Ronco Pocket Fisherman Instruction Sheet

THE ORIGINAL
SPIN CASTING OUTFIT
Get Acquainted with the Original
Pocket Fisherman
Caution: Always use care when fishing. Use extra care with sharp hooks, lures, the casting plug and
when taking fish off the line. This is not a toy. Children should not use the Pocket Fisherman
parental supervision. Always look carefully before you cast to be sure no one could get hooked or hit
with a lure. Also be careful not to hook yourself or hit yourself with a lure or plug.
Quiet, smooth action reel
with adjustable star drag
Thumb brake for releasing
line when casting
Handle is a
mini tackle
box for extra
lures and
hooks
Comfort grip
is less likely to slip
Notch to carry
through your hand
it on your belt
when fish pull.
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Designed in the U.S.A. Made in China. 01.14
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Release to
fold in half
to fit in your
pocket or in
a glove
compartment
Wrist strap also
holds the rod
down when it is
folded in half
Automatic anti-reverse
prevents the handle from
turning backwards so it is
always ready for fish to strike
Release button to
open side door
without
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Sliding float
Here's an example of how a sliding float works: Let's say you wish to
have your bait go down three feet. Simply tie a knot in line three feet
from the hook. Then, with each cast, as sinker carries hook down, the
bobber will "ride" up line to knot, leaving bait three feet below the sur-
face! Every time you cast!
Note: When stringing bobber, cut line on bias and insert in end of
bobber with smaller hole . . . pushing the line through until it comes
Fully loaded with line
out the end with the larger hole.
and ready to fish
What to use for bait?
Fish differ greatly in their diet and appetite from time to time.
Before you start fishing, check with bait shops and check with other
fishermen to determine what food or lure fish are biting on and how
deep to fish. The results could be well worth the effort.
What weight of line?
Pocket Fisherman
to use heavier test line (up to 20 lb. test) simply remove reel from
Pocket Fisherman as shown inside.
Practice casting plug is included
usually has a 10 lb. test mono line. When you wish
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