I was born too late to enjoy any of this during its prime but I love these gimmicky fishing gadgets. Glad to see someone doing great videos covering this stuff.
I had one of these when I was a kid. Mid 2000's put new line on it and it worked great. Caught a bunch of salmon and sturgeon on it. Just screwing around, trying to break it. I Never did, I think I still got it.
My dad has a history of buying terrible, but well intentioned Christmas gifts. He got me this rod when I was a kid. It was as terrible as yours. I still have it, mostly because the nostalgia of my dad getting it for me. I find it in the garage and get a chuckle out of it every now and then.
I just put this together last night to fish on the lake with my kid and instantly hated the reel action. That soft lead gear you showed is only part of the problem. You have to actively push inward toward the reel when reeling in or the gear skips and frustration builds. Got mine on Groupon and will be returning it this week.
Agree. I had one for about a few months. I did change the line and it cast further than 6 feet. But the one week point was the plastic screw. It broke after about 5 months. No way to order a replacement. It went into the trash.
I've always been wary of those odd travel rods, never took a chance on buying one. I do have some collapsing travel rods, but they're combos I put together myself.
I love mine. I keep it on my jet ski. I go where boats and most people can't get to. I've caught big catfish and bass with it. But I normally don't cast very far. It's not a pro rod design but it works good for brush fishing!
So my question is ... After changing the line on the reel does it run through that square hole on the top of the metal or leave as is and run it under and then through the hole circle hole to the guider
Adrian Robinson If I knew that answer, I’d be selling ‘em on TV! I ran it through the square, then through the hole...but still casted like a broken Slinky.
Adrian Robinson If I knew that answer, I’d be selling ‘em on TV! I ran it through the square, then through the hole...but still casted like a broken Slinky.
I found one of those in a consignment store goodness knows how long ago, I think I paid $25cdn and it came with a box of flying lures. I still have the thing in the box.
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I'm 45 been fishing my whole life. The 80's and 90's was a magical time. I love the old school so this channel speaks to me. Do you remember the "attack pack" tackle system? Would love to see an episode on that. New subscriber....
I can't believe this thing still exists. I saw it on TV when I was like 13 or 14 years old around the 2000's, and I needed to have it after seeing that advertisement for a few times, so I ordered it. The crap that came to my door was not what I expected, and it showed me clearly that you can't believe the advertising on TV, especially not on a Teleshopping channel.
was considering it until I saw this. Thanks. That things really sucks. Its good reviews like this one that makes UA-cam a valuable resource for us guys
Well that was pretty entertaining gotta take the good with the bad. Happy you did make a video of it. You could always put it on the retro wagon as a retro boat anchor !
Went fishing with this rod. I don't know why you are getting these problems. I caught some snapper and catfish by the coast with this thing. It only broke due to lack of maintenance. You must have gotten a lemon. I bought this in the Philippines btw, where they sold them on TV.
Me too, bought them pre 2000. Catched plenty bass, big mouths, carps, and even a 8 kg heavy salmon on the sea. Never had issues, only when I dropped it in the water and the beerings started to rust.
Love the channel! What is your favorite era of fishing equipment (80's)? I admit you did inspire me to break out some of my own old stuff and even pick up a few things from Ebay and the local antiques store. It is fun to see what the old gear was like and honestly most of it still gets the job done.
Brad Woodard My first Bass Pro catalog was a 1987 master catalog, so I am partial to that era, but I have been digging into older stuff as well. One thing is for sure, those bass aren’t seeing too many of what we are throwing!
Must just be operator error. I've had friends that have owned them and taken them while backpacking due to their small size and packability. Never an issue.
I just don't understand why anyone would want a crappy folding rod with built in reel like this. Whether it's a pocket fisherman, rocket fishing rod, or the ST Croix fishing machine ( St croix should be ashamed). They're chunky heavy mostly plastic awkward devices that are unnatural to use. The storage length is the only thing they've got over the average telescopic travel rods which have been around since at least the 60's.
