landed this dude yesterday.

31.5 inches

I bet that was a fight on that rod/reel. I've had a 33 since I was a wee yonker, and that's been some time ago. I still use one when we go out on the James for "eaters".

At first glance it looks like the grass between your legs is the tail of the fish.

Outstanding!

Does Zebco still make the 33? It was my favorite back in the day.

They do! I bought by 5yo one two summers ago. He wanted a tiny, super-hero type deal, but I wouldn't have it. He likes it now that he has a 'big boy' fishing setup.

The new ones are Chinese junk. I bought three of the old ones N.I.B off e-bay.