You might say that fishing's not a sport, but that's not exactly true, since it more or less fits the general definition of a sport. After all, it can be done either by oneself or against a group of other people, is governed by a set of rules according to which one person is declared the winner, is done outside and helps you move around a lot (OK, so perhaps the last statement is not exactly true, and what you've read about is not necessarily the best possible definition of a sport).

Anyways, the device you're about to see as follows, namely the Rocket Fishing Rod, helps anglers throw their lines at distances of up to 10 meters (or 30 feet). This might not seem like much but, for certain people, that's quite a lot of space.

The Rocket Fishing Rod is not exactly what one might call an extraordinarily innovative device, since it uses a very simple principle in order to function: pumping. The pump-action launch system allows users to simply point this rifle-like fishing rod and and shoot. And in order to avoid any potential accidents, the device has also been equipped with a special safety catch.

After you've pulled the trigger, the device “shoots away” a safety float, whose main purpose is to eliminate all the snags by “hiding” the hook until it actually hits the water. Moreover, once the float has landed, a small compartment opens up and drops the lure or bait at exactly the desired depth, in order to increase the user's chances of actually making a catch.

If you've liked this product and you think that it could really come in handy in your fishing kit (who knows, it might even improve your skills), then you should be prepared to cough up around 45 US dollars, because that's the average price point for this device at the several online retailers where it can be found.


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