Just bought two of these as more or less gag gifts for younger siblings, but came to RUclips so I could let them know how functional it was or wasn’t… honestly better money spent than a standard Zebco spin caster from what I’ve seen
@@williambody1839 oh it’s still a novelty more than anything but it would work in a pinch.. for how long?? Who knows.. but it’ll make a great gag gift that actually does seem to work.. again, it’s longevity is questionable.. 😁
Willie, you know the old saying "Big surprises come in small packages", well you just proved that to be true! I think that combo is cool for what it is and would be a great addition to a "bug out bag", and the best part of it all was your reaction on the first few cast that produced a nice catch, simply awesome! Great video, take care and be safe!
Hey CJ! It definitely surprised me😁but It’s not exactly one of those things I’d leave the house with and not have something to back it up with but I can definitely see it down at the campground catching Bluegills in a future episode.. (spoiler alert)… Thanks for watching CJ!! Willie
I bought my daughter a rod and reel when she was little. She came up to me one time when we were camping and said....Dad I want to fish with a stick. So I fixed up with a top-notch stick rig. And, she caught a bunch of fish. I decided that day...the fish could care less what is above the water line. So the issue is if your rig is sturdy enough for whatever abuse you plan on applying that day
Sometimes some line, sharp hook, and the right bait is all a person needs.. The biggest Bass I ever saw in person was 11lbs, caught at a campground we were staying at, in the mid 70s, on a Zebco 808 by an elderly gentleman using night crawlers and a bobber the size of a baseball.. He told my Dad, he just bought that rod and reel this morning and had never really fished in his life but he didn’t want to just sit around the campfire.. lol. The fish don’t care who you are or what rod and reel you have.. 🤠
@@HandSumtactical Hey there! I was using Charlie Brewer sliders (colors vary depending on what’s biting) with a 1/16 oz Bass Pro Squirt jig tucked in the slider.. I like the Squirt jigs because the lead is “along the hook shaft” and not an odd looking “round ball head” like a typical jig.. I believe that the squirt jigs inside the slider (or any other plastic bait) it looks more realistic, like an actual bait fish.. So far, they have NOT let me down.. they’ve worked everywhere I’ve used them to some extent..
My family got me one of these for Christmas. I travel a lot, and I like to fish in unlikely areas wherever I end up. I think I'll be giving it a try since it will pack in a suitcase quite easily. Looks like you were having fun.
@@wuzgoanon9373 Hey there!🤠, Yes, I have to admit, I had my doubts at first but it did catch fish.. Here’s my suggestions, change the line, a little grease on the gears, oil on the on the shafts, don’t set the hook too hard, take your time retrieving (it’s slow anyway, so that won’t be hard) hold on tight when casting (because the handle is short and you may accidentally throw it when the foam gets wet) and don’t take it seriously, just have fun with it, keep your expectations low and it’ll surprise you too..lol 😄 It does actually catch fish.. at least for the time I was using it.. Its longevity is still questionable.. Might have to make another video for that question to be answered.. Good Luck, let me know how it goes!! Willie
@TheGraytOutdoors I appreciate your reply for an old video post comment. I'm checking out your channel for more good tidbits. Best to you and yours for the rest of the holiday season!