Didnt know The Ronco Pocket Fisherman also converted into the 2 in 1 Ronco Aalligator sword Also available with the Pocket Fisherman by Ronco is the all new Alligator Repel p😊
Means a lot, punchfishing! If it's any indication, I have about 3,300 more vintage lures than I have subscribers. Don't worry, I will keep fishing it old school! That said, if you have a blast from the past you want featured, call it out...
Another crummy gadget was the Sonic Fish Caller , it had a blinking light and made a clicking noise that was supposed to attract the attention of the fish . WHAT A HUNK OF JUNK !!!!! Then there was the Pocket Fisherman , sheeeesh !
You can get a really decent spinning reel combo at walmart these days for 30$ usually 1 bearing and will last a summer or 2. I bought a Pfluger that was 25 and an ugly stick $35. Been a damn good setup for a couple years and 100s of bass. I guess that's 60$, but damn. No way I'd blow 30$ on that. I'd buy 4 Hj-6 husky jerks.
🙋 hello there to all those who's on UA-cam. So this was years and years and years ago, when the instant fisherman just came out at the time. I seen the commercial on the 📺 and thinking okay now what are they coming out with and here it was a new for fishing. Years ago somebody was going to get me one for my birthday and I said that I'm no I will send it back. I did not believe what this thing was capable of doing like they said on television, come on you could go deep sea fishing with that little thing yeah right. Also it's supposed to be so easy to fish with. I heard so many people talking about this how terrible it was in how much of a mistake it was when they bought it.
any old spincast set up would be better this dud i had then this one and the pocket fisherman my self and they both stunk ill be sticking with my old 68 zebco 33 all steel body and ugly stick set up over these
RetroBassin, back in the late 70s and 80s, Lews Speed Sticks and Speed Spool casting reels dominated professional fishing. I collect them and I’m still using reels and rods that are nearly 40 years old. They just refuse to die! lol
True fact from 1980-1990 Zebco made a series of kids fishing combos with snoopy and micky mouse. I have the micky mouse catch'em combo with the matching tackle box from 1986 my dad got my brother for his frist fishing pole. I even learned to fish on it i have even pasted it to my son.
Haha, I got sucked into buying one of these years ago. On BOGO and same result. Instantly regretted it. One of the 2 I received broken and the other plain sucked. How do company’s get away with selling something that isn’t close to what is advertised. Just terrible.
CANT WAIT FOR THE FLYING LURE EPISODE. JUST WATCHED YOUR INSTANT FISHERMAN AGAIN AND ITS JUST SOOOOOOO FUNNY COS ALL US FISHERMEN THAT HAVE SEEN THIS ADVERTISED WERE WONDERING WHAT IT IS LIKE IN THE REAL WORLD......NOW WE KNOW, THANKS TO YOUR REVIEW I DID NOT WASTE MY MONEY. KEEP EM COMMING AND THANKYOU
it was exactly this, a piece of shit, issues the first week, Not casting, falling apart, I had to reel in the rod halfway down the river once, sent a letter to the company they filed for bankruptcy, years later they still sent me letters about legal proceedings but I never got my money back.
I’m 44 I’ve fished most of my life and I’ve caught bass all over my state and a few others but I’ve yet to “ feel” bass like you all say. I can feel them tug on the lure/line but other than that I want someone with a straight face they can tell me they “feel” the fish through 150 yards of 0.15 mm flourocarbon or nylon and 7and a half feet of im8 fishing rod. Ima say ur full o’ shite
The tug on the lure/bait is what they call feeling the fish... or when she's bout to "cum out da water", squirt hard or rise airborne so you point your rod tip down...on bass anyways.
