Zebco 888J.CP3 Spinning Reel
- Spinning Reel
- 1
- Stainless Steel
- Silver
A heavier-duty spincast reel for anglers targeting bigger fish, useful where line capacity matters more than casting finesse.
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How it ranks among the 92 spinning reels we track
4.6★ across 390 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
390 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The Zebco 888J.CP3 is a heavier spincast reel with a stainless steel body and a size 80 spool, weighing 1.38 pounds. Its bigger spool size and added weight put it a step up from Zebco's smaller 404 series.
Like the 404 above, this reel is listed under spinning reels but its attribute data describes spincast technique, and the 888 series has historically been Zebco's larger, saltwater-capable closed-face reel. The size 80 designation points to a bigger line capacity meant for heavier tackle than typical panfish gear.
- Size 80 spool for higher line capacity
- Stainless steel construction
- Weighs 1.38 pounds
- Silver finish
Who it's for
Suits anglers going after catfish, striped bass, or other larger freshwater and light saltwater species where line capacity and reel strength matter more than finesse. Not built for light spinning presentations or anglers who want a compact, lightweight reel.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Larger size 80 spool holds more line
- Stainless steel body for durability
- Built for bigger fish than standard panfish spincast reels
- Heavier at 1.38 pounds than smaller spincast models
- Listed as spinning but the spec data points to spincast operation
Performance notes
The stainless steel build and larger size 80 spool give this reel more line capacity and pulling strength than smaller spincast models, which matters when fighting bigger fish or fishing heavier line. At 1.38 pounds it carries noticeably more heft than a size 40 reel, trading some casting comfort for durability and capacity.
Specifications
| Brand | Zebco |
|---|---|
| Model | 888J.CP3 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.38 pounds |
| Size | 80 (Pack of 1) |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Technique | Spincast |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in spinning reels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zebco 888J.CP3 Spinning ReelThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 390 | 4.1 / 5 |
| KastKing KK-Centron 500-1 Spinning ReelKastKing | 4.5 / 5 | 9,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Penn PURV6000 Spinning ReelPenn | 4.6 / 5 | 7,873 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Piscifun Piscifun-RL114-R Spinning ReelPiscifun | 4.5 / 5 | 6,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Okuma C-20 Spinning ReelOkuma | 4.7 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Zebco 888J.CP3
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What line capacity does the Zebco 888J.CP3 support?
It uses a size 80 spool, larger than Zebco's smaller 404 series, built for heavier line.
Is this reel suited to saltwater?
The stainless steel build and larger spool size are typical of Zebco's heavier-duty models used for bigger freshwater and light saltwater fishing, though the listing does not confirm a saltwater rating.
What does the 888J.CP3 weigh?
1.38 pounds.