| Fogo Rocket Rod Jet Cast Fishing Rod | 
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| Brand: SpinMaster
Category: Sports
List Price: $39.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (44 reviews)
Sales Rank: 5278
Media: Sports
Batteries Included: No
Age: 7 - 83.25 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 4 x 6 x 30.8
MPN: 6001457
Model: 6001457
UPC: 778977691179
EAN: 0778988720295
ASIN: B000CCEVGU
Release Date: September 21, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Fishing rod casts lines over 30 feet | | • | Pump-and-launch action eliminates snares and tangles | | • | Patented Safety Bobber hides the hook until it hits the water | | • | Storage compartment in handle for tackle pack and extra bobber | | • | Recommended for ages 8 years and older |
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Product Description
Kids can tackle the art of fishing with their very own easy-to-use fishing rod. Three simple steps make fishing fun; simply point, cast and reel 'em in. Safe to use, the patented safety bobber hides the hook until it hits the water. The line casts up to 30 feet. Measures 28"L.
Amazon.com Product Description
When you cast it, blast it with the Rocket Rod--the fishing system that accurately casts its line up to 30 feet. Just point the Rocket Rod and let it fly. The patented design and rugged ABS construction will stand up tough to outdoor use. A safety bobber all but eliminates snags by hiding the hook until it hits the water. Once the bobber lands on the water, the lure/bait compartment opens to drop the lure/bait to the desired depth. It features a built-in reel, 6-pound line, and a storage compartment in handle for tackle pack and extra bobber. It's recommended for ages 8 years and older. 
Propels unique safety bobber up to 30 feet. |  |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 39 more reviews...
 No, no, no - do NOT do it to yourself December 14, 2008
I bought two of these for my kids in an attempt to do some basic pier fishing. If you're like me, you fish because it's relaxing. Taking the kids brings that down a notch. Taking the kids and making them use these things? You'd be better served stuck in traffic or waiting on line at the DMV.
Kids have a tendency to be rough on reels, but I can't blame them for this one. In both cases, the toy (and that's exactly what it is) was broken inside of five minutes, with no way to repair. It's reliant on a hokey spring and gear mechanism that never stood a chance of holding up to regular use, whether by a child or an adult. And all the tinkering in the world will never get that thing to work right again, which will disappoint your kids and leave them without gear to fish with (further disappointing them and making your trip a complete waste).
Your best bet? Those cheap mini-fishing rods that are available in any department store, with the little plastic plug for casting practice. They're bullet proof, don't require a whole lot more training to use than this contraption, and they will withstand abuse, whereas this thing would just stop working even if the kids didn't knock it around.
If I can save one person that aggravation, writing this review will have been worth it!
Fishing Rod December 12, 2008
What a pain to work with. Bought it for my seven year old daughter, and she used it once before it broke.
IT SUCKS!!! October 22, 2008
It's in the title. On my first try using it, the reel mechanism broke and I can't get it back in. It's a hoax. DO NOT buy this fishing rod. I would rather spend time trying to fix an engine then fixing this.
GARBAGE!!!!!! September 2, 2008
I know kids are hard on things but don't you take that into account when you design something for them. I bought three rods (over $[...] total) and each one them broke down within one hour of using them.
Complete garbage! July 16, 2008
I purchased two of these. One for an eight year old and the other a ten year old. These things are garbage and we actually just gave up exchanging them and they have been sitting in the garage collecting dust ever since. The lines constantly get tangled and they do not stay working for more than a few casts. I would highly suggest that you look at something different for your children.
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