@ Oh thank you for watching!! It’s the least I can do.. I “try” to answer everyone I can.. Sometimes “RUclips” doesn’t always show the comments, so I have to check frequently to keep from missing someone.. luckily yours came straight through.. Good Luck out there and Happy New Year to you!! Willie
🤠Hey there! I have to say, for the short period of time that I used it, it was fun. The question is, for how long could you do it before you said “ok, had enough?”😂 But the moral of the story is, yes!! It does actually work!! lol 👍 You’re welcome and Thanks for watching!! Willie
Hi Willie, now that's my type of reel. It's also my type of price. It seemed to of really surprised you. You got a kick out of the first fish. I did too. That little thing flew out there and answered the call. I thought it was a joke at first. But the fish you caught with it, was definitely not a joke. I loved that little thing. If I could change the line, I would not hesitate to buy two of them. Tell all Hi and meow. Take care and stay safe till next time. ❤❤❤❤❤
Howdy Skye🤠, I wasn’t sure what to expect but what I got definitely exceeded anything I thought it could do. Not something I’d use on a regular basis but I can see it going to the campground and catching some bluegills.. Everyone says “Hi Skye and Meow🐈⬛”… Willie
Gonna have to get mine back out and respool it with some trout magnet sos . What a huge difference and a lil grease. I snapped off 3 times, trying to catch a lil sunfish. Thanks for some great content. Really enjoy watching your videos.
Hey there, I feel like the would’ve been a major let down, glad I changed it. Trout Magnet is a great line. The little combo was fun but not something I can see ever leaving the house again, but the final answer, is it does actual work.. I was seriously surprised. Those fish weren’t small and the little combo handled it… for how long?? Well, that’s yet to be determined 🤠. You’re very welcome and Thanks so much for watching!! Willie
I just bought two of these on clearance today at Walmart for eight bucks apiece…lol. They look like a fun little gimmick to try and fish pan fish with. I figured the first thing I’m gonna do is rip the wine out of it and put some 6 pound mono back into it. I’ll probably just stick with the cheap Zebco Omniflex I get a kick out of that $2.50 line. I caught a northern that was probably 5 to 6 pounds on that cheap line and it never broke along with some four and 5 pound largemouth.
Thanks so much!! I owe a lot of it to Trout Magnet making great line.. the combo did its job but I believe by having hardly any gear ratio whatsoever, it wasn’t putting a lot of pressure on the line, other than what the fish was putting on it and it plus the good line contributed. It was fun…🤠 Thanks for watching!! 😊 Willie
@@ramirezdiego7053 😄Haha, thanks! We couldn’t find any “prerecorded music” from the editing software, so I just wrote my own that fit my personality and channel, played all the instruments myself and Bam!! Intro… Thanks for watching!! And “listening”😉.. Willie
I spooled mine up with 6lb flourocarbon. PLine flouro to be exact and it casts perfectly and the line is double the strength and double the quality of the 3lb crap it comes with. When it needs to be changed I’m gonna try some 10lb braid with a little bit of monofilament as backing
@@jasonsmith3726 I have to say I was pleasantly surprised in it’s ability. Those were some pretty big crappie and it brought them in, took a while with its gearing but got them in nevertheless.. My 2lb trout magnet SOS was a definite improvement to the uncooked spaghetti noodle line that came on it.. Good luck with your experiment on line!! I was more worried about the reel coming apart than anything but it managed to hang together.. My next venture with it is to take it to our campground, do some hook/bobber fishing with it and give it away to someone there.. it’s severed its purpose now it’s time for it to move on.. Thanks for watching!! Willie
@@TheGraytOutdoors that’s awesome I will keep an eye out for that video. And yes I could tell those crappie were about 2-2.5 lbs with them big fat bellies.
Howdy Wille! I wonder if your Daiwa Mincast 2 reel would fit on that rod? I like the addition of your original music to the recent videos. You sound great and it's a perfect fit. 🎸Cheers!
Thanks so much!! We try not to use the intro music “every time” to keep people from getting burnt out with it. Unfortunately the mini cast won’t fit on the rod. That rod is specifically fitted to the foot on that reel.. very thin. It was fun and “miiight” make another appearance sometime but I can’t make any promises..lol Willie
@@Momo_RT 🤠well “perfect” might be stretching it a bit😂 but it does actually catch fish and it will fit fairly well in a day/overnight pack.. I have to admit that may expectations were not very high or if I’d even get an episode from this little combo but for the time I used it out there, I was pleasantly surprised.. Thanks for watching!! Willie
@ it was a bit of a stretch haha but yes, the small form factor is a big plus for backpackers who would want to carry these in the case of them wanting to catch fish for dinner during their hikes. The results speak for themselves! Thanks for taking the time in testing out this fishing rod!
