Mechanical Fisher Flat Reel review and price compare 2025

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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

Rocky : Three Stars

Not high quality

Jeff : The easiest way to catch a fish!!!!

These went into my wife and kids BOBs. pull the line out and it locks untill a fish takes the bait... then the unit drags them bacl to it. Fun stuff....

Henry Worthey : exalent item

i gave it a five stare rating tried it and loved it lite wight i keep it in my bug out bag nothing to dislike

Bobby : Dangerous To Use ....

It is dangerous, since the steel wire reels back quickly, easily causing injuries to the user & people around it .

GNOhio : I like this gadget

Works

Jeff : The easiest way to catch a fish!!!!

These went into my wife and kids BOBs. pull the line out and it locks untill a fish takes the bait... then the unit drags them bacl to it. Fun stuff....

Connor I. : its cool

never used one before, its cool i got them for my bug out bag, its great for catching fish when you are doing somthing else, set up like 3 of these like 25 yards away from eachother & you are set. deffently reccomend for camping / survival one did break tho, but i fixed it thats why only 4 stars

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

chilenoenvermont : works

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

Jeza's Mom : Worked fine for first 5 mins

I figured this would be a good addition to my bugout bag, but before I added it I wanted to see how well it worked. I pulled the cord a few times and it worked fine. I was curious how it would work at a longer pull. I let it go and it appeared to snag. I fiddled with it all night trying to figure out what went wrong. I tried to open it to find the snag, but figured I would break it in the process. I tried winding and unwinding. I got it to work again in a limited way, but it would never catch a fish. I had planned to return it, but forgot about it and decided I had already wasted enough time on this cheap trinket. I usually ignore those who leave a one, two, or even a five star rating. A one star is usually left by those who received lemons or are morons and the two star group may have a lemon or be overly critical and never satisfied. The fives are fake reviews or by those too easily impressed. These scenarios are not always the case, but in this case I make an exception. I do not believe I got a lemon. It is just cheaply made and prone to break. I hope other buyers get at least some use out of theirs before it makes its inevitable journey to the trash heap.

chilenoenvermont : works

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

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!

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?).

Derrick2119 : works good

The automatic reel works great and shipped fast. cant wait to try it while camping out like next year when it warms up.

CJERS : Fishing - Yippee

Great for bug out bag. Set this and go do something else. Come back and see what you caught. Light and easy to carry.

Buck : Not legal in Texas

these work great , but illegal in my state.

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

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.

T. Huffman : illegal in most states to leave unattended

In most states I suspect it is illegal to leave a fishing line unattended. Please check your regulations before you do that. As long as you are within sight and monitoring the line, I believe you are ok in my state (Wisconsin).

CJERS : Fishing - Yippee

Great for bug out bag. Set this and go do something else. Come back and see what you caught. Light and easy to carry.

Amazon Customer : Great product!

First time using it within 10 mins caught something and its did not give out or anything. Great product!

Jeff : The easiest way to catch a fish!!!!

These went into my wife and kids BOBs. pull the line out and it locks untill a fish takes the bait... then the unit drags them bacl to it. Fun stuff....

Joshua uribe : Great

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

S-pro : te be tested

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

Edward M. : Good little reel.

Good item to have in your tackle box, if you want to try catching extras. The cord may need to be worked a bit, but it comes with a good amount to work with.

Dandude1 : Neat product

Haven't taken it out and used it yet, but I have fooled around with it and it works as advertised. A definite need for survivalists!

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

Ace : It works!

I am very happy with this purchase and I would recommend this product to any one who is interested in this product!

Mark H. : Survival fishing

I got this to throw into a bug out bag. Cheap enough that I wasn't really concerned with spending the money. I cannot speak of its functionality because I have yet to use one. I guess you could just keep some fishing line and some hooks in your bag as well. I might take it camping this summer to see if it is worth getting any more of them. I will update if I remember to take it.

a stack : great invention

Nice little piece of fishing gear

Alicia Russell : love it

Great little fishing yo-yo!

Traveler1226 : They actually work pretty well.

Harold Wood : Low quality made of tin

This is very low quality and it's more like a toy, very weak and unreliable.

hari sono : yo-yo fisher

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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