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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on January 3, 2012 at 7:57pm

One of the virtues of the 202 is its simplicity. While I prefer a somewhat more refined drag that it provides, it does function. You may want to consider the super glue trick for the cracked area and use the 202 as a back up. Then it can sit on the shelf, but be used if needs be.

That's the way I like em. Mine sit on a shelf, too, but they all earn their place by being functional.

Comment by John Sheehan on January 3, 2012 at 10:28am

Well David I notice there's a crack in the molded body on the Zebco 202 so  I dont want to fish with this but it sure looks nice on the shelf .I got the drag working but didnt glue it .I think I'll disassemble  and reassemble this reel for kicks .Thanks for this spec sheet!

Comment by John Sheehan on January 1, 2012 at 10:11am

David -Thanks for the reply !I'll let you know how I make out!I'll  take a look at those Crappie Rods I have that I've paired the Johnsons with in the past and let you know what they are.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on December 31, 2011 at 4:54pm

@ John - the metal piece looks like the drag link; it rubs on the spool rim when you turn the drag knob. You can see it here, as part of the body assembly, item 6.

http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schematics/albums/zebco/Zebco_202.pdf

Sometimes when you take the cover off, these will come "a'loose" and fall out. When you get it back in, touch a drop of super glue to it where it fits into the body and it should stay put.

I use the Country Mile (and Crappie Pro) on light action, 5'5" casting rods. They're just nothing-fancy Shakespeare rods.

Comment by John Sheehan on December 31, 2011 at 3:27pm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Johnson-Crappie-Pro-Spincast-Reel-Great-Con...

Comment by John Sheehan on December 31, 2011 at 3:17pm

David I am curious as to what rod you use the Country mile on .I would like to get back to using it with a short Crappie pole I have.I actually caught a 10" Bluegill or close to it using that reel and Rod and drifting  a split shotted worm pretty deep  and don't know why I didnt go back to it this year . 

Comment by John Sheehan on December 31, 2011 at 3:11pm

Comment by John Sheehan on December 31, 2011 at 3:11pm

David-Can you tell me what this piece does and how I can assemble it back into the reel? Appreciate your help if you can show me.

Comment by Tomas Daniel on December 31, 2011 at 10:57am

sure david. i never use them, itd be good if someone could get some use out of them. both work perfectly.

 

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on December 30, 2011 at 9:22pm

Thomas, I have both in my collection. The Country Mile is one of my go-to, everyday reels. Simple and easy to use they cast, well - about a "country mile." I like them a lot.

The Shakespeare is one of many that were made up until the 70's. Id hazard a guess that it is a 1700 series reel. These were tough enough and all metal, although some of the inner workings were kinda fiddly. I have a couple of these right now on the bench in rehab. Unless it were in excellent condition, however, I wouldn't use it if I had other choices.

If you like, I'll make you an offer on the pair.

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