Zebco Omega Pro Spincast Fishing Reel, 7 Bearings (6 + Clutch), Instant Anti-Reverse with a Smooth Triple-Cam, Dial-Adjustable Disk Drag, Powerful All-Metal Gears, Spare Spool review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Zebco
Material	Aluminum
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Color	Black
Handle Material	Aluminum
Item Weight	10.6 Ounces
Fishing Line Type	Monofilament
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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POWERFUL REEL: The Omega Pro Spincast is a closed-cast fishing reel that comes pre-spooled with 10-pound Zebco fishing line. This reel features aluminum covers, an extra Dual-Paddle handle, and a soft-touch thumb button for smooth and easy casting.
SMOOTH RETRIEVAL: This reel features 7 bearings (6 + clutch), a 19-inch retrieve rate, right/left hand retrieve, and all-metal gears to stand tough for many fishing adventures to come!
RELIABLE: The Omega Pro brings an elevated fishing experience to a trusted spincast. The instant anti-reverse technology on this reel helps you secure your next prized catch, enhancing any fishing trip due to its smooth feel and reliability.
VERSATILE USE: With a mono capacity of 85/10, this reel is especially ideal for heavy species such as walleye, bass, catfish, and striper. Set a new gold standard for angling achievement with Omega Pro.

From the manufacturer

Zebco Omega Pro Spincast Reel

ZO3PRO

20% lighter than our standard Omega. With an incredibly smooth 7-bearing drive and premium components for years of great fishing. Comes with spare spool and extra dual-paddle handle.

Triple-cam dial-adjustable disk drag
All-metal gears
3X Positive Pick-up Ceramic Pins
Forged Aluminum and double anodized front cover
Durable all-metal construction
Instant Anti-Reverse clutch
Changeable right- or left-hand retrieve
Oscillating Quick-Change Spool

Smoothest Performance

7 Bearings (6 + Clutch)
Solid-brass pinion gear
Anodized aluminum spinnerhead
Machined aluminum covers
Aluminum helical-cut worm gear drive
Patented no-tangle design
Comfortable soft-touch thumb-button design
Pre-spooled with 10 lb Zebco Cajun Line


Forged Aluminum and Double Anodized Front Cover Forged aluminum provides strength and durability while the double anodization causes the front cover to be anti-corrosive and scratch resistant. The forged aluminum and double anodized front cover looks great while also protecting the inner components of the reel.	Triple-Cam Dial-Adjustable Disk Drag The triple-cam dial-adjustable disk drag provides evenly distributed force on the drag disks, causing smooth drag performance in high-lockdown or low-end drag situations.	3X Positive Pick-up Ceramic Pins 3X positive pick-up ceramic pins provide 3X the opportunities to pick up line in a single revolution for catching line even faster than before (versus a single-pin system). Ceramic outlasts other materials used for pick-up pins because ceramic is resistant to abrasion from high wear and reduces friction within the reel.



REEL SIZE	20	30	20	30
WEIGHT (OZ)	9.5	13	8.1	10.6
MONO CAP (YDS/LBS)	85/6	85/10	85/6	85/10
GEAR RATIO	3.4:1	2.9:1	3.4:1	3.4:1
IPT	14	16	14	19
BEARINGS	6+1	6+1	6+1	6+1
INCLUDES	Reel, Spare Spool	Reel, Spare Spool	Reel, Spare Spool, Extra Dual-paddle Handle	Reel, Spare Spool, Extra Dual-paddle Handle

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 12, 2021
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Zebco
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08WKMBW39

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Questions about Zebco Omega Pro Spincast Fishing Reel, 7 Bearings (6 + Clutch), Instant Anti-Reverse with a Smooth Triple-Cam, Dial-Adjustable Disk Drag, Powerful All-Metal Gears, Spare Spool

what size line does ir use

Answer: My wife has a 20lb braid on hers. It comes with a 12lb mono

Answer: You can use 2 to 30 lb test with no problem.

Answer: 6 but it's in a bottom of a lake. It tangled every single time I used it. They are junk

Answer: 10 LB.

Answer: I think 15 lb

Answer: 8lb

Does it click when you reel it in ?

Answer: No, the Zebco Omega Pro does NOT "click" during line retrieval. It is silent.

Answer: Actually if you flip the lever for bite alert it will click when you reel it

Answer: No, its quiet and smooth.

Answer: No

Can you use for saltwater

Answer: Primarily a freshwater reel. If used in saltwater you should clean the reel promptly.

Answer: Not really a salt water reel, but it might work well for a long time if you rinse it after every use and lubricate with WD40. The components are very simple and it is easy to remove the front cover. If you are just going to make a trip to the salt water you can usually buy a good open faced reel and rod ready to fish for thirty bucks. I've had good luck with these combos in the past and actually still use them along side very expensive outfits.

Answer: Yes, worked very well out around Port O'Conner, TX. Caught lots of Sea Trout and Redfish.

Blurb says the reel has 7 stainless steel bearings, but the enclosed exploded view shows 3. What gives?

Answer: There are multiple sets of ball bearing on the spool and the crank

Answer: Beats me. Maybe you received the wrong reel.

Answer: I don’t know, been using them for years with regular maintenance and they’re still smooth.

Answer: There is a ball bearing on both sides of the main gear(the part that the handle attaches too), on the top and bottom of the pinion shaft (part that runs up through the reel parallel to the rod) and two in the handle knobs. The 7th bearing is a roller type clutch bearing also on the pinion shaft which both supports the shaft as well as acts as the instant anti reverse.

What is the gear ratio of this reel?

