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@@TimHaunFishing 😂when you by them now, they’re most likely from the early 2000s…

@@TheGraytOutdoors You must be finding the freshest supply🤣

@@paulbohn1971 🤠Thanks Paul!! Just a little behind the scenes😂..

@@markk709 Hey there🤠, I know what you’re sayin’. I bought a new 33 gold and it broke before I got out of the house with it.. However, the Bullet so far seems to be a pretty nice reel. Not sure how I feel about the rubber cover on the button jest yet but we’ll see.. seems like it would produce a hole fairly quick if used a lot. This new Delta did not impress me at all.. it was noisy, had uncomfortable crank knobs, and was sharp and rigid to hold. Not worth $65 in my opinion.. I love the old Zebcos and still have quite a few. They’ve proven themselves on numerous occasions.. Thanks for watching!! Willie

@@harryhoward3064 Howdy Harry🤠, That reel was quite usable but I believe I had several lesser versions just as good, as you’re about to find out😉. I’ll get with you very soon on the rod situation.. I’m not sure Bass Pro Still makes that rod but I think I’ve found another that I want to try that’ll be top notch for a Zebco underspin.. I’ll get back with ya on that.. Andy and I had a good time, unfortunately we had to cut it short because we both had other scheduled places to be but we enjoy fishing together so I’m sure it’s going to continue on.. Thanks for watching and tell Miss Sophia Hello!! Willie

@@thomas.bill92 Oh I did!! I bought 3 new black Hula Poppers!! lol 😂 I’m a big “Green Top” fan!!

​@@TheGraytOutdoors New subscriber here but looking through some of your videos, dare I say I think we are practically neighbors! At least as far as Eastern VA goes, I'm up on the Northern Neck just outside of Montross.

@@thomas.bill92 Howdy Neighbor!! Thanks for subscribing😊. I’m in Newport News.. working 5 days a week puts a strain on travel but I try to what I can.. Not easy to find the fish sometimes but that’s why I do a little bit of everything.. I recently lost my newest edition of transportation so now I’m back to square negative one.. I hope I can keep your intention. Again, thanks so much for coming along!! I’ll be venturing out towards the mountains more this year, providing my truck holds up. Not sure I can tolerate (mentally or financially) many more vehicular issues.. lol But I’m not a quitter. More to come!! Willie

Well, I’ll tell ya, I have a tendency to talk a lot and since I caught so many fish I thought it would be a nice break from my mouth to hear some music instead of me..it also kept this video from being 2 hours long.. that’s why I did it…why others do it, I can’t tell ya.. Maybe others do it because they struggle talking.. or maybe it adds to their cinematic ambience.. that’s just guessing. Thanks for watching! Willie

@@skyedancer3106 Howdy Skye!🤠 We had about 7 minutes of bad weather and some tornado warnings but that was about it.. we’ve got relatives in North Carolina that we just heard from tonight, they’re ok thank goodness. I was struggling to catch anything big and when I did finally hook into something large, it went under something and broke my line. 😖 I’m glad your “New Reel” showed up safely.. Hopefully you’ll be able to use it before the season slips away.. Again, I want to thank you for always being there watching and commenting, it means a lot to me. Thanks again “Sharon” 😉 Everyone says Hi Skye and meow🐈‍⬛

Hey there CJ, That reel works pretty well but I’d take an old 11T or a UL4 any day.. lol.. Thankfully fall is upon us and the AC won’t matter soon. 😉 Thanks for watching!!

@@perfectleveladventurefishi619 😊 Thanks..

Hey there🤠!! It’s amazing how addicting it can become buying fishing reels😂. I’ve used just about every Zebco under spin they made. There’s a very old one I haven’t been able to find yet but one day, I’ll see one. I hope I’ve helped you out watching all those episodes and you’re not going to blame me for your addiction later one down the line😂.. Thanks for watching!! 🤠 Willie

Hey there🤠, Great way to start off a Sunday morning.. God put nature in place for us to enjoy.. that’s where all the real magic happens.. The little Micro 33 does a great job but the line that was on it definitely didn’t impress me.. it’s snapped like uncooked spaghetti noodles.. I’ll be changing that soon.. Thanks so much for spending your Sunday morning with me!! Willie

@@paulbohn1971 Howdy Paul🤠 There’s nothing like catching fish on ultra lite equipment.. makes them all seem big!! 😂

@@rocknreelnrod I like pistol grip rods as well but usually it’s when I’m using smaller reels. The Zebco micros are perfect for me. I don’t have a large hand and I have a tendency to cast pretty hard. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve almost thrown the entire rod and reel in the water, lol 😂.

