Yoyito Aluminum Hand Line Reel Pocket/Travel Fishing Kit (20 lb Clear line)

This weekend I grabbed my Yoyito reel and a little plastic bag of soft plastic lures and went to the lake by my house.There was a gang of foul-mouthed teenagers there, and when they saw me walk up to the dock, I heard one of them snicker: "What's that guy doing? He doesn't even have a rod!"The joke was on them though, because 20 minutes later I hauled this 17" largemouth bass out of the water, using nothing but some 6 lbs. mono line, a good hook and a watermelon-green fluke.I *love* my Yoyito reel—it's the only gear I've used all season. I value simple tools, well made, and the Yoyito is a beautiful example of that philosophy. When I go to the lake, I bring my Yoyito, a few high-quality hooks in different sizes, a handful of small weights, maybe a little float, and a small bag of bait or plastics, depending what fish I'm after. It definitely puts you on a more equal footing with the fish, which for me is a lot more fun.The design and execution on this thing is perfect. The polished aluminum casts like a dream. I can cast an unweighted lure 30 yards without any trouble. It packs up into a tiny little pouch that fits in my front pocket.My favorite thing about the Yoyito is how it forces you to stop obsessing about "gear," and focus on learning the fundamentals of fishing: Reading the lake to find the fish, choosing the right bait, presenting the bait well. Even if you mostly use a rod and reel, the Yoyito will make you a better fisherman.

There is no way you'll ever regret owning this thing. Even just as an artifact it's worth every penny. This thing is fishing at it's most elegant. All the hype has been removed and what's left is the act of fishing in it's purest form.

It's a must have for the traveling fisherman ! It packs up small and I found it easy to use& I cought my first fish on a hand line last weekend I'm not giveing up my rods but as a pack reel I don't think you can beat it!

This thing is awesome!! I’m glad I decided to pull the trigger and buy it. I haven’t test it yet so I will certainly update my review in the coming days but I couldn’t wait to review it because the build quality of this yo-yo is great! Very comfortable in the hand and compact enough to take it anywhere.

Good kit to keep in your glovebox so you don't have to take a rod. Plus you look cool catching fish with it. Solid construction.

This is a very well made, handsome version of the classic Cuban yoyo. It's a bit pricy, but it's high quality. It's compact and easy to cast. Take it anywhere.

Perfect size

Awesome product, works very well!