Answer: Hi,,, Mine is a 3.4:1. Hope this helps! Gary

Is the line on this reel red or clear?

Answer: the line is red

Answer: The three that I purchased all had red line.

Answer: red

Answer: Red

Answer: Red.

Where can one buy spare empty spool for this reel"

Answer:

Answer: Zebco (Zebco.com)

I prefer using co-polymer line to mono. Can you use co-polymer fishing line such as McCoy mean green on this reel? Thanks.

Answer: Not familiar with that product.

Any problems with a slip knot for a slipbobber catching or casting inside this reel?

Answer: No problems with this reel at all, that's why I own 3 of them. The old man at the local bait store who replaces all my fishing line was raving about this reel. I dropped off the reel to get my line replaced. When I picked it up he told me he tested the reel and couldn't believe how smoothly it works. He's been doing this for a long, long time.

Answer: Yes. Any knot inside a reel may cause an issue. As far as the Omega, I have used many reels in my fishing days and it by far the finest reel you can but.

Answer: No problem at all, slip knot works fine.

Answer: None so far. It's the nicest spincast I've owned and I've tried many.

Does the omega zo3 pro have all brass gears like the omega zo3?

Answer: Zo3 like the zo3, yes?

is this the z02 or z03? which is the one for sale

Answer: That is a picture of a z03.

Does the spacer that came with the power handle also suppose to fit on the double paddle handle? Mine does not.

Answer: It should fit. Mine does. Sorry I can't help you. Hope you can figure it out. Have you tried googling it?

is the omega pro 3 z a larger in size reel than the omega pro 2 z reel ?

Answer: Yes. The 2 is the ultra-lite model. takes up to 6 lb line and is far superior to the Z3. If you go for a larger...go for the plain Omega in silver. They are trouble free. The Z3 is troublesome after awhile. My 3's have all been replaced with the plain Omega's. You will note that this has caused the price of the Z3 to drop over time and the Omega price to go up. Wish Zebco would fix this issue. Could be a great reel if they would just upgrade the Omega...although it is already pretty amazing. Good luck!!

Answer: The 3z is a larger reel than the 2z. It holds a larger line than the 2z. I purchased both reels and was very disappointed with the 2z. I got it for bream fishing. On all but the very smallest fish, the drag system was really deficient. I would say save your money on the 2z and go with the 3z. Hope this helps.

Answer: Have never had a pro 2 z reel, so I don`t know, sorry

Answer: Yes,

Answer: Can't tell you I have never had a 2Z. but I can tell you the 3Z is very easy for me to handle and I have small hands. If you have huge hands I wouldn't buy the 3Z

Answer: Yes

Thanks. this came from amazon warehouse. there was no mention of no pre-spooling on the spool in the reel. shouldn't this be amazon's to correct?

Answer: Yes it should say if it is pre-spooled

Is the difference between the #2 & #3 their size? if so, how much would that be. do they stand up to salt water? could be a great reel for my wife? th

Answer: The Z03 comes spooled with 10# line whereas the Z02 comes spooled with 6# line. The Z02 is noticeably smaller and, in my case, I use it for ultralight fishing although it is slightly larger than Zebco's ultralight reels. For saltwater I would recommend a reel made specifically for salt water use.

does it have instant anti-reverse?

Answer: Yes, it does have instant anti-reverse.

Answer: yes it does....just turn the handle forward about an 1/8 of a turn...it does not have a feature to turn it off if you like to back-reel the big-uns...

What is the biggest fishing line i can stick on it

Answer: I think 10# is the max. The reel its self is very well made and feels very smooth when using. 6#seems to work best with it

Answer: This reel is recommended for 8-12lb mono.

Answer: In my experience, fairly small for it to work properly, 3-5lbs...

Answer: Not sure, I typically put 8-10 test on

does this reel handle light lures well, need a reel thats good with light lures & still gets good casting distance ?

Answer: This Omega reel handles light lures extremely well. I often use it to fish for crappie with a 1/32 jig and a "mister twister" body. The reel is very conducive to light tackle especially when you use a lighter line like 4 or 6 lb test.

Answer: This reel is amazing. Long casts with light lures. You won't be disappointed.

Answer: The Z02 is an excellent reel...I believe it came with 6lb test and it can throw 1/16 oz just fine.

Answer: Oh ya. Love this reel

will this reel hold up to carp fishing (15lb and up on a regular trip)

Answer: As good as this reel is, I wouldn't use it for carp fishing for 15 lb & up. 12lb line is all your going to be able to spool on the reel and your better off getting the Zebco 808 or the 888 would be my choice.

Answer: It should. I've got striped bass and largemouth bass on it, with the factory line.

Answer: yes with heavy line

Is this reel a Zebco Omega pro Z03?

Answer: There are two models of the Omega Pro, the Z02 and the Z03. The Z02 is smaller and uses up to 6lb. test line. The Z03 handles up to 10lb. test line. It is impossible to the difference based on a picture of just one of them.

Answer: Yes it is an awesome reel super smooth love it.

Answer: it looks like one

This is my first fisihing season using the Omega 3. It casts beautifully, but is noisy really in. How can I fix this?

Answer: I have two Omega 3 reels - they are both silent when reeling in.

Answer: my reel works great and doesn't make any noise, you might try grease on the gears. good luck

Answer: That goes away

why does my zo3 pro destroy line I can respool my reel and within 10 casts my line comes out all kinked up?

Answer: I love this reel. I have noticed that if the weather or water is very cold that the line will have a bit of curl to it. I use Zebco 6 and 10 lb test line only. The line is designed for these reels.