@@TheGraytOutdoors I almost did that last week one handing a cast . Hahaha . The rubber button does wear out after a couple years and I have broken the handle shaft but zebco always gets the parts to me within a week . No questions asked .

@@rocknreelnrod I noticed the rubber button getting a bit flimsy.. figured that was going to be an issue if you use it a lot..

@@TheGraytOutdoors the buttons on my bullet mg and my delta have the same issue . Good reels , worth $100 , eh ? I fish at least one day a weekend so that is quite a bit of wear and tear on them .

@@rocknreelnrod Personally, I would’ve been perfectly fine with some form of plastic/nylon/synthetic button that wouldn’t ware out, especially considering it’s a price point.. I’ve got 65 year old reels with plastic buttons that are still going strong.. 😂

@@rocknreelnrod I enjoy using the Bullet. It’s very smooth. I recently put 20lb braid on it and have been using it for top water baits like, whopper Ploppers, and buzz baits.. That high speed retrieve really gets those spinners moving.. 😉👍

@@garysenter3335 Hey there! Abumatics can be a bit of a bear to figure out dates on.. there’s supposed to be a tag on the bottom of the foot but it seems that “a lot” of them have no tag or it’s missing.. Absolutely none of my Abumatics have a tag either. If I’m reading the list I saw correctly (realsreels.com) Abumatics 1957-1982 The 290 was made from 1972-1982 and came in blue only. Is yours blue? The 270 was 1974-1980 and was a plastic reel. Again, it’s strange that such a grand company doesn’t have a little better records but maybe there is and I just can’t find them. I’m sure there must be a collectors club out there. If Zebco and Johnson have them, Abu Garcia should as well. Sorry I couldn’t find more but maybe that site I sent you will help more in your future finds.. Let me know how it goes!! Thanks!! Willie

@@christinerogers5331 Not gonna lie.. it was a long ride.. but I loved it..

@@joshpederson5926 You’re very welcome. I appreciate the question. There’s a lot of choices out there. It really depends on what looks good to you and a lot of it is trial and error.. Some Zebco reels are just fine. I like the older ones of course but it also helps if you’re a bit mechanically inclined. The older reels always require some maintenance and being able to take them apart, clean them up, and put them back together is a good thing. I like old Johnson, Abu Garcia, Shakespeare, and Zebco. If you truly want the standard Spincast reel (thumb button style) you can’t beat the old Shakespeare, Zebco, and Johnson reels. I’ve made a huge amount of videos on all those companies.. If you see an episode that interests you on a certain reel, please feel free to ask anything you’d like about it.. I’ll tell you what I can.. Hope I helped and just didn’t make you confused 😂. Thanks again, Willie

Hey there Harry! I just picked up a Zebco Micro 33 Gold (under spin) I’m putting together an episode on that reel as we speak. Caught some fish on it last week and plan on doing the same this weekend.. 😉.. We’ll see how that goes.. might take a couple other Zebco underspins just as a comparison.. Thanks for watching and tell Miss Sophia Hello!! Willie

You’re very welcome Dan!! Maybe Josh will get in touch.. Very good info on the fiberglass rods.. these are the reasons I don’t really use older rods.. They have to be in extremely good shape and unique for me to bring it home.

@@TheGraytOutdoors I never have problems with the tubular fiberglass rods, only the solid ones.

@@ddselvig I do not like the solid FG rods.. I have a couple just because they matched the couple reels I had on them.. but it’s a “looks” thing only.. I love vintage reels but have very few vintage rods..

@@oldmanoldtruck Well, very nice might be stretching it, but it does work..😂

@@TheCATFISH1949 Haha😁, Thank you.. when you mess with as much old junk as I do, you eventually learn something😂. Plus, I’m intrigued by them all. I wanna try as many as I can and get as many back out there doing their thing.. and the next fishing trip, fish will be caught!! lol 😂 Thanks for watching!! Willie

@@jimamccracken5783 Howdy Jim.. 🤠 I thank you so much!! I like to be sure people are understanding what I’m sayin’ I do have a tendency to jump from subject to subject. I don’t want to confuse anyone. Good luck out there!! Catch anything and everything.. Those two Monkeys are identical except one has front ABS brakes and the other doesn’t.. not sure why they’re different but they are.. not by much but enough I notice it. Thanks for watching Jim!! Willie

@@AndyCortez-r6b Hello There Andrew!! I don’t think you have near enough underspin reels. You need at least 4 more before you can have a favorite.. 😄

