Small World Toys Magnetic Fishing Game, Catch of The Day Shark Fishing Toy for Kids Ages 3+, Includes Kids Fishing Pole and 1 Fish for Toddler Bath Toys, Water Fish Toys for Pools & Tubs

Yes, this pole sucks and yes, I still gave it 5 stars. The reason? The pole, quite honestly, is good enough. Once you put the lure on it will cast and it does reel and it does work. I am guessing that if you are buying this toy, you most likely want your kids to enjoy fishing or they already do. Right? If so, then you probably already have a kid pole or are going to. I have twins who are 3 and they had a blast...so that they both could play I used one of their "real" kid poles and let the other one use the one that came with it...no complaints from either. In fact, normally when things are not the same, there is a huge fight. This time however, the fish was SO entertaining that they did not care about the pool. About the fish: its swims and its mouth opens (obviously to get the magnetic lure, which is definitely strong enough). Then, when you catch it, it starts flopping around. I just received it in the mail today and it is a big hit in our kiddie pool out back. Anything that can entertain 3 year olds for over an hour straight is a winner in my book. So, if you are contemplating buying it for the "fun" factor--do it.

This review was dictated by my 7 1/2 year old son: "This toy is the greatest toy for any occasion and I like how you can change the bait. Plus, the fish wiggles when you catch it, he doesn't only swim! Sometimes he swims over to the walls of the tub and he seems to eat algae off the sides just like he was a real fish. If you were thinking of buying a toy for any occasion, this is just the one to get." Parents' comment: for some reason, this toy is constructed without any waterproofing of the battery area, and the parents are expected to unscrew (two very small and easily stripped) screws to take apart and dry out the battery compartment between each use. This is totally impractical. However, as you read, my son absolutely loves it, so he gives it five stars. I would take off at least one for this bad design problem, but it does work as described and is a very fun bath toy.

This seemed like the coolest toy for my 3 yr old son who wants to go fishing every second of the day. He was so excited when we opened it. Sadly he got to cast the line 2 times before the trigger to drop the line stopped working. It's not the end of the world but for the price I would have thought it to last more than the 2 cast in 2 minutes. Now I'm just hoping the fish itself holds up. I will post an update once we get some more use and see how it really does. 🤞🏼Hope it doesn't disappoint my boy even more!

When the weather just not cooperating with your fishing plans, and your stuck home looking at your fishing gears... no more of that! With this Bass toy, it'll make you feel like your catching a MONDO! Pros Magnet strength is strong to get some pole bending action. The bass looks and swim real, with its tail action and mouth ope ing and closing. Its pretty tough, and its easy to use. Just add battery, turn on, and throw into your tub to start fishing! Price is not too bad for the toy, its worth it. Anyone can play with this. Cons You have to share it with the kiddos, cause they want to catch that Mondo too.

It's hard to find a toy online - you sort of have to take a chance. Took a chance on this, and it's turned out great. The pole is sturdy, and a bit small - but that's a positive I didn't expect. It's size allows for it to be played with in the house with much less issue than a large one would have. The fish is actually quite amazing. It swims in the bathtub extremely well and realistic, and it's fun to catch it and hold it up while it flaps around. This is a cool toy, and my 2.5 y/o boy has a blast with it. He can actually cast the line - which I didn't think he could do. I say buy it and take a shot. Glad we did.

The rod and the fish are SOOO cute and over all quality good until you use it!!!! After one use the batteries get wet. The only way to prevent this is to take out the batteries EVERY time. When I forgot it was so wet the brand new batteries didn’t work. I had the toy replaced and the same thing happened ! Poor design!!!!! My grandson was beside himself sad. .

This fishing set is great. The fish swims around our tub wonderfully. He has a swimming mode then when he is caught by one of the two lures (just a magnet) his fins flop in a faster mode which gives the illusion the fish has been caught. My 1 year old son loves it. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was after its first use the on/off control failed to stay on the on position. My husband was able to take it apart and add a small piece of plastic to the switch to allow it to function. He was surprised there wasn’t water inside so it was made well enough to be watertight.

I’ve had this toy for about two years now it is held up. My son absolutely loves it.