How to use a spin cast reel - Best fishing reel for kids

How to use a spin casting reel. How to use a closed face reel. Learn to use a Zebco 202 style kid friendly fishing reel

The spin cast or closed face reel is the best fishing reel for kids or people with limited fishing experience. In this video, full time fishing guide Capt. Chris Myers explains and demonstrates how to operate this type of fishing reel.

A Zebco 202 reel was used in this video but the same operating procedures apply to just about every brand.

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[christopherjamesblackwell]

I'm 37, city boy, never fished before, have had a pond in my backyard for 2.5 years and the previous owner of the house left me what I learned today to be a spincast reel. I finally got bored enough during quarantine to grab a cheap $10 starter pack of lures from walmart, googled how to attach the hook and I almost caught something today but it got away. After watching this video, I know I was doing everything wrong. From not having 2 feet hanging off the end to not figuring out what the plus minus wheel is for. Also a catfish at least a foot long swam right up to my feet and I felt like it was mocking me lol. Thanks for the video. Very helpful to a rookie like me

[MultiAudrey]

Not only great for kids, they are great for olders too! I just changed my spinning reel for one of these (execpt I bought one with the reel under and a lever instead of a push button) they are great to fish little creek and cast small leures quickly since you can cast with one hand! Sorry for the mistakes I am from quebec! Thks for your videos!

[BlackVegeta]

Never fished by myself, fished twice before with some super experienced country boys lol, but it was fun. So I decided yesterday to pick up this pole from Cabela's and get started with my 6 year old daughter. Awesome video and Im looking forward to dishing with her. I just jeed to pick up a bobber, which I forgot 🤦🏾‍♂️

[cleanbeans]

Just wanna say a big thanks for this man. I've only ever been an armature and only ever used a spinning reel, I found an old spinning cast on a box of random fishing gear I brought second hand and had no idea how the it worked or even what the name of it was lol, after finaly working out what the name of the type of reel was I found your video.
The reel is pretty old but I might give it a try just for kicks, thanks again, Ross.

[SillyTubereal]

Started with this and now after about 2 months I'm at baitcaster!

[mrkemblegilstrap]

Thank you! I'm 60 and I got the 202. It seemed right for my budget and experience level. I'm having trouble getting my ID, to get a license. It's been sitting there for a couple months now, but I'm not giving up. Someday I will try it.

[Highlighttry]

Thanks a lot! Just started with this and had no idea how to use it. Had to wade thorough 10-15 videos to find yours that explained it perfectly.

[MarshandMellow]

Thank You...found your video, and i have always used these reels, i am also learning how to use several others as well....already caught a Catfish, Bullhead, and 2 Blue Gill...Lovin' It🕊

[louel]

Great vid exactly what i was looking for as my 4yo is very interested in fishing and I'm looking to get him his first tackle set

[GhadSpeed]

I’ve been fishing with a spinning reel my whole life and finally now trying out a spincasting reel. Makes my life so much easier lol.

[fwordhker]

Thank you introducing this device. Wish great catch and good adventures.

[Terribleguitarist]

My mom used Zebco 202's and 404's forever. Honestly, I do the same because I've never really felt like any needed anything different.

[thaiweixian]

My first rod and reel is when I'm 14 is the spinning reel and I still using it since

[rbruce]

I had one of those when I was a kid! And I bought one for my 5 year old son!

[jasonlopez]

I still use the old push button 🔘 the only one that doesn't failed me.. 202 to 888 are great stuff and work.

[George-cyyz]

Very helpful. We've got a couple of these all-in-one beginner rod/reel sets which they make for little kids, and which have a spin casting reel, but are outgrowing them, but didn't know you could buy spincast reels. We're ready for an upgrade from the 2-foot pole, but like the simplicity of the spincast. Be making a trip to the Walmart over the next couple of days. Thanks for the video.

[loboblanco]

Pues, ya tengo 50 años usando Zebco 202, y es muy maniobrable, no nomás es para niños, yo ya tengo 68 años de edad y 50 años de usar Zebco 202.

[vdemetre]

Great video! I grew up on a spinning reel and never knew how to use these! I bought one for my wife so we can fish together and I upgraded to a bait cast reel! Thanks!

[Mixwell]

Jeeze I havent use one in soo long I forgot how they work. I dont fish often but i use spinning reels and now that my son is 3 1/2 i want to get him his first fishing pole

[joseorta]

Hi good explenation...Im left handed and I use my fishing pole with the reel downwards its like the one you showed on the video...am I using it wrong???