Is a Pocket Fishing Rod a SCAM?? (Fishing Experiment)

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Fishing from shore with a Pocket Fishing Rod aka the Pocket Fisherman.. Does it actually work?? Is it any good? Can we catch some fish with this thing? We head out to go both freshwater and saltwater fishing to put this thing to the ultimate test and catch whatever bites! I did not expect for this to happen..
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@FirstStateFishing 10 ай бұрын

What do yall think about this rod?? I can't believe we caught some of the fish we did in this vid 😂🔥

@AtomicGamingYT1 10 ай бұрын

It was crazy

@Psychoti 10 ай бұрын

Cool little novelty, but if I'm going with a smaller rod and not a 2-piece or 4-piece type, I'll probably stick with my Dock Demon. Little bastard's caught me lots of crappie.

@crashdastardly99 10 ай бұрын

My wife has one of these. I tried to throw it away and she wouldn't let me. The line on it is probably original from 1972.

@brownstarslots 10 ай бұрын

My grandfather had one of these. We only used it for bluegills

@turboboy0 10 ай бұрын

first thing i would have done is pulled the line out until it stopped and then tied fresh 12lb braid onto it. i never trust line that comes on any rod/reel.

@marks3226 3 ай бұрын

In the 70s I was fishing on a pier in Florida. A kid came out with one of these, which is a zebco reel inside the little rod set up. He caught a a 15ld snook with a frozen shrimp. With about of a dozen guys fishing with high bollar gear and live bait catching nothing. It was hilarious.

@Sir.YeetusIII 3 ай бұрын

never sleep on the shrimp, that's my secret weapon! lol

@djtrilll 3 ай бұрын

My parents have a story similar to this when they went fishing with my uncle, who is a advanced fisherman. they caught multiple fish with the pocket reels, while he had nice gear and caught nothing

@Shippitybipboopbop 3 ай бұрын

What is 15ld

@marks3226 3 ай бұрын

@@Shippitybipboopbop 15 pounds or 7 kilos

@Ardeact 3 ай бұрын

The fish can’t see your gear, only what you’re throwing ☕️

@pontoontri-hull156 10 ай бұрын

We have two of these. I purchased them 12 years ago to take with us on the motorcycle and hiking. We used them at the lake just last month. They have well served their purpose for what we needed.

@andyspoo2 3 ай бұрын

It must be more sturdy and reliable than it looks it it's lasted 12 years.

@mjohnson5030 3 ай бұрын

@@andyspoo2 if you stick to small fish, Under 2 pounds, it can last years.

@Klaaism 9 күн бұрын

Can make your own with stuff like old chalk line reels and the like, let alone carving up some wood. Rods are handy for distance casting to reach deeper spots easier. Just like a boat can make it easier. However, one doesn't NEED all this to fish, just makes things more convenient. One just needs a net (where gill nets are allowed), or a line with a hook and some bait. Just keep in mind when hand-fishing, the line can burn or cut.

@athomerecordschannel 10 ай бұрын

The first fishing combo that I ever owned, first fishing combo that I ever caught a fish on. My great grandma (R.I.P 🙌) bought it for me. My Uncle Tony took me fishing at the local pier and I caught a Striped Bass. I have been a Fishing Addict ever since. 🐟

@MypronounIsKing 3 ай бұрын

That’s a nice story

@roberthern1111 10 ай бұрын

Ok since I haven’t seen the comment yet..🤣🤣🤣 BRO!! You have the swivel, UPSIDE DOWN!! Omg!!! Lmao!! That’s why the work. Was so close to the bobber..Wowsers!! 😂😂😂😂

@lucasfraliex 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad it wasn't just me that noticed that.

@Jordy92243 2 ай бұрын

First thing I said to lol

@jeffd3811 2 ай бұрын

Was looking for this

@funonoldwheels7150 27 күн бұрын

I noticed that too, but I think the point was to use it "as delivered".

