I have used this reel for years and it is a great reel. 6 ball bearings for a smooth retrieve, and it will throw a mile! All metal so it will last almost indefinitely. Brass gears so with a little maintenance and care you will have a reel for a long time. I have used my original Omega Z03 for bass, catfish and pan fish. It will cast a light lure very easily as long as you are using light line. It comes with a spare line spool so changing line weight is very quick. The retrieve ratio is a little slow (2.9:1). If you are going to us it for any lure that is fished slow it will work great but for lures that require fast retrieve (buzz bait) although it will work, you just have to crank the handle a little faster. I made this purchase not to replace the original reel but to add another one to my fishing equipment. Read full review
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Replacement for one lost in the lake due to a friend not paying attention to a big fish. Zebco has been my favorite reel for 50 years and this is the best because of the ball bearings. Smoothest ever!
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Best closed face casting reel I've ever owned. I use it for light casting baits. I may order another
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this is a very good fishing reel
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