Answer: Check the instructions on what type line you reel will accept and function? I have found with my Omega pro it works best with small diameter limp line. I’m not a pro it.s just what worked better for me !!

Answer: I use .021 diameter 8 strand braided line and I can throw a fly with it. Try a high quantity braided line and your troubles are over..

Answer: Dan music, how is braided string work on this reel in the long run?

Any issues with the cheap feeling rubber thumb button?

Answer:

Answer: not really. reel feels well made. Pro quality.

Answer: One of the only draw backs on the reel is the trigger. Zebbco is awesome to deal with. One year warranty from your receipt date! They sent me a new one after the rubber tore off!

Answer: I haven't had any issues whatsoever. This is one of my most favorite reels as it will cast a mile and is very smooth!

Answer: My reel feels good.

Answer: yes

Does it have changeable left right rewind?

Answer: Yes you can. Good reel for fishing.

Answer: Yes, it does. It also has single and dual handle.

Answer: yes it's interchangeable and comes with two handles.

Answer: yes

Answer: Yes

Answer: I think so.

After usoing this for a few months it feels like a bering is going out & hard to reel.... is anyone else having this problem?

Answer: Mine got crunchy after a few 3 lb bass. Didn't seem to be able to handle a few ok bass. Honestly the retrieve was slow it was really only good for baitfishing smaller less aggressive species. Not a bad reel but went with a piscifun baitcaster instead and gave the Zebco away.

Answer: I used mine for effectively one month and it pretty much came apart. Had to toss it due it's being a gift. Max fish caught was a 2lb white bass so I certainly didn't overwhelm it. Frankly I am very disappointed on the quality of the build.

This real comes in different sizes. Is the "3" the largest size? Is this the best size for large mouth base fishing?

Answer: To my knowledge it is only one size. I own two ZO3PRO’s and they are great for large mouth bass!

Answer: I bought this reel for brown trout autumn run. Consistently reel in 3-6 pounders. I love it

How much line does it hold?

Answer: Mason... if you were to load it say with a 10 pound line it would take approximately 85 yards 10-Pounds line weight and 85 yards or 255 feet. The less the weight of the line the more it would hold... Hope this helps. They are a bit heavier than the average reel but they preform very well. Zebco has a great product and this one is one of the best in the latest. 50 years ago they made the complete Cardinal series and matched them up with Eagle Claw rods. They all still operate great. Good luck

Answer: That depends on the lb. test of the line.

Answer: the zo2 will take 85 yards of 6lb the so3 takes 85 yards of 10lb

Say I did get saltwater damage, does the 2 year warrenty cover it?

Answer: Not sure on the warranty but I'm not sure this reel is built for the salt. Very slow retrieve rate and doesn't have the gearing for larger fish. I stopped using it for bass fishing because I missed quite a few hits due to the retrieve speed. Great little reel for Live bait and bobbers.

what makes the omega zo3 pro lighter than the original omega zo3 ?

Answer: Im not sure that it is.. not noticeably anyhow.. the pro is basically black and its got a single point handle option.. other than that they are same-same.

What is the best length and action rod for this reel? Thanks!

Answer:

Answer: 6'6" medium action with a fast tip

Answer: 6'-6"

Answer: I use it on a 6'6" Med.

Answer: 9 foot salmon/steelhead

I've seen this listed as a left/right handed reel... but then I see that it's con is it was designed for right handed anglers?

Answer:

Answer: universal, the handles can be installed on either side to fit angler's preference.

Answer: works both ways you can change it yourself

mine didnt come with instructions on how to change the spool. how do you change it? Never mind I found a video on You Tube. Got it done and off to

Answer: YouTube has a ton of helpful videos about this product

What size is this reel?

Answer: I have several of these reels. built like a tank. All the other brands like this model are junk when put to the test. The Z03pro (body only) measures 3" from front to back and width is 2.25". If you include the push button and handle the measurements are: 4"x2.27". Line is 85 yds of 10lb. This model is the bigger model. They are on my wife"s rigs and she can cast as good and sometimes farther than my shimano sustains. Ouch.

Answer: Not sure how to answer this. Size? It is a standard size reel average in size. It holds a large amount of line and is suitable for fresh or salt water

Answer: it is small it is about half the size of a 33

Answer: This model is the ZO3PRO.

This a good reel for casting smaller light weight lures?

Answer: Yes, I love it. It works so much better than any reel I ever had. The line is very strong but very lightweight. Perfect for any lures.

Answer: I think it is, but the key is to stay with in a range that works for this reel. I have two or three of these and the best spin cast reel ever in my opinion, especially when paired with appropriate sized/weight baits.

Answer: Yes. Really good with Power Pro braided line. Casts very good distance and very smooth.

Answer: Yes

Does this come with the extra crank handle with the double knobs

Answer: Yes, it comes with the single knob handle mounted and a double knob handle in the box.

Answer: Yes it does. Very easy to change.

Answer: yes!!! GREAT PRODUCT!!

Answer: yes it does.

Answer: Yes it does.

Where can one buy spare empty spool for this reel"

Answer:

Answer: Zebco (Zebco.com)

Does it come with line already installed?

Answer: Yes you get 2 sets of line!

Answer: Yes it comes with 10 lb test cajun line, it also has an extra spool with line.

Answer: Yes, also you get a second spool with line installed, Very nice package, Great Reel.

Answer: Yes,red 10 lbs

Answer: I believe so.

Answer: yes

Answer: Yes it does

Does anyone know what pound test line is on the two spools that come with this real?

Answer: 10 pounds on reel, haven't used small spool,

Answer: 6lb.

