Zebco 404 Spincast Reel, Pre-Spooled with 15 lb Line

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Item weight: 0.68 Pounds
Product dimensions: 5"L x 4"W x 3"H

Quick take

A spincast reel with all-metal construction and a pre-spooled 15 lb line for immediate use out of the box.

A size 40 spincast reel with a right-hand retrieve, all-metal gears and a 2.8:1 gear ratio. It comes spooled with 15-pound monofilament, and the stainless steel pick-up pin, dial-adjustable drag and anti-reverse make it simple to set up and use. A built-in bite alert sounds when something takes the line, which suits first-timers and anyone who wants a straightforward push-button reel.

Best for

Kids and beginners learning to use a reel
Casual fishing from shore or dock
Quick trips where set-up time matters

Skip if

You need a reel that holds lighter line without twist
You plan to fish saltwater where metal can corrode

Strengths

All-metal gears handle bigger lures and bigger fish
Patented no-tangle design simplifies casting for beginners
Pre-spooled with line saves time versus hand-spooling

Trade-offs

Slow retrieve speed exhausts anglers on long casting days
Line memory from factory spool may cause kinks for weeks

Fishing fit

Species: Bass
Panfish
Trout
Water: Freshwater
Techniques: Casting
Skill level: Beginner

Specifications

Specifications
Type	spincast reel
Model	404, Size 40
Gear ratio	2.81:1
Max drag	15 lbs
Line retrieve	17 in per turn
Pre-spooled line	15 lb monofilament
Material	All-metal gears

Updated 17 October 2026