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Forgiving handling when playing catfish
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| Name | Buddy |
| EAN | 4260365051888 |
| MPN | 100290 |
| Brand | Zeck Fishing |
| Rod Length | 2.9m |
| Casting Weight | 300g |
| Number of Sections | 2pc |
| Rod Action | Parabolic |
| Rod Weight | 610g |
| Material | Fibreglass, EVA |
| Transport length | 150cm |
| Guide layout | 9 + 1 Sea-Guide |
| Reel seat | Fuji DPS H/#24 |
| Grip finish | Camou |
| Butt cap | Fuji Hartgummi |
| Maximum tensioning distance | 150 m |
Use a fixed-spool spinning reel or the HR 20 only. The guide layout and fibreglass blank action impose this restriction, so do not assume compatibility with other reel types.
Buddy is intended for bottom rigs and tensioned setups up to 150 m. With a length of 2.9 m and a 300 g casting weight, it is a static catfish rod for bank fishing, not a distance rod for tensioning over greater distances.
The high-fibreglass blank has a parabolic action and forgives mistakes during the fight. It can handle large fish while smaller fish still bend the rod enjoyably, so choosing Buddy does not mean fishing a rod that only comes alive with large catfish.
The two-piece Buddy packs down to 150 cm and weighs 610 g. A rod sleeve is included, so you have a cover for storage and transport, but still need space for its 150 cm packed length.
No. Zeck specifies the same fittings as the Pro-Cat, including Sea-Guide guides, a Fuji reel seat and butt cap, plus the grip, thread and finish. The saving comes from the high fibreglass content rather than reduced fittings, giving buyers a lower-cost alternative with that component specification.
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The Zeck Fishing Buddy is a 2.9 m catfish rod for static fishing from the bank, with a 300 g casting weight. Its blank has a high fibreglass content and a parabolic action, allowing you to play large catfish while still enjoying smaller fish. The blank is resistant to knocks and forgiving of mistakes during the fight, making it an accessible choice for newcomers as well as anglers looking for a lower-cost static rod.
Buddy is intended for bottom rigs and tensioned-line setups at distances up to 150 m. It is not designed as a distance rod for tensioning lines over greater distances. Its action is similar to the Short and Soft, but bends further into a parabolic curve. Choose it for this forgiving response rather than for long-distance tensioning.
Because of its guide layout and fibreglass blank action, Buddy is suitable only for a fixed-spool spinning reel or the HR 20. Check this restriction before choosing your reel. The rod has a 9 + 1 Sea-Guide layout and a Fuji DPS H/#24 reel seat, with an EVA Camou grip and a Fuji hard-rubber butt cap. Zeck uses the same guides, reel seat, butt cap, grip, thread and finish as on the Pro-Cat. The lower-cost construction comes from the glass-rich blank rather than reduced fittings.
The two-piece rod weighs 610 g and has a transport length of 150 cm, so allow that much space when packing it. A rod sleeve is included for storage and transport.
Fishing rods can conduct electricity. Do not use during thunderstorms or near overhead power lines. Keep away from children or provide appropriate supervision. Use only for fishing.