@@D800-m2f Hey there! The world has become an overly complicated place where the little things get overlooked.. That little motorcycle takes people my age back to a time when things were simpler and less stressful.. When freedom was a common sense idea that could be understood just by throwing your leg over a mini bike and cruising down the street. Now, you have to schedule your freedom between, work, kids, house payments, car payments, and whatever else demands your attention. But when you get on the Monkey, push the starter button, press down on the shifter and release that clutch.. for just a little while, all those demands are gone and you’re a kid again without a care in the world.. Thanks for watching!! Willie

My era also brother fun

@@dannes6492 Hello there from Virginia 🤠!! The Johnson sidewinders are an acquired taste but I love using the model 80. As a matter of fact, I like them so much, I bought another one..😁 Unfortunately I’ve on found one other sidewinder last year(model 40) but the gentleman at the antique store wanted WAY TO MUCH for it.. so it unfortunately had to stay there.. So “you’ll” have to tell how that goes😉. Good luck and please let me know how it goes!! Thanks for watching!! Willie

@@TheGraytOutdoors I was surprised how well it cast despite the line going out the "wrong" way. The problem was to find enough slow fishing lures so you can crank in without getting stuck in the bottom. 4grams spoon worked but probably need to change the line from 8.8lbs to a 6.4lbs nylon line for longer casts and lighter spoons. I managed to find my reel in mint condition with box and manual for 25$ so I am happy with the price.

@@dannes6492 $25 is a great price having the box and paperwork.. I use 6lb line on most all my spincast style reels, it’s a great in between size that can still handle larger fish as well as cast lighter lures fairly well.. The model 80, mechanically speaking, in my opinion is the best of the best when it comes to the sidewinder style reels and yes, it’s amazing how easily the line come out of a “sideways” reel.. you just have to remember there’s no “Anti-Reverse” and once you get use to that, it’s a blast fishing with them..

@@monkfry Hey there!! You’re very welcome!!🤠 Shakespeare use to make rods just for these underspin reels..they had longer fore arms so you could easily grab the line to cast.. sadly, unless you find a good vintage specimen of a wonder-rod the fly rod is the only “comfortable alternative”.. Good luck, let me know how it goes!! Willie

@@TheGraytOutdoors I’ve been trying to think of a reason to buy a new fly rod anyway. 😆 That setup you have there looks comfortable and Very usable. I was pinching the line to cast and it sucked. Tried a couple of basket/bail and bait caster rods. Will do on the update. 👍

@@monkfry Fly rods can be more than water whips, 😂, I’ve used them for under spin reels since the early 80s.. personally I wouldn’t go over 7’ and a 5weight should work well for the 1810.. Have you figured out the ABC’s to the 1810? Once you get use to it, it’s actually quite fun!! I have two of them now and I just can’t stop smiling when I’m using it..

@@TheGraytOutdoors Good to know, Thanks!👍 Yea, even with my goofy setups I was pinching the line and casting. It was just cumbersome but I did figure out the lock switch pretty quick. 😆 Rebuilt when I bought it and it’s a nice one. If I saw another I’d definitely pick it up.

@@TimHaunFishing 😞You have know idea… Thanks Brother..

@@Fish-n-AK Man, I would’ve loved to put you in there for the drawing but that giveaway ended on the 18th and we’ve already picked a winner to be announced Sunday.. Hopefully in the near future we’ll be doing something else along those lines.. I don’t do giveaways very often but I can see it happening again at some point. Thanks for watching! Willie

I will be watching. I certainly will. Tight lines man. Tight lines. 👍

@@Fish-n-AK Hey again!! A big Howdy 🤠 from Virginia!! I love these old green reels. They’re easy to work on, really versatile, and a lot of fun to use. I really appreciate you watching and glad you enjoy the channel!! I had several more good episodes in store but unfortunately my vehicle exploded a transmission about a week ago and now I’m a bit stuck. So I’m going to have to get creative on the next few. Again, thanks for watching!! Willie 🤠

@@chucknetzhammer9489 Haha, I wouldn’t worry about painting them, it shows that you’re a “thinker” 😉. You know how to utilize and repurpose for functionality… Me, I know how to use Amazon, 😂because that’s what I ended up doing for both my Monkeys. I bought the extensions and put them on.. AND they really do help.. I can see behind me now.. it’s a lot less uncomfortable now knowing when I hear someone’s brakes screeching, I might be able to see the crash just before they hit me🤣. Thanks for watching!! Willie

