Coleman Deluxe FishPen Retractable Fishing Pole & Reel

by Coleman

Product Features

• Deluxe aluminum fish pen & extends over 3 feet!
• Compacts down to 8-inch pen case
• Super strong telescopic alloy rod
• Plastic reel housing with solid brass casting reel
• Lots of FUN!

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• ASIN: B000RQ3AZO
• Item model number: CFPPGR7B
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,522 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Now you can fish anytime, anywhere with this Coleman Deluxe Fish Pen, Retractable Fishing Pole and Reel! Fish when the mood strikes you! This Coleman FishPen with Casting Reel is designed for people on the go. It extends from the size of a pen to over 3 feet and offers the strength, sensitivity and flexibility you would expect of a fishing rod. Its small size makes it perfect for putting in your pocket, in your cars glove box, in a briefcase, or in a backpack! The Coleman Deluxe FishPen is the perfect gift for the avid or amateur fisherman! Order today! Extends over 3 feet! Deluxe aluminum fish pen Compacts down to 8-inch pen case Super strong telescopic alloy rod Plastic reel housing with solid brass reel Push button line release Fish anytime, anywhere Fits Pocket, Glove Box, Briefcase, Backpack Lures, bobs and hook included Perfect gift for the avid fisherman, executive or kid on the go!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars pocket fishing rod, February 13, 2007

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S. Blauvelt (Exeter NH) - See all my reviews
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I am happy with the rod for the most part. I wanted something small and light, but that still qualified as an actual fishing rod/reel to keep in my backpack for occasional fishing in the ponds we come across while hiking. I could find relatively few products that fit the bill, and this item looked to be the best balance of price, quality, and size. I ordered through Amazon.com from Taylor Gifts and received my order promptly (3 or four days). I was sent a confirmation notice immediately via e-mail which contained a link to UPS which allowed me to track my order across the country. This was very useful. Upon initial inspection The structural quality appears to be quite good. It looks and feels solidly built, and functionally it seems sound. The reel holds a fair amount of line; Easily enough for a day of fishing, even if you get a few birds-nests or have to cut the line, but When I tried it out for the first time last week, I found that the line had retained the shape of the reel and played out in coils. I was still able to fish with it but it definately needs a different kind of line than plain old stren monofilament. I didn't catch anything (probably not the rods' fault), so I don't know how it will handle an actual fish but just from handling it I am pretty confident it could hold its' own against anything under 5 pounds, maybe even bigger. The reel turns smoothly but because of the design you have to guide the line across the reelface with your finger to get it to wind in an even fashion (this is not really a big hindrance or anything, but I thought I should mention it). the big issue is the casting system (We were fishing through the ice so I didn't get to cast). There is a screw-type mechanism on the side of the reel which puts tension on the reel, sort of like a drag setting on a conventionally sized rod. Apparently (directions for use were nonexistant) you turn this all the way out to let the reel spin freely and use the weight of the tackle to spin the reel (whole unit must spin to play out line) when you cast. There is a rubber stop button on top of the reel which acts as a brake to keep the reel from spinning if a fish bites. The price was good, but I would gladly have paid a little more for a reel with better ease of use; a miniature version of the standard open-face reel would be perfect, and I can't believe the manufacturer didn't put a screw cap on the end of the rod, it would be absolutely perfect to keep tackle in if they did. in conclusion: Size/weight - excellent. Quality - good. Ease of use - fair. Value/price - good. For the price, this is worth keeping in your pack/glovebox/kayak. If you don't try to reel in a lake trout with it, it should stand up pretty well.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Why?, October 12, 2009

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R. Tissnes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman Deluxe FishPen Retractable Fishing Pole & Reel

Ok, reading most of these reviews i thought this was going to suck but i wanted to try it anyway. So far i have caught some sunfish and a decent sized perch. It hasnt broke yet and seems reliable. I dont know why other people write how theirs broke in a minutes.Its common sense, this thing is cool but its not meant for deep sea fishing. I use it to lake fish and it has been great and reliable. And again, this isn't a heavy duty fishing rod, use your brain, its great for recreational lake fishing.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The perfect gift for the enemies you most despise., November 23, 2008

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Steven Minar - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman Deluxe FishPen Retractable Fishing Pole & Reel

As much as I REALLY wanted to enjoy the Coleman Fish Pen, it turned out to be a complete disappointment. Despite some features that at first appear to demonstrate surprising quality -- like a very solid-feeling reel (considering its compact size) and more metal parts than plastic -- I was unable to try it out because I realized the last inch of the rod was snapped off. Before I could even tie the rubber testing weight to the end of the line, it was broken without any pressure applied at all.

Insult punctuated injury when I referenced the included 30 warranty, which informed me of an opportunity to receive a second shoddy disappointment for only $7.99 for shipping. For less than $3 more I could just buy another one from Walgreens without the added hassle and expense of a trip to UPS! If your experience is anything like mine, you won't need that 30 warranty because the Coleman Fish Pen won't last 30 minutes.