Zebco 33 Platinum Spincast Reel, 5 Ball Bearings (4 + Clutch), Instant Anti-Reverse with a Smooth Dial-Adjustable Drag, Powerful All-Metal Gears and Spooled with 10-Pound Cajun Line review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Zebco
Material	Blend
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Color	Silver
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Item Weight	0.7 Pounds
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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EASY-TO-USE: The Zebco 33 Platinum spincast reel features a patented no-tangle design. Featuring a dial-adjustable drag and QuickSet anti-reverse to stop your handle from moving backward and create a solid hookset in the mouth of a fish when reeling in your prize catch
ULTRA-DURABLE PERFORMANCE: The durable 33 Platinum reel is truly a showstopper. It comes equipped with stainless steel covers, an all-metal body and gears. The size 30 spincast reel features a 4.7:1 gear ratio for a silky-smooth retrieve
SUPERIOR DESIGN: Featuring a durable, tough-yet-sleek design, the 33 Platinum spincast reel will look and perform great, keeping you reeling in fish after fish all day long. Designed with 4 stainless steel ball bearings and a GlideLine ball bearing to reduce friction and get the most efficient line retrieval
READY AND RELIABLE: The top-of-the-line Zebco 33 Platinum is perfect for hauling in everything from panfish and walleye to bass, catfish and more. This spincast reel features a changeable right- or left-hand retrieve and is pre-spooled with 10-pound Zebco fishing line so you can start hauling in big ones sooner

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33 Platinum Spincast Fishing Reel

It’s the 33 everyone knows and loves — and the best one to boot. The durable 33 Platinum has sturdy all-metal body and gears, 4 stainless steel bearings and an instant anti-reverse clutch and a 4.7:1 gear ratio for smooth, and fast retrieves. Comes pre-spooled with 20-lb. Cajun Line., so you’ll be pulling in panfish, bass, and catfish in no time.

Built for the beginner to the avid outdoorsmen, this spincast reel is easy-to-use, and is ideal for going after medium-heavy scale fish at your favorite spot for hours!

Rod & Reel Specs

Application for Use: Light - Medium - Heavy
Gear Ratio: 4.7:1
Mono Capacity (yds/lb): 120/10
Bearings: 4 Stainless + Clutch
Solid-Brass Pinion Gear


GlideLine Ball Bearing Designed with 4 stainless steel ball bearings and a GlideLine ball bearing to reduce friction and get the most efficient line retrieval. This is our fastest reel yet!	Changeable Right- or Left-hand Retrieve Can be adjusted for right- or left-hand retrieve, allowing beginners or experience anglers to test out which hand is the most comfortable to cast with.	4.7:1 Gear Ratio Crafted with a 4.7:1 gear ratio, this reel is buttery smooth and retrieves faster than ever while maintaining strength so you can reel in those panfish, bass, or catfish in no time.



Application for Use	Light-Medium-Heavy	Light-Medium-Heavy	Heavy	Light-Medium-Heavy
Gear Ratio	4.1:1	4.1:1	2.6:1	4.7:1
Mono Capacity (yds/lb)	120/10	120/10	100/20	100/20
Bearings	Ball Bearing System	2 + Clutch	2 + Clutch	4 Stainless + Clutch
Color	Silver/Black	Gold	Gold	Silver
All-Metal Body	-	-	-	✓
All Metal Construction	-	-	-	✓
Glideline Ball Bearing	-	-	-	✓
Anti-Reverse	Quick-Set	Instant	Instant	Instant
Solid-Brass Pinion Gear	-	✓	✓	✓

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Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 3, 2020
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Zebco
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08MLX11RQ

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Questions about Zebco 33 Platinum Spincast Reel, 5 Ball Bearings (4 + Clutch), Instant Anti-Reverse with a Smooth Dial-Adjustable Drag, Powerful All-Metal Gears and Spooled with 10-Pound Cajun Line

Can i use 20 pound test line on this?

Answer: 20lb line is probably to much for this reel. It is recommend to use 4-10lb line. You might be able to use 12lb and get lucky

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Answer: Best to stick with nothing over 10lb test line. It comes with Red Cajun 10lb test line & it works great with that line!

Answer: 20 lb line is not recommended. read the info material that came with the reel

Answer: if it supports, but it is not a comfortable reel

Answer: I believe that you can. I always love this Zebco for catching Catfish and Bass

Answer: I say no but string it up and see

Can I use this for surf fishing?

