I have asked a lot of spincast questions already but I am genuinely attracted to purchasing one. One final question I have is after doing reading many people claim spincast reels have poor longevity in comparison to spinning. I would appreciate any input from experiences or more mechanically inclined people that understand what parts are more likely to fail in a spincast reel.

Like all reels spin cast reels come in several brands and sizes.

The traditional thumb release Zebco 33 is the baseline spin cast reel everyone thinks of designed to be used in a pistol grip casting rod. There are also trigger release spin cast reels designed for spinning rods.

Like all spinning reels line diameter and memory is limited to spool size. 

So a few questions; what type and # test line? What type of rod. What type of lures?

Tom

Maybe some will disagree but when i started fishing i went from spincast to baitcast and then used spinning later. IMO ease of use on spincast is comparable to baitcast with the brakes turned up really high. 

26 minutes ago, WRB said:

So a few questions; what type and # test line? What type of rod. What type of lures?

Tom

I was thinking about using 4-6lb coplymer and was looking into the zebco 33 micro, I was planning on using an old fiberglass pistol grip rod for this, species wise would be panfish and small bass and trout. I dont mind the slower gear ratio, I have never owned one except when I was super young and forget what they where like, so I wanted to try one again and see if I like it.

Zebco makes their reels to be disposable. 

Their customer service is excellent. 

If you send them a reel for repair, they send you a gratis replacement. 

 

Zebco UL-1 on Eagle Claw Featherlight glass casting rod with cork pistol grip. 

 

 

Clinton Beeler is the Zebco heir, used to post regularly on ORCA, but hasn't posted on the ORCA forum in a couple of years.  
https://reeltalk.orcaonline.org/search.php?author_id=205&sr=posts

I have a micro 33, had it for about 10 years now, may a little less. I like it fishing with it it tight quarters…. And skipping under over hanging trees. They are good backpacking rigs too. 
Some parts are plastic nowadays so, that’s where I’ve seen wear, mostly just aging out. Other spin caster I’ve worn out was from using braid, the pickups and where the line come in the reel.( don’t know what’s it called) will show signs of wear. I tear my reels down once a year too maintain them.
I personally have been eyeballing the Zebco Bullet, the lighter magnesium model. 

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1 hour ago, GRiver said:

Some parts are plastic nowadays so, that’s where I’ve seen wear, mostly just aging out. Other spin caster I’ve worn out was from using braid, the pickups and where the line come in the reel.( don’t know what’s it called) will show signs of wear. I tear my reels down once a year too maintain them.
I personally have been eyeballing the Zebco Bullet, the lighter magnesium model. 

Excellent info, I just placed a order in for one, I'm really excited to try it out, I saw the zebco bullet as well and will 99% be ordering one If I like the ergonomics of spincast. I see this being a player even in the bass world as flipping a bail 1000 times can kind of be annoying, plus I think they look cool lol.

I've got a Daiwa Goldcast that is maybe as old as I am and still works just fine. I never used  it anymore so I loaned it to a friend and his kids use it all the time. 

12 hours ago, PressuredFishing said:

I have asked a lot of spincast questions already but I am genuinely attracted to purchasing one. One final question I have is after doing reading many people claim spincast reels have poor longevity in comparison to spinning. I would appreciate any input from experiences or more mechanically inclined people that understand what parts are more likely to fail in a spincast reel.

 

I have a Diawa Gold Cast that is at *least* 30-34 years old..probably much older than that...and runs like a clock.  It was my grandpa's, who died when I was 16.  I have a Silver Cast as well.

 

Reel maintenance is everything if you want your equipment to last.

I fished through my Daiwa MiniCast on too many white bass. 

 

I don't think you can go wrong with the Zebco Gold Micro. 

I have a handful of 20-25 year old Zebco 33s that still work great. Be aware that the new 33 and 33 micro use a plastic pin to attach the handle to the frame and it is extremely prone to breakage.

10 hours ago, Aaron_H said:

I have a handful of 20-25 year old Zebco 33s that still work great. Be aware that the new 33 and 33 micro use a plastic pin to attach the handle to the frame and it is extremely prone to breakage.

Excellent information. I will make sure to be careful when I get my 33, I appreciate this heads up thankyou!