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Zebco · Kids' Combos
Zebco Youth Spincast Combo, 29 in, Size 20, Floats, Pink, Pre-Spooled
$19.99 as of
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Color: Pink
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- 4 ounces
Quick take
Child-sized spincast combo that floats, pre-rigged and sized for the youngest anglers to cast and retrieve without tangling.
This is the pink Zebco Splash Kids combo, a 29-inch one-piece rod on a size 20 spincast reel, sized for children around three to five years old. What sets it apart is the float: the rod stays on the surface if it slips off a dock or into a pond. The light-power, moderate-action rod is rated for 4 to 8 lb line and 1/16 to 1/4 oz lures, which suits panfish and trout from the shore. The reel's 2.6:1 gear ratio gives 12 inches of retrieve per turn, and it arrives pre-spooled with 6 lb monofilament. A casting plug in the box lets a beginner practice before heading to the water.
Best for
- Teaching children ages 3-5 to fish for the first time
- Safe casting practice in the yard or at the shore
- Parents wanting their small child to catch panfish
Skip if
- You need a combo for older children or adults
- You want multiple casting technique options
Strengths
- Float feature prevents losing the rod if dropped off a dock
- No-tangle design and simple push-button operation reduce frustration
- Light power and small lure rating match child strength and casting ability
- Pre-spooled and ready to use straight from the box
Trade-offs
- 29-inch length and light power limit casting distance
- Small size outgrows quickly as child develops
- Spincast design is awkward for children learning other styles
Fishing fit
- Species
- Panfish
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | spincast combo |
|---|---|
| Line rating | 4-8 lb |
| Lure rating | 1/16-1/4 oz |
| Spooled with | 6 lb Cajun line |
| Ages | 3-5 |
Facts
| Rod length | 29 in |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Light |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Pieces | 1 piece |
| Minimum lure weight | 0.0625 oz |
| Maximum lure weight | 0.25 oz |
| Minimum line weight | 4 lb |
| Maximum line weight | 8 lb |
| Reel size | Size 20 |
| Gear ratio | 2.6:1 |
| Retrieve per turn | 12 in |
| Line capacity | 100 yd / 6 lb |
| Pre-spooled line | 6 lb monofilament |
| Anti-reverse | QuickSet |
| Retrieve hand | Right |
| Guides | 1 plus tip |
| Included | Casting plug |
| Drag type | Dial-adjustable |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebco Youth Spincast Combo, 29 in, Size 20, Floats, Black/Yellow/Gray | Color:Black/Yellow/Gray | Suits:— | Price:— |
| Zebco Youth Spincast Combo, 29 in, Size 20, Floats, Blue | Color:Blue | Suits:— | Price:— |
| Zebco Youth Spincast Combo, 29 in, Size 20, Floats, Pink, Pre-Spooled | Color:Pink | Suits:— | Price: $19.99as of |
Prices are accurate as of the time shown and can change. The price on Amazon at the time of purchase is the one that applies.
How it compares
| Product | Rod length | Rod power | Pieces | Minimum lure weight | Maximum lure weight | Minimum line weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebco Youth Spincast Combo, 29 in, Size 20, Floats, Pink, Pre-SpooledPick it if a child around three to five years old is starting out and you want a pink, floating 29-inch combo that comes with 6 lb line already on the reel. | Rod length:29 in | Rod power:Light | Pieces:1 piece | Minimum lure weight:0.0625 oz | Maximum lure weight:0.25 oz | Minimum line weight:4 lb |
| Zebco Splash Jr. Spincast Combo, 4 ft, MediumPick it if you are buying a first rod for a child aged 6 to 9 who will fish with 6 pound mono on a 4-foot two-piece rod. | Rod length:4 ft | Rod power:Medium-light | Pieces:2 pieces | Minimum lure weight:1/64 oz | Maximum lure weight:1/8 oz | Minimum line weight:2 lb |
| Zebco Rambler Kids Fishing Combo, Telescoping, 5'3" | Rod length:5.25 ft | Rod power:Medium | Pieces:— | Minimum lure weight:— | Maximum lure weight:— | Minimum line weight:— |
| Shakespeare Ugly Stik Jr. Spincast Combo, 3'8" Ultra Light, 6 lb | Rod length:3.67 ft | Rod power:Ultra light | Pieces:— | Minimum lure weight:— | Maximum lure weight:— | Minimum line weight:— |
| Shakespeare Moana Youth Fishing Combo, 2'6", SpincastPick it if your child is starting out with a 2 ft 6 in medium spincast outfit that comes with line already on the reel and a practice plug for backyard casting. | Rod length:2.5 ft | Rod power:Medium | Pieces:1 | Minimum lure weight:— | Maximum lure weight:— | Minimum line weight:— |
| CODEK Kids Fishing Combo, 4.92 ft, Spincast, 2-Pack with Tackle KitPick it if you want two matching 150 cm spincast outfits on 4 lb fluorocarbon line for two young anglers fishing from the bank. | Rod length:150 cm | Rod power:— | Pieces:— | Minimum lure weight:— | Maximum lure weight:— | Minimum line weight:— |
Common questions
What line does the pink Zebco Splash Kids combo come with?
The pink Zebco Splash Kids combo (model YSPLFCPK) comes pre-spooled with 6 lb monofilament. Its 29-inch rod is rated for 4 to 8 lb line, so the factory spool sits in the middle of that range, and the reel's listed capacity is 100 yards of 6 lb line.
What fish is the pink Zebco Splash Kids 29-inch combo meant for?
It is built for light tackle: a light-power, moderate-action rod rated for 1/16 to 1/4 oz lures, which suits panfish and trout caught from a pond, stream or shore. The 4 to 8 lb line range keeps the lures small, so this combo fits small fish rather than larger species.
Does the pink Zebco Splash Kids combo float?
Yes. The 29-inch one-piece fiberglass rod floats, so it stays on the surface if it slips off a dock or into the water. The rod is sized for children around three to five years old, and its QuickSet anti-reverse helps a beginner set the hook when a fish bites.
What is the gear ratio and retrieve on the pink Zebco Splash Kids reel?
The size 20 spincast reel on the pink combo has a 2.6:1 gear ratio and retrieves 12 inches of line per turn. The handle is right-hand, and the QuickSet anti-reverse stops it from turning backward when a fish pulls. Drag is dial-adjustable, though no maximum drag figure is published.
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