Mechanical Fisher Flat Reel review and price compare 2024

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Product overview

Brand	Mechanical Fisher
Material	Stainless Steel
Color	Metallic Silver
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Item Weight	0.11 Pounds
Fishing Line Type	Braided
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Metal reel 9 feet of 60 pound braided nylon
Strong stainless steel spring
Perfect for automatic fishing reel, drop line, snare, a quick clothesline, and more!
Compact and lightweight

product description

Our automatic fishing reels are made of galvanized steel with a tempered spring that automatically sets the hook when the trigger is released by a fish taking the bait. Our reels are very popular for catching Crappie and Catfish. They can be attached to limbs, boat docks, the side of a boat, or any other means that will suspend the reel a couple of inches above the water. They also make an excellent device for Ice Fishing.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.75 inches; 1.76 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ GC-01
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 1, 2007
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ South Bend Sporting Goods
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0010F4PSC

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This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Questions about Mechanical Fisher Flat Reel

what type and size hooks arr best to use with this contraption? also, what bait? thanks

Answer: Being that where I am located, use of this device is illegal. However, hypothetically if I were to use this to fish for striped bass and/or catfish I would use a 4/0 or 7/0 Owners Mutu light circle hook baited with frozen anchovies, sardines, freshly dead shad or chicken liver.

Answer: These reels are a sort of "hang it and come back later" affair. If you have ever worked a "trot line" or ever been "jug fishing" your in the area. They are a lazy-mans fishing gear. Nothing wrong with that! I use a tough "catfish" bait, if I am planning on leaving it for a day or two. The hook and bait depends on what your expecting to catch! They are not meant to catch sharks or alligators! Max 3-5 # brim or catfish.

Is this good with saltwater? And does it have good line on it?

What is the quality of this item? I'm looking for something that won't break after the first few uses...

Answer: I've used mine a few times and they held up good. Their not for a giant fish. I keep 3 in my bug out bag

Answer: Mine broke after a few uses.

what does it do?

Whats best thing to use to tie it to tree branch?

Answer: for the most part, I would say any kind of cordage, or make shift cordage. Be aware, the "yo-yo" has a hair pin trigger =)

Answer: I used paracord. I have only used it once..

where do you get fish hooks?

Answer: Just use whatever hook for what your fishing for.

Answer: Any bait tackle shop

Answer: Amazon

Is the line automatically re-wound?

Answer: Yes spring loaded

Answer: Yes

How many come in box?

what size and type hook should i use for this contraption?

Can you use live bait like minnows or would it activate

Answer: I doubt live minnows would trigger it, would take a hell of minnow.

Answer: I have used medium minnows with mine and it works great

Answer: I would say no, the trigger is very sensitive. However, the reel is very well made and I highly recommend it for other applications.

should I buy this?

Answer: If you want to set out hooks for small fish, then they are great. They will catch a bigger medium fish like a 12-14" catfish. But I use them for pond fish. They are great for brim or bluegill. If you have kids they will love these.

Answer: there nice to have if you are camping & don't have time to fish, like you are setting up camp & attach these to a tree 20 feet away form each other & put the line in the water & go do something else for a couple of hours then come back & there is dinner,,, also I keep 3 of them in my emergency bag ( BOB )

Why does this say free shipping but when I put it in the cart it shows a shipping charge?

Answer: Not sure about that, it's been a while since I ordered it. IF it is the free "Super savings" shipping your order has

Answer: im not sure, i had to pay shipping, i didnt see it before! ill be contacting amazon

Answer: you have to have a minimum amount and use their credit card to pay in some cases. It's a scam.

Product reviews of Mechanical Fisher Flat Reel

Javic : Great

Fast delivery and caught my fist fish on the first try. This will be a great addition to my bob

Heloisio Metzker : Good

Very good

Alicia Russell : love it

Great little fishing yo-yo!

Dr. Prepper : Auto-fish while you build camp

Fishing is fun if you have time. If you do not have time, but NEED the fish for food, this pocket sized mechanical automatic fishing reel could be a life saver. It just needs to be securely tied to a tree or other stationary object. Its spring action is supposed to set the hook for you while you are not attending it. As easy as it is, it does constitute fishing, so make sure to obey your states fishing regulations. Good for backpackers, kayakers, preppers, homesteaders and kids.

