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| Fogo Rocket Rod Jet Cast Fishing Rod | 
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| Brand: SpinMaster
Category: Sports
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $16.75
You Save: $23.24 (58%)
Buy New from $16.75
Avg. Customer Rating:  (42 reviews)
Sales Rank: 194
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
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Don't waste your money July 24, 2007
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
I have taught fishing at a camp for kids 20+ years, and have seen many children delight in the mastery of their fishing techniques. Nothing like observing a child catch their first fish all on their own, it truly is something they will remember for their lifetime! I recently had a 2nd grader show up with this rod, and witnessed only frustration and disappointment. (The safety of this rod while fishing with a group truly came into question too, but that is another issue.) Secondly, why reduce your child's ability to master small and large motor skills by 'copping out' from buying the traditional rod? Take it from my experience, buy your child a traditional rod and closed-faced reel by Zebco or Shakespeare (lots less expensive) and take the time to help them develop the motor skills to master the art of fishing. They will feel so much more accomplished when they've experienced a good cast and caught a fish all by themselves then cheating with this tragic invention.
 too cool for words June 11, 2007
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
my 8 yr old was very excited to get this toy. We've practiced in the backyard and we're now ready for the real thing. It took me some time to figure out hor to re-string the rod after line got snagged, but I did. It only comes with one launcher thing for your line and hook, but there is a replacement for three of them for around $[...]
Works as Advertised June 10, 2007
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
We bought one of these for our youngest son's third birthday, and of course we had to by another one for his four year old brother to avoid fighting. I have to say that despite some mixed reviews, it works as advertised. We never had any problems with snaggles, and the hook deployed everytime. I wonder if people were using enough weight on their line? Or had some other problems with their rig? The kids caught three fish between them with these rods, and I caught one while showing them how to use it. Neither my wife nor I caught one with our conventional rods, so perhaps we should consider switching, too...
Pretty cool fishing rod May 30, 2007
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
Bought this for my son and it has been a big hit! Makes fishing a lot easier, and more fun, and less worries about someone getting hurt from a wayward hook. It was easy to setup, is easy to use, and is holding up well. Great for fishing in tight spaces too as you can just aim and shoot to cast. Fun product!
Poor design May 29, 2007
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
Don't buy it. I bought it for my 7-yr-old son. I'm going to return mine after taking it out for the first time. It only casted out a couple times and then started tangling fish line inside, line kept breaking when casting and all kind of fishing line problem. It's impossible to fix. I spent more time trying to fix the casting and fishing line than to actually do fishing. Old fashion fishing rod seems so make sense after all.
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