Does it come with line

Answer: yes, but the line is awful, replace it with 8- 10lb monofiliment line from someone like Spiderwire, or trilene.

Answer: It does.

Answer: Yes. Mine did.

Can I use braided line and how much will it hold

Answer: You can use braided line, but you may only get 30-40 yards on it. I have 12lb on mine and it held 50+yards. It is an awesome reel.

Answer: Braided line will cut the stem in time. Not a good idea,.

Answer: zebco rep says absolutely not !

Does this reel come with line? And can you put 15# line on the reel?

Answer: This reel comes with two spools of line. I am not sure if if would take a 15# test. Personally I might go with a Z03 for that.

Answer: It comes with line not sure what size . I doubt it would take 15# test. My opinion they are just an over priced 202

Answer: Reel comes with line and an extra spool with line. Reel wont work to good with 15# line,not made for it,

Answer: comes with pre- spooled, with 6# Cajun line on reel and spare. Although you could put heavier line, it would compromise casting and reduce capacity.

Answer: Yes it did. It's a red 10 lb line. It says it will hold 15#.

Answer: yes it comes with line and you can put heavy line on it

Can I use 20 pound test line on this reel?

Answer: I reccomend this spincast for trout, bass and medium catfish. I use twelve pound line and get about 200 yards of it on the spool.

Answer: I wouldn't recommend braided line because it's characteristics aren't ideal for these closed face reels but, it probably would work ok. Having sad that a good quality 20 pound mono type line would function just fine but, you wouldn't get much on. I don't see the reason for a heavy line on a reel with such a low gear ratio anyway. This is not the reel to go after that 7 pound Bass or use at the coast for surf fishing. I use mine for trout fishing and it's loaded with a 6 pound Trilene line.

Answer: It seems to me that the advantage of this small spin cast reel is lost on heavy line. I use mine with 4lb Triline for crappie. That said, I would bet it would still work using the 20lb.

what items come with this reel?

Answer: The complete reel

Answer: Two loded line spools, one 6 one 10 pound red Cajin line. Two handles, one like shown in picture and a double handle.

Is it repairable? Can parts be ordered if they go bad?

Answer: Yes you are able to order parts through Zebco.com go to shop Zebco tab on the page and the parts tab is at the bottom.. Then use the search bar to find the model you are looking for!! Good Luck!!

Answer: You should be able to locate parts and or information as to where they are available from this contact... Good Luck

is the line pick up pin stainless steel or a softer metal

Answer: Per Zebco's online catalog {page 18}, the OMEGA Pro Z03 and Z02 reels, the Pickup Pins are made of Ceramic, not stainless steel. I have both, and the Z03 has 3 pickup pins, but the Z02 only has two. It doesn't seem to affect the Z02 in the least, but the material on the web site/catalog mentions having (3) pickup pins, whereas only the Z03 has that 3 pickup pins .... .

Answer: It's not softer Metal. The overal construction is excellent!

Answer: Stainless

is it the Compact reel or regular size

Answer: I personally would not consider it compact. But it is an extremely nice reel! It came with an extra spool and an extra handle with two formed for comfort finger knobs.

Answer: Regular size.

Answer: Regular size

Does it come with the extra handle as well as the spare spool?

Answer: It does have the extra handle and spool.

Answer: Yes, has spare handle and spool.

Answer: yes there are two different handles one with two knobs and the other with one.

Answer: Yes - my order came with both.

Extra spool?

Answer: It does come with an extra spool, BUT, as a Zebco fan of 55 years, this is the last Zebco reel I will ever buy. The quality of their reels has tanked. I have bought 2 Zebco 33 platinum, 1 Omega, and 1 Bullet in the last 2 years. Every single reel has a very bad habit of the line hanging up during the cast with anything lighter than 1/4 ounce. Tried 4 lb-10 lb line...all the same. Constant hangups. Many people love them, thats fine. Not me. Not anymore.

Answer: Yes it comes with an extra spool!!

Answer: Yes, it came with an extra spool.

Answer: Yes, there is an extra spool.

Answer: Yes

Anyone have the spool unlock with high drag fight?

Answer: Not yet - I've only used it a few times so far and haven't hooked anything large yet to put up much of a fight.

Answer: No, I have caught sizable Pike on this reel and had no issues.

Answer: i’ve had my Zebco reel for nearly a year and no probs so far.

Answer: Hasn't happened to me. I've been very pleased with it so far.

Answer: Nope. And I’ve had some.

Answer: No no problems

Are these made in Corona, i mean China?

Answer: Not sure where they're made but the Omega series reels are the very best push button reels I've ever owned. I have 4 of the omega 2 series reels for small fish and one of the omega 3 series reels for larger fish. Corona/China or not the reels are worth the extra $$

Answer: Nowhere on the reel itself or the Box does it say where it is made. But on the instruction manual it says printed in China

Answer: All of our reels are made in China

Answer: Packaging says Tulsa, OK

Answer: They aren’t saying.

Product reviews of Zebco Omega Pro Spincast Fishing Reel, 7 Bearings (6 + Clutch), Instant Anti-Reverse with a Smooth Triple-Cam, Dial-Adjustable Disk Drag, Powerful All-Metal Gears, Spare Spool

N. S. : Love this reel

This is my second Zebco Omega reel which I purchased for my second rod! It casts so easily and works great.
Highly recommend!

Jamie Marie : Trash

Garbage product. Arrived broken and will not cast or reel in. Piece of junk. Save your money and buy something else. Givning 0 stars until replaced and proven to work as advertised. Having a fishing reel that will not perform is not an option

Chris B. : SMOOTH LINE DEPLOY

You must use monofiliment line with this reel.... 10 lb test works best.... the braided lines snag inside the reel and don't deploy very well,,, open face casting reels with the bale are a pain, these push button reels are best....