Answer: you could for smaller under say 12 lb fish larger will be a workout!

Answer: I think it would be to small. I bought mine for lake fishing.

Answer: This reel is a freshwater reel and doe not have any saltwater protection.

Answer: I would not recommend. Small reel. Saltwater would destroy it as well.

Does it have oscillating retreive?

Answer: This reel does not oscillate.

Answer: This was a gift for another person. I do not know the answer. Sorry.

Answer: I have no idea was a gift for my husband

Does anyone know the measurement of the foot on the reel? The pies that holds the reel to the rod.

Answer: The length of the reel foot is 2.48 inches.

What is the difference between the 33kpl10ccp3 and 33kpl10cbx6 models of the zebco platinum 33 real?

Answer: Thank you for your question. There is no specific difference between both the models. The minor differences include the colour variations and the die cast real handle material.

what is the difference between the 808 and the 888?

Have a 33 new reel why does the line keep coming out after you push button and reel after it clicks.

Answer: The way the reel works is that when you push the button the mechanism that “grabs” the line releases making a click sound and the line is able to come out. To reengage the line you turn the handle and the mechanism will click again as it “grabs” the line back. If you are trying to cast simply push and hold the button all the way in swing your arm and let go of the button when you want to release the line.

Answer: Louann; when you press the button to release the line, you must hold the button down until midway through your cast, then release the button, otherwise you will have fishing line all over the place. Hope this is helpful.

Answer: The only thing I can suggest is to tighten the drag.

Does this reel have metal gears or plastic ones? Thanks!

Does the Platinum replace the 33SS? will it hold up in salt water?

Answer: I just used two of the Zebco 33's in Hawaii surf fishing everyday for 16 days. I was pelted by waves and never stayed dry during those times. I didn't stay on top of cleaning my reels real well and had some issues due to the salt but when I got home I greased and cleaned them inside and out and they looked and performed good as new. For the price I knew the risks but they performed great and I caught well over 100 fish while I was there! I since have taken them both pier fishing in Santa Cruz and they were fine!

Answer: I have the purple Zebco 33 (looks pink to me) It actually was my favorite of the two and had less issues while I was there!

can you use braided line

Answer: Zebco advises that you go heavier with braided line. Ex. for 606 that comes with 20# mono, use no lighter than 30# braid. Next question is what kind of braid. Zebco sells the 808 for bowfishing with 80# and 200# Dacron line. We used Dacron way before bass anglers needed fandango "SpiderWire" etc. (polymer type braided), Dacron is huge next to other polymer braids but for Zebco that is apparently the trick. FYI, in case you hear talk about it, there is no such thing as Monofilament braid. Fishing line is either one or the other.

Answer: We took 5 of these to Canada on a trip with clients, one of them did use a light thin braided line and while it did not cast as far as mono, it did work!

Answer: As long as it's the same diameter as 10lb test, I don't see the reel "knowing" much difference.

Answer: I'm not sure. I doubt it. Maybe the lightest weight braid you can find might work. I don't think this reel is meant for braid.

Can I switch the crank to the other side?

Answer: This reel is interchangeable from right to left and retrieve.

Answer: Yes you can easily. It just takes a slotted screwdriver.

Does the Platinum have metal gears?

Answer: It says all metal design so i guess it includes the gears

Answer: the one i got have metal gears

Answer: When I took apart after salt water fishing in Hawaii for two weeks to grease and oil inside gears on both my zebcos they were plastic gears. They seemed to handle the salt and constant use in the surf pretty well for the price. The body is all metal as noted in the description.

Answer: It does, that's why I bought it. Works great.

Answer: I understand that they are plastic.

Does this reel have metal or plastic gears?

Answer:

Can i use lighter line than 10 lb test

Answer: Yes, you can use 8 -12 lb. which is recommended for this reel.

Answer: I have loaded 6lb test for trout fishing with no problems. It still casts and retrieves well.

Answer: Yes of course you can. This just come pre spolled from the manufacturer. I would not use anything less than 4lbs mono

Answer: Yes, I used several different ones,

Answer: Yes, I would think you could go down to 6lb. if you want to.

Answer: Yes you can you can.

Where are these made ?

Answer: China

Explain the product difference other than quanity between 33 @ $ 23.48 & pack of two @ $ $298.99. Is pack of two actually 2 of 33?

