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Zebco · Spincast Reels
Zebco 888 Spincast Reel, Size 80, 25 lb Pre-Spooled
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Style: Size 80 Reel (2016)
- Size 80 Reel (2016)
- Size 80 Reel
Size: 80 (Pack of 1)
- 80 (Pack of 1)
- 80 (Pack of 3)
- Item weight
- 500 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 9.25 x 7.72 x 3.78 inches
Quick take
A beginner-friendly spincast reel with built-in bite alert and pre-spooled 25 lb line.
The Zebco 888 is a size 80 spincast reel with push-button casting and a no-tangle design, which keeps things simple for first-timers. It has a stainless steel front cover, all-metal gears, a dial-adjustable drag and a switchable bite alert. The retrieve can be changed between right and left hand, and it comes spooled with 25-pound line for catfish, striper and light saltwater outings.
Best for
- Anglers new to fishing
- Younger anglers or kids
- General freshwater and saltwater fishing
Skip if
- You need high-speed retrieval (fast gear ratio)
- You fish light line requiring precise drag control
Strengths
- Push-button casting simplicity requires no technique
- Bite alert audibly signals fish activity
- Pre-spooled with line lets you start fishing immediately
Trade-offs
- 2.6:1 gear ratio is slower than spinning reels
- Spincast design less precise than baitcasting or spinning
- 25 lb max drag limits use on very large fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | spincast reel |
|---|---|
| Size | 80 |
| Gear ratio | 2.6:1 |
| Bearings | 3 (2 + clutch) |
| Max drag | 25 lb |
| Line capacity | 110 yd of 25 lb line |
Facts
| Reel size | 80 |
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