@Travis_Stewart5422 15 күн бұрын

I thought it was just me I almost turned it off until I saw your comment

@kevindillman2861 10 ай бұрын

I still own one of the original ones, that functions at about 80%. Hope to rebuild it over the winter. Biggest fish I caught on it was a 14 inch striped bass fishing from shore near the Bay of Fundy. I think it would be good for ice fishing as well.

@slsslc8207 3 ай бұрын

I've used them for ice fishing 30+ years ago. They are fine for that, but I'd definitely suggest you add a strike indicator to the tip

@rustyshackleford9557 9 ай бұрын

What fun. I grew up in the late 60s & 70s. My parents worked 24/7 and I was never taken on a fishing, hiking, camping, hunting etc trip. But I bought one of these with my own money at a garage sale as a kid and would ride my bike to a city lake used for containing urban run off. It was full of sunfish and bullheads. That thing was my introduction to angling. It was the perfect rig for a kid who really didn't have anyone to teach him angling and only had a bicycle and a can of corn. Folks, spend some time with your kids.

@MountainHomeJerrel 3 ай бұрын

This comment made me sad. Parents would rather give their kids and iPad than spend time with their kids these days.

@rustyshackleford9557 3 ай бұрын

@@MountainHomeJerrel From hardship comes strength. Those rather sad days of my childhood are long past and forgiven. God always rescued me. Life is good. Thank you for that kind comment.

@KekeeBlack Ай бұрын

@@MountainHomeJerrel people have always been ignoring their kids for one reason or another

@user-rw8hx7ry9s Ай бұрын

теперь мне очень грустно....(((

@zeusapollo8688 28 күн бұрын

I also got one at a garage sale and carried it on my bike. Caught lots of fish with it

@thomascraddock8697 10 ай бұрын

Ron popeil pocket fisherman. I owned one and caught thousands of trout with it creek fishing. Just seeing this makes me want one again.

@cb3391 7 күн бұрын

Truth

@jpgcne 10 ай бұрын

To be fair. Ya can catch a fish with any contraption, really. Stick, line, hook, bait can catch ya a fish 😂

@Ju-Ju3 3 ай бұрын

I was gonna comment same 😂 Literally string and hook this rod reel is garbage yall please go buy a dock demon for a small pocket reel

@jonjacobjingleheimerschmid3798 3 ай бұрын

@@Ju-Ju3ha! I cought a 20# flathead in a rainstorm with a dock demon! Oh! With the 6# line that came with it!

@bittelicious Ай бұрын

Heck, people can catch fish with soda bottles

@bogganalseryd2324 Ай бұрын

I used a long stick from a tree, a line with a float , sink & hook when I was a kid, bamboo rods were common too. (50yrs old)

@smerchly 23 күн бұрын

Saw a Chinese guy using a pop can with line wrapped around the can and he could toss a small spoon a good distance, then wrap the line back on the can while 'reeling' it in similar to a spinning reel .

@njzeigler4370 3 ай бұрын

Ronco pocket fisherman has a permanent place in my survival kit/ bug out bag. When I was a teenager I bought one at a garage sale caught more rainbow trout with it than any standard pole I had used previously, Especially when fishing off the dam or from drift boat.

@andyspoo2 3 ай бұрын

I wonder if fish can be spooked by the shadow of a standard rod?

@Verlisify 2 ай бұрын

The catches when a bass smashes a lure the second you unsnag it from a branch are always the best

@WhatDadIsUpTo 10 ай бұрын

This looks like something a "prepper" would kill for! Very chill.

@rajeevrampersad4773 10 ай бұрын

Hey firststate um I just wanna tell you that the best fishing time is usually early morning or late evening time ,I say this because of my experiences .Another things is that if u wanna catch bigger/better fishes you must use bait like mullet because big fish love that stuff and the chances of smaller fishes biting is unlucky .

@A1Ange69 10 ай бұрын

I don't think the little pocket rod would do well against big fish, but this is great advice!

