Super Tune a Reel: Zebco 33 Authentic

Detailed video on how to super tune a Zebco 33 and make it a MUCH better reel by adding 3 ball bearings and making it a true 4 ball bearing reel.

For this project I used:
EY030-01 Bearing 33kpl: quantity 3

[stevelancaster]

Last night I super tuned a 33 Authentic I had from many years ago. My dad always loved fishing and I will super tune his old 808 when those bearings get here in a day or so.

[tannertuner]

I really think these 33J “authentic” reels are my favorite of all the 33s I’ve tried.

[BentRodBassin]

LOVE my Zebco 33 Micro, use it all the time for pan fishing! 👍

[jerryelam]

I have enjoyed all of his videos. I love my Authentic 33 & Authentic Micro 11. Will probably do most of my fishing with them this yesr!

[rickbrown]

Nice job! Thanks for the info! Love my 303 max, I will be supercharging with the new bearings! Keep up the great job!

[waynecarpenter]

Very excellent video super tuning a Zebco 33!

[Rob-biro]

thanks i
have 4 zebco reels to play with so this is very helpful

[timfisher]

Very cool video keep the great content coming bro!!👍👍👍👍

[Grumpyneanderthal]

Thanks I’ve got an Authentic 33 and a One Feather Touch which both need servicing. This was very helpful. I appreciate your knowledge and experience.
I also have a UL4 Micro Trigger Spin which I haven’t inspected yet. Wonder how many bearings it has. The bearings for my 33 Micro are on back order so I’ll wait and get the hole batch in one order.

[-outdoors]

i love my 33 micro also but i changed line to 8lb test use it to crappie and white bass fish

[ronhitt]

Matthew, I have a 33 Authentic that I have apparently lost the pick up springs . Can I acquire those somewhere? Enjoy your channel and info on the Zebco reels. Thanks Ron

[garymargosian]

I have a brand new Zebco bullet reel and I can't get the housing off to change the line. The drag wheel is also broken. Any suggestions on how to fix it?

[petecastillojr]

I picked up a Zebco 33K, it was filthy dirty but after a good cleaning it clean up pretty good, I changed out the bushings to ball bearings but the drag isn’t working. I followed your instructions to the T, do I need to change out the spool? Or can you tell what I need to do.

[trainwatcher]

Mattew i forgot the Button to go with the reel i spoke to you about

[biggame]

What was the difference between the old bearing and the new ones you added?

[Marcus_]

Hello I’m having trouble with the anti-reverse on this model real Zebco authentic 33 will you be able to do a video on this? Thanks!

[Grumpyneanderthal]

I have a 33 One Classic Feather Touch (made in USA - Star drag - no model # under foot) which I would like to super tune with bearings. Guess I'll have to dismantle to measure the bearing size. Is it likely that all 33's used the same bearing size? It's pretty stiff to turn

[frankiehernandez]

I just picked up a new to me rod and Zebco reel for 7 Bucks at a local thrift shop. Is there anyway you can show a picture or video of the proper placement of the little white round plastic piece on the side to side gear by chance?

[trainwatcher]

Mattew,
what reel comes with four Ball Bearing, I was playing around with that one way cluch and found that the body of the 33k has a place four that one way cluch so in it went and now i have a 33k with a one way cluch check it out.Ed

[klink]

It seems most of the older 33's can't be upgraded with ball bearings. Can you provide a list of exactly which ones can, not only 33's but other Zebco models as well? I have four Zebco reels of that same basic body shape, a Z03 Pro, Omega, Titanium and Platinum. It appears the Z03 Pro, Omega and Platinum already have the ball bearings. I can't seem to find the specs for the Titanium. Is it a candidate for the upgrade or does it already have the extra bearings?