Trashing my fishing rod! Manufacturing scam! Phones numbers don't work. Don't even thing buying. Scammer manufacturing successfully is taken our money. My grandchildren crying over the fishing trip!garbage rod! DON'T BUY 😂😡
What, spring-activated, fish-repelling lures aren't part of your everyday bass arsenal? I actually have a boatload of Powerpak lures (predecessor to the Moto Minnow), and have a day with them planned as soon as it warms up a tad!
i always wanted to have this thing haha. i remember seeing it on tv, its been good times. if i would have the money and my parents would have said yes to buying it, it would be the proud owner of this thing :D maybe i'll buy one just for the sake of it, its almost a meme for me. with better line it should cast in theory? i dont see why it shouldnt. but its still a crappy rod, no matter how you turn it
I have the instant fisherman flying lure no mine works 100% flawlessly I have caught a lot of dinner with that fold-up fishing rod amazing how it works and no problem reeling a three or four pounds in I think if I caught a big lunker I would maybe have to cut the string because I wouldn't want my pole to break
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I was born too late to enjoy any of this during its prime but I love these gimmicky fishing gadgets.
Glad to see someone doing great videos covering this stuff.
I had one of these when I was a kid. Mid 2000's put new line on it and it worked great. Caught a bunch of salmon and sturgeon on it. Just screwing around, trying to break it. I Never did, I think I still got it.
I also had one when I was a kid and I never had any problems
Me too have one that works and casts fine. I keep it in my motorcycle storage....where I also carry trout when lucky. I replace the line yearly.
I just swap out the guts with an old 202 part and I bet it's magical
My dad has a history of buying terrible, but well intentioned Christmas gifts. He got me this rod when I was a kid. It was as terrible as yours. I still have it, mostly because the nostalgia of my dad getting it for me. I find it in the garage and get a chuckle out of it every now and then.
I want also this instant fisherman, i love fishing but how can i buy this
Dude you killed it on this video !! it was a scream watching the attached manufacturer video on Amazon. Loved it !!!
Doug Doty I’d go broke as an Amazon salesman! Thanks for tuning in!!
I just put this together last night to fish on the lake with my kid and instantly hated the reel action. That soft lead gear you showed is only part of the problem. You have to actively push inward toward the reel when reeling in or the gear skips and frustration builds.
Got mine on Groupon and will be returning it this week.
Glad I ain't the only one!
Have it since 1998 and works great for casual fishing.
Maybe I got a lemon...or IT got a lemon!
Me too, dude. Never had issues and even got a sea salmon on hook.
Americans don't bother to read the instructions, right?
Agree. I had one for about a few months. I did change the line and it cast further than 6 feet. But the one week point was the plastic screw. It broke after about 5 months. No way to order a replacement. It went into the trash.
is that the new version of the ronco one from the 70s-80s????? and have you ever used the older version with just the tiny flip up pole???
and how much for this "rod-o-colt" ?))
Top rod for googan squad members 😂
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I've always been wary of those odd travel rods, never took a chance on buying one. I do have some collapsing travel rods, but they're combos I put together myself.
I love mine. I keep it on my jet ski. I go where boats and most people can't get to. I've caught big catfish and bass with it. But I normally don't cast very far. It's not a pro rod design but it works good for brush fishing!
Hi, give it me please i can’t find one anywhere
Thoughts on the pocket fisherman?
So my question is ... After changing the line on the reel does it run through that square hole on the top of the metal or leave as is and run it under and then through the hole circle hole to the guider
Adrian Robinson If I knew that answer, I’d be selling ‘em on TV! I ran it through the square, then through the hole...but still casted like a broken Slinky.
Adrian Robinson If I knew that answer, I’d be selling ‘em on TV! I ran it through the square, then through the hole...but still casted like a broken Slinky.
I found one of those in a consignment store goodness knows how long ago, I think I paid $25cdn and it came with a box of flying lures. I still have the thing in the box.
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I'm 45 been fishing my whole life. The 80's and 90's was a magical time. I love the old school so this channel speaks to me. Do you remember the "attack pack" tackle system? Would love to see an episode on that. New subscriber....
I can't believe this thing still exists. I saw it on TV when I was like 13 or 14 years old around the 2000's, and I needed to have it after seeing that advertisement for a few times, so I ordered it. The crap that came to my door was not what I expected, and it showed me clearly that you can't believe the advertising on TV, especially not on a Teleshopping channel.