Wat is the best zebco 33 ?

Answer: The original "33" made in USA is the best; mine lasted me 30 some odd years and is still operable, the only reason I replaced it was that the retrieve time was too long because of worn parts. When I can find nos parts to repair it, I will go back to using it.

Can the Zebco 33 Platinum handle 17-20lb mono line or would I be better going with a 33 Max Gold with that line weight?

Answer: three things about 33 . I have use them for creek fishing for 20+ years stay with 15lb or under on line. spider line and braid does not work . with braid first time you catch a fish pull on line braid digs into spool. florocarbon tangles all the time. the 33 are made for mono

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Answer: I'm a longtime Zebco user. Just to be safe, I would recommend the 33 Max Gold. I'm from Kansas and enjoyed fresh water fishing. I now live in Florida, but still enjoy fresh water. Good luck!

Answer: It's so well made can handle any size line smoothly.

Answer: I've used 17lb mono line once with this reel, it worked fine. I don't think it is ideal though. This reel is nice because it has a very fast gear ratio for a spin-cast, so that might outweigh other reels you might consider using heavier line with.

Is the reel quiet while reeling in? I’m looking for a really nice reel and very smooth don’t like the bait casters!

Answer: This real is quiet well built and durable. I use four of them two of them are on pan fish, crappie rods and two of them are on heavy catfish rods. No problems with either set up. Good real at a good price.

Answer: I purchased 6 for the grand kids but have only used one so far, it worked just fine bringing in Mackerel in the one to two pound range. It was easy to cast and had a smooth retrieve.

Answer: Yes very quiet great reel

Answer: yes, I have 3 of them

Answer: Sounds quite to me.

Does it have bait alert

Answer: The platinum series does not have a bait alert

Answer: Not that I am aware of

Does this reel have click bait?

Answer: No it doesn't. It's either free spool or locked

Answer: no

I have a zebco platinum 33 that is new but winds hard on the retrieve how do I fix

Answer: I would spray some silicone everywhere I could

Best zebco 33?

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Product reviews of Zebco 33 Platinum Spincast Reel, 5 Ball Bearings (4 + Clutch), Instant Anti-Reverse with a Smooth Dial-Adjustable Drag, Powerful All-Metal Gears and Spooled with 10-Pound Cajun Line

Carl W. : Five Stars

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Roy Smith : A classic

You can’t beat the Zebco 33. Classic, solid, and dependable. Smooth casting and easy to use.

JKL : I use bait-casters but for a mash button spin-cast reel it is pretty nice.

Grandson loves it! I use bait-casters but for a mash button spin-cast reel it is pretty nice.

haydiej4 : product casts great. very

couldn't find locally. product casts great. very smooth

FARM1962 : OK FOR PERCH

THE NEW 33 PLATINUM CAST GREAT BUT DOESNT REEL IN SMOOTH ,I DONT THINK IT WILL LAST THE TEST OF TIME . LIKE THE OLD MODEL BETTER . SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GET THE OLD MODEL .

jhard : Really great gift to fishing loving grandson.

High quality reel for general fishing. Easy to cast or learn to cast. Brake setting allows small to large fish catching.

kirk kinder : As advertised.

Was as advertised works fine would buy again.

haydiej4 : product casts great. very

couldn't find locally. product casts great. very smooth

Mike : Great

Very well built reel. Works perfect, cast after cast.

steve meigh : Simple and bullet proof

Just like every Zebco reel I've owned smooth and bullet proof. Can't go wrong with this reel, good all round reel for family fishing. It cast smooth and effortlessly. From catfish to bass to walleye, it works well. My wife loves it too, matched up with her Ugly stick, like I said simple and bullet proof.

TIMOTHY DOAN : TIM DOAN

DID NOT LIKE LINE THAT CAME ON REEL I WENT TO 6# TEST WORKS EXCELLENT 5 STARS WHEN I CHANGE LINE . YES I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS REEL TO EVERYBODY.

Jerry Jackson : The best spin cast reel...period.

Bought this for my wife, she loves it. Uses it every week. Have been buying Zebco 33 reels since the 1970's, this is the best so far!

Jerry K : Zebco does it again

Excellent reel for beginners to the avid fisherman. Smooth casting and easy reeling and light in weight. I recommend this reel for anyone who likes a spincast reel.