Mark : Highly recommend this reel

Very nice reel. Needed something to cast really light lures and this is magical. Well made too. Great addition to my bait casters!

Russell : i think it should from all the great reviews ive seen

Did some looking around for a reel for my girl friend to use and found this, the zebco!! for a closed face reel its seems well made that's for sure! but, time will tell to see if it holds up, i think it should from all the great reviews ive seen! its smaller then some closed face reel so dont think your getting something big like most of the zebco's are, very very smooth cast on the reel, retrieve is good too, just not as great as say a spinning reel, where the retrieve is a little faster. this reel comes with 2 spools of line, one 6 lbs, the other 10 lbs. also, comes with 2 retrieve handles. best thing i love about this reel is the push button where its made out of rubber! very easy to use and push for release. all and all i think this was a good buy, especially when this reel is for a beginner and you want something that will last!

PS: also like to thank the company for very fast shipping!!! came in 2 days!!

David Peck : Good reel in its class

As spin cast reels go I rated it fairly high. I use a spin cast as I drive a tiller steered boat when take out family members, or go myself. It is nice to have a reel that gives no fuss. I have landed quite a few crappies and bluegills and other pan fish with it and have boated Northern pike and bass. After a little experimentation I use it on a lighter rod with 8 pound mono. It is not as good as the Bullet, Zebco's top spin cast but it functions. In addition, the reel has to stand up to pulling in big gobs of weeds which one catches while trolling as well as sometimes fish and weeds.
My daughter gave up on spincasts which she liked, after seeing the less expensive reels break down, one in one trip.
I use spinning and bait casting reels and in many instances prefer them such as a bait caster for bass fishing in heavy weeds. The Omega drag system is not the best and as others mention, I find that I have to keep an eye on it more than with the other reel types. I use a spinning reel for the lighter weight tackle due to that. When replacing the line, the level is fussy and one tends to over fill. It also has a slower retrieve than my other reels which may not be a bad thing as the bigger crappies tend to fight all the way in instead of being skipped on top. More fun that way. The reel is not as smooth as my spinning reels or bait casting, but they are noted for their smoothness.
Paired with a good rod its a worthwhile reel, At least has stood up where the other spin casts have broken down.

R. Davis : I bought a cheapie spincast combo for her to try out and she liked it. After researching everything available I settled on ...

Update March /2017: After watching what was happening on our fishing trips, my wife decided to again try using an open-faced spinning reel. She quickly grew to appreciate the ease of casting, smoothness, and drag reliability of the open-face. With these incentives she's pretty well mastered her Shimano. With no further use for the Z02PRO rig I gave it to our next-door neighbor. He loves it. Momma's happy, neighbor's happy..........everybody's happy!

We jig fish for trout with ultralight rigs. My wife just couldn't get the hang of using an open-faced spinning reel. I bought a cheapie spincast combo for her to try out and she liked it. After researching everything available I settled on this reel for her. As I unpacked it I was impressed with the packaging, the instructions, extra handle and spool. The smoothness of the reel was OK but not as good as it should be. Very often new reels are not properly lubricated so i immediately took it apart to make sure. There is a paragraph on the instruction sheet titled "RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE". It shows a picture of the disassembled reel along with points for oil and grease. Problem is they don't tell you how to get the back cover off so you can do it. You have to unscrew the front cover and spinnerhead, then remove the spool. This will reveal the 2 screws holding the back cover in place. Once the back cover is off you're ready to lube the reel. My reel had the typical blobs of grease here and there but there were parts of the gears that were dry. I spread the existing grease around making sure all gears were coated. I then oiled all bearings and shafts I could get to with Quantum Hot Sauce reel oil. Its expensive but its AMAZING stuff. After reassembly the reel was so much smoother running, a huge improvement. The next step was to remove the horrendous line that comes on the reel. It looks like coiled copper wire.......and feels like it too. I replaced it with Trilene XL monofilament (4 lb test for our type of fishing). The next chore was to find a proper casting rod to mount it on. There's thousands of casting rods available but virtually none made for light spincasting. I ended up getting a 6ft BassPro MicroLite. This makes a good combination with the ZO2PRO. My wife loves her new rig and can get excellent distance with a 1/16oz jig. She's gone from catching virtually nothing to really doing well. On our last 3 trips to the lake she's caught a total of 28 trout including a 21in (approx 4 lb) brown trout. She really loves this reel. For her I'm giving it 5 stars. Me? Not so much. While I think this is the best spincast reel on the market, that's still not saying much because they're all pretty poor. The ZO2PRO is an improvement but still has a lot of cheapness about it. The fit of components is pretty sloppy. The drag wheel is poorly located and drag action isn't very reliable. If your drag setting is important then you'd better check it often. The "Level-Wind Oscillating Spool System" isn't level winding. The spool moves fore and aft a measly 1/8in and the line forms a mound in the center of the spool. However, I do have to say the reel casts very well and the wife has had zero problems with line handling inside the reel. The quick change spool is a great feature and the spare spool is a nice touch. The spare spool is either carbon fiber or plastic and doesn't fit the shaft nearly as well as the metal spool installed on the reel. The extra handle is nice but the handle thing is really weird. The double handles curve outward from the reel and feel pretty good. The single handle, for some reason, curves inward and interferes with the thumb on my rod hand. The wife's hands are smaller and she doesn't have that problem. After all this, what's the bottom line? If you absolutely MUST have a spincast reel then this is the one to get. Before you take it fishing, lubricate it well and put a good quality line on it. I think you'll be pretty happy with it..

