The Zebco 33 even has a handle that can be switched from one side of the reel to the other in case your child or intended recipient needs it switched—critical for youngsters whose hand ...

Zebco 33 Rhino Max Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo, 6-Foot 6-Inch 2-Piece Durable Fiberglass Rod with ComfortGrip Handle, Quickset Anti-Reverse Fishing Reel with Bite Alert, Gray/Black : Sports ...

Houston can remember the first Zebco reel he saw. It was a Zebco 33 and built as solid as the ... “We can’t buy the parts here for what it costs to get the entire product from there ...

Dealing with a tangled bird’s nest of lines is basically inevitable for new fishermen. However, there’s one style of reel that’s less prone to user-induced issues — spincast reels. The ease of use of ...

Zebco leaders say they are the last American rod and reel company to shift productions overseas. A Zebco-33, at $15, is cheaper today than it was in 1954. Don Freeman with Zebco says, "the prices ...

In June 1949, the first 50 hand-made, closed-face fishing reels rolled off the production line. The bomb business was phased out in 1954, about the same time the legendary Zebco 33 was introduced.