I have this old pole

[nhenry]

I am an absolute noob when it comes to fishing. I know how to catch a fish and that’s about it.

I found this old pole in my grandpa’s stash of stuff when grandma died. I know nothing about it; what size of line to use, what I should target, etc.

Can anyone tell me what I have?

I’m using an older Shimano baitcaster my dad gave me.

 

[mtmuley]

Can anyone tell me what I have?


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You have your Grandfather's fishing rod. That's cool. mtmuley

 

[Steelsearchin]

I doubt any of the patrons in Shakespeare's in downtown Kzoo have any idea of the history of the place.

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[CRJR45]

I believe that rod was for the push button Zebco's , cool stuff in the day . I'd put it on the wall , I love it !

 

[buckbull]

I believe that rod was for the push button Zebco's , cool stuff in the day . I'd put it on the wall , I love it !

That's what I was thinking as well. Zebco 202 would work just fine on that.

 

[nhenry]

I believe that rod was for the push button Zebco's , cool stuff in the day . I'd put it on the wall , I love it !

This rod’s being used. It’s still in perfect condition. I actually caught a fairly large bluegill with it two years ago. Haven’t taken it out since

 

[nhenry]

That's what I was thinking as well. Zebco 202 would work just fine on that.

May just have to get a zebco. Right now I have a Shimano Bantam Black Magnum on it

 

[Tradewind]

I hung Grandma's fishing rod on the wall in the garage. Old push button Zebcp

 

[Hem]

Back in the 70's the cool kids upgraded from the Zebco 202 to a Johnson Century.

 

[nhenry]

Back in the 70's the cool kids upgraded from the Zebco 202 to a Johnson Century.

I may get a zebco bullet honestly. Easy to use and my wife's about to start going with me fishing. Would be nice.

 

[Tml19521]

Zebco is a good one too

 

[Nick87]

Back in the 70's the cool kids upgraded from the Zebco 202 to a Johnson Century.

Growing up I didn't know there was anything else out there but zebco.

 

[Hem]

Growing up I didn't know there was anything else out there but zebco.

My dad had a Johnson. It was far more reliable than the Zebco 202.
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[Nick87]

My dad had a Johnson. It was far more reliable than the Zebco 202.
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202 I don't remember it was always zebco 33 for us. Lots of memories for sure.

 

[Hem]

202 I don't remember it was always zebco 33 for us. Lots of memories for sure.

Might be a difference of a decade, or so.

 

[Nick87]

Might be a difference of a decade, or so.

Ha I didn't want to be the one to say it.

 

[Hem]

Ha I didn't want to be the one to say it.

Doesn't phase me. I'm here, you'll get there. It's the way it works.

 

[OntarioHunter]

Wonderrods were not cheap junk! Zebco made their own crappy rods. Or maybe True Temper rods would befit a Zebco. Shakespear casting reels were decent enough quality and sturdy. The Johnson closed face reels were a huge step up from Zebco junk. But still good for at least one bird's nest a day. Zebco ... every five minutes! Ugh!