"Survival" fishing rod?

[Preacher Man]

Originally posted by CSG:

Those Emmrods seem so gimmicky but what an interesting and unconventional approach. I may have to order one although they seem a bit heavy.

You are right, the Emmrods are gimmicky, that's what got my attention in the first place, but what atracted me to them is that IMO they are a gimmink that actually delivers. On weight, they are not as heavy as they look; most models only weight between 8 and 9 ounces w/o reel.