fishpoint

Is there a difference between the Zebco 808s they sell at Kmart and the ones they sell at Sullys? Sullys reels specifically say 'Bowfishing Reel' while the Kmart reels say 'heavy freshwater fishing'(or something like that). Is this just packaging? They both cost about the same.The Kmartreel seemedbig.

Kmart was also selling an 808 Magnum Reel. That reel was gigantic.You could probably kill a fish by just dropping iton one.

carpsniper

Yes there are differences. I will defer to Robo's vast Zebco knowlege on this question. However, I think the main difference is two pick up pins and all metal gears. I won an 808 Bowfisher and spooled it up but haven't mounted it to a bow yet.

So Rob, what's the difference?

JRW

Kendall,

Did you win that reel at the state championship shoot?

bowman15

I think he got that one at the Evergreen-shoot-raffle Jason. In fact, I remember thinking I should've grabbed it because my Synergy crapped out on me that night.

carpsniper

Steve's right.



Gosh, I don't get to say that too often.

I got it at Evergreen Lake. BTW Thank you for donating one and a reel seat to the State Championshipshoot. If I remember correctly, Snuffy (aka Mark)was the lucky winner of your reel.

Johnny b

Yep, You are right Caprsniper. Snuffy did win the 808 at the state shoot, but as far as i know has not used it yet. It seems strange to me but it appears that the 808's hold up better than the 888s. Any one who has been following this reel thread knows that I have had nothing but problems with all of my 888's. Where ole KBI Prez is still shooting his original 808 for the past three years. I did just order a new Zebco Quantam from bass pro. They gave it a 5 star out of 5. From all the reports on it everyone says it is a terrific reel. So we will see. Now let me see that is 3-888's, one rino5 and a zebco quantan, plus a old retreiver, two wind up recurve reels. I think I should be set..

fishpoint

Thanks for all the information; looks like the 808 'wins.' Happy 4th of July everyone.

Bulzeye

I should think so. You gonna have any room left in the boat for fish?

Johnny b

Do you get the feeling that I like lot's of toy's. One of these day's maybe able to afford a bigger boat. Once I get done buying reels. I just ordered a new rod for my new reel. Just was out loading the boat and found one laying down inside. Have no idea on how or why it was down inside where i found it. Hay carpstaker Im' 'loaded' for the trip on friday. Got my arrows, batteries, gas for outboard all in. Just have to grab my three bows and I'll be ready..

carpstacker

Back to the original question.........I would also like to know. Any first hand experience out there??