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Zebco fishing reels are the most popular reels in history. They are also the most neglected. Granted, they are relatively cheap by today's standards for reels, but they are by no means disposable.

Spincast reels—also known as “push button” or “closed face” reels—get a bad rap. That’s largely the result of the fact that, unlike most “serious” tackle like spinning reels or baitcasting reels, many ...

Every angler is a little bit of a collector, but in general, a fishing gear collector has to be a little less of an angler. “The irony of it is we get interested in this and it takes time away from ...

Almost every angler will agree there’s a learning curve to using standard spinning and baitcasting setups. Dealing with a tangled bird’s nest of lines is basically inevitable for new fishermen.

TULSA, Okla. — Jimmy Houston, angler by trade, can tell you a story or two about the big ones that got away. But it’s the reel that got away that gets him down. Houston can remember the first Zebco ...

TULSA, Okla. -- The manufacturing plant that provided generations of Americans with their first fishing reels shut down Friday after 52 years because the company has shifted production to Asia.

Selecting a fishing reel that fits both your needs and your budget can be a daunting task. Hundreds of options are available, and if you’re not sure what you’re looking for, it can quickly become ...

“That Zebco Guy” Dick Braun talks about a small portion of his collection, covering all the tables at left, during the Old Reel Collectors Association national convention in Tulsa on Thursday.” KELLY ...