Dr. Prepper : Auto-fish while you build camp

Brian : Definitely great to use for those lazy crack-a-couple-of-bottles days

At first I got this for the novelty of it. But after it landed me a couple of cats - I am digging it! Definitely great to use for those lazy crack-a-couple-of-bottles days, and as a side means during normal days (who can complain about landing more fish at the end of the day?).

Kenneth Sykes : A great little reel

This is a great little reel, well built, and light weight. These really work to catch fish, attach to a dock or tree, wait and catch fish all day.

Holyman1953 : Buy some

Buy these now.

lucas895 : Fantastic for survival kit.

I havent used this product yet but I can say that by a few test I put it through, that it is a durable product. I got mine for aroud 4.00 at a local store and I have put in my backpacks survival kit for fishing. you simply take the reel and attach it to a tree trunk or branch, then you pull out as much line as you need and lock the reel in place. when the fish takes the hook it will unlock and fish on!

hari sono : yo-yo fisher

yeah i was skeptical at first, but yup, it works !
catches a lot of small fish but it will catch a keeper now and then too !
the trick is in putting on a secure bait that won't be nibbled off quick !
it's a great idea and something cool to toss in your tackle box, or for a survivalist
to keep handy !

harry

Amazon Customer : Good quality!

Nice automatic reel. Very quick trigger mechanism.

Amazon Customer : Good quality!

Nice automatic reel. Very quick trigger mechanism.

Tariel Soziashvili : Five Stars

fine

Anonymous : Survival at its best

This product has proved itself as an incredible gadget to put in a backpack while trekking or a pocket while on a fishing trip. The fishing yo yo is very easy to set up and my family and I have had much success catching plenty of bluegill from the bank at our local lake. Perfect for a backpacker who needs a lightweight and VERY efficient way to procure food.

Joshua uribe : Great

Awesome. Can even use as a snare for smaller wild game

a stack : great invention

Nice little piece of fishing gear

chilenoenvermont : works

los he probado en ice fishing y
funcionan bien ahora comenzando la temporada de primavera
lo probare denuevo.. .. ..

Traveler1226 : They actually work pretty well.

I like these little gadgets. They are made of light weight metal.
And can easily be damaged if you throw them around. But if you
keep that in mind they will be fine.
The kids will love them. Hang them from trees around the water or
off the edge of a dock. I am going to buy a few more to put in
with my camping gear. Not really for real big fish. But they will
definitely feed you. Great for pan fish.
5 stars because they actually catch fish. Just bait them using smaller
hooks. And bait that is not too easily picked off and they will catch
fish for you.

Traveler1226 : They actually work pretty well.

Holyman1953 : Buy some

Buy these now.

Tariel Soziashvili : Five Stars

fine

S-pro : te be tested

Going to try this ice fishing in the ice house, will update if works

Richard Dow : It works.

Solid addition to my emergency fishing kit.

fiddy : Very effective

This is a nice addition to a bug out bag.

Buck : Not legal in Texas

these work great , but illegal in my state.

Javic : Great

Fast delivery and caught my fist fish on the first try. This will be a great addition to my bob

Charlie : Good buy

Great product. Made very well. Shipped fast. Would buy again

frostbyte45 : Works as listed

This thing works great. I would advise buying 2-3 of the reels to up your catch of fish. It does what it says.
Frostbyte45

Buck : Not legal in Texas

these work great , but illegal in my state.

Davey : It was good at first I didn't know how to use it ...

It was good at first I didn't know how to use it then I got to well and it's working really good right now

hari sono : yo-yo fisher

SuperDave : Going to buy a lot more of these!

I got my package way early, and add described. Cannot wait to try these out! Works great on the baby's toys! ;) Knots may need checked and may upgrade nylon cord to a better braided line. I will be trying these for trapping as well. Thank you seller, top notch on your part!

hai : Two Stars

suck

Gail Jordon : One Star

gift

floria tran : My son love it

he like it alot thanks for sending on time for his fishing trip. I would recomened to every one. Thank you.

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