Jacey : Great Reel, Sub-par package

Box likely sat in a warehouse for a long time. It's pretty dinged up. The reel itself, is a reel I know and love. The line seemed a little aged but all in all, the reel is what I wanted.

3 stars because I'm sure I ordered New & something that's sat in a warehouse & got a dinged up box with water damage(?)/mold(?) on the inner lid.

J.h. : Still my go to reel!

Awesome reels - unless you’re fishing saltwater this is all you need in the southeast U.S. Take care of it and it’ll last forever and throw about that far too! Ive used these “platinum” reels for years, and trust the standard 33s for when my wife and kids occasionally join me.

Amazon Customer : Carried at local retailer for less $.

A closed face reel that makes me a little nostalgic... It works well and is easily maintained; good for seasoned and new fishermen alike.

Doug Mac : easy to use

Can't go wrong with a Zebco, easy to use, good design.

scosmo451 : Close to perfect

Used this all summer. Catfish, bass, walleye (my first), panfish. Worth every penny. Smooth, long-casting, old school Zebco quality. Have it mated to a 7 foot medium action rod and that seems perfect for it. Only drawback for me is the placement of the drag adjustment. With my admittedly peculiar way of holding reels, I brush across it and change the setting sometimes. Not really the reel's fault.

John H. : Great Reel

Gave the 404 a float test and got this 33. Works great so far.

lwarren74 : This is a great reel to replace the ultra cheap reel that came ...

This is a great reel to replace the ultra cheap reel that came on the fishing pole combo my 10 year old uses. When he outgrows it, our 4 year old will start using it. The trigger is large and smooth for his hands. It casts easily and the retrieval is ultra smooth and quiet. Having handles on each side of the retrieval bar makes it easy for him to start landing the fish because he doesn't have to search for the handle when he isn't paying attention.

Brian Laws : Good reliable reel.

When I ordered this reel it was to replace a 20 year old plus Zebco 33 that I wore out from trout fishing over the years. I mounted this on the fishing rod and proceeded to replace the 10 lb test line that came pre-spooled on this reel with 6 lb test. I'm not gigging the 10 lb test line, I just like lighter line for the smaller trout in my area. First time out with this reel, I caught 4 trout with no problems aside from it being a little stiff. The next trip I caught 5 more trout and things were a lot smoother as the reel was finally getting broke in.

David Jones : This reel works just as good as any bait caster that cost three times this ...

This reel works just as good as any bait caster that cost three times this price. its only drawback is its drag but for the money you can not go wrong

Roy H. : Five Stars

works well

steve meigh : Simple and bullet proof

Nutog : I like the lighter 22 reel

I got this for my grandson. I like the lighter 22 reel. He loves it. Just as a side about a month after getting this reel he landed a 5 pound bass from our pond. The largest one we have ever caught!

Doug Mac : easy to use

Can't go wrong with a Zebco, easy to use, good design.

jerry l icenogle : Handle/Crank Broke Off ...After 3 months of use!!

I bought the Zebco 33KPL, 10C,BXG,Platinum 5-Ball Bearing Spincast Reel on 4/19/19 and on 7/28/19 the crank/handle busted off! I was bank fishing and had cast my line out and began to retrieve my lure when I look down and had the handle in one hand and my fishing pole in the other hand. I am an amateur/weekend bass fisherman so this reel was not being overworked and should definitely have held up longer than 3 months!!

Racecar Fabricator : Super easy to teach the kids!

This reel is so easy to use, I had both my girls casting beautifully within minutes.
I also liked the fact that swapping the side of the crank was so easy.

One star knocked because I would have liked to see the front cover held a bit more securely, one of ours was a touch on the loose side after I spooled a lighter line on it (went from the 10 Lb to 4 Lb).

Michelle C. : Don't buy this!

They broke immediately. What a waste of money.

Carl W. : Five Stars

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Anonymous : Disappointed in box condition

Reel seems to be in good working order, Zebco box it was packed in from factory was destroyed.

Amazon Customer : Carried at local retailer for less $.

A closed face reel that makes me a little nostalgic... It works well and is easily maintained; good for seasoned and new fishermen alike.

Amazon Customer : Carried at local retailer for less $.

A closed face reel that makes me a little nostalgic... It works well and is easily maintained; good for seasoned and new fishermen alike.

Thom Perkins : Quality

Love this reel. It’s sturdy, but casts like butter. It’s just like the one that I had as a kid, but better.

jerry l icenogle : Handle/Crank Broke Off ...After 3 months of use!!

