At a glance
Two spools
MODELZcast FD 530
DRAGFront drag, 11lb
BALL BEARINGS5
WEIGHT289g
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Details
About this product
A Zebco reel with a pleasant gear action and a slender design. It has five ball bearings, continuous anti-reverse and a front drag that goes up to 11lb, and it's well suited to kayak fishing.
The handle folds away with a push-button release, a non-twist line roller helps prevent line twist, and a thick bail arm keeps it well balanced. It comes with an aluminium spool and a spare, and weighs 289g.
Two spoolsLoad the spare with a different line, or keep it as a backup.
Five ball bearingsFor a pleasant, smooth gear action.
Specifications
The details
BrandZebco
ModelZcast FD 530
DragFront drag, 11lb
Gear ratio5.1:1, 72cm retrieve
Ball bearings5
SpoolsAluminium, plus a spare
HandleFolding, push-button release
Weight289g
SKUFL-20005
Rods to match
Pair it with a rod
Rods we have in stock today.
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Fishing in three steps
1Load the spools
Fill each spool evenly with the line you want.
2Set the drag
Adjust the front drag so a running fish can take line without snapping it.
3Rinse after sea use
Rinse the reel in fresh water and let it dry before you store it.
Brill
Not flashy, but it did the job for us. I was not expecting loads, so it was a nice surprise. The drag and line control were the bits I checked first.Lovely
It fitted in with the rest of my gear without fuss.Nice present
Useful for a short coastal session without overthinking it. Only tried it on one session so far.Came fast
Fast delivery and no fuss.Arrived quick
Good reel for a relaxed harbour trip.Nice reel
ordered it on a whim and glad I did. The drag and line control were the bits I checked first.Good little find
Nice item.Every review is shown, low scores included. The breakdown chart appears from 10 reviews.
FAQs
Questions before you buy
Does it come with line?
No. Load it with line to suit your rod and the fish you're after.
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