@JFM1170 10 ай бұрын

Back in the 70's I have seen one of these get pulled into the pond, it was unattended sank to the bottom. They were popular at that time.

@jeffhensley9988 10 ай бұрын

I remember the first time these things came to market. They were on TV all the time on commercials during Fishing programs. I'll never forget how much I wanted one. Never did get one. Who knows, maybe someday I'll get it. 👍🏻

@veng3r663 10 ай бұрын

"We have a piece of shrimp, and a dream". That's gonna be one of my favorite quotes from now on..! :D

@LarryParamedic1 11 күн бұрын

I'm 62 now, but when I was 10 my Grand-Dad gave me one for my birthday. It was the best, mostly caught Sunfish "Catch & Release", but a lot of fun memories.

@montydewitt547 10 ай бұрын

I remember them as a kid and I’ll be 60 this year. Making me feel old Mike. 🤣

@turboboy0 10 ай бұрын

ive done the same thing in salt water but with my ZEBCO DOCK DEMON 2.5' (30 inches) rod with Penn Pursuit4 4000 with 30lb braid and my other one with a Penn Pursuit4 6000 with 80lb braid. love using them.

@markthompson7503 10 ай бұрын

Best fishing combo you have ever used lol. That was a fun video. What a variety!

@bpeters5958 9 күн бұрын

I used one of these when I was a kid. Pulled in big pike from northern lakes all day long. Used for 10 years, then lost in a storm. Missed it ever since.

@Destructible59665 10 ай бұрын

“Oh jeez he’s twerking” amazing video 😂

@waynechristopherlineberry4614 15 күн бұрын

This is awesome! So many memories! I had one of those my Grandfather gave he 40 years ago!

@loosecannonsatl7287 10 ай бұрын

Pocket Rod and a dream 🙌🏾 the fishing Gods are always with you FS❤

@isaacford4160 10 ай бұрын

Don’t you use snap swivels the other way? So you can snap on hooks and lures. Pretty sure it was upside down

@funonoldwheels7150 27 күн бұрын

It is backwards, but I think he meant to use it as delivered

@PistolsMcGee 10 ай бұрын

We have one of the originals somewhere from my dad’s childhood. It actually makes a pretty good ice fishing rod, and I have caught lots of bluegill and rock bass with it as a child.

@terribleatfishing 8 ай бұрын

I love that you are enjoying my first fishing rod. My mom got it for my in 1969 and I caught a bunch with it.

@jeremiahgriffin4889 10 ай бұрын

Years ago my cousin caught probably close to a 6 pounder on one of those😂

@BluesJammer69 14 күн бұрын

As a 10 yr old in 1970 my sister gave me one as a gift...i was able to catch a mess of crappie, enough for a fish fry, my family could not believe it! lol fun times....

@OlAbeLincoln Ай бұрын

22:32 i will never get tired of seeing a bird fishing!! Nice catches! " Everywhere I go, the Rod wit me.. cause these people actin too fishy" Lmao

@jamesknittle570 10 ай бұрын

there was a imfomertial on tv in the late 80s about this rod . its was called the popiel pocket fisherman .

@samholdsworth420 3 ай бұрын

Set it and forget it

@KentFleshman 3 ай бұрын

Ron Popiel...who owned RONCO. He had quite a few patents.

@robertraney2067 10 ай бұрын

I have one of those!!! I have the old one though... but it's new in the box. I just love having it

@scottierobert3548 10 ай бұрын

That would be fun to fish the Oregon jetties, fishing in-between the rocks. There is allot of fish in them and it's hard to get into with a normal fishing rod. I've seen people pull rock bass, greenling and eel out of the holes

@paulsegnatelli55 10 ай бұрын

Had one of these as a kid in the 80s. Caught lot's of fish.

@thesleepyweasel3775 3 ай бұрын

I remember seeing commercials for these in the 1970's but I've never known anybody who used one. It gave me a laugh when you referred to those kids as "the younger generation." Nice video. Keep it up.