Paul O. : Good value for money best reel for a kid. Doesn't get snarled! No really it doesn't!

Very smooth action. This is a good reel for fishing from Shore because it doesn't get tangled if you get caught in a tree. Works fine on a boat too.

Amazon Customer : Not too good

Not a very good reel, feels like a coffee grinder when reeling in, but it does cast good

Mark Rupert : Best Spincast Reel ever made.

This reel is silky smooth. Feels like a 300.00 dollar baitcast reel. The extra spool is a big bonus. Cast well.

This is by far the best spincast reel I have ever used.

Steve Carty : Not recommended

The line comes out of the vent holes around the reel when you cast it. I used it for 3 weeks straight to try to get used to it, could not get accurate with my casts. Went back to my old 33 and returned this.

Eric L. : Perfect grab and go reel

Smooth casting. Extra spool. Perfect on an ultralight rod. Grab and go fishing. No need to mess with a thumb a spool or flip a bale. Excellent build quality.

Amazon Customer : Not worth the price!! Tried to return it, return window is 30 day!! Don't buy.

Not a very good reel. Had to re string with new line after 3 weeks. Kept breaking. Line was fine initially, but started breaking. Thumb latch is rubber and squeshy . Kinda rolls around when you depress it. 1 out of every 30 casts results in a short cast (line catches after it rolls out about 10-15') very frustrating. Wouldn't buy again. Return window is only 30 day!!

Ross : Strong enough for bass

I use these more than my much more expensive baitcasters. A spincast that holds up to bass is almost unheard of. I currently have 7 of them. I have had to replace a couple in the past but only because I stepped on the reels and that caused a bent handle and damaged bearings over time. I have been using them for about 7 or so years with great results. I also have the Zebco Bullet but these ones feel lighter and better balanced.

DAS : Reel handle binds while cranking

I purchased the Zebco Omega Pro Spincast Reel, model # ZO2PRO, in Sept 2021. With all the bearings this reel has, I was very surprised by the problem it had right out of the box. The reel cranks fine with no load on it. But tie even a tiny weight at the end of the line, eg 1/8 oz, then cast it out and reel it in, and as you are reeling, the handle binds a little at the same point in each full turn of the handle. I suspect that the load pulls one of the reel's shafts slightly out of alignment, and causes it to bind. The binding is not a serious problem if you are just tossing out a natural bait and letting it sit. But if you are casting and retrieving a beetle spin hundreds of times per trip, it gets really annoying very quickly. Very disappointing, because I really wanted to like this reel. Maybe I just got a lemon. I returned the reel for a refund.

Mehtlh : Nice!

I really like this. Haven’t had it long enough to talk about durability. It’s seems to be zebco quality! I’ve owned a number over my years and I hope this lives up.

Joseph Osborne : A durable and reliable reel!

I am having so much fun with this reel! It has turned into my primary, go to, fishing reel because of its durability, light weight and due to the fact that I have caught so many fish with it. I bought it 5 months ago and have taken it out on at least 20 different fishing trips so far.

It has been with me in some of the most extreme weather conditions my state has to offer. I have used the reel, and the ultra light fishing rod I have it mounted on, in hot weather, heavy snow, ice, rain, and in high wind. In fact, I caught a trophy sized, 25 inch, 7 pound rainbow trout in high winds and extremely cold temperatures with it recently!

I was shocked that the reel, rod and light line I was using for that matter held up but it did. What really made the difference I think was the ease of setting the drag on the reel. Since the drag setting is on top of the reel it was really easy for me to set the drag with my thumb so that the big trout played itself out. I have also not ran into any line problems whatsoever that I have with spinning reels.

The reel does have some difficulty when retrieving if ice or mud builds up on the line or on the reel itself but in my opinion that is to be expected and easily remedied if the reel is cleaned afterwards. The reel also does not cast light weight lures well either. If casting lures is your primary fishing method then a spinning reel may better suit your needs. However, if you use fishing rigs designed for live bait like night crawlers, leeches, minnows and so on, then this reel is for you. I like to use a slip sinker rig with a small sinker attached to give it some weight. I have had no problems casting my rig out 30 yards or more with this reel in even high wind.

I’d recommend this reel to anyone. It is durable and easy to use.

Eric L. : Perfect grab and go reel

Smooth casting. Extra spool. Perfect on an ultralight rod. Grab and go fishing. No need to mess with a thumb a spool or flip a bale. Excellent build quality.

Marksman : Easy to use, no bird nesting

Will let you know more once I have used it. In the meantime I will say it looks really nice and it's winding feels smooth. I have used Zebco reels in the past. This type of reel is my favorite as they are extremely easy to use and make fishing fun and effortless in casting and reeling. There are those who would have you believe that only a sissy would use this type of real, not capable of mastering more complicated 'birds nests' casting reels. Well, I will tell you this, I am no sissy and the last thing I want to do is mix complicated and fishing together to get a frustrating vacation. This reel is a good choice for any man, woman or child.

Pvic : Super smooth high speed reel.

Best real I’ve had, super smooth drag, easy replaceable spool, for varying line weights. Is capable of cast braided line for bass.

John Callison : This thing cast like a dream. A little more expensive than the standard reel, but well worth it.

Easy to cast a long distance. Easy to use and clean if you need to. Well made, solid.

Robert : It could not reel anything bigger than 2 pounds

I did not like the way this reel perform, it could not pull up a 3 pound bass. I use this for bass, catfish and crappy fishing

Ernie : Reel does not cast well.