Had one and a Ronco pocket fisherman at one time . and yea they were both junk.
I liked my “Ron Popio” poker fisherman. (Sp)
Idk if you're just joking but mine will cast 30 yds fine with a blue fox spinner
Have you reveiwed the pocket fisherman?
I've never had any luck with the line they come pre spooled with...try changing the line and see what happens
Should have had a Mr. Microphone in your front pocket.
02:05 Sums it up pretty well.
was considering it until I saw this. Thanks. That things really sucks. Its good reviews like this one that makes UA-cam a valuable resource for us guys
Well that was pretty entertaining gotta take the good with the bad. Happy you did make a video of it. You could always put it on the retro wagon as a retro boat anchor !
I just got one haven't went fishing with it yet but I did get mine casting
Went fishing with this rod. I don't know why you are getting these problems. I caught some snapper and catfish by the coast with this thing. It only broke due to lack of maintenance. You must have gotten a lemon. I bought this in the Philippines btw, where they sold them on TV.
Me too, bought them pre 2000. Catched plenty bass, big mouths, carps, and even a 8 kg heavy salmon on the sea. Never had issues, only when I dropped it in the water and the beerings started to rust.
God it's nice to click on a video and not have to watch an ad. Great channel bro dropped a sub,
Spot on with the intro lol
How can i order this instant fisherman
No!!!!! Haha
What about the pocket fisherman? You have a vid on that one. I think that's the one Popiel made.
Love the channel! What is your favorite era of fishing equipment (80's)? I admit you did inspire me to break out some of my own old stuff and even pick up a few things from Ebay and the local antiques store. It is fun to see what the old gear was like and honestly most of it still gets the job done.
Brad Woodard My first Bass Pro catalog was a 1987 master catalog, so I am partial to that era, but I have been digging into older stuff as well. One thing is for sure, those bass aren’t seeing too many of what we are throwing!
I’ve got 2 Tom Mann pogo minnows in flame chub , I’ve caught pike on them in the uk 🇬🇧
Must just be operator error. I've had friends that have owned them and taken them while backpacking due to their small size and packability. Never an issue.
The Ronco pocket fisherman seems like a Gloomis rod compared to that one, lol
My mom got me that thing- years ago. Every time I pull it out I think it will be better. It’s not. Yet, I can’t get rid of it!
Ha! I know the feeling.
At that point zebco should have made one be a million times better lol those 33 are a work horse has been for years
I saw pocket fisherman too...not really any
good but I caught a turtle with it.
I just don't understand why anyone would want a crappy folding rod with built in reel like this.
Whether it's a pocket fisherman, rocket fishing rod, or the ST Croix fishing machine ( St croix should be ashamed).
They're chunky heavy mostly plastic awkward devices that are unnatural to use.
The storage length is the only thing they've got over the average telescopic travel rods which have been around since at least the 60's.
Bonus points for busting out the Fishing Machine!!! I've got one of those, too...
the flying lure kicks ass
Don't forget the Ronco Pocket Fisherman! 😂
This thing looks like a weird police weapon
Didnt know The Ronco Pocket Fisherman also converted into the 2 in 1 Ronco Aalligator sword
Also available with the Pocket Fisherman by Ronco is the all new Alligator Repel p😊
Hi good day my rod is still not working
Lmao 🤣😆 I actually fell for that shit as a younger man... Yes I bought one...mine was a little different, it casted ok.
This could be an amazing channel. Keep it up!
Means a lot, punchfishing! If it's any indication, I have about 3,300 more vintage lures than I have subscribers. Don't worry, I will keep fishing it old school! That said, if you have a blast from the past you want featured, call it out...
@@RetroBassin are you on Instagram? Id love to see some of your vintage rods and reels featured in future videos.
@@PunchFishing Facebook and Instagram. Both links in the video description. I need to post more on both!