@@caltaylor476 Nice!! 😃 It’s actually a pretty amazing little combo.. the question is, how long would it last? I think it’s a great novelty or something that would be neat to keep under the seat of the truck as a “just in case” kinda thing.. but I was definitely surprised what it could do..
@@helpful_cancer Trust me, it’s not always that way.. You have no idea how happy I was that day.. There’s big crappie in that lake, obviously, but they are usually very elusive and stay out deep but for whatever reason, that day they were very willing to make an episode on the smallest fishing combo on the planet 😂. Profishency should at least say “Thank you” for that video.. 😉😁
@@Simhan-t7p Hey there, Though this product will obviously catch fish, I have no idea how long it’ll last. I was catching some pretty good size fish that would give expensive equipment a good workout. I personally think this set up is more for children or people to keep in their car for that “just in case” time that may present itself.. it’s very small and the line that comes on it is very weak.. the reel has a very slow gear ratio and it takes time to reel in a fish. Being so small, there’s not much line on it so if a large enough fish decides to make a run, you’ll run out of line quickly and it’ll most likely snap it.. so I wouldn’t use this as an everyday piece of equipment, not saying that you can’t, but I wouldn’t.. hope that helps..
😂 Lol, Well, I’ll say this, it did work but I think after an hour or so the novelty would probably wear off for me. No other reel will fit the rod so, if the reel poops out, you’re at the mercy of the Profishency company.. there’s definitely other alternatives out there for small travel set ups. Just sayin’…😉
Gets me thinking... I have an old tankara rod with a busted tip and a spincast rod reelseat and grip...how about a nine foot version. Might be a whole lot of fun.
🤠Hey Now!! That easily could be the ticket to success right there.. People these days are looking to be different.. I’m honestly surprised one doesn’t already exist. At least to my limited knowledge one doesn’t exist but if nothing else it would be a cool project.. 😁
@@alexandermunguia1325 🤠I would say there’s a pretty high probability that it may never be used again, at least by me.. It’s most likely going to get handed off to a child at church, someone at work with children, etc… I simply proved it “does seem to work”… For how long, that’ll be up to someone else. The fact that it held up to the fish it caught surprised me.. But braided line would’ve been a good test.. but my guess would be, the metals used in it wouldn’t hold up very long to braided line cutting across it.. just a guess though.. Thanks for watching!! Willie
@@PhucHoang-ys4er There’s a few in there but they’re not always so reliable.. but that’s why I go there when I’m reviewing a product.. people are going to want to see fish being caught and in there, you can catch fish.. and when the crappie are on, they are incredibly fun to catch..
Just bought two of these as more or less gag gifts for younger siblings, but came to RUclips so I could let them know how functional it was or wasn’t… honestly better money spent than a standard Zebco spin caster from what I’ve seen
@@williambody1839 oh it’s still a novelty more than anything but it would work in a pinch.. for how long?? Who knows.. but it’ll make a great gag gift that actually does seem to work..
again, it’s longevity is questionable.. 😁
Willie, you know the old saying "Big surprises come in small packages", well you just proved that to be true! I think that combo is cool for what it is and would be a great addition to a "bug out bag", and the best part of it all was your reaction on the first few cast that produced a nice catch, simply awesome! Great video, take care and be safe!
Hey CJ!
It definitely surprised me😁but It’s not exactly one of those things I’d leave the house with and not have something to back it up with but I can definitely see it down at the campground catching Bluegills in a future episode.. (spoiler alert)…
Thanks for watching CJ!!
Willie
I bought my daughter a rod and reel when she was little. She came up to me one time when we were camping and said....Dad I want to fish with a stick.
So I fixed up with a top-notch stick rig. And, she caught a bunch of fish.
