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Joanne June 12th, 2006 05:13 AM

Popeil Pocket Fisherman
 
Does anyone know what the line strength of the Popeil Pocket Fisherman is?
Has anyone used it in salt water for 10 pound salmon?

Thanks for the help.

Joanne



David H. Lipman June 13th, 2006 12:35 AM

Popeil Pocket Fisherman
 
From: "Joanne"

| Does anyone know what the line strength of the Popeil Pocket Fisherman is?
| Has anyone used it in salt water for 10 pound salmon?
|
| Thanks for the help.
|
| Joanne
|

Are you serious ?

Throw the junk away and get a real fishing reel and pole !

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Joanne June 13th, 2006 12:48 AM

Popeil Pocket Fisherman
 

"David H. Lipman" wrote in message
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From: "Joanne"

| Does anyone know what the line strength of the Popeil Pocket Fisherman
is?
| Has anyone used it in salt water for 10 pound salmon?
|
| Thanks for the help.
|
| Joanne
|

Are you serious ?

Throw the junk away and get a real fishing reel and pole !

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm


Yes, I'm serious and I guess you've answered my question. Too, bad. I was
attracted to the compact size so I could keep it in the glove box.

Thanks.
--
Sincerely,
Joanne

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David H. Lipman June 13th, 2006 01:35 AM

Popeil Pocket Fisherman
 
From: "Joanne"


|
| Yes, I'm serious and I guess you've answered my question. Too, bad. I was
| attracted to the compact size so I could keep it in the glove box.
|
| Thanks.

Small size and NO casting distance !

10lb test is too lite. Start with 17lb. test for salt water.

At best the pocket fisherman is for freshwater and for children.

It won't handle the salty environment.

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Joanne June 13th, 2006 01:43 AM

Popeil Pocket Fisherman
 

"David H. Lipman" wrote in message
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Thanks.

Small size and NO casting distance !

10lb test is too lite. Start with 17lb. test for salt water.

At best the pocket fisherman is for freshwater and for children.

It won't handle the salty environment.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm


Thanks, Dave. That is very helpful information.

Sincerely,
Joanne



Bob La Londe June 14th, 2006 07:40 PM

Popeil Pocket Fisherman
 
"Joanne" wrote in message
nk.net...

"David H. Lipman" wrote in message
news:LLnjg.4943$hN2.2378@trnddc05...
Thanks.

Small size and NO casting distance !

10lb test is too lite. Start with 17lb. test for salt water.

At best the pocket fisherman is for freshwater and for children.

It won't handle the salty environment.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm


Thanks, Dave. That is very helpful information.

Sincerely,
Joanne



Come on Dave. I have one around somewhere that somebody gave, After
completely disassembling, cleaning and lubricating it WORKS GREAT... seven
out of ten casts. I get pretty good distance too. With a measly little 2
ounce pancake sinker I can cast an amazing 30 or 40 feet almost every time.
Now about line size. Come on. I have landed 10 pound stripers on 6lb test.
The pocket Fisherman will handle atleast 10lb with a minimum of snarls. No
more than three out of ten casts anyway.

Give that bad boy a try. Heck, you land a good fish with it and I'll send a
letter to IGFA suggesting a NEW RECORD CLASS just for pocket fishermen.




Joanne June 14th, 2006 10:08 PM

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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message news:fZ6dnWNAc-
Come on Dave. I have one around somewhere that somebody gave, After
completely disassembling, cleaning and lubricating it WORKS GREAT... seven
out of ten casts. I get pretty good distance too. With a measly little 2
ounce pancake sinker I can cast an amazing 30 or 40 feet almost every
time.
Now about line size. Come on. I have landed 10 pound stripers on 6lb
test.
The pocket Fisherman will handle atleast 10lb with a minimum of snarls.
No
more than three out of ten casts anyway.

Give that bad boy a try. Heck, you land a good fish with it and I'll send
a
letter to IGFA suggesting a NEW RECORD CLASS just for pocket fishermen.


Thanks, Bob. I'm back to excited. I don't need to cast since I'll probably
just hang it out of the kayak. Shouldn't have to work too hard to get a
fish into the boat since the side of the boat is only inches above the water
line. I guess I can't go wrong with a $20 investment. If it doesn't work,
I'll follow Dave's suggestion and give it to the grandkids.

--
Sincerely,
Joanne

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David H. Lipman June 14th, 2006 10:26 PM

Popeil Pocket Fisherman
 
From: "Bob La Londe"


| Come on Dave. I have one around somewhere that somebody gave, After
| completely disassembling, cleaning and lubricating it WORKS GREAT... seven
| out of ten casts. I get pretty good distance too. With a measly little 2
| ounce pancake sinker I can cast an amazing 30 or 40 feet almost every time.
| Now about line size. Come on. I have landed 10 pound stripers on 6lb test.
| The pocket Fisherman will handle atleast 10lb with a minimum of snarls. No
| more than three out of ten casts anyway.
|
| Give that bad boy a try. Heck, you land a good fish with it and I'll send a
| letter to IGFA suggesting a NEW RECORD CLASS just for pocket fishermen.
|

You are being silly Bob.

You are also used to Fresh water. I live on the beach here in Jersey and I know what the
salt water can do to gear.

7 out of 10 casts ? I expect, and I get, 39 or of 40 casts !

30 or 40 feet is a joke. Hell with my 12' Diawa with 17lb. test I can cast a 100 yards
{with the wind at my back :-) } with a 2 1/4 oz. Krocodile or Gator spoon

The thing is a novelty toy and nothing more.

--
Dave
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http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm



CP August 17th, 2006 04:53 AM

Dave, I thought the same thing.
 
Throw that crap out and get a real fishing rod and reel.
Different strokes for different folks!


"David H. Lipman" wrote in message
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From: "Bob La Londe"


| Come on Dave. I have one around somewhere that somebody gave, After
| completely disassembling, cleaning and lubricating it WORKS GREAT...
seven
| out of ten casts. I get pretty good distance too. With a measly little
2
| ounce pancake sinker I can cast an amazing 30 or 40 feet almost every
time.
| Now about line size. Come on. I have landed 10 pound stripers on 6lb
test.
| The pocket Fisherman will handle atleast 10lb with a minimum of snarls.
No
| more than three out of ten casts anyway.
|
| Give that bad boy a try. Heck, you land a good fish with it and I'll
send a
| letter to IGFA suggesting a NEW RECORD CLASS just for pocket fishermen.
|

You are being silly Bob.

You are also used to Fresh water. I live on the beach here in Jersey and
I know what the
salt water can do to gear.

7 out of 10 casts ? I expect, and I get, 39 or of 40 casts !

30 or 40 feet is a joke. Hell with my 12' Diawa with 17lb. test I can
cast a 100 yards
{with the wind at my back :-) } with a 2 1/4 oz. Krocodile or Gator spoon

The thing is a novelty toy and nothing more.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm






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