Overview
Delivering the same lightning-fast retrieves found in the original, the Zebco Bullet 20 Spincast Reel has been remastered in a smaller size making it perfect for a variety of finesse techniques including small jigs, inline spinners, and lightweight lures. Allowing anglers to catch up to fast-moving fish and quickly pick up slack on long casts, the Bullet 20 Spincast Reel provides phenomenal speed with its ability to pick up 28.9" of line with each turn of the reel handle.
Designed for exceptional cranking power with Zebco's patented GlideLine II retrieval system, silky smooth-starting retrieves are achieved with an innovative zero-friction dual bearing pick-up pin system and solid brass pinion gearing. Left or Right handed retrieve compatible with GripEm all-weather handle knobs, the Zebco Bullet 20 Spincast Reel extends casting distance and performance using a FreeFlow 3mm line guide.
- GlideLine II Line Retrieval System
- Continuous Anti-Reverse Clutch
- ZeroFriction Dual-Bearing Pick-up Pin System
- FreeFlow 3mm Line Guide
- Forged Aluminum and Double Anodized Front Cover
- GripEm All-weather Handle Knobs
- Changeable Right/Left Handed Retrieve
- 9 Bearings (8BB + 1RB)
Previous Feedback
Comments: Update: not braid capable. At least not suffix 832 10# or berkley fireline #6. Its the memory of the mono/flouro that allows smooth cast. Switched to berkley xsmooth in low vis green for the 20 and 30.(6#/10#) No more problems. Except one, after about 100-120 hrs of use a small nick appeared in the spinner head. It cut my line and lost a nice pickerel. If your line breaks in the reel, that's the cause. I sanded it out but it reappeared in 6 hrs of use. Sanded it out. Reappeared in 3 hrs use. Lost a nice spinner to it. Emailed zebco they immediately shipped me a new spinner head for free. Which I should have done in the first place. Can't say enough about how easy and nice they are to deal with. This reel is a workhorse, caught a 8 lb carp, 6.5 lb blue cat and many other fish with it.
From: Greg: MD,USA 5/2/23
Comments: First one cross threaded. The cover got stuck. Sent it back to tw house. Of course they quickly sent me a new one. Honestly, between tackle warehouse and particularly ZEBCO's phenominal customer service you are covered for any mishap. Have used the bullet 30 for a year hard. Broke handle, broke button, each time zebco sent me two parts free(so i would have a back up if it broke again). Its 16.5 dollars to ship it to them from md, usa and they fix it and ship it back worst case. Theres a learning curve for maintaining these things. They take some TLC to stay smooth. The cajun line is good mono. Soak in kvd. Got 6 lb berkley fire line on the 30. Will probably put it on the 20 when the line it comes with shortens from snags. It cuts a little groove in the anodized aluminium spinner head, that I periodically sand out with 400 grit.(TLC). Took the 20 out today on a light 5' pistol grip rod and fished a small river for 4.5 hrs with a #3 mepps black fury. 4 smb, 3 pickerel all nice.(Early february md) Silky smooth. Great control and casting distance even on a short rod. All good. The real test will be its longevity and ease of maiteniance. If its as good as the 30 I will be pleased. Will update mid season.
From: Greg: Md 2/12/23