@@skyedancer3106 Hey Skye🤠, Yes Mam, that was a depressing day.. Bert breaking down totally wiped me out in a lot of ways.. Mentally and financially, it completely destroyed me. Not being a rich man, every penny counts in my world. So this set back makes me feel like it was all a waste of time and money.. at this point I’m not sure what will happen with Bert. I’ll have to get motivated at some point to get out there and try to figure out what actually happened.. Whatever happened has taken away my focus on the Himalayan and being able to get the other bike. Because whatever money I would’ve gotten from selling the Himalayan will possibly go into the repair of Bert..😞 The Atlas reel is interesting and I’m looking forward to using it. My plans for using it unfortunately have changed with the whole Bert breakdown thing so I’ll have to come up with a new one.. My stomach was definitely in knots, still is😂. I need you to do me a favor Skye go to my email and if you’re ok with it, send me your address.. 😉 Thanks for watching Skye.. Everyone says Hi Skye and Meow🐈‍⬛

@@joshpederson5926 Hey there!!🤠 That’s a very big question because there are so many.. and it would take a very long time to type everything going through my head at this very moment..😁 How bout this, would you mind if I made an episode on this particular subject? I feel like you would get more from it and I could explain a lot easier.. and I would start on it tomorrow..it’s up to you, I can try to do a cut down version in this comment if it better suits you, but you tell me..

@@TheGraytOutdoors That would be very awesome. I would appreciate it. I love your episode on the johnson century 110 B. I do alot of bank fishing and have a horrible time with wind knots and line under the bale and as you've said I want to spend more time fishing. Best regards

@@joshpederson5926 Hey there!! Your video answer will be coming out Wednesday!! I hope it’ll be ok, if not we can get even further in depth..

@@Boswd Hey there! Thanks so much!! I can’t say I haven’t had to toss a fish a little bit of a distance once in a while (usually it’s due to low water issues). Most of the time it’s the smaller bluegills, panfish, or small bass that can handle it. The larger fish always get released on the edge. Those fish aren’t doing us a favor by letting us catch them so they don’t deserve to be tossed like hot potato’s back to their home.. I also don’t use fish to catch other fish. They weren’t born to be tricked into to being caught and used by us as bait to catch another larger fish..they have a hard enough of a life avoiding being lunch for all those other predators in their environment, they don’t need us using them as well.. I’ll get off my soapbox now😂. The younger generation use challenges and shock value to get views. I like to try to entertain, and maybe teach something or show something new to someone they may enjoy. So I thank you so much for watching!!! 😊 Willie

@@TheCATFISH1949 I definitely don’t mind live action😁but unaffordable live experiences like that, I definitely don’t need.. Not being able to do the job in the driveway and having to take it somewhere to have the work done brings up an entirely new set of problems.. finding someone you trust to handle the job, that actually cares that it’s done correctly.. Keeping the channel going isn’t an issue, I just wish I could’ve done it with something like the jeep instead of the gas guzzling, spine busting, HD2500.. That was the entire reason for getting the Jeep. I know early 2000s Chrysler products were known for their longevity and other than this little car being a bit dirty, it was pretty straight and maintained.. But that just goes to show you, mechanical things break.. they don’t last forever..

@@TheGraytOutdoors that’s a big 10-4

@@christinerogers5331 Hey CJ, I try very hard to see the good in things, despite the impact it may have. However, in this instance, there really isn’t much of one. The extra money I made to get Bert and to fix him was from cutting grass and landscaping the facility my wife works. unfortunately the season is going out for yard work which will now take me 3 times as long to save up the money. Sadly the timing of this catastrophe is the problem. One of The reasons for getting Bert was due to winter being just around the corner, fishing slows down and I needed to be able to drive around to some of these other areas to make new episodes.. I was getting 18mpg, as opposed to 11mpg in the truck.. I’ve been looking online at transmissions and they are literally very close in price to the total I have in the vehicle at this point😞. Not to mention how much it’s going to cost for someone to install it… it’s a very depressing situation but I’ll do what I can to recover.. I’ve got too much invested to just give up on him.. it’ll take a little time but by next spring I’ll hopefully have him back on the road😂.

@@TheGraytOutdoors Hang in there, things always happen for a reason, and it seems a solution will make its presents known! I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!

@@ddselvig I did get a chance to use it and made an attempt to make a video but only caught 3 fish and that just wasn’t good enough.. the reel still didn’t break lose but I’m going to take it apart again and see if I can get those bearing to free up.. I have no idea what to do about Bert.. Gonna be very costly..