Watch out American Rodsmiths!

CypressAg83 · Post by **CypressAg83** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:32 pm

Oh boy! I'm sure my Mom will see this item advertised on TV and think "my grandson would love one of those for Christmas".
WRONG!!!
What is truly incredible is Roland Martin's "endorsement" of this high-dollar idiotic contraption. It just goes to prove that a lot
of "Pros" will endorse anything that pays....
Caveat emptor!

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Post by **Tombo** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:46 am

What the ding dong is that? Just when I thought no one could invent something dumb again, this comes along.

And wasn't it nice that they have shipping cost ONLY ONE TIME!

CypressAg83 · Post by **CypressAg83** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:10 pm

Tombo wrote:What the ding dong is that?

In case you missed it, click on the link above the picture to see the idiot-device "in action" (the clip is hallarious!).

"But wait! For a limited time, this special TV offer comes with top-secret GPS coordinates for guaranteed-successful fishin' holes within 1 mile of your house; to which Jr. and friends can ride their bikes. Of course, they'll need the Rocket Rod Bike Transport System to safely transport their new super-duper fish-catching Rocket Rod - a $39 value, for only 19.95 when purchased with the Rocket Rod." PS: All sales are final.

Fla-Fish · Post by **Fla-Fish** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:21 pm

There is a LIMIT of ONLY 5 units per order BETER HURRY :roll:

TrailShoe · Post by **TrailShoe** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:50 pm

Looks like something off of Rowland and Martin "LaughIn" Only thing missing is Goldie Hawn demonstrating the Blast Cast Device.
TS

honjyak · Post by **honjyak** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 7:08 pm

i love the high tec engineering!

cyberyakker · Post by **cyberyakker** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:01 pm

I don't know why you guys are laughing... just about two years ago we were talking about a potato gun to get bait beyond the breakers.

redloon · Post by **redloon** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:13 am

I just saw this post. I am going to have to get me one of those things so I can use the new 'Bass-O-Matic' I got for Christmas. Redloon

Gone Yakin · Post by **Gone Yakin** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:21 pm

Roland Martin is an idiot.

davewave12 · Post by **davewave12** » Tue Jan 09, 2007 11:30 pm

hmmm lets see a rocket launcher for fishing, --next a deer killing flyrod?!?

Electric Water Boy · Post by **Electric Water Boy** » Wed Jan 10, 2007 5:51 am

I got in trouble with my 9 yr daughter this week. She had seen an ad for this thing on TV before Christmas. The ad was on TV again and she called me to rush in and see it. She told me she had wanted to get the thing for me for Christmas but there wasn't time. Then I opened my big mouth and told her I was glad she didn't. DUMB thing to say. Man I hurt her feelings big time. Fortunately I've said enough dumb things to know which smart things to say afterwards and helped her be a happy camper again.

Ms addicted · Post by **Ms addicted** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:16 am

Gone Yakin wrote:Roland Martin is an idiot.

Really? He seems pretty brilliant to me. 19 time BASS champ, 9 angler of the year awards, freshwater hall of fame. Fishes around the world, all expenses paid of course. His own resort in the FL keys. His own TV show(s).

That being said, he does come up with some silly looking inventions. But then of course....that thing really isnt for the experienced fisherman....as EWB so effectively illustrated

Obviously for the kids and those that cant cast.

CypressAg83 · Post by **CypressAg83** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:01 pm

Ms addicted wrote:Obviously for the kids and those that cant cast.

Personally, I think a soda-bottle wrapped with discarded mono would work better - and a heck of a lot cheaper. Buuuuut, that's a whole nuther thread... :lol:

As for dear old Roland: He's not an idiot.
"Wealthy/Socialite/Profit-Motivated Professional Promoter of questionable gadgets" maybe;..... but definitely not an idiot.

His classic fish-on response: Son!!!!!!!! .

bassfisher05 · Post by **bassfisher05** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 7:08 pm

my two year old got one of these for christmas,it will shoot about 30 yards, it is accually pretty cool, I think that if it will get kids fishing it is a good idea, bad idea to let him have it in the house. For someone that cant cast it is a cool idea. mY .02

Coastal Country · Post by **Coastal Country** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:01 pm

He may be a successful angler, BUT to quote Ron White "you can't fix stupid" Russ bows to the crowd and paddles on to the next subject.

ryderredfish · Post by **ryderredfish** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:41 pm

bassfisher05 wrote:my two year old got one of these for christmas,it will shoot about 30 yards, it is accually pretty cool, I think that if it will get kids fishing it is a good idea, bad idea to let him have it in the house. For someone that cant cast it is a cool idea. mY .02

I was thinking the same thing. My boys(4N1) love guns etc. and would have a ball just shooting this thing. It is not for fisher"men" but for kids who just might enjoy fishing when they may not otherwise.

ShotMagnet · Post by **ShotMagnet** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 1:34 pm

my son would end up shooting me, the dog or my wife

Forrest · Post by **Forrest** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:39 am

For a true youngster this is prolly great but for a kid the age of the one pictured....he really should be using a spinning reel.

TxBuddha · Post by **TxBuddha** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:04 pm

Saw 'em at Walmart yesterday!

Reel Drag · Post by **Reel Drag** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:30 pm

Roland is just a pimp. I've gone to his fishing seminar and it was one big commersial for his products. :evil:

Very disappointing and lost my respect for him. If he could put his name on a toilet seat he would.

BullyARed · Post by **BullyARed** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 10:03 am

Reel Drag wrote:Roland is just a pimp. I've gone to his fishing seminar and it was one big commersial for his products. Very disappointing and lost my respect for him. If he could put his name on a toilet seat he would.

The guy just knows how to play the game (to his pocket $$$ and lol to his bank).

luna nueva · Post by **luna nueva** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:48 pm

haha. his shows have turned into a 30 minute infomercial. but if i could make money like that i would in a heartbeat

Brizzonator · Post by **Brizzonator** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:50 am

I actually saw a kid with one of these at my son's cub campout. He had had it like two weeks, had probably fished with it once, and it was ruined, not because he was beating it to death or anything, just because it's junk.
He was looking pretty downcast trying to mess with the thing, so I let him use my rod and he and my son caught a bunch of (tiny) whiting.
You want to have a kid look at you like you're god's gift to the planet, help 'em fish when they really wish they could and can't. It made my weekend.

JimD · Post by **JimD** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:18 am

Now you know what Slowride and Let's go use to win all those tournament.

I hear that CutRate and Wilderness are trying to buy the prototype as we speak. I can see it now in the Wilderness tri color blend. :wink:

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