning reel.

Whole new world of choices opens up to you.

Tom

I've talked a blue streak trying to convince her to switch to a baitcaster because the mechanics are similar, or a spinning reel which is what I teach the little tikes with.  No go, she's a stubborn gal and I've learned when to give up trying to persuade her.  I've been wanting a dog since our last one passed five years ago. She said if I even think about bringing one home to pack my bags.  I have two of three ready and I'm contemplating filling the third.

[Allen Der]

I dont have any personal experience with this reel but a guy on a local forum recommended the kastking brutus

https://www.amazon.com/KastKing-Spincast-Fishing-Reversible-Casting/dp/B07VQYV8TW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=AVQ7CTBL04W3&dchild=1&keywords=kastking+spincast&qid=1589378121&sprefix=kastking+spnca%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-3

 

my 88 yr old grandma uses a Zebco Omega Pro and I've not been impressed.  she had a lot of break offs last year fishing for smallies.  the drag is almost useless.  I bought the Zebco bullet but that thing is way too heavy even for me

[txchaser]

A friend bought a daiwa spincaster (gold something) recently and only fished it once; they sent it back. It was bad enough that it might have been a counterfeit on amazon, but it was really junky. He replaced it with an Omega and fresh line and he's been happy.