Fogo Rocket Rod Jet Cast Fishing Rod | 
| Brand: SpinMaster
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $26.99
You Save: $13.00 (33%)
New (8) from $26.99
Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 333
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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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. |  |
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.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 35 more reviews...
 A fishing pole for all ages! January 18, 2007
annie (illinois)
29 out of 33 found this review helpful
Bought this for our 4 year old son who saw it on an infomercial. I wish I bought it from amazon cause I paid a lot more for shipping. (I also had to pay an extra 6 dollars in shipping added to regular shipping price to get it within two weeks for xmas) Now that my neice and nephew (8 & 10years) saw it they want it for their b-days in febuary. I will definately get them from amazon because it's cheaper here. Anyways the product is pretty cool. It shoots pretty far and you don't have fishing line issues that you have with regular fishing rods. It will definately be more excited to fish with Dad this summer. It's very easy to handle that my 4 year old can do it by himself and its cool enough that even a 10 year old enjoys it and wants it.
 Poor design May 29, 2007
MLM (Los Angeles, CA)
18 out of 21 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.
Great for a 4 year old. January 9, 2007
Scott Albrecht (Houston, TX)
15 out of 19 found this review helpful
I bought this for my son who is 4. He loves it and can operate it whith out any help. Good quality and can take alot of abuse,
Don't waste your money July 24, 2007
E. Nordstrom (Pennsylvania)
12 out of 16 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.
 Huge disappointment May 14, 2007
kuhteenuh
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I wonder how many people actually catch fish with this rod. We bought two of these at 30 bucks a pop. We have twin sons and they were so excited to use these. They shoot fine (about 15 feet...not 30) but the problem is with the capsule (bobber) that holds your bait. It tends to not release the hook that holds the bait. You aren't gonna catch much of anything if your hook is still inside the bobber. I was discussing the rod with a friend and she said her daughters did the same thing. Its a great idea, but it just doesn't work for some reason. I think we will be returning these and getting them a plain old fishing rod. We were out for over 2 hours and no bites. Maybe because they didn't have anything to bite into.
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