I decided that day...the fish could care less what is above the water line.
So the issue is if your rig is sturdy enough for whatever abuse you plan on applying that day
Sometimes some line, sharp hook, and the right bait is all a person needs..
The biggest Bass I ever saw in person was 11lbs, caught at a campground we were staying at, in the mid 70s, on a Zebco 808 by an elderly gentleman using night crawlers and a bobber the size of a baseball..
He told my Dad, he just bought that rod and reel this morning and had never really fished in his life but he didn’t want to just sit around the campfire.. lol.
The fish don’t care who you are or what rod and reel you have..
🤠
You sold me 😂 based off the giggles, it’s worth every penny.
@@Zachsreviews101 I would say, it’s a gimmick that actually worked.. for how long?? That’s another story!😂
What lure are you using as well and what weight??
@@HandSumtactical Hey there!
I was using Charlie Brewer sliders (colors vary depending on what’s biting) with a 1/16 oz Bass Pro Squirt jig tucked in the slider.. I like the Squirt jigs because the lead is “along the hook shaft” and not an odd looking “round ball head” like a typical jig.. I believe that the squirt jigs inside the slider (or any other plastic bait) it looks more realistic, like an actual bait fish.. So far, they have NOT let me down.. they’ve worked everywhere I’ve used them to some extent..
My family got me one of these for Christmas. I travel a lot, and I like to fish in unlikely areas wherever I end up. I think I'll be giving it a try since it will pack in a suitcase quite easily. Looks like you were having fun.
@@wuzgoanon9373 Hey there!🤠, Yes, I have to admit, I had my doubts at first but it did catch fish.. Here’s my suggestions, change the line, a little grease on the gears, oil on the on the shafts, don’t set the hook too hard, take your time retrieving (it’s slow anyway, so that won’t be hard) hold on tight when casting (because the handle is short and you may accidentally throw it when the foam gets wet) and don’t take it seriously, just have fun with it, keep your expectations low and it’ll surprise you too..lol 😄
It does actually catch fish.. at least for the time I was using it.. Its longevity is still questionable.. Might have to make another video for that question to be answered..
Good Luck, let me know how it goes!!
Willie
@TheGraytOutdoors I appreciate your reply for an old video post comment. I'm checking out your channel for more good tidbits. Best to you and yours for the rest of the holiday season!
@ Oh thank you for watching!!
It’s the least I can do..
I “try” to answer everyone I can..
Sometimes “RUclips” doesn’t always show the comments, so I have to check frequently to keep from missing someone.. luckily yours came straight through..
Good Luck out there and Happy New Year to you!!
Willie
Now that looks like fun!!!! Great video, thank you!!!
🤠Hey there!
I have to say, for the short period of time that I used it, it was fun. The question is, for how long could you do it before you said “ok, had enough?”😂
But the moral of the story is, yes!! It does actually work!! lol 👍
You’re welcome and Thanks for watching!!
Willie
What a coincidence! You and I are wearing the same "Wanna go fishin'?" t-shirts today, Willie!
😁Haha,
I’ve still got a few and they’re gonna keep getting worn until they’re too worn to wear.. lol 😂
That was a cool little setup! Seemed to work really well too! Great video sir!
🤠Howdy Phil!!
It works and it was fun for what time I used it but definitely wouldn’t leave the house with just that.. lol 😂
@@TheGraytOutdoors of course not. You’d need a monkey and some good snacks. 😂😂
Hi Willie, now that's my type of reel. It's also my type of price.
It seemed to of really surprised you.
You got a kick out of the first fish. I did too. That little thing flew out there and answered the call. I thought it was a joke at first. But the fish you caught with it, was definitely not a joke. I loved that little thing. If I could change the line, I would not hesitate to buy two of them.
Tell all Hi and meow.
Take care and stay safe till next time.
❤❤❤❤❤
Howdy Skye🤠,
I wasn’t sure what to expect but what I got definitely exceeded anything I thought it could do.