Agreed. Review hilarious fish gimmicks!
Had one in the UK in the 90s. Came and was all tangled. Dad fixed it (I was probably 11). Never caught a thing. Terrible
I agree, unfortunately!
Another crummy gadget was the Sonic Fish Caller , it had a blinking light and made a clicking noise that was supposed to attract the attention of the fish .
WHAT A HUNK OF JUNK !!!!!
Then there was the Pocket Fisherman , sheeeesh !
I still have mine!! I've never actually caught a fish on it. I've only used it twice 🤣
You can get a really decent spinning reel combo at walmart these days for 30$ usually 1 bearing and will last a summer or 2. I bought a Pfluger that was 25 and an ugly stick $35. Been a damn good setup for a couple years and 100s of bass. I guess that's 60$, but damn. No way I'd blow 30$ on that. I'd buy 4 Hj-6 husky jerks.
🙋 hello there to all those who's on UA-cam. So this was years and years and years ago, when the instant fisherman just came out at the time. I seen the commercial on the 📺 and thinking okay now what are they coming out with and here it was a new for fishing. Years ago somebody was going to get me one for my birthday and I said that I'm no I will send it back. I did not believe what this thing was capable of doing like they said on television, come on you could go deep sea fishing with that little thing yeah right. Also it's supposed to be so easy to fish with. I heard so many people talking about this how terrible it was in how much of a mistake it was when they bought it.
Keep these coming
any old spincast set up would be better this dud i had then this one and the pocket fisherman my self and they both stunk ill be sticking with my old 68 zebco 33 all steel body and ugly stick set up over these
That soft metal piece kind of looks like magnesium.
This rod was probably invented by a vegan.
or someone who lived in a desert with an eagle crying out and flying over head and the company at night are coyotes.
PETA ROD...LMAO! Good One!
I like this channel! I think you should do some videos using vintage Lew Childre fishing tackle.
Had to check that one out on eBay. Maybe a David Fritts Lew's/Poe's combo!
RetroBassin, back in the late 70s and 80s, Lews Speed Sticks and Speed Spool casting reels dominated professional fishing. I collect them and I’m still using reels and rods that are nearly 40 years old. They just refuse to die! lol
Surprise you haven’t. Tried the Coleman pen fishing rod.
Nice PENN jacket ! Tackle so like Leminton lifle w
True fact from 1980-1990 Zebco made a series of kids fishing combos with snoopy and micky mouse. I have the micky mouse catch'em combo with the matching tackle box from 1986 my dad got my brother for his frist fishing pole. I even learned to fish on it i have even pasted it to my son.
Think I caught more fish on the Mickey Mouse combo than my Daiwa!
Haha, I got sucked into buying one of these years ago. On BOGO and same result. Instantly regretted it. One of the 2 I received broken and the other plain sucked. How do company’s get away with selling something that isn’t close to what is advertised. Just terrible.
You have i guide for this
I have to buy.. the reel broke . And i modified for used extended reel sheet.. you can check my modified on my video... Is very difficult to modified
I bought 2 about 10 years ago they worked great!! Until I lent them out and they got broken.
Got to remember to change the line it comes with god-knows-how-long it said on the Shelf
Does this mean that the Pocket Fisherman is a better setup 🤔
Maybe you got the worst one in the world. I have that exact same fishing rod and I can send it halfway across the river and it is great!
Adam D I have been known to fail at fishin’!
What about PT 2
I CANT STOP LAUGHING BRILLIANTLY FUNNY,EVER THOUGHT OF STAND UP OR TV SERIES
I am more blooper prone than a blindfolded Bill Dance on an ATV. Wait till my Flying Lure episode!
CANT WAIT FOR THE FLYING LURE EPISODE. JUST WATCHED YOUR INSTANT FISHERMAN AGAIN AND ITS JUST SOOOOOOO FUNNY COS ALL US FISHERMEN THAT HAVE SEEN THIS ADVERTISED WERE WONDERING WHAT IT IS LIKE IN THE REAL WORLD......NOW WE KNOW, THANKS TO YOUR REVIEW I DID NOT WASTE MY MONEY. KEEP EM COMMING AND THANKYOU
I think you are suppose to change the line,i think the line is old
DELTA 234 Did that, right out the gate!
