My Wife loves her old Zebco 33 and really does not like any of the other reals that I have. We plan on going out together this year and fish for larger fish. is there a step up from the Zebco 33 that had more strength and possible line capacity.

I know what I am going to hear from some of you, but believe me, she has no patience to learn any of my other reels. I have tried.

Abu Garcia makes a really nice spincasting setup if you're lookin for the top of the line, but another Zebco would probably do the trick just fine. I believe Bass Pro has a couple store brand spincasting combos as well worth checking out.

I know where you're coming from!! LOL
I have no experience with this reel, but since she likes her 33 and you need something bigger, this might make sense:

http://zebco.com/products/808.html

Bill

Posted By capnklumpp on 27 Mar 2013 10:03 PM
I know where you're coming from!! LOL
I have no experience with this reel, but since she likes her 33 and you need something bigger, this might make sense:

http://zebco.com/products/808.html

Bill

I have an 808 I use for catfish...it will handle anything she throws at it. I've caught a bunch of channels and a few flats on mine...fish up to 20lbs...its a great reel for the money.

Some might say if you got a reel for your wife- you got a good trade! ;-)