Melissa & Doug Catch & Count Magnetic Fishing Rod Set
The Melissa & Doug Catch & Count Magnetic Fishing Rod Set is a fishing game with working mechanics and genuine learning embedded in the play. Ten wooden magnetic fish are numbered 1-10 and patterned for matching, sorting and counting activities - so catching fish also means counting them, sorting them by pattern, and eventually playing the included spinner game. Two wooden fishing rods each have a working wind-up reel that clicks as the line retracts, making the fishing experience satisfying in a way that a simple string-on-a-rod never achieves.
The set is made from FSC-certified wood, and the game spinner provides a structured way to play once the free-catch stage has been explored. Suitable for ages 3 and up.
Features
- 10 wooden magnetic fish, numbered 1-10 for counting activities
- Fish patterned for matching and sorting play
- 2 wooden fishing rods with working wind-up reels
- Spinner game board for structured play
- FSC-certified wood construction
- Ages 3 and up
- Melissa & Doug product SKU: 5149
About Melissa & Doug
Melissa & Doug has been creating open-ended, beautifully crafted toys since 1988. Every product is made to strict safety standards and FSC-certified wood is used across the range. Distributed in Australia through authorised retailers including Peekaboo Baby.
There are 10 magnetic wooden fish, numbered 1-10. Each fish is also patterned for matching and sorting - so play can focus on counting, number recognition or pattern matching depending on the child's age and interest.
Each wooden fishing rod has a magnetic tip on the end of the line that connects to the magnetic fish. The working wind-up reel retracts the line when the handle is turned. The reel action is the detail that makes this set significantly more engaging than a basic magnet-on-string design.
Both. The spinner board allows structured game play - spin to get a number or colour target, then try to catch that fish. Or kids can free-fish without the game format. The set supports open-ended and structured play at different developmental stages.
Ages 3 and up. The counting, matching and sorting activities are well-calibrated for 3-5 year olds, and the game spinner adds a layer that engages older children.
Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer of Melissa & Doug. We stock a wide range with fast local shipping and easy returns.