Zebco 33605MTELA.FB4 Rod & Reel Combo Review
Our verdict
The Zebco 33605MTELA.FB4 costs $49.99, a middle-of-the-road price in this comparison, and carries a 4.3-star average across 661 reviews with 500-plus units bought last month. Its 2-ounce weight and explicit bass-and-trout target species listing set it apart from the more generic combos in this set.
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Anglers specifically targeting bass or trout who want a light, 2-ounce, 6-foot fiberglass spincast rod at a mid-range price, backed by several hundred reviews and steady bought-last-month demand.
Skip if
Skip it if you're not targeting bass or trout specifically, or if you want the higher review count and larger recent buyer volume of the 33602MA.NS4, which carries a similar spec sheet at a ten-dollar premium.
- Material Fiberglass
- Weight 2 ounces
- Length 6 Feet
- Line Weight 10 Pounds
- Target Species Bass, Trout
- Technique Spincasting
- Priced 11% above the category median ($44.99 across 47 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 661 owner ratings
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Popularity3.0/5
661 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Bass and trout anglers who want a rod built with those species in mind, rather than a generic all-purpose combo, are the target market for the Zebco 33605MTELA.FB4. It is a 6-foot, medium-power fiberglass rod weighing just 2 ounces, matched to a spincast reel and spooled for 10-pound line.
At $49.99, it lands squarely in the middle of this four-combo comparison, ten dollars cheaper than the similarly specced 33602MA.NS4 and well above the $20.81 Fiberglass 80-FSH3001, though that budget option also lists bass as a target species. Where this combo differs is the explicit trout listing alongside bass, and the notably light 2-ounce weight figure.
Review data backs a reasonably strong reputation: 4.3 stars across 661 reviews, with 500-plus units bought last month. That places it behind the 33602MA.NS4's 1,500 reviews and 4.5-star average, but ahead of the smaller-volume 33CZRD602MA.NS4, suggesting a solid middle-tier position in Zebco's own spincast lineup for this comparison.
Pros
- Specifically targets bass and trout, unlike the generic 'Fish' target species listed on some alternatives
- 2-ounce weight is notably light for extended casting sessions
- 4.3-star rating across 661 reviews shows a solid, sizable track record
- 500-plus units bought last month indicates healthy ongoing demand
- Priced at $49.99, ten dollars less than the similarly built 33602MA.NS4
Cons
- 4.3-star rating trails the 4.5-star average of the 33602MA.NS4 and Ugly 1366955
- 10-pound line rating limits it against heavier species like catfish
- 661 reviews is a fraction of the 1,500 and 3,000 review counts posted by two comparison combos
- Fiberglass build lacks the graphite/aluminum blend of the pricier Ugly Stik combo
Specifications
| Material | Fiberglass |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2 ounces |
| Length | 6 Feet |
| Line Weight | 10 Pounds |
| Target Species | Bass, Trout |
| Technique | Spincasting |
| Size | 30 |
| Color | Black |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
| Feature | Medium |
Performance notes
A 2-ounce weight is light even by spincast-combo standards, and paired with a 6-foot medium-power fiberglass blank, it should be comfortable to cast repeatedly over a session targeting bass or trout. The explicit species listing lines up with a rod built for moderate-size freshwater fish rather than anything requiring heavy tackle. A 10-pound line rating supports that read, enough for typical bass fights and trout without the added stiffness of a rod meant for catfish or saltwater use. The spincasting reel keeps line management simple, an enclosed spool trades some casting distance for fewer tangles, a fair trade for anglers focused on catching fish rather than fine-tuning gear. Black is a straightforward, non-distinct color choice compared to the silver/black and red variants elsewhere in this lineup.
What buyers say
A 4.3-star average across 661 reviews sits in a reasonable middle ground, not as heavily reviewed as the 1,500-review 33602MA.NS4 or the 3,000-review Fiberglass 80-FSH3001, but well beyond a thin sample size. The 500-plus bought-last-month figure matches the pace of the Ugly 1366955 and the Fiberglass 80-FSH3001, both also at 500-plus, suggesting this combo moves at a similar clip to established competitors in the category. Consistent 4.3-to-4.5-star ratings across all four combos in this comparison indicate the spincast and rod-reel combo category, at least among these options, tends to satisfy buyers at a fairly reliable rate.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 33605MTELA.FB4 good specifically for bass and trout?
The listing specifies bass and trout as target species, and the 10-pound line rating and medium-power 6-foot rod are consistent with tackle built for those fish. It is not marketed for heavier species like catfish.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 2 ounces, a notably light figure that should help reduce fatigue during repeated casting.
How does it compare in price to the Zebco 33602MA.NS4?
At $49.99, it costs ten dollars less than the 33602MA.NS4's $59.99, while sharing a similar 6-foot fiberglass, spincasting, 10-pound-line spec sheet.