Michael Gray : Durable

Easy to use

rex lucas : Two Stars

not the qulity of the older 33s

Amazon Customer : As advertised

I love this reel. I kayak fish, and the last thing I need is a reel that has a birds nest or snags, thus the reason I use spincasts. This reel is very smooth. I respooled in with fluoro, and it casts great!

kirk kinder : As advertised.

Was as advertised works fine would buy again.

Michael Gray : Durable

Easy to use

Dale : great product.

I have been using the Zebco 33 since they were the 33XBL, great product.

Thom Perkins : Quality

Love this reel. It’s sturdy, but casts like butter. It’s just like the one that I had as a kid, but better.

Kindle Customer : Good value

For the money can't bet a closed face zebco

Gene : Good reel

Easy to use for very light weight lures or floating worm. Smooth and easy to cast.

Wendell Dean Olmsted : Five Stars

Great price, caught trout, works awesome.

Mark Harper : My best feel for the past 55 years

I have been a fan of this reel since I was a young pup. I lost my last one and just had to have another.

lakeguy : Wouldn’t buy this item again

I think this reel had been sitting in a wearhouse for a long time. A little corrosion inside and the line was very old.

Amazon Customer : A Great Reel For Kayak Fishing

I haven't been able to come up with a reason to purchase one of the more expensive spincast reels in the Zebco line. This reel will handle large (5 lb) bass very well with one caveat, you must slowly pump the fish in against the drag. If you just try to reel it in, it will not work when the drag is set at the appropriate tension. The handle will turn and nothing will happen. I've fished all day, casting repeatedly out of my kayak with no line problems. I prefer this type of reel for freshwater kayak fishing for LM and SM bass due to their ease of use and ability to make very quick repetitive casts. In the restricted space of a kayak a spinning reel line tangle, even if you're using braid, is no fun!

Gene : Good reel

Easy to use for very light weight lures or floating worm. Smooth and easy to cast.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

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Zebco 33 Platinum Spincast Reel, 5 Ball Bearings (4 + Clutch), Instant Anti-Reverse with a Smooth Dial-Adjustable Drag, Powerful All-Metal Gears and Spooled with 10-Pound Cajun Line review and price compare 2025

Product overview

product features

From the manufacturer

33 Platinum Spincast Fishing Reel

Rod & Reel Specs

GlideLine Ball Bearing

Changeable Right- or Left-hand Retrieve

4.7:1 Gear Ratio

product description

product details

important information

Questions about Zebco 33 Platinum Spincast Reel, 5 Ball Bearings (4 + Clutch), Instant Anti-Reverse with a Smooth Dial-Adjustable Drag, Powerful All-Metal Gears and Spooled with 10-Pound Cajun Line

Can i use 20 pound test line on this?

Can I use this for surf fishing?

Does it have oscillating retreive?

Does anyone know the measurement of the foot on the reel? The pies that holds the reel to the rod.

What is the difference between the 33kpl10ccp3 and 33kpl10cbx6 models of the zebco platinum 33 real?

what is the difference between the 808 and the 888?

Have a 33 new reel why does the line keep coming out after you push button and reel after it clicks.

Does this reel have metal gears or plastic ones? Thanks!

Does the Platinum replace the 33SS? will it hold up in salt water?

can you use braided line

Can I switch the crank to the other side?

Does the Platinum have metal gears?

Does this reel have metal or plastic gears?

Can i use lighter line than 10 lb test

Where are these made ?

Explain the product difference other than quanity between 33 @ $ 23.48 & pack of two @ $ $298.99. Is pack of two actually 2 of 33?

Wat is the best zebco 33 ?

Can the Zebco 33 Platinum handle 17-20lb mono line or would I be better going with a 33 Max Gold with that line weight?

Is the reel quiet while reeling in? I’m looking for a really nice reel and very smooth don’t like the bait casters!

Does it have bait alert

Does this reel have click bait?

I have a zebco platinum 33 that is new but winds hard on the retrieve how do I fix

Best zebco 33?

Product reviews of Zebco 33 Platinum Spincast Reel, 5 Ball Bearings (4 + Clutch), Instant Anti-Reverse with a Smooth Dial-Adjustable Drag, Powerful All-Metal Gears and Spooled with 10-Pound Cajun Line