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Fun and safe FOGO Generation II Rocket Fishing Rod recommended for children aged 8 years old and up
Accurately casts fishing line up to 30 feet with pump-and-launch action
Patented easy to operate design eliminates snares and tangles, and patented safety bobber protects against accidental hooks
Storage compartment in handle for tackle pack and extra bobber
Rugged ABS construction

Product Description

The Generation II Rocket Fishing Rod is better than ever with a new automatic extending tip that gives you great fishing action and a cool new look.

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Make fishing fun and accessible for the entire family, with the FOGO Generation II Rocket Fishing Rod. Recipient of the 2005 ICAST Best in Kid's Tackle award, the FOGO Rocket Launcher fishing rod is safe and easy for young kids to operate independently. The patented design allows users to cast up to 30 feet of line with a pump-and-launch action that eliminates snares and tangles as well as unintentional casting accidents. Additionally, the FOGO Rocket Fishing Rod can be adjusted to suit different fishing conditions and different kinds of fish, developing and honing the skills of young fishermen and women.

Using the rod is very straightforward from the set up to the cast and reel. Before fishing you can adjust the drag wheel just right for the kind of fish you'll be catching. You set the hook and bait inside bobber prior to casting. To cast, you simply pull the Rocket Launcher's handle back, reel the bobber until you see it in the view window, aim, and fire. The Rocket Launcher is equipped with a safety latch to prevent unintentional launches, and the patented safety bobber hides the hook until it hits the water so there are no accidental hooks. The bobber opens and releases bait automatically upon hitting the water.

Specifications:

Recommended Hook Size: 4
Recommended Weight Size: 8
Dimensions: 4 x 6 x 30.75 inches (LxWxH)
Weight: 1.85 pounds
Not for use by children under 6 years of age
Made in China

What's in the Box?
FOGO Generation II Rocket Fishing Rod, Safety Bobber

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 29.49 x 5 x 5 inches; 2.1 Pounds
Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 8 years and up
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 69114
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2004
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Spin Master
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001PO5KQO

Momof2DR : OK

Our son had seen the infomercials for this product and really wanted it. My husband would have done anything to get him interested in fishing, so we got this for him. It's cheaply made, difficult for him to use and he has yet to catch a fish with it. At the age of 5, he was barely able to work this thing. Much prefers the Shakespeare "Spiderman" rod we got him in addition to this.

kariad : Zero Stars

I really wish I had researched this product prior to purchasing - because then I wouldn't have bought it. And then I wouldn't have a bloody finger (more on that later.)

I came across the Amazon page only because I was searching for some sort of information on the product after it broke. The FOGO sports website only has information about the original RocketLauncher, not the II. That on its own is a bit "fishy" since most company websites would support their latest product. Even so, I tried looking at their FAQ (which produced a computer error) and "instruction manual" which was just a PDF of the original manual (hosted on a different server.) Clearly, the website is not maintained, nor is there any customer service to speak of.

Google searches for this product turn up ordering pages, not customer service pages -- and then this Amazon page, which unfortunately echoed the experience we had.

In our case, the "telescoping" function locked. The instruction manual troubleshooting reads 'if the telescoping APPEARS to be locked' and then says 'gently twist...' as if to imply that the telescoping could never be locked and that the solution is easy. I finally got the bottom portion of the telescoping to retract - but in so doing, shaved a piece of skin off my index finger. We finally had it set up to cast! It went out a couple feet and the telescoping locked again. It was at that point I sought out additional information in case there was another way I could unlock it.

It is going back to the store tomorrow -- what a shame, since my son was so enthusiastic about going fishing, and is instead crushed. I'm just relieved I'm the one with the hurt finger, not him.

kariad : Zero Stars

I really wish I had researched this product prior to purchasing - because then I wouldn't have bought it. And then I wouldn't have a bloody finger (more on that later.)

I came across the Amazon page only because I was searching for some sort of information on the product after it broke. The FOGO sports website only has information about the original RocketLauncher, not the II. That on its own is a bit "fishy" since most company websites would support their latest product. Even so, I tried looking at their FAQ (which produced a computer error) and "instruction manual" which was just a PDF of the original manual (hosted on a different server.) Clearly, the website is not maintained, nor is there any customer service to speak of.

Google searches for this product turn up ordering pages, not customer service pages -- and then this Amazon page, which unfortunately echoed the experience we had.

In our case, the "telescoping" function locked. The instruction manual troubleshooting reads 'if the telescoping APPEARS to be locked' and then says 'gently twist...' as if to imply that the telescoping could never be locked and that the solution is easy. I finally got the bottom portion of the telescoping to retract - but in so doing, shaved a piece of skin off my index finger. We finally had it set up to cast! It went out a couple feet and the telescoping locked again. It was at that point I sought out additional information in case there was another way I could unlock it.

It is going back to the store tomorrow -- what a shame, since my son was so enthusiastic about going fishing, and is instead crushed. I'm just relieved I'm the one with the hurt finger, not him.

RJ Olson : Didn't work, Had to return it for a refund

I gave this fishing rod to my niece for her birthday and they could not get it to work, so they had to return it for a refund...Company was good and fast at refund, however I would have rather had a working fishing rod for my niece to use.

DPG : Excellent Fishing Rod

I have always been a "snobby" fisherman; the best equipment, the best lures, the best boat, the best lake, etc. In fact my father lives on an excellent fishing lake in Western Wisconsin and has considered being a guide. So of course I had no time for a fishing rod as simple (and inexpensive) as the Generation II Rocket Rod. But my friend - who's seen me struggle with traditional baitcast reels - told me to try it, and boy am I glad I did. Within minutes the Rocket Rod was landing big-game fish that I never thought I'd see in my lifetime, including catfish. And my 2 year old son landed a large, electric eel last Thursday, using nothing more than the Rocket Rod and a piece of dried apricot.

We are heading up to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in mid-June, and on day one we'll likely catch our limit of 6 striped lake-tuna. I plan on tying a Dr. Spoon lure to 300lb test "firewire" and then trolling from the back of the canoe while my friend paddles. I think we'll have a "Reel" good time!

Dave : easy to use

My daughter bought this for her younger brother for his birthday last fall and we finally had a chance to use it the other day. Unfortunately, the bobber does not deploy the bait so even though it does cast out there (a little difficult to get the mechanism to release but I guess this is by design so you don't give yourself a black eye) and so the bobber just sits there without the bait dropping out. Not sure if there is a fix for this but since it's supposed to let you go fishing and doesn't actually present the bait, I gave it one star. If there is a way to get it to consistently drop the bait, I would change the review as although it does fall apart if you move the wrong latch (the reel comes out and it is not possible for a child to get it back in), it casts far enough given what it is supposed to do and it is, for the most part, easy to use. My son tired of using it after several casts since the bait would not deploy and he knew he would not catch anything.

Elizabeth : One Star

Waste of money!

Elizabeth : One Star

Waste of money!

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