@adamtwelve 3 ай бұрын

Hey man, I randomly saw this video in my feed and just wanted to say that I really enjoy your positivity and excitement. I honestly wasn't expecting to watch the whole 26 minutes but I'm glad I did, really fun little bit of escapism to a different place and it was fun seeing all the different fish you were able to catch with that little pocket rod. I really am curious about the durability of it however, but at the same time maybe it's just something to leave in your vehicle or throw in your suitcase when you travel and see somewhere you want to throw a line in.

@mattferguson767 10 ай бұрын

The way you rigged that bobber rig has me question your fishing skills.. 😮

@raytribble8075 3 ай бұрын

I remember these things when I was a kid (50 plus years ago) My oldest daughter bought me one of these for Christmas last year as a joke. I have all kinds of saltwater & freshwater set ups… I need to take this thing out with me on my kayak… just because.

@adventureswithken1983 10 ай бұрын

Man that spec & flounder would have been perfect for the catch & cook.

@36ydna 10 ай бұрын

In the Mid East we used to use just a reel of line and a weight.😃 Can we see a pocket rod from the pier video?

@dfal6898 10 ай бұрын

I had no idea they still made these? Lol I had one about 45 years ago, very cool to see!

@brodieq2128 10 ай бұрын

Use it for kayak fishing in the future!!

@WilAdams 17 күн бұрын

Growing up this was the kid's rod that grandfathers carried for those times the little boys were in his care. We used this from about 12 to 17. It was reliable (and yes, the line had to be replaced a few times over those years. I would recommend this for that age group.

@oo7oo767 10 ай бұрын

Well I'm in my garage throwing away overpriced fishing gear😂😂😂

@anamositykilla2190 10 ай бұрын

Shoot "One man's garbage is another man's treasure!!!" 🫣

@str8jckt380 3 ай бұрын

Man I had one when I was a kid. The pocket fisherman !! Best thing ever and It worked !

@CTuna-uo3pq 8 күн бұрын

Those things are awesome! My brother and I fought over the one my father kept in his vehicle. Fit in a book bag easily so we could fish a few spots after school.

@TangDas 10 ай бұрын

That thing is good luck 😂

@guyrollf8956 28 күн бұрын

Ah the 70s, when the only "as seen on tv" adds you ever saw were all Ron Popeel with one of his latest inventions, ready to try and talk the whole world into buying it. And I think that the best selling item he ever had was "the pocket fisherman". Pretty cool to see them still available for sale.🖖😎👍

@302FISHING 10 ай бұрын

Nice episode Mike!! I'm a little older than you. But I had one of these as kid when they first came out.

@Zenny_LOL 10 ай бұрын

You gotta try the mini "Indestructible" rod

@nunyaplayz 10 сағат бұрын

looks like something the dad off Gremlin's would invent

@anthonyalvarez5548 10 ай бұрын

I think it’d be cool to see you try different Amazon fishing products since there’s so many options out there like rods, lures, etc.

@561jeffkelly 15 күн бұрын

Excellent Vlog. OMG am from UK and have been to Florida 14 times since 1995. The first time we went we stayed in a Villa and there was a Lake by our villa. Went to the Flea Market and they were selling these back in 1995 I think they were $30 and my Brother in law bought one. I went the Walmart and bought a proper rod and reel, them 3 weeks we were there I caught a few fish but don’t think he caught any 🤣🤣.

@Incognito-fe8cw 3 ай бұрын

I remember a commercial for "Popeil's Pocket Fisherman" (Popeil was the inventor's name) The fast talking voice of the pitchman was fun to listen to !

@juanlozano6148 10 ай бұрын

Good one my friend now that's your rig right there .not a shimano but a catchallmano😂

@traviscochran2101 11 күн бұрын

In the early 70's I saved all my money to get one. I still have it! It's awesome!

@MusMasi 10 ай бұрын

Maybe circle hooks would be good while using this to more easily set the hook?