Not something I’d use on a regular basis but I can see it going to the campground and catching some bluegills..
Everyone says “Hi Skye and Meow🐈⬛”…
Willie
Gonna have to get mine back out and respool it with some trout magnet sos . What a huge difference and a lil grease. I snapped off 3 times, trying to catch a lil sunfish. Thanks for some great content. Really enjoy watching your videos.
Hey there,
I feel like the would’ve been a major let down, glad I changed it. Trout Magnet is a great line.
The little combo was fun but not something I can see ever leaving the house again, but the final answer, is it does actual work.. I was seriously surprised. Those fish weren’t small and the little combo handled it… for how long?? Well, that’s yet to be determined 🤠.
You’re very welcome and Thanks so much for watching!!
Willie
I just bought two of these on clearance today at Walmart for eight bucks apiece…lol. They look like a fun little gimmick to try and fish pan fish with. I figured the first thing I’m gonna do is rip the wine out of it and put some 6 pound mono back into it. I’ll probably just stick with the cheap Zebco Omniflex I get a kick out of that $2.50 line. I caught a northern that was probably 5 to 6 pounds on that cheap line and it never broke along with some four and 5 pound largemouth.
Nice job Willie, you killed it, all on 2# line. $19 combo.
Thanks so much!!
I owe a lot of it to Trout Magnet making great line.. the combo did its job but I believe by having hardly any gear ratio whatsoever, it wasn’t putting a lot of pressure on the line, other than what the fish was putting on it and it plus the good line contributed.
It was fun…🤠
Thanks for watching!! 😊
Willie
I like your intro man instant classic
@@ramirezdiego7053 😄Haha, thanks!
We couldn’t find any “prerecorded music” from the editing software, so I just wrote my own that fit my personality and channel, played all the instruments myself and Bam!! Intro…
Thanks for watching!! And “listening”😉..
Willie
I spooled mine up with 6lb flourocarbon. PLine flouro to be exact and it casts perfectly and the line is double the strength and double the quality of the 3lb crap it comes with. When it needs to be changed I’m gonna try some 10lb braid with a little bit of monofilament as backing
@@jasonsmith3726 I have to say I was pleasantly surprised in it’s ability. Those were some pretty big crappie and it brought them in, took a while with its gearing but got them in nevertheless..
My 2lb trout magnet SOS was a definite improvement to the uncooked spaghetti noodle line that came on it.. Good luck with your experiment on line!!
I was more worried about the reel coming apart than anything but it managed to hang together.. My next venture with it is to take it to our campground, do some hook/bobber fishing with it and give it away to someone there.. it’s severed its purpose now it’s time for it to move on..
Thanks for watching!!
Willie
@@TheGraytOutdoors that’s awesome I will keep an eye out for that video. And yes I could tell those crappie were about 2-2.5 lbs with them big fat bellies.
Howdy Wille! I wonder if your Daiwa Mincast 2 reel would fit on that rod? I like the addition of your original music to the recent videos. You sound great and it's a perfect fit. 🎸Cheers!
Thanks so much!!
We try not to use the intro music “every time” to keep people from getting burnt out with it.
Unfortunately the mini cast won’t fit on the rod. That rod is specifically fitted to the foot on that reel.. very thin.
It was fun and “miiight” make another appearance sometime but I can’t make any promises..lol
Willie
It’s a perfect small rod to carry for hiking and camp outs.
@@Momo_RT 🤠well “perfect” might be stretching it a bit😂 but it does actually catch fish and it will fit fairly well in a day/overnight pack..
I have to admit that may expectations were not very high or if I’d even get an episode from this little combo but for the time I used it out there, I was pleasantly surprised..
Thanks for watching!!
Willie
@ it was a bit of a stretch haha but yes, the small form factor is a big plus for backpackers who would want to carry these in the case of them wanting to catch fish for dinner during their hikes. The results speak for themselves! Thanks for taking the time in testing out this fishing rod!
