Author Topic: The Marmish Verticle Fishing System is A JOKE. (Read 19975 times)

big Monkey · « **on:** Jan 03, 2009, 12:30 PM »

The Marmish Verticle Fishing System is seriously a joke and a bad investment to get into. It reminds me of
the old Rapala plastic rods but even worse. For $15 to $25 you can easily buy a more durable rod and reel with an actual drag and ability to catch more fish. Infact your probably even better off to make your own, cut out a peice of spruce Plywood 3/8 -width 12" to 18"-length, put notches in each end, rap your line and
you got a much more durable investment that costs a lot less.

element · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 12:40 PM »

I use a Marmish everytime I fish for Perch or Trout and always have great results. I have had mine for over five years now and almost looks llike new. The tip on the end of the rod lets you detect even the smallest or bites. I don't think that the Marmish rod was designed to be used for big fish, and i don't think you are supposed to use the reel for brining up fish. It does had a drap feature, be it a crude on but it works very well on smaller fish. Even fishing for whites can be a blast with the marmish.

Pick one up and try it you might be supprised at what you can feel and what you can see hitting your hook.

big Monkey · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 12:52 PM »

I bought a Quantium 24" Panfish rod it works really well, plus it has a drag in case that accidental pike takes
you for a ride. I paid $26 for this rod, I seen a Marmish at Fishing Hole for $25, its obvious you dont
get what you pay for, do the math its a Poor Investment thats all I got to say!

Marlin07 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 05:40 PM »

you have obviously not tried one then, I have landed large pike on 4lb test as well as burbot. Awesome little rods for sight fishing whites as well as perch. The lures that go with the system are top notch as well. i wouldn't hit the ice with out it.

twintrades · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 05:49 PM »

Wow Big monkey Have you ever held one ??

They do have drag in them, and the thing i love most about them is that they fit in my coat pocket.

Try that with a reg rod like you have. A bad investment my arse

Try one before you talk smack

TGF · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 06:07 PM »

My buddy caught a 17 lb pike on a Marmish. My marmish rods have won me alot of money at derbies. Some like them and some don't but usually the guys that don't like them have never tried them

big Monkey · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 09:16 PM »

Why would you want to put a rod in your pocket, you could do that with a spool of line, a regular fishing
rod is obviously a lot better for the quality and materials you get for your dollar. The Marmish must have a great drag, what a plastic back wind, you can get a drag like that on a stick or spool and put the stick in your pocket, and with the money you didnt wayste on a Marmish you could spend it on something a lot more worth your while, you could buy all kinds of good hooks.

Marlin07 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 10:00 PM »

Your right, a wooden stick has to be the ticket.Way better drag than the Marmish and a superior drag on the stick. stick to what you like, the longer rods do have their

place. No question there.

big Monkey · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 10:06 PM »

Yes exactly my point Marmish is junk I am glad u get the picture, that even unraveling a stick is a better investment than the Marmish Vertical Fishing System.

element · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 10:12 PM »

I'll tell you what Big Monkey, I need a new one soon you can have my old one then you can see what we are talking about.

RodimusPrime · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 12:17 AM »

The marmish rod is an essential tool for any ice fisherman. It has the ability to land twice the amount of fish if not more compared to a rod. I don't leave home without it!

ArcticWilly · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 01:07 AM »

Going to have to pick one up and try it just to see what all the fuss is about, can you use normal lures with it or do you have to buy their brand? There must be ones that work best for this type of rig!?

element · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 01:33 AM »

You can put whatever you want on it, I just don't recomend anything too heavy.

crankpot · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 12:29 PM »

I got a Marmish for xmas this year and I love it. Haven't tried it for larger species yet but wouldn't hesitate to. Also it does say in the instructions not to use the reel to pull in the fish.

