Pocket fisherman?

**Mikhile** · 05-24-2012, 03:50 AM

Just wondering if anyone else has a pocket fisherman in there bag. Im not good at fishing but i figure its better to have somthing to fish with than not. Anyone have a better option? Think its a wast to carry? What do yall think.

**longhunter** · 05-24-2012, 06:33 AM

I had one a few years ago, I think it ended up in a garage sale...Anyway, it did work and was made to be very durable, it just seemed awkward to fish with. I made up pocket kits (line, hooks, sinkers, bobbers) that I carry in my daypack and BOB. I also have a pack rod from Shakespear for longer excursions and maybe my BOB, along with a few of those auto reels. A rod and reel can make things easier in some circumstances but, even now, I would rather just use a cane pole.

**ViamFec** · 05-24-2012, 12:56 PM

I carry some line, hooks, and sinkers. Can easily tie it to a stick as an ad hoc fishing pole.

**5Pyd3Rm4N** · 05-24-2012, 02:15 PM

I like this kind of thing instead...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6SpsHSLnlQ Google "Pathfinder fishing kit" and you'll see lots of variations/ideas

I also plan on getting some of these...http://www.speedhook.com/servlet/StoreFront ...since I too am fishing challenged.

**Rikki Tikki** · 08-03-2012, 08:35 PM

If it's the same unit as years ago; I think you would be better served just carrying different line, sinkers, hooks, netting, etc. It seemed a bit bulky, Ok for a weekend or so. Just not for a BOB.

**RICHFL** · 08-04-2012, 10:43 AM

All you need is a cane pole line and fishing tackle, and you can catch fish up 25 pounds with it. I did it up in the High Sierras Mts. above 8500 feet to the sea shore fresh and salt, it will catch fish. All you need for a pole is a 6-8 foot long stick.