| This is a truly remarkable little gadget - a portable fishing rod that fits in a glovebox or even a coat pocket. It's not "full-size" and you couldn't use it for catching sharks, but at 4ft extended (approx 1.2m), it's definitely usable. The miniaturised reel is fully functional with a switchable ratchet (so you can use it right or left-handed) and line brake/clutch - something of an engineering masterpeice. The rod made from aluminium alloy, has seven fibreglass draws that retract inside the handle for stowage (the reel detaches). A pen-style lid fits on top, giving a total length of just 8". Comes supplied with 25m (75ft) 5-lb (2.5kg) breaking-strain line and a spinner hook. Blister packed
Following the immense success of this pocket rod, there is now a new version which features the same seven draw aluminium alloy and fibreglass rod plus a larger reel with freewheel casting function, more lures and a very smart gift box, see picture below. Rod telescopes from 21cm to 1.2m, Box measures 29 x 90 x 8cm. |
