Pocket fisherman

  • Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    September 26, 2006 at 6:40 pm #1234518

    Have any of you guys ever owned one of these? I see they repackaged them and have a 1/2 infomercial on them now. What a hoot. Had a buddy of mine bring one on a fishing trip about 10 years ago. We had so much fun making fun of him all weekend. Atleast until he caught the biggest fish of the trip.
    I see know they offer a girdle belt with them that holds tackle and has a rod holder on it for hands free beer drinking.
    After watching this infomercial for awhile Im starting to have second thoughts about the St Croix I own.

    Come on. I know atleast one of you owns one of these. Speak up.

    matt_grow
    Albertville MN
    Posts: 2019
    September 26, 2006 at 7:02 pm #482895

    As cheesy as it is,….. I saw the new one they just started selling. I’ll admit its a neat idea and concept,…..But if anyone brought one in my boat

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
    Posts: 976
    September 26, 2006 at 7:09 pm #482899

    o.k. matt, you got me
    What is the difference between the old one and the new one?
    cheers

    eyebuster
    Duluth
    Posts: 1025
    September 26, 2006 at 7:11 pm #482900

    A guy that I work with has one of these

    He takes it with when we test the river says he is going to catch a trout on it!

    Can not help but laugh

    chico-diablo
    New Richmond, WI
    Posts: 570
    September 26, 2006 at 7:14 pm #482903

    I bought one years ago and used it when I was traveling. Depending on what you where fishing for it worked pretty good. Also used it for skipping docks. Caught a 6.5 lb bass with it.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    September 26, 2006 at 8:45 pm #482938

    That guy looks like BrianK. What a salesman.

    fishinallday
    Montrose Mn
    Posts: 2101
    September 26, 2006 at 8:59 pm #482941

    [quoteI knew a guy that owned one of these things.
    I have not alked to him since I found that out
    cheers

    Is that why you quite calling? No river for you!

    rick-robinson
    Dundee, Iowa
    Posts: 183
    September 26, 2006 at 9:47 pm #482964

    Had one when I was a kid. Got it for X-mas.Carried it everywhere…Cast it out,layed it down on the dock… Fish pulled it in. God I miss that thing I think it was a brownish orange color, the new black one rocks…….

    carpking
    Janesville, WI.
    Posts: 859
    September 26, 2006 at 10:28 pm #482983

    My ex brother in law brought one fishing once when I took him. It was very, very hard to keep a straight face when he was trolling a planer board and trying to hold on to his pocket fisherman. Even funnier was watching him try to land a huge carp he snagged.

    blufloyd
    Posts: 698
    September 27, 2006 at 1:00 am #483052

    I got the original and the new one from 12 years ago or so.
    can’t imaging fishing with them. Great cat toys. Lures them into range.

    CatManLee
    Thief River Falls, MN
    Posts: 10
    September 27, 2006 at 11:51 pm #483467

    You could keep it for a back-up, back-up ice rod!

    I saw an infomercial on one that is longer, like 5ft or so and still folds into nothing. I highly doubt I would ever buy one, but it’s still a neat idea.

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