OLEMAN® DELUXE FISH PEN
THIS IS QUALITY FIGHING GEAR THAT PERFORMS! The Coleman® Fishpen is the amazing fishing pole that lets you fish anytime. The complete system has been machine crafted using state of the art precision technology. The super strong telescoping composite rod extends to let you enjoy fishing when ever you feel like it. This ingenious fishing rod collapses down to 8" so it fits in a compact pen case that tucks in your pocket, glove compartment, backpack or briefcase. This fishing rod fits in your pocket, yet is big and strong enough to catch the big ones! The casting reel has been engineered with brass finish, to perform reliably and conveniently. Included are a starter tackle kit with hooks, line, weights and bobbers; all in a convenient compartment container for easy organization. You'll get all this in a handsome and convenient zippered pouch to hold the entire system. The Coleman Fishpen is a complete fishing system and has everything you'll need to start fishing! Click (here) for a video (for reference only) Features: Compact fishing pole Brass reel Starter tackle kit with hooks, line, weights and bobber Aluminum, plastic Crafted precision technology Instruction guide Pen measures approx. 8"L Fully extended pole measures approx. 40-1/2"L Zippered case measures approx. 9-1/2"L x 6"W x 2"H
COLEMAN® DELUXE FISH PEN REVIEW
I am happy with the rod for the most part. I wanted something small and light, but that still qualified as an actual fishing rod/reel to keep in my backpack for occasional fishing in the ponds we come across while hiking. I could find relatively few products that fit the bill, and this item looked to be the best balance of price, quality, and size. I ordered through Amazon.com from Taylor Gifts and received my order promptly (3 or four days). I was sent a confirmation notice immediately via e-mail which contained a link to UPS which allowed me to track my order across the country. This was very useful. Upon initial inspection The structural quality appears to be quite good. It looks and feels solidly built, and functionally it seems sound. The reel holds a fair amount of line; Easily enough for a day of fishing, even if you get a few birds-nests or have to cut the line, but When I tried it out for the first time last week, I found that the line had retained the shape of the reel and played out in coils. I was still able to fish with it but it definately needs a different kind of line than plain old stren monofilament. I didn't catch anything (probably not the rods' fault), so I don't know how it will handle an actual fish but just from handling it I am pretty confident it could hold its' own against anything under 5 pounds, maybe even bigger. The reel turns smoothly but because of the design you have to guide the line across the reelface with your finger to get it to wind in an even fashion (this is not really a big hindrance or anything, but I thought I should mention it). the big issue is the casting system (We were fishing through the ice so I didn't get to cast). There is a screw-type mechanism on the side of the reel which puts tension on the reel, sort of like a drag setting on a conventionally sized rod. Apparently (directions for use were nonexistant) you turn this all the way out to let the reel spin freely and use the weight of the tackle to spin the reel (whole unit must spin to play out line) when you cast. There is a rubber stop button on top of the reel which acts as a brake to keep the reel from spinning if a fish bites. The price was good, but I would gladly have paid a little more for a reel with better ease of use; a miniature version of the standard open-face reel would be perfect, and I can't believe the manufacturer didn't put a screw cap on the end of the rod, it would be absolutely perfect to keep tackle in if they did. in conclusion: Size/weight - excellent. Quality - good. Ease of use - fair. Value/price - good. For the price, this is worth keeping in your pack/glovebox/kayak. If you don't try to reel in a lake trout with it, it should stand up pretty well.
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