@KumaBean 3 ай бұрын

I swear by those 👌

@EventHorizon3.14 10 ай бұрын

Always wanted a pocket rod and dad always said there trash and bro catches a flounder on one 😂 keep up the great videos

@irishlegend5635 10 ай бұрын

Ole pocket rod not too bad should start taking it with you when you are fishing with the bigger rods 😂

@davidwillis369 15 күн бұрын

I extensively used one whilst growing up in Alaska. It was great!

@gloriousleader3409 10 ай бұрын

Dang! looks like you need pocket rod or some Zebco gear for good luck!

@Ryniqua 10 ай бұрын

First state I’m begging you to use the Shimano Sahara. It’s a great ocean and a great creek reel

@mrwakey 10 ай бұрын

Windy conditions, a worm and a dream 😂

@W1llyVr 10 ай бұрын

Just as you were saying, that fish was actually a PINFISH. It’s similar to a pigfish but actually different. It’s scientific name is “Lagodon Rhomboides” Lagodon is a genus of saltwater fish in the family Sparidae, the breams and porgies. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Lagodon rhomboides, commonly known as pinfish. Other common names include pin perch, sand perch, choffer, and butterfish. It inhabits mostly subtropical shallow coastal waters of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States and Mexico. HOPE THIS HELPS!

@neavendzonlagic2440 Ай бұрын

Every pin fish I’ve seen has a black spot on there head

@TheBootyWrangler 12 күн бұрын

I have to agree with the other commenter here that this was indeed a pigfish after looking at a stupid number of photographs for the purpose of clearing up that confusion

@josephsimpson4295 Ай бұрын

I still have my Popeil's Pocket Fisherman from back in the 70's. I received it as a birthday gift. I never used it that much, but it was functional.

@josephhall1702 10 ай бұрын

I think the pocket Finish should give you some money. It's been some years since I've seen one out there. And when they had a commercials, they did not catch that many fish.

@KennethCrickmore-sl8jl 16 күн бұрын

The original version was the 'Popeal' Pocket Fisherman" was advertised on TV in the late 60's and on... It folds up for storage. and the tackle box compartment in the handle held limited tackle but it really worked as a fishing rod you can put in your glove box of your car and fish anytime you want.I had one when i was apreteen as well as a Zebco 202 and 303. I could strore the Pocket Fisherman could be tucked under th sat of my bikewith a small bungee cord. ahen we knew we were going to be near water on our bike trip of the day..

@_steezygeezy_ 10 ай бұрын

Awesome video!!!! Crazy how you caught so many fish made me want to go saltwater fishing!!

@faridandriann401 22 күн бұрын

I just watched your video like yesterday while I'm doing my work and all of sudden I'm hooked with all your video i hoped that you keep doing this kind of video

@Hanael616 10 ай бұрын

Was the first rod I ever bought when I moved to Florida 😅 caught a stingray of a bridge my reel just came off when reeling it in

@S1RLANC3 12 күн бұрын

I got one of those a long time ago and did the same thing as you. Also, you brought your hood voice out at the end. 😂

@Jason-eh3uj 20 күн бұрын

The "Fishin' Magician "as seen on T.V.!

@tjbishop5374 10 ай бұрын

Completely believe it, I owned one of the original Pocket fishermen by Ron Popeil.

@adventureswithgrumpyjim1089 3 ай бұрын

really enjoyed this video, had one when I was younger and loved it for trout fishing in the smaller streams just be cause it was so small and didn't get hooked up in things

@ChristopherKeillor-m9d 14 күн бұрын

The Ronco Pocket Fisherman works very well. You do have a learning curve with it, of course, and it did have some issues. I don't know about the new models. But the old ones were quite rugged in a good device if you can't figure out how to use a Cuban yoyo or a hand line.

@staceygiometti9680 10 ай бұрын

That Was Crazy Fun On That Pocket Pole.🤗 Epic The Different Type Of Fish You Caught.

