Pocket Rocket Re-Incarnated

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Pocket Rocket Re-Incarnated

Approximately 20 some odd years ago two dedicated surf casters named Danny Pichney and Tim Coleman put their knowledge and experience together to develop a plug that would stand up to large Block Island bass without the worry of straightened treble hooks.

Their intention was to design a “Wooden Hopkins”, something that would cast well into the wind, simulate a sand eel, and be equipped with a strong single hook so as to increase the amount of bass “landed”.

What they designed was called the “Pocket Rocket” – a very small 3 1/2 inch needlefish equipped with a single feathered hook. The rocket became the first of what many now refer to as “Stubby” Needlefish.

Coleman used the Pocket Rocket one November night and it passed all tests with flying colors by landing multiple bass up to 67 pounds.

The original design of the Pocket Rocket is now available again thanks to Al Gag. I’ll be trying to recreate the magic legacy of this classic plug
in the next few weeks.

Photo - Top Original Danny Pichney Pocket Rocket

Bottom two are the new Gag's Pocket Rocket

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