I bought my wife one of these reels a year ago and it has worked well for her, so I bought one for myself this season. Last week, I used it for the first time and was disappointed with it's performance. For a brand new reel and line, it continuously "self-snagged" during casting, resulting in many bad casts. Very disappointing.

dionisio : Feels well made

Haven’t used it fishing yet but took it apart and it is certainly well made.

Amazon Customer : Great For Bass or Pike Fishing In Heavy Cover With Braid

Put 20 pound braid on mine and only than an occasional hang up works great. Handed a 28 inch pike with no problem.

patrick mcginness : Dependable and smooth

Works very well! We have a ton of cotton wood blooms on the pond surface that stick to the line as it reels back in and I have had zero problems thus far!

Eric L. : Perfect grab and go reel

Smooth casting. Extra spool. Perfect on an ultralight rod. Grab and go fishing. No need to mess with a thumb a spool or flip a bale. Excellent build quality.

Allon Shabazz : Very Sensitive reel Omega Pro Z03 is a blast

Very Sensitive reel is responsive it's sheerness, design is Great. Light weight durable. Price point is excellent and well deserved. Includes extra reel assembly with cajun 10 pound line. Enormous grips for extra control is included. Presentation of Product is above grade. Trolling through the water slowly as soon as the fish hit hard and fast I was reeling it in.

Bass Man : One best Spincast Reels on the Market

Zebco is the king of spincast reels. My kids used Zebco 33 growing up. They are still going strong. The Omega Pro Z03PRO is solid with metal housing. Very smooth reeling. Comes with extra double handles and spool. Easy to by just pressing and releasing the button to cast. Only improvement is strong drag to fight the Hogs. Recommended buy if you want a easy to use low maintenance fishing reel. Good for beginners too.

R. Wynieski : Quality reel so far.

Just received mine today, it is as advertised, and $43 less than what Cabelas is selling it for. It appears to be exactly like the one I’ve handled there.

First thing I did was remove the factory line and replace it with Trilene XT. I also disassembled and lubricated it. The only con so far is the drag. I cannot set it as low as I’d like. Other than that, I will see how it works in 35 degree weather on Monday.

Robert Martin : Great reel!

Despite some of the Mocho men out there that say this is "for kids" or good "beginner reel" this is a great reel for all ages and skill levels. Sometimes you just like the simplicity of casting and put the lure on a dime without worrying about back lash or if you set the magnetic and mechanical break for that Luer. If you are like me and like simplicity and accuracy and a good quality reel get this one you will not be disappointed...

Roger A. Gilson : Zebco z02

Easy to use. Very smooth and long casting. Great for smaller bass and crappie. Pan fish. Bigger bass or other larger fish may cause you some issues. I did catch a 5lb catfish and a 3lb bass on this reel.

Mark Rupert : Best Spincast Reel ever made.

This reel is silky smooth. Feels like a 300.00 dollar baitcast reel. The extra spool is a big bonus. Cast well.

This is by far the best spincast reel I have ever used.

HKB : great product

this reel is exactly as described, works great and very easy to use. the factory installed line is a little on the light side so i plan to upgrade with a heavier pound test line.

Ellen32904 : My Husband Loves It!!

Great Reel!
My husband searched all the sporting goods stores for this reel. Including Pro Bass. No one had it!
Amazon did & for $20 cheaper than list price!!
Even better, he says it’s the best reel he ever had or bought in 60+ years.
Thanks Amazon!!

Amazon Customer : Reels are great! Not to Happy about the difference in power handle assemblies.

Zebco Omega Pro Spincast Reels seem to work very well, casting and retrieval are great.
I changed the retrieve handles from the Power (1 knob) to Standard (2 knob), which I prefer.
Two of the reels came with the power handle and bushing like they all should have been, and the other two came with different power handles and no bushings. I checked the parts list for all 4 reels and it shows all 4 reels should have the bushings installed.
Looks like zebco changed their reel manufacturing process on these reels to cut costs but kept the price of the reels the same. I would have given 5 stars if all the reels were of the same design.
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Amazon Customer : Not too good

Not a very good reel, feels like a coffee grinder when reeling in, but it does cast good

SGM97B : Hate the Rubber Boot on the Casting Button

The headline says it all. In general, the reel lives up to the Zebco standards of quality. It is a nice, small, and slow reel. But the rubber boot causes a lot of problems with casting because your thumb rolls around on the soft rubber boot and locks down the line before you want it to, at times.

Amazon Customer : Reels are great! Not to Happy about the difference in power handle assemblies.

Geoff Rhodes : Great Spincast Reel

The Zebco Omega ZO3PRO spincast reel is the best spincast reel I have used to date. It is very well/solidly constructed and easy to disassemble and clean. Also replacement parts are readily available.

It does not handle slip bobber stops well (as in it tears them up after 10ish casts), but that is a problem with all spincast reels, and not a fault of the reel itself (just the design in general).

kawtamer : Good Overall.

Tried a Diawa Silvercast 80. Felt solid and liked it but would hang up on the third or forth cast like clockwork. Returned the Diawa. Had bought my son a Zebco Delta ZD2 and has been reliable. Decide on the Pro Omega as it was only a few dollars more then the platinum. I am using it for shallow crankbaits. Its pretty smooth and cast well although the line started touching the outer cover causing friction when reeling in. I think this is due to the small oscillations of the spool winding toward the top instead of evenly spaced. Removed some line and its fine. Overall I think the omegas and delta reels are the safest bet over the competition but dont expect zero problems.

Ernie : Reel does not cast well.

