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Zebco 808 Spincast Combo, 7 ft, Size 80 Reel, 20 lb Cajun, 2-Piece

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Item weight
1.6 Pounds
Product dimensions
43.6 x 6 x 3 inches

Quick take

A no-tangle spincast combo with a 7-foot rod and bite alert for anglers just starting out.

This Zebco 808 is a ready-to-fish spincast combo: a two-piece 7-foot medium-heavy rod paired with a size 80 push-button reel. The reel has a built-in bite alert, QuickSet anti-reverse and a dial-adjustable drag, and it comes spooled with 20-pound monofilament. It suits beginners and anglers after bass or trout who want simple, tangle-resistant casting.

Best for

  • First-time anglers and kids learning to fish
  • Anglers who want straightforward push-button casting
  • Simple freshwater fishing without tackle complexity

Skip if

  • You want a reel with fine drag adjustments
  • You plan to upgrade soon; spincast reels limit technique

Strengths

  • No-tangle design reduces backlashes that frustrate beginners
  • Built-in bite alert warns you of fish activity
  • Ceramic pick-up pin reduces line friction and abrasion

Trade-offs

  • Spincast reels have lower line capacity than spinning reels
  • Button-press retrieval is less precise than spinning or baitcasting
  • Size 80 reel suits only light-to-medium presentations

Fishing fit

Species
  • Bass
  • Trout
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Casting
Skill level
  • Beginner

Specifications

Specifications
Typespincast rod and reel combo
Rod materialZ-Glass 2-piece
Reel size80
Reel typeSpincast
Gear ratio2.6:1

Facts

This version's specifications
Rod length7 ft
Rod powerMedium heavy

How it compares

How this product compares with similar products on this site
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