The fishing set that lasts through every season.
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- Solid wood
- 2 magnetic rods
- 12 creatures
- Ages 3-7
- Fine motor skills
- Heirloom-ready
- 30-day returns
- Klarna available
Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795
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Real talk
Built the way toys used to be.
Every plastic fishing set we've bought has cracked or lost a magnet by spring. This one is different: solid wood, hand-finished, weighted so it sits right in small hands. Two rods mean your child plays alone or with a sibling, learning to take turns and spot the right creature to catch.
It costs more because it will outlast the phase. Played hard now, passed on to cousins in five years, maybe even your grandchild's hand one day.
Joe Jaques, Jaques of London
What's in the box
What arrives at your door.
Everything ready to play. No batteries, no assembly, no screen time guilt.
2 wooden fishing rods
Lightweight, angled to fit a 3-year-old's grip and a 7-year-old's reach. Magnetic tip catches every creature. Weighted handle stops frustration.
- ✓ Hand-finished solid wood
- ✓ Magnetic catch mechanism
- ✓ Right size for small hands
12 magnetic sea creatures
Octopus, fish, starfish, seahorse and more. Painted by hand. Every one weighted to sink and spin just right in play.
- ✓ Hand-painted wood
- ✓ Magnetic attachment points
- ✓ Floats and plays in water too
Vibrant sea life storage box
Every piece nests inside. Bright, sturdy, doubles as a play mat. Lives on a shelf, not buried in a cupboard.
- ✓ Wooden base with printed lid
- ✓ Keeps rods and creatures together
- ✓ Ready to pack for visits
Ships within 2-3 business days. Played this weekend.
Was £24.99
Fishing Game - Fine Motor Skills Activity: £18.00
While they play
What it quietly teaches.
Looks like play. Works like a lesson.
Fine motor control
Catching a magnetic fish demands precision. Fingers grip, wrist angles, eyes track. This is how hand-eye coordination builds, one catch at a time.
Turn-taking and patience
Two rods mean waiting for your turn. Kids learn rhythm, fairness, and how to cheer when someone else wins.
Ocean knowledge
Octopus has 8 arms, seahorses are small. Play becomes conversation. Learning doesn't feel like a lesson.
Problem-solving
Which creature will the magnet catch? How do I hold the rod to reach that corner? Small puzzles, big thinking.
What families say about Jaques of London
What parents say after playing it.
"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."
"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."
"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."
"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"
"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."
"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"
Get ready for life
Why real play matters
Real brain growth comes from real play.
Year-old caught every one.
Success on the first try builds confidence. The magnetic pull is strong enough to work, gentle enough not to frustrate.
Siblings played together for an hour.
The two rods keep it social. No queuing for a turn, no fight over one toy. Collaboration, not competition.
Years in the toy rotation.
A wooden toy stays in the game long after plastic cracks. Still played by the next child, still loved.
Why this matters right now
We really are different
Why this fishing game stays in the toy box.
| Jaques Fishing Game - Fine Motor Skills Activity | Cheap Alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | ✅ | ❌ Plastic cracks by year two |
| Magnetic strength | ✅ | ❌ Loses grip over time |
| Play width (ages) | ✅ | ⚠️ Often outgrown by 5 |
| Shareable (2 players) | ✅ | ❌ Single rod only |
| Passes to next child | ✅ | ❌ Too worn by then |
| No batteries/screens | ✅ | ⚠️ Needs app or sound |
| Hand-painted finish | ✅ | ❌ Printed and generic |
- ✅ Solid wood
- ✅ Holds magnetic grip
- ✅ Ages 3-7+
- ✅ Two players
- ✅ Built to last
- ✅ No screens
- ✅ Hand-finished
- ❌ Plastic cracks
- ❌ Magnet fades
- ⚠️ Outgrows fast
- ❌ One rod only
- ❌ Worn out soon
- ⚠️ Needs charging
- ❌ Mass-printed
Ships within 2-3 business days. Played this weekend.
Was £24.99
Fishing Game - Fine Motor Skills Activity: £18.00
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.
Questions & answers
Questions parents ask before buying.
What age is this right for?
Ages 3 to 7, with a stretch to 8. At 3, they're building the grip and learning to aim. By 5, they're competitive and strategic. At 7, they're running tournaments with their sibling. One parent told us it was 'perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday' even though we'd suggest waiting until 3 when the fine motor control clicks. It grows with them.
Will the magnets actually work, or is it frustrating?
The magnets are strong enough to catch, gentle enough not to snap. You'll see success on the first try, which matters: children need to believe it works before they play seriously. If the rod misses, it's the child's aim, not the toy. That's when learning happens.
Is it really better than the plastic version?
The plastic one costs less upfront. This one costs more and plays for years. A parent told us it's 'worth every penny full price' because it goes from their child to cousins to the next generation. Solid wood doesn't snap in March. Plastic does. You'll buy this one, once.
Does it come ready to play, or do I have to assemble it?
Unbox it and fish. No batteries, no assembly, no app. The rods are ready, the creatures are magnetic, the box is the storage. Play starts in minutes.
How much does it cost?
The Fishing Game - Fine Motor Skills Activity is £18.00 today (down from £24.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.
What's your returns policy?
30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.
Ships within 2-3 business days. Played this weekend.
Was £24.99
Fishing Game - Fine Motor Skills Activity: £18.00
Our story
Making toys worth keeping since 1795.
Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.
We've made games and toys since 1795 because we believe play is how children become themselves. This fishing game carries that belief: solid materials, hand-finished surfaces, designs that let a child lead. We make toys to last longer than a season because a toy that breaks teaches a child that things are disposable. A toy that stays in the home teaches something truer: some things are worth keeping, worth sharing, worth handing on. That's why this is wood, not plastic. That's why it has two rods. That's why a parent told us they wish they'd bought it years ago.
Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London
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