Zebco 808bh/bh702mh Spcst Combo

I have not found this combo no where else. i had to email zebco to find out anything about it. First off the rod is rated 20 lb. test, i would have guess more it is a solid fiber glass upper section, more glass than you will ever see on a ugly stik. and glass rods are still some of the most strongest fishing rods today. This is one of zebcos best looking rod. The reel being a 808 is made the same as a authentic 808 and catfish fighter except its handle it has a double while they both have single handle.This reel also has a metal front cover and they do not. All three of them do not have any bearings they use brass bushings, this works good as long as you keep them lubed. Only 808 MAG, 808 BOW FISHER and 808 SALTFISHER has bearings , these are better reels. but i have use all of them and the hawg has work with out any problems. I only use them for catfish , bottom fishing and have used large mono up to 30 lb test xl trilene , and 25 lb p line with no casting problems. A lot of problem with reels start at the store with people reeling the reels with the drag off this will twist the line in the reel , sometimes damage to the reel and line . make sure this has not happen before you buy.

i would recommend this product because this reel can take a beating and keep on going ive let other people use it and its very easy to fix when they get line tangled up in the reel........its easy to use and its a easy reel to use .........its for any person that likes to go fishing .

It's from Zebco, Trust the name. It will never let you down. Remember your first rod and reel? Mine was a Zebco. Nuff said!!! Great Rod and Reel at a great price! Highly recommended!!!

This is the fourth Zebco Hawg 808 that I have purchased and I am very satisfied with them. I would recommend them to anyone.

A Real Good Buy...Pulled A 25# Flathead In Just Great And Still Goin...Great Combo At A Cheap Price

real easy to use and strong enough to catch anything i want.

This is a real nice one. 20lbs of line strength is good for any amateur fisherman. Your bait needs to be heavy if you want to pitch it at a distance beyond 40 feet or so. Also, (for right handers) make sure that your left had is at the extreme bottom of the rod when you are pitching it - that adds an extra support and lets your bait land at what ever distance you want it to.

Purchased last two at local wal-mart. Seems I received the best and the "not so best". One reel works like a champ. Can cast far with only 2 oz of weight. Happy with it. Other reel will not cast over 50 feet. Not sure what is going on, but am going to try a 15 or 17 lb line to see if it changes. Lastly, I am not truely happy with the drag on either reel. Even though the range from zero to full is adequate, the desired setting seems to have a very small window. At one point is it too light, and a small roll on the wheel makes it too heavy. ???? Anyway, a decent catfish rig for the money.

The reel metal broke trying to pull in a large catfish. I would have thought the 20 pound line would has broke first, but the metal "T" securing the reel to the rod broke. Love Zebko, but I got a dud.

Had it for less than 2 weeks and the line release button broke in the middle of casting. button is plastic. Great until broke. Feel poor craftsman ship the problem.