Core : Glad Zebco came out with this Reel

I only have good things to say about this Reel, it's a reliable quality spin-cast reel. Its younger sister, the Z02 is a solid light weight reel as well.

I guess the only thing that turns into an issue, is how much line the reel can actually hold. If your used to a spinning reel, & all the line you can hold, that may be a slight issue.. But most fish, don't run too far in one direction, so its got a practical amount of line at disposal.

I've used the Zebco brand on & off, over my life, but it wasn't until this Z02 & Z03 Pro reels, that I really felt at home, with the reel. Glad I bought this! B/c of comfort, b/c of super smooth casting, b/c its a good weight for large pan fish, like crappie.

Gary : Best so far

My Son is a professional fisherman and he use to laugh at me fishing with ole Zeb, as I called my 33, until I purchased the Omega Pro. It's, so far been extremely reliable, trouble free and I'm fishing as hard as he is. Don't have to worry about birds nesting, just my next cast and an occasional tree or dock.

I will purchase another for back up and would recommend it to anyone for trouble free fishing.

Thanks

Gary

Leigh H. Craddock : This one is a better quality and pricer reel but should be great for ...

Bought two for Xmas gifts. If you don't fish a lot, know the difference between a casting reel or a spinning reel then buy a Zebco. This one is a better quality and pricer reel but should be great for novice fishermen. I go to Canada every summer and have lots of rods and reels, casting and spinning. After seeing this reel I would like to have one myself and my wife said that she wished I'd get her one. If you like to cast a lot and use some lighter lures messing around with a spinning reel can get boring. Just a great looking reel.

Amazon Customer : Great For Bass or Pike Fishing In Heavy Cover With Braid

Put 20 pound braid on mine and only than an occasional hang up works great. Handed a 28 inch pike with no problem.

Ernie : Reel does not cast well.

SGM97B : Hate the Rubber Boot on the Casting Button

Amazonprime : they need a waranty

GREAT REEL after 3 months the plastic trigger is broke after careful use.company is going to replace the broken part but instead sent a brand new reel! Zebco is a great comp to deal with!

K. E. Ross : Great reel.

I really like this reel. It is light weight and has good action. If I could change anything it would be the location of the drag adjustment. It is where I rest my thumb which results in unwanted changes in drag.

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Zebco Omega Pro Spincast Reel

ZO3PRO

Smoothest Performance

Forged Aluminum and Double Anodized Front Cover

Triple-Cam Dial-Adjustable Disk Drag

3X Positive Pick-up Ceramic Pins

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Questions about Zebco Omega Pro Spincast Fishing Reel, 7 Bearings (6 + Clutch), Instant Anti-Reverse with a Smooth Triple-Cam, Dial-Adjustable Disk Drag, Powerful All-Metal Gears, Spare Spool

what size line does ir use

Does it click when you reel it in ?

Can you use for saltwater

Blurb says the reel has 7 stainless steel bearings, but the enclosed exploded view shows 3. What gives?

What is the gear ratio of this reel?

Is the line on this reel red or clear?

Where can one buy spare empty spool for this reel"

I prefer using co-polymer line to mono. Can you use co-polymer fishing line such as McCoy mean green on this reel? Thanks.

Any problems with a slip knot for a slipbobber catching or casting inside this reel?

Does the omega zo3 pro have all brass gears like the omega zo3?

is this the z02 or z03? which is the one for sale

Does the spacer that came with the power handle also suppose to fit on the double paddle handle? Mine does not.

is the omega pro 3 z a larger in size reel than the omega pro 2 z reel ?

Thanks. this came from amazon warehouse. there was no mention of no pre-spooling on the spool in the reel. shouldn't this be amazon's to correct?

Is the difference between the #2 & #3 their size? if so, how much would that be. do they stand up to salt water? could be a great reel for my wife? th

does it have instant anti-reverse?

What is the biggest fishing line i can stick on it

does this reel handle light lures well, need a reel thats good with light lures & still gets good casting distance ?

will this reel hold up to carp fishing (15lb and up on a regular trip)

Is this reel a Zebco Omega pro Z03?

This is my first fisihing season using the Omega 3. It casts beautifully, but is noisy really in. How can I fix this?

why does my zo3 pro destroy line I can respool my reel and within 10 casts my line comes out all kinked up?

Any issues with the cheap feeling rubber thumb button?

Does it have changeable left right rewind?

After usoing this for a few months it feels like a bering is going out & hard to reel.... is anyone else having this problem?

This real comes in different sizes. Is the "3" the largest size? Is this the best size for large mouth base fishing?

How much line does it hold?

Say I did get saltwater damage, does the 2 year warrenty cover it?

what makes the omega zo3 pro lighter than the original omega zo3 ?

What is the best length and action rod for this reel? Thanks!

I've seen this listed as a left/right handed reel... but then I see that it's con is it was designed for right handed anglers?

mine didnt come with instructions on how to change the spool. how do you change it? Never mind I found a video on You Tube. Got it done and off to

What size is this reel?

This a good reel for casting smaller light weight lures?

Does this come with the extra crank handle with the double knobs

Where can one buy spare empty spool for this reel"

Does it come with line already installed?

Does anyone know what pound test line is on the two spools that come with this real?

Does it come with line

Can I use braided line and how much will it hold

Does this reel come with line? And can you put 15# line on the reel?

Can I use 20 pound test line on this reel?

what items come with this reel?

Is it repairable? Can parts be ordered if they go bad?

is the line pick up pin stainless steel or a softer metal

is it the Compact reel or regular size

Does it come with the extra handle as well as the spare spool?

Extra spool?

Anyone have the spool unlock with high drag fight?

Are these made in Corona, i mean China?

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