Different Kind of Zebco

[Shark Hunter]

I've purchased my newest spinning reel.
A Quantum Cabo 120. This reel means business.
I'm gearing up for a new way to surf fish.
This reel puts out 65lbs of drag.
Alan Hawk rates it as his #4 finest offshore reel of all time. The three above are the Okuma Makaira, The Stella and the Accurate twin spin.
Those reels are three times the price.
For $250, I'll take the chance.
My Birthday is in a few days.
Happy Birthday to me.

[xjchad]

Nice Daron!
You gonna open her up?
What are you going to load it with?

[mo65]

   Fishermen who really know fishing know Zebco has always and continues to produce some of the finest gear available. And like this reel...often at a better price...great buy Daron!

[Shark Hunter]

Nice Daron!
You gonna open her up?
What are you going to load it with?

Yes Chad,
I'm going to open it up, but I kind of already know what to expect.
http://www.alanhawk.com/reviews/cbo14.html
I'm going to load it with 8 strand 100lb braid

[thorhammer]

either use a mono shock leader or finger cot  / tape wrap when casting, or that braid can slip and cut you right in the joint....I have one right now and that was throwing poppers, not even heavy metal with a sashimi payload....

[CapeFish]

or get a bionic or use a casting glove

[steelfish]

beatiful reel Daron, seems like you did some homework before getting the reel.

is it that the line that is going in the ree?
dont want to be harsh but if that reel is the #4 on quality it deserves a line along those positions like
spiderwire, powerpro, Jerry Brown, Daiwa samurai, suffix, etc, plenty of good ones out there.

[handi2]

Daron ive used the Cabo 80 offshore for many years. You cant beat them.

[Shark Hunter]

Alex,
Kastking is decent Braid. I've used it before.

[Reel 224]

Daren; that's a big drag load on a spinner, I've not known about that kind of reel. I have learned something today and something else from Kast Pro too.
Thanks for the post.

Joe

[STRIPER LOU]

That's a beast of a spinner Mr. D!

Zebco does a great job and is the parent company of Fin-Nor. The shop has been selling quite a few Fin-Nor spinning and conventional reels for 3 or 4 years now. I'll get them back for regular service but have never had to replace parts on any of them so far.

The conventional reels tend to be a bit on the heavy side but built like tanks. I have a 2 speed that I love to fish with.

Kastking is great, but everyone is asking for 8 strand, Diawa J braid now.

Hope you do well with it from the beach and I'm ready to see some pic's of the big dog's caught with this new reel!

Regard's,  ..  Lou

[steelfish]

Alex,
Kastking is decent Braid. I've used it before.

dont get me wrong amigo caza-tiburones, I currently have kastking on some of my backup reels or loaners and also recomend that line to friends that really want something not expensive but with nice quality, Kastking is king, as I said you did your homework.

I slowly been changing the line on my bakup reels for J-braid as my budget fishing line and keep hollow JB from Lee on my goto reels

nice video by the way, its always good to know budget brands that offer nice quality.

[Shark Hunter]

I hear you compadre, but my take on braid line is this.
I really don't like using it at all, but I can't in reality spool up a spinning reel with 100lb mono.
If I get broke off on 100lb 8 strand braid, I really don't think it is going to matter who made it.
It is still going to pop if another shark swims into it, the shark that is on wraps up in it, or it gets abraded on the bar by shells or some other obstacle between me and the hooked fish.
I am not afraid of spending money, but I think this is the right tool for the job.
amigo caza-tiburones!

[Jeri]

Hi Darren,

You've bought the right reel for the job, a good number of our local guys have been using them for sharks and cast baits from the shore, and never had a problem with them. We sell the entire Cabo range in our shop, and very rarely have to order spares, they are that well built and certainly stronger than a lot of other reels.

If your casting 100lb braid straight off the reel, I would certainly look to fit your rod out with a Breakaway Canon Clip, one of the best inventions for casting braid and heavy baits, and saves a lot of sore fingers. Ignore the Breakaway USA video when they mention wrapping the line 3 times round the capstan, just once gives a much smoother casting release, especially if you lock the drag before casting - then just stick in the power!!!

Great reels - got the 60 & 80, been using them for the last 4 years, and no problems, one of my wife's team mates uses an 80 regularly for Bronzies and 50lb braid.

Cheers from sunny Africa

Jeri

[Shark Hunter]

I am somewhat experienced with casting Braid.
I know not to let it fall in the joint of my finger and keep it on top.
I have been casting spinners since I was knee high to a grasshopper.
Just not on this scale.
I don't have Mason Hands, but they are tough enough that it won't cut me if I watch what I'm doing.
The four strand will cut you quick if you aren't paying attention.
Just ask My Boy Mike.
I need my hands free of any tape or finger glove.
When a Shark is on, I need to put on the real gloves.
I wasn't going to show this, but I got a good tail slap from a Black tip on my Belly while trying to muscle him a few weeks ago.
When they open their mouth, it looks like a thousand razor sharp teeth in there.
I was concentrated on the toothy end and he got me. I did not let go, because he was thrashing.
A solid tail slap from a Feisty Black Tip is like a punch to the chest.
He taught me a lesson that won't happen again.