i have one and haven't used it for like to years and it doesn't reel smooth and sounds like the gears are rubbing together. I don't really like zebco . I would suggest any other brands. The only reel i have that might be worse is a horrible shakespere. It always tangled and  made a mess of my line . So i stopped using it.

    I`ve got a Jaleoxe , conventional , made by J.A.Coxe & Bronson sumtime between 1940 &1960 mint condition, Eagle Claw 4000 still great (pulled many very large cats with it),an original Zebco 202 no longer use but works,an org.Mitchell 300 no longer in use but mint.I`m looking for some replacements for three poles now.Looked today not sure yet.Penn or Abu Garcia I think This time.
Old-fart Catfisher

i would choose penn i think they have better heavy duty reels if your fishing for catfish.

Ryfish; I think your right I`m still looking mainly at line wt.compasscity.I want a reel that holds 250yds.of 20lb test.So i can put 300yds of 30lb.spiderwire.
I have a small penn I just got and it`s really nice and smooth.
Old-fart Catfisher

Rallen3, No  spinning reels 2 for bass medium size 1 for my main cat pole thats the one I mentioned the reel for.I think I found it at cabelas.Just upgrade on an old pole.
Old-fart Catfisher

10-4,  I'm getting a list together of my stuff for sale and have some nice rods and reels (some new, some used). Wasn't sure if you were in need of a deal?

  Rallen3 maybe those ones you were trying to sell looked really good.I have 13 poles now.Ones new but its a bait caster Ive tried not very good with it.Might change the reel to a pushbutton    &*()^^%$$## Hey on that wooden one you have,how does that one work,ive never tried a wood one before.I found it interesting.
I just want to upgrade acouple reels. 
Old-fart Catfisher

IF YOU LIKE ---PLASTIC--- BUY A ZEBCO REEL !!!  

 BETTER YET GIVE YOU MONEY TO THE NEEDY THEY CAN USE IT AND DOING THAT WILL NOT BE WASTING YOU MONEY !!!!