I've got a zebco omega issue.  It has a "grinding / rough" noise and feel when reeling.  But it's smooth as silk if I take the spinner head off.  

 

I've replaced the spinner head with a new one, and the same issue.  Nothing is wobbling, bent or out of whack, and I've cleaned and re-lubed everything.

 

I've compared it to other reels of the same model, and this is definitely atypical.  

 

What could be causing this?  

What is a "spinner head"?? You won't get much help here as most are using open face spinning reels or baitcasting reels but it sounds as if a gear tooth has been sheared off or damaged, I don't think those have bearings but I may be wrong, and at that price just get a new one.

Send it in to Zebco. They may fix it, but I suspect they will just replace the reel.

Sounds to me like some part of the spinner head is rubbing on the cover. Give the cover a good inspection and see if you can find any rub marks, may even be something with a line pickup pin. Also try the reel with the spinner head on and cover off, if it smooth in this manner it should be a rubbing issue with the cover.

It does sound like your front cover needs to be replaced. Zebco woud be happy to send you a replacement.  Just give us a call.

 

1-800-588-9030

 

 

-Zebco Team

well that was easy.

Ain't that something? Thanks for helping a BR member.

It does sound like your front cover needs to be replaced. Zebco woud be happy to send you a replacement.  Just give us a call.

 

1-800-588-9030

 

 

-Zebco Team

 

 

Well Hello Zebco Team and Welcome to BR ~

 

That's Very Cool.

 

A-Jay

Pretty cool....guess you never know who is reading these forums.

I've got a zebco omega issue.  It has a "grinding / rough" noise and feel when reeling.  But it's smooth as silk if I take the spinner head off.  

 

I've replaced the spinner head with a new one, and the same issue.  Nothing is wobbling, bent or out of whack, and I've cleaned and re-lubed everything.

 

I've compared it to other reels of the same model, and this is definitely atypical.  

 

What could be causing this?  

 

It does sound like your front cover needs to be replaced. Zebco woud be happy to send you a replacement.  Just give us a call.

 

1-800-588-9030

 

 

-Zebco Team

 

Welcome to both of y'all!

Thank you all for your replies.

 

I just got off the phone with a Zebco representative, and my reel is off for repair / replacement.

 

Thanks again!