YO-YO Automatic Mechanical Fishing Reel YoYo

I bought one of these not really knowing what to expect. Fell for it the moment it arrived and after setting it up how I wanted ( I won't bore with the details ) I couldn't wait to use it. I went down to my local trout stream, you know the ones I'm on about, the ones where strictly speaking the owner would rather I wasn't droping a line. So armed with a pot of wormies I set my Yo Yo in the bank and wandered off in a suitability innocent fashion. When I returned it had tripped and I had a lovely little brownie of about 3/4s of a lb. Wandered homeward very satisfied.Get one or two is my advice gents! And if any ladies are reading this get one for you hubby or son. I am sure they will wash up for a week without being asked after you do!

Good product well made from quality materials compact and easily carriable in a bag.Product comes with line and trace not sure what breaking strain of line is but suspect more akin to course fishing than seas fishing. Product comes with a swivel trace. Suitable for passive fishing.

I finally got to use them, these are a very useful addition to anyone's kit. I don't give 4*s often, but these earned it, however I was not 100% happy with them to start with, but after a couple of very minor changes these may end up with 5*s. I drilled the string hole a little bigger, fitted a "grommet" and changed the string for a strand of "Paracord", this made for a better and stronger fix to the tree I was using, and their was no sharp edge rubbing against the cord. The "Grommet" cost a few penny's, and the cord came from a piece that had seen better days. I still can't "Walk the dog" or go "Round the World", but I did catch some fish

Hah fish, you shall not defeat me and my goals of catching you!I shall never go hungry again, I shall not have to sit by the bankside for hours on end. I just need a YoYo and those fish will be mine.These work in a wonderful way,. Just to be clear, this isn't a toy for a fish so they can wile away the hours making a thing on a string go up and down, and around the houses, waiting for you to come back and scoop them up as they enjoy their joy... But it delivers the same thing to you.... Fish ready to be scooped up in your net, ready to be dispatched without you having to wait around.A survival essential

A great addition to any bug out bag. I love versatile gadgets especially when light and well engineered, you'll be surprised with the numerous applications this has. Bought a couple extra for opportunities on walks and holidays, also great as an inexpensive gift, even for an angler with all the necessary gear.

Seems fine but haven't used it yet.

Has more uses than fishing, but bushcraft erstwhile would see that. Contemplating buying a couple more. Looking forward to my next trip in the woods. The item arrived when said, with clear instructions. Top piece of kit

Seems to be very well made, as well as being a very good idea. I have seen the demonstration vids on you tube and agree that some modification may well be in order, hence only four stars. I have no idea of the braking strain of the line included, which I do not like, nor do I like the quality of the knots. I will amend probably after testing.