OMG!  I just saw a tv commercial for the Rocket Fishing Rod.  Has anyone seen these things?  Instead of casting, it shoots out a special bobber with the lure/hook inside.  Rolland Martin was actually on the commercial plugging it.    

Only $39.90 or two easy payments of $19.95!!!

It's geared towards kids, but still...

It might be a good deal around docks you can shoot the lure all the way the the bank with it. Brings a whole new meaning to sling shotting for crappies.

This has got be the DUMBEST thing ever invented. LEARN HOW TO CAST WITH A REAL ROD!!! Who wants to teach their son or daughter to fish by using this thing? I see no benefit WHATSOEVER. Honestly, do the people who invented this product ACTUALLY think it will save time? Just buy a decent spincast combo for your child so they can learn to fish the REAL way. These stupid products really annoy the CRAP out of me! Geez! What a STUPID piece of JUNK. I bet my all of my fishing tackle that this "rocket fishing rod" will break the first time you hook a decent fish on it (if that's possible). Then, the little ones can get discouraged when the thing breaks and they lose a nice fish. They won't ever want to fish again. I'm even more surprised that Roland Martin actually showcased this product. He must have gotten paid a crap-load of money.

Lol i am amazed that these things sell enough to stay in business and It really seems roland martin will endorce anything, i saw him one his show saying how good a spincast reel in to catc big bass. He has no shame.

It may sound goofy but, it may help someone with a handicap to enjoy some fishing. I hope it does.