As seen on TV banjo minnow, that bait disappeared quick
it was exactly this, a piece of shit, issues the first week, Not casting, falling apart, I had to reel in the rod halfway down the river once, sent a letter to the company they filed for bankruptcy, years later they still sent me letters about legal proceedings but I never got my money back.
Bought the pocket fisherman instead....wayyyyy better..
Yes!!!!
I’m 44 I’ve fished most of my life and I’ve caught bass all over my state and a few others but I’ve yet to “ feel” bass like you all say. I can feel them tug on the lure/line but other than that I want someone with a straight face they can tell me they “feel” the fish through 150 yards of 0.15 mm flourocarbon or nylon and 7and a half feet of im8 fishing rod. Ima say ur full o’ shite
The tug on the lure/bait is what they call feeling the fish... or when she's bout to "cum out da water", squirt hard or rise airborne so you point your rod tip down...on bass anyways.
My wife Jody had one it’s in rod heaven right now !,
This thing really is terrible. Lasted about a dozen casts. Save your money.
Trashing my fishing rod!
Manufacturing scam! Phones numbers don't work. Don't even thing buying. Scammer manufacturing successfully is taken our money. My grandchildren crying over the fishing trip!garbage rod! DON'T BUY 😂😡
Get the Ronco pocket fisherman.
Send that thing to me and I'll fix it and send it back.
This is hilarious your one funny dude but pretty spot on your knowledge
Thanks for tuning in, good buddy! Doin’ our best to stay on the sunny side of fishin’.
Omg, hill-arious! Is this the same company that made the pocket fisherman? The PETA rod!!! So funny.
Crazy Toy People Feel like I need to give that thing a second go!
My Popeil Pocket still works fine. Used mostly as joke. This thing looks like a clunky nightmare!
every time it smells like fish, boom, you whip it out and are instantly into the action
wait what?
Makes my pocket fisherman seem great!
If you really want to show the worst of the worst, do a review of the old Chuck Woolery Moto- series of lures (Moto-Frog, Moto-Minnow, Moto-Chug)
What, spring-activated, fish-repelling lures aren't part of your everyday bass arsenal? I actually have a boatload of Powerpak lures (predecessor to the Moto Minnow), and have a day with them planned as soon as it warms up a tad!
i always wanted to have this thing haha. i remember seeing it on tv, its been good times. if i would have the money and my parents would have said yes to buying it, it would be the proud owner of this thing :D maybe i'll buy one just for the sake of it, its almost a meme for me. with better line it should cast in theory? i dont see why it shouldnt. but its still a crappy rod, no matter how you turn it
MINE WORKS
Good! I can't make most rods work LOL
You need the pocket fisherman.
that thing is whacky, I don't mean to be crass, but that grip, it looks like something that fell out of Darth Vader's pants.
try to catch a shark and then sue the manufacturer for wrong ad :D
MrZhefish That’s how they ended up with warning labels on McDonalds coffee LOL
Try relining it
bass everywhere are laughing their fins off.
I have the instant fisherman flying lure no mine works 100% flawlessly I have caught a lot of dinner with that fold-up fishing rod amazing how it works and no problem reeling a three or four pounds in I think if I caught a big lunker I would maybe have to cut the string because I wouldn't want my pole to break
Looks like the most frustrating thing ever
Yeah I'll Pass😆
Change the line in that piece of s*** and get back out there
Kalau di indo
привет из 2024 года в не политики, помню в школе у нас была реклама да же в России , очень так сказать рекламировали что она занимает мало места в машине что ее не сломаешь и на нее ловили акулу в рекламе, но мне не сильно впечатлила мне простая бамбукавая удочка в то время казалось лучше чем это