Drag issues (yet again)

[Haris122]

Fish 24/7, I may not ever get it dialed in, but it did what it was supposed to at some point, leading me to believe it could be done again. How dependably, I don't know, and sure, it won't ever be the equivalent of a $50+ reel, but it's got a drag, and it comes spooled with 4# line. Logic would dictate the two can be tuned to work in unison somehow.

[Quillback]

The thing is, I doubt there is anyone here that fishes or would fish a Zebco 33 as an ultra light trout rig.  So you're probably not going to get any advice on here on how to use that reel for that purpose.  If you can make it work for you, that's great, but you're probably going to continue to face the same issues you're facing now going forward.  There's some folks on this board, Ham and Phil Lilley come to mind, that fish 1/16 oz jigs quite a bit for trout.  I think you'll find they use small diameter braid or Nanofil with a fluoro leader.  I've seen Ham in action and he can sling a small jig pretty well.  If you are interested in how they do it, you could PM them and they would probably be happy to share with you what their set up is.  If you're going to go that ultra light route, the right tackle can make a world of difference.  That doesn't mean it has to be expensive tackle either. 

[ollie]

I never use a leader or braid when I am fishing 1/32 to 1/16 jigs for trout.  Just #4 P-line straight to the jig.  Now bass fishing I have a different set-up all together.  I think my tackle for the Falcon rod and Okuma reel comes in about $150.00.  Sounds like it might be on the high side, but then again I am out fishing just about every weekend so I want something I can depend on.  JMO

[dtrs5kprs]

Regardless of the reel, make sure you back the drag all the way off when you are done fishing. Prevents excess compression of the drag washers, keeps drags working better, and longer.

[Mitch f]

1 hour ago, dtrs5kprs said:

Regardless of the reel, make sure you back the drag all the way off when you are done fishing. Prevents excess compression of the drag washers, keeps drags working better, and longer.

Great advice! Just don't forget to turn it back?

[dtrs5kprs]

20 minutes ago, Mitch f said:

Great advice! Just don't forget to turn it back?

True enough. I've done that more than once or twice. Always makes for a fun first day out.

[Old plug]

Ahhhh how I lng for the days when only drag I had was my thumb. 

[joeD]

After three pages of sound advice, Harris is still figuring a way to keep and adjust his current set up.  

So, let him. He'll fish it regardless, and still scratch his head on why nice fish get away. 

Harris- Get better equipment! Stop arguing!

[Gavin]

Thought about posting chuck that POS in the trash can a few times but....was interesting to see the depth of the dbaggery. Have an old rod and a couple better reels if you want them Harris. Have not hit the can but probably soon.

[Old plug]

I started  to ask how old he was.