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Shakespeare · Spincast Combos
Shakespeare Jellyfish Spincast Combo, 5.5 ft, Medium, Purple
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Color: Purple
- Purple
- Blue
- Item weight
- 6 - 12 lb
- Product dimensions
- 34 x 6 x 3 inches
Quick take
A compact spincast combo with a fiberglass rod and enclosed reel, designed for new anglers learning to cast.
This Shakespeare Jellyfish combo pairs a 5.5-foot, medium-power, two-piece fiberglass rod with a size 20 spincast reel, a simple setup for bass and trout. The Gel-Tech grip molds to the hand for long days on the water, and the built-in bungee keeps the rod sections together between trips. It is ambidextrous and spooled for 6 to 12 lb monofilament, so it suits first-timers and kids learning to cast.
Best for
- Beginners learning basic casting and retrieval
- Kids starting to fish for panfish and trout
- Shorter casts in confined areas or small ponds
Skip if
- You fish open water where longer casts matter
- You need a reel with smooth drag for larger fish
Strengths
- Spincast reel eliminates line tangles common in open spools
- Gel-Tech grip molds to the hand for comfort during extended fishing
- Two-piece construction allows transport in a standard bag
Trade-offs
- Spincast reels have less precision drag than spinning reels
- Fiberglass lacks the sensitivity of modern graphite
- Line capacity and drag power limit use with larger species
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | spincast rod and reel combo |
|---|---|
| Rod sections | 2-piece |
| Material | Fiberglass |
| Reel size | 20 |
| Line capacity | 30 lb/200 yd |
| Line weight | 6-12 lb |
| Power | Medium |
| Grip | Gel-Tech |
Facts
| Color family | Dark |
|---|---|
| Rod length | 5.5 ft |
| Rod power | Medium |
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