@vaper6262 3 ай бұрын

CDL driving, pocket fishing rods were awesome 👍

@irishrebel1976 10 ай бұрын

Nice! Looked like a fun day.

@MrSpikebender 3 ай бұрын

The pocket fisherman from RONCO. Not a Christmas season went by when I was a kid with being bombarded with Ronco commercials.

@bsfishing7073 3 ай бұрын

Listen to him discover what we have been using for years 😂is so funny

@Jairjax 2 ай бұрын

When i was young, I'd make the classic stick with fishing line. Needless to say, it did work, for perch and sunfish anyways.

@Onlyfins28 10 ай бұрын

Let’s go! I was scrolling looking for something to watch you came in clutch!

@FirstStateFishing 10 ай бұрын

Ayyyy

@xxjessexx 10 ай бұрын

@@FirstStateFishing when you called that shrimp, a Honker, I started dying laughing

@McAuslan19 23 күн бұрын

i had this one when i was young! it was an old yellow color on it.. lol and damn it was nice! thanks for those memories!

@MrTyler189 Ай бұрын

"Oh jeez, he's twerkin" 😂

@willfriar8054 9 күн бұрын

when hiking in Florida it's imperative to either be hiking camping fishing or otherwise busy with something natural and then you're allowed to open carry your gun. the Pocket fisherman in one holster and the 9 mm in the other holster you're ready for anything in the river. including Mr Gator and Mr python. the pistol don't leave home without it

@elirobillard3451 27 күн бұрын

Nice work! Best tip for landing is to forget the reel and just walk backwards. I have an OG Ronco that I've caught whitefish, pike, and perch with. Rebuilt it a few years ago. Super fun but a pain to respool, maintain, and work with in general. If I had to rely on something small and light for an emergency kit, it would be a simple yo yo hand reel. But they sure are fun. If you can throw a rock, you can cast a Pocket Fisherman!

@cb3391 7 күн бұрын

I've used one of these off and on since 1979 boyscouts. Even have a new one great Little rods.

@MarkFrost-zc5ne 2 ай бұрын

I had one in early 2000 or the late 90s mine tore up now after watching you fish I want another one

@user-ln4zr4pz4f 3 ай бұрын

I had one in about 1978-9. Drag ain't much but it is easier than wrapping line on a tin can repeatedly. Funny, backpack and a bobber. Use a stick to find bait. We had one in Alaska in 1981 on the airplane as I recall. Subscribed.

@xbman1 13 күн бұрын

I had pocket fishing rod in the 70s. It was cool and it works. You need to snap your wrist forward at the right time during casting. Then it’ll go much further.

@user-ht4fj1uk4q 10 ай бұрын

He reels in more than me using a lure

@donaldchase329 10 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha Poppels Pocket Fisherman (OK I don't know how to spell Poppels) but I remember the TV commercials. I had one for a while and used it to catch fish many times, never any trophy's but it worked well.

@FeisarX 3 ай бұрын

How DARE you challenge Ron Popeil and his Pocket Fisherman… SON! He be sellin’ that rod since the damn 70s YOUNG MAN!

@jakobs2629 10 ай бұрын

GOAT of real fishing 💯

@davidmurray6176 11 күн бұрын

I caught a monster carp ditching school with one in the early 80s. 🎣

@richardperez8113 10 ай бұрын

Slayed on the ronco bro 😎 🔥🔥

@vjabonador1067 10 ай бұрын

I don't think it's a scam. I think it just has its niche for children and people travelling that for one reason or another can't bring a full-size fishing combo. It's inferior in every way that matters when it comes to fishing compared to a full-sized rod and reel, it can't cast for any appreciable distance, it can't fight any substantially sized fish and it won't be able to provide any good action to lures, but it CAN still catch fish. As long as your expectations are set low on the types of fish you can catch, it will still provide a good enough time on the water, compared to not being able to fish at all. And sometimes, just being able to fish is all the matters to an angler, regardless of the capabilities of their setup.