Big Percher · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 12:49 PM »

I have two of them. So many times I out fish the guys that they want to try one. When the bite is light, the Marmish extendable tip will signal the slightest nibble.
No doubt this, seriously a joke and a bad investment thingy has proven itself. Next question they ask is where can I buy one?

icontact · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 01:23 PM »

I have tried them, but still prefer the rod and reel, mostly because of the drag system. I have found you can get the same kind of sensitivity with an 18" rod and a spring bobber or a properly weighted slip bobber (with line slide underwater). The rod and reel is more universal IMO for other species as well. Obviosly there are lots of guys that like the Marmish, and that is all that really matters, as you always catch more fish, when you are using equipment you have confidence in.

big Monkey · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 03:29 PM »

Yeah its obvious a rod and reel is a lot better than a Marmish, I am glad some one finally woke
up to reality. I wouldn't want that pile of junk if you gave me a new one I got lots of good rod and
reels.

ChillerThriller · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 07:25 PM »

For 25 bucks you get the most sensitive fishing device on the market. I use rods when im chasing walleye and pike and stuff because i use heavy jigs but for perch, whites and trout it cannot be beat. You need to have some finesse when fishing with these units, cant just yard the fish in. I bought one when they came out about 6 years ago and caught alot more fish with them. Instead of staring down the hole to see if a fish is gonna bite you can fish more mobile like and you can detect super light bites. I usually have 2 on me at least when im going for perch whites or trout because they are that darn effective. To each their own but these things are good if you take a bit of time to use them.

element · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 11:55 PM »

Quote from: big Monkey on Jan 04, 2009, 03:29 PM

Yeah its obvious a rod and reel is a lot better than a Marmish, I am glad some one finally woke
up to reality. I wouldn't want that pile of junk if you gave me a new one I got lots of good rod and
reels.

So you won't even try it? ITS FREE.

Hardwater Problem · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 12:23 AM »

I don't have one yet, but I am about to order one. I fish a portable shack and the advantages to the smaller rod are obvious... No brainer. Without trying one yet, the shorter rod means you can fish closer to the hole instead of having to put yourself against the back of your shelter to get a 24 inch pole over the hole. Secondly... the strike indicator is adjustable and highly sensitive, meaning you can detect the smallest bites, and lastly the ability to place several in your pocket eliminating the need to haul your bucket of poles out there will undoubtably clear out the clutter in a confined area. The landing of fish without a reel is the only disadvantage I can see, but people are claiming it's not that big a deal. Pulling in more fish sounds like a hell of a deal to me. If it doesn't work out it sounds like there are plenty of folks looking for one, and unloading it shouldn't be tough.

frozengator · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 01:06 AM »

I would like to try one in my shanty. looks great because it is short. not much room in the shappels for setting the hook. I allways hit the flap for the window. I have a couple of short ht poles they work but I am always game to try something new.

ChillerThriller · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 10:23 AM »

when you hand line the fish up you just cant yard it up throwing line every where. All you need to do is set the hook, pull up some line, set the marmish down and start piling the line up in a small neat pile. Since all the line goes on top of eachother if the fish makes a run it pulls it off the pile and doesnt tangle. Simple really. Dont you have to do the same thing with a stick?

big Monkey · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 11:59 AM »

Quote from: ChillerThriller on Jan 04, 2009, 07:25 PM

For 25 bucks you get the most sensitive fishing device on the market. I use rods when im chasing walleye and pike and stuff because i use heavy jigs but for perch, whites and trout it cannot be beat. You need to have some finesse when fishing with these units, cant just yard the fish in. I bought one when they came out about 6 years ago and caught alot more fish with them. Instead of staring down the hole to see if a fish is gonna bite you can fish more mobile like and you can detect super light bites. I usually have 2 on me at least when im going for perch whites or trout because they are that darn effective. To each their own but these things are good if you take a bit of time to use them.

FOR $25 YOU CAN BUY YOURSELF A REAL ROD,WITH A REAL DRAG, WITH REAL RESULTS , INFACT YOU COULD PROBABLY
GET A LOT BETTER ROD FOR $15 DOLLARS OR LESS.

