Gear Review: H2OX Premier Spin Combo with Finesse

WHAT IS IT?

H2OX Premier Spin Combo with Finesse

WHAT SETS IT APART?

The combo features a 7-foot, 1-piece, medium IM6 graphite spinning rod with a lightweight composite reel seat, aluminum oxide guides and split-grip EVA handles. The prespooled 5.1:1 reel has four ball bearings, a lightweight composite frame, anodized aluminum spool and lightweight composite reel handle. The Finesse Bait Kit includes three finesse worms, four Ned baits, two drop-shot weights, two nail weights, two jig heads and three drop-shot hooks.

HOW DO I USE IT?

When Academy Sports + Outdoors recently rebranded the H2O Express line in launched in 2008, the retailer created a clever three-tier system designed to provide anglers options for equipping their interests based on budget and experience/interest levels. Options are the value-centered Premier line, the Ehos line with its elevated features and benefits and the top-tier Evos collection aimed at the more discerning customer. One of the impressive offerings in the entry level lineup is the H2OX Premier Combo with Finesse Kit.

HOW MUCH? 

$49.99

MORE INFORMATION:

Academy.com

ANGLER’S INSIGHT:

We all started somewhere and, while Academy Sports + Outdoors has plenty of gear for experienced anglers, the Premier offerings will ready any beginner or casual anglers for hours of fun. Moreover, by curating a functionally efficient starter tackle kit, the brand provides a starting point that allows the angler to directly from purchase to fishing. This package will likely prove popular for birthdays, Christmas and any gift-giving scenario, as folks unfamiliar with fishing won’t have to spend time staring at a wall of tackle.