@@Momo_RT 🤠You’re very welcome!
Have a happy New Year!! 😃
Man i caught a nice bass in the first five minutes of fishing with this little rascal
@@caltaylor476 Nice!! 😃
It’s actually a pretty amazing little combo.. the question is, how long would it last? I think it’s a great novelty or something that would be neat to keep under the seat of the truck as a “just in case” kinda thing.. but I was definitely surprised what it could do..
@@TheGraytOutdoors i was shocked bro. Had no trouble reeling in a good sized fish
@@caltaylor476 I agree, a couple of those crappie were in the 2lb range and it did fine bringing them in..
Can you try switching out the reel with a little Zebco and see what happens? I'll bet it work much better.
😒Sadly, that reel is just for that rod.. very thin foot, a normal size reel won’t fit on it..
@@TheGraytOutdoors Awwwww.....that stinks.
I want to fish there😂
@@helpful_cancer Trust me, it’s not always that way.. You have no idea how happy I was that day.. There’s big crappie in that lake, obviously, but they are usually very elusive and stay out deep but for whatever reason, that day they were very willing to make an episode on the smallest fishing combo on the planet 😂. Profishency should at least say “Thank you” for that video.. 😉😁
Hello, I just have bought this, and I went fishing. Do you know how long the spool will take to run out? Is it sturdy, like will it snap?
@@Simhan-t7p Hey there,
Though this product will obviously catch fish, I have no idea how long it’ll last. I was catching some pretty good size fish that would give expensive equipment a good workout.
I personally think this set up is more for children or people to keep in their car for that “just in case” time that may present itself.. it’s very small and the line that comes on it is very weak.. the reel has a very slow gear ratio and it takes time to reel in a fish. Being so small, there’s not much line on it so if a large enough fish decides to make a run, you’ll run out of line quickly and it’ll most likely snap it.. so I wouldn’t use this as an everyday piece of equipment, not saying that you can’t, but I wouldn’t..
hope that helps..
@@TheGraytOutdoors thanks a lot, I’ll be sure to only fish for trout and/or panfish on it! Have a great day!
If I caught that many fish on one rig that would be my favorite rig lol I am getting me one next time I go to Wally world
😂 Lol,
Well, I’ll say this, it did work but I think after an hour or so the novelty would probably wear off for me.
No other reel will fit the rod so, if the reel poops out, you’re at the mercy of the Profishency company.. there’s definitely other alternatives out there for small travel set ups. Just sayin’…😉
Gets me thinking... I have an old tankara rod with a busted tip and a spincast rod reelseat and grip...how about a nine foot version. Might be a whole lot of fun.
🤠Hey Now!! That easily could be the ticket to success right there..
People these days are looking to be different.. I’m honestly surprised one doesn’t already exist. At least to my limited knowledge one doesn’t exist but if nothing else it would be a cool project.. 😁
Try it with a braided line!
@@alexandermunguia1325 🤠I would say there’s a pretty high probability that it may never be used again, at least by me.. It’s most likely going to get handed off to a child at church, someone at work with children, etc… I simply proved it “does seem to work”… For how long, that’ll be up to someone else.
The fact that it held up to the fish it caught surprised me..
But braided line would’ve been a good test.. but my guess would be, the metals used in it wouldn’t hold up very long to braided line cutting across it.. just a guess though..
Thanks for watching!!
Willie
I wish that they made real/full sized poles like that.
What lure did you use please?
Hey there,
That lure was a Charlie Brewer Slider in the “Baby Bass” color with a 1/16th ounce Bass Pro Shops “squirt jig”…
The lake must be loaded of fish
@@PhucHoang-ys4er There’s a few in there but they’re not always so reliable.. but that’s why I go there when I’m reviewing a product.. people are going to want to see fish being caught and in there, you can catch fish.. and when the crappie are on, they are incredibly fun to catch..