USE COMMON SENSE PEOPLE NOT NON SENSE AND COMMERCIALISM, THIS PRODUCT IS A FRAUD!

scavengerj · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 12:09 PM »

I know some people who love them and are very effective with them. As with every tool there are specific applications for specific tools. I think that if you look at the history, and no I haven't, but I'd wager you that these tools were designed for the type of fishing they do over there. If you stop and think about it, unlike tournaments here in the states where heaviest weight/longest length typically win, most of the tournaments that are held over there are won by catching the smallest fish you can. So it would stand to reason that these fishing outfits are perfect for the application.

Now I am not saying you won't or can't catch large fish with them. It is just that it is a tool designed for a specific purpose and teasing up pannies with it is right along those lines.

igorart7 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 12:22 PM »

Quote from: big Monkey on Jan 05, 2009, 11:59 AM

FOR $25 YOU CAN BUY YOURSELF A REAL ROD,WITH A REAL DRAG, WITH REAL RESULTS , INFACT YOU COULD PROBABLY
GET A LOT BETTER ROD FOR $15 DOLLARS OR LESS.

USE COMMON SENSE PEOPLE NOT NON SENSE AND COMMERCIALISM, THIS PRODUCT IS A FRAUD!

I don't agree.

I tried Marmish rod this Saturday. I've caught 5 crappies. Bite was deadly slow. On what you call REAL ROD ( St. Crox Premium 28" in my case ) I did not feel a single bite at all.

Even I love my St. Crox also it's for bigger and more active fish not for subttle bites.

Your words sound unprofessional at all because you did not even tried to use Marmish rods.

Sensitivity of Marmish rod, bite indicator and jigs as a system is unbeatable. If you are around Toronto we can go to ice I'll prove it to you.

Igor

icejunky · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 12:35 PM »

I was not going to get in on this thread, as there appears to be no reasoning with this Big Monkey. The only thing abvious about this thread is that Monkey has never held a marmish and needs to calm down a little.

Why the hate? what could make you so angry about the marmish product? I own a few and have had great results, no it;s not for everyone and not for all situtations, but when the bite is tuff I break mine out.

If you hate somthing to support your claim other then jsut saying it is junk and complaining about the price, then maybe some people will listen to you..

Hardwater Problem · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 01:46 PM »

I wasn't going to argue either, it sounds to me like big monkey has a huge chip for Marmish, and that's OK. I hate my Pak Shack 3. It's a pain in the a$$ in the slightest bit of wind, and I have a heckuva time trying to get it back in the bag with my frozen fingers. With that being said, there may be folks out there that love their Pak Shacks. I hope you do... I have no hate for the company, their product is perfect on a non windy day, and lastly that is only "MY" opinion. Unfortunately in Nebraska we don't get too many non windy days. This criticism is based on my "OWNING THE PRODUCT AND USING IT"!!!! At least be reasonable... Come on big monkey, are you really going to turn down a free marmish and refuse to try it??? Hey partner send it to me, I'll use it, and give an unbiased review based on a legitimate trial. IN CONCLUSION... for those of you ice fishers that build homes, or are hobby wood workers, or maybe into cabinet making and finishing type woodwork... don't ever buy a finishing hammer, or a tack hammer!!! You're an idiot if you do!!!! I own a sledgehammer that cost me $30.00 and the solid construction of this hammer versus my finishing hammer is astonishing. WORSE YET... the finishing hammer was fifteen bucks more. I feel like a moron!!! ....Just a fun little poke... trying to prove a point... don't beat me up to bad!!

element · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 02:36 PM »

ITS FREE ( and it's in good condition ) I just want to give it a good retirement home home. I'll even pay shipping.

ORV · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 04:02 PM »

i,ll take it. never tried one but i did not think i could catch whitefish with treble hooks either.lol . i will knock it or not after i try it for perch.

i am in calgary.

let me know.

orv.

element · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 04:11 PM »

Quote from: ORV on Jan 05, 2009, 04:02 PM

i,ll take it. never tried one but i did not think i could catch whitefish with treble hooks either.lol . i will knock it or not after i try it for perch.

i am in calgary.

let me know.

orv.

Sorry ORV $:-\$ : I want Big Monkey to have it. He needs one, he just doesnt know it.

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Author Topic: The Marmish Verticle Fishing System is A JOKE. (Read 19975 times)