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Dumpster score! #7983880
10/31/23 04:57 PM 10/31/23 04:57 PM
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As I drove past a dumpster I saw some natives throwing an armload of fish poles in the dumpster. I went around the block and got these. Nothing spectacular but good for Grandkids. One old original Zebco 33, a later 33, and a couple 202. 9 poles and 11 reels!

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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983885
10/31/23 05:07 PM 10/31/23 05:07 PM
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Wisconsin
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Not bad.
Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983891
10/31/23 05:15 PM 10/31/23 05:15 PM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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The older 33s are probably the easiest thing to teach a kid with and still be stout enough to haul in an occasional hog. I still loath the day they started putting so much plastic in them.

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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983892
10/31/23 05:18 PM 10/31/23 05:18 PM
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Nice save.

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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983895
10/31/23 05:26 PM 10/31/23 05:26 PM
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make you wonder were they just cleaning out grandpas house or fixing to move.

seems odd to just toss out a bunch of poles and reels

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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983900
10/31/23 05:36 PM 10/31/23 05:36 PM
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Can't beat an old 33.. never became a fan of the 202. But hey its free no complaints and I would bring them home as well.

Last edited by salemtrapper; 10/31/23 05:37 PM.
Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983905
10/31/23 05:43 PM 10/31/23 05:43 PM
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Ohio
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The trash can be like Xmas for sure. Great find
Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983910
10/31/23 05:50 PM 10/31/23 05:50 PM
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The Zebco 202 was probably the best $1.99 reel made when I was a pup.

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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: GREENCOUNTYPETE] #7983921
10/31/23 06:22 PM 10/31/23 06:22 PM
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Sandhills Nebraska
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Originally Posted by GREENCOUNTYPETE
make you wonder were they just cleaning out grandpas house or fixing to move.

seems odd to just toss out a bunch of poles and reels

They were moving and everything is free to them so they just tossed them. Also a bunch of rod holders for catfish get and a tripod except it has 4 legs.[Linked Image]
No idear

Last edited by Gary Benson; 10/31/23 06:26 PM.
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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: nt2] #7983928
10/31/23 06:32 PM 10/31/23 06:32 PM
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Wisconsin
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Originally Posted by nt2
The Zebco 202 was probably the best $1.99 reel made when I was a pup.


Don't know about the best, thing the 33 was the go to; but the 202 caught a lot, I mean a lot of fish, when I was a kid. Still take it out on the dock when I'm felling nostalgic.

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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983940
10/31/23 06:50 PM 10/31/23 06:50 PM
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Minnesota
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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983953
10/31/23 07:08 PM 10/31/23 07:08 PM
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These 202 are the red plastic that last part of a season.

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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983954
10/31/23 07:17 PM 10/31/23 07:17 PM
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Missouri
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Those old American made Zebco 33s were decent reels. Not the best buy plenty good enough for crappie fishing or to throw jigs and spinners.
These new China made Zebcos aren't work taking home.

Even the old 202s weren't bad. A couple bux at Western Auto or Wal Mart would get you one. That was then.
Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7983975
10/31/23 07:58 PM 10/31/23 07:58 PM
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I think I used the same 202 for at least 6 years when I was trying to grow up. Smokes were more important than a new reel.
My little Sis still has hers and she's 63!

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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7984006
10/31/23 08:29 PM 10/31/23 08:29 PM
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Oakland, MS
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Carp were tough on the plastic gears of the 202 s

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Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7984054
10/31/23 09:18 PM 10/31/23 09:18 PM
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South central Minnesota.
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Nice score. I still prefer (or maybe again prefer) a spincast reel.

ergo, bibamus.
Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7984055
10/31/23 09:20 PM 10/31/23 09:20 PM
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That “tripod” is a hub and 4 rods for a tent blind or maybe an ice fishing tent... I think
Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Drifter] #7984185
11/01/23 12:46 AM 11/01/23 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Drifter
Carp were tough on the plastic gears of the 202 s



Yes! 10lb catfish or carp would destroy a 202. It was a source of pride to have caught a fish big enough to have stripped out your Zebco.
Now if you could afford it you had a dedicated 'big game' reel to handle those bigger fish you targeted. A Zebco 808. It had a fish on clicker on the side.
Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Gary Benson] #7984229
11/01/23 06:29 AM 11/01/23 06:29 AM
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Michigan
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good find for sure
Re: Dumpster score! [Re: Trapper Dahlgren] #7984349
11/01/23 08:41 AM 11/01/23 08:41 AM
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Saginaw, Mi
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Nice find
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