I'm 61, and remember when baitcasters weren't really widely available to the average fisherman; everyone in my neck of the woods used spinning gear. As all of my friends adopted them, I stuck to my spinning gear. But that Lew's combo is screaming hot.
The orange Lews Xfinity combo in both spinning and baitcasting has been the best budget fishing combo I’ve ever found. Got mine on sale for $25 and i still use it to this day
I have that ugly stick it one of my favorite carp and catfish especially when you hook into a 5lbs or bigger fish. You can just drag it in but when a fish really kicks off and runs that combo handles it. Hope to see you snag an 8lbs cat on it. Remember this comment when you do!
I just started fishing and you have inspired me so much and taught me so much about fishing thanks Lojo🙏❤️ btw the bait caster looks awesome and so do the others thanks for doing these budget videos to show more of the reality of fishing🎣❤️
My last budget combo was for some friends who came to ocean fish with me. The reel blew up and they actually sent the other combo to the bottom of the sea laying it on the rail. Anyhow, love the stuff LOJO, keep up the good work!
Okuma has received a lot of praise for making quality reels the last few years. That would be my choice as they are hard to find anywhere but online where I live. Enjoy the videos Lojo keep the content coming.
Hey Lojo, I’m twelve years old and I have only ever caught four fish in my life. I would really appreciate that Okuma combo and it would make a big step up in my fishing journey. I hope to one day be a big fisherman just like you. Anyway, thanks for the consideration and I hope that you see this comment.
I started off with a Lews Mach Smash for my first baitcaster, loved it and still use the reel to this day. I agree 100% on that spinning combo, looks great and seemed to function well.
I have an 11 month old, so in the beginning when you were speaking for the crying baby that had me cracking up. This is a video I've been looking for. Budget baitcasters and fishing equipment is where I'm at in life 😆. Thanks for another one brother 😎🤙
The Piscifun Serpent 7”6 H-XF rod paired with the Piscifun Carbon XCS reel. My all time favorite, sliding in at less than $100. Unbelievably light, casts a mile, and has the power to haul monsters out of heavy cover.
I actually do have the Okuma Fuel Spin combo and I'm absolutely happy with it. Versatile with techniques, reel is pretty smooth. It definitely serves and purpose in my arsenal and I always bring it with me every trip. Great choice to try this one Lojo!
Subscriber for last 2 years. Love your videos man! Great energy and enthusiasm! Can't wait for you videos! I would absolutely pick the Lews myself! Even with it's faults. Dig the colors.
Always love what you do man. My favorite right now because I’m newer to bait casters and can’t afford the expensive ones is my Cabelas Abu Garcia black max combo
Always love the budget fishing gear as I can't afford more than $100 myself for everything right now. I've always been a fan of ugly sticks for the price and rugged nature as I love bank fishing for multiple species. Glad you aren't afraid to speak up no matter what anyone else says.
What a GREAT video Lojo. Not only did you buy the Okuma Fuel Spin that I was looking at the other day at Dick's myself, but couldn't quite afford it. But you picked the Okuma as the best all around reel out of the 3 that you bought. Thank you very much for sharing.
Like you aesthetics is something I like as well. I did really like that "4th of July" combo. I'm digging the baby blue and orange as well and was pleased you did well with it.
Love the videos. Love you and all the guys. You just definitely got me into fishing this year and now like the bass I’m hooked. Love to learn to use the lews bait caster to help better myself in fishing
I'd have to agree that you made three excellent choices in the budget combos as far as both aesthetics and functionality goes. If I were buying, I would have purchased the Lew's bait casting. That's the size and functionality combo I'm lacking right now. Something to throw some slightly smaller crank baits, spinner baits, jerk baits, top waters and soft weightless stick baits, but it will also handle some weighted Texas rigs, if needed. It reminds me of an upgraded version of my first rod and reel venture into bait casting. From the issues you were having, I'd have to return it for another just to see if the reel was a lemon. I really liked the Okuma combo, but I don't have a need for that as I have that covered, as one might expect. Great video and good comparison video.
I'm actually glad you decided to keep that catfishing combo. I love uglytik rods and have at least 1 for every type of fishing can't wait for the next spillway video with it. I also have that lews reel you bought and had the same issue with the button but I can tell when it's going to do it before hand now so I reset before I cast.
I like the blue spinning combo or the camo ugly stick and i love you content one of my favorite fishing channels keep up the hatd eork and congrats on the merch drop
Lew's American Hero, I had this bait caster combo for roughly 3 weeks when my son accidently broke the rod tip about 5 inches. For the time I did have it, it held up pretty well with no issues.
With all the gear I have now, the Ugly Stik conventional combo would be what I would buy at the moment. Plus I really wanna learn how to use a conventional rod. I do love throwing my bait caster so I couldn't imagine it being so different.
That Lews Xfinity is gonna be the best budget combo you can find. I’ve caught everything from bream to alligator gar on it AND I caught mine on clearance for $13! Bought 4 of them and gave one to my brother and it’s his favorite rig. I got the green one.
I would agree the Okuma is the best all around combo in the three you picked but I still think the walmart Shakespeare $10 combo is the best given budget of spincast I've had mine for almost 8 years and have caught many fish with it amazing video as always I can't wait for the next one
I'm with you on the Okuma open face reel and I'm a big bait caster fan. I just can't stand a bait caster whereas the button gets stuck. But don't get me wrong open face has always been my go to I first started fishing with an open face but when I started fishing with a bait caster I just fell in love with it.
I was really hoping you would have tried that H20 house brand combo's with the baits. We don't have Academy stores here in Michigan. Wish they'd build a store up here.
Hey bro I just want to say thank u for your service in our military thank I’ve been watching u for a hot minute I have one of the okuma spit fire rod I never had the reel for it I gave it to my son that’s his pole he claims that is his I’ve used it from trout fishing to bass fishing also used it to fishing In Long Beach harbor it’s been a very good rod for me still is my son loves it keep doing what u do cuz u r the shit my boy u make your videos to inform us how to do bass related stuff and just life in general much love to u coming all the way over here in Los Angeles I fish park ponds daily I would love to fish with u guys one day those reels would be a big blessing I’m trying to get my stuff back it got. Token out of my car when I was fishing one evening and went to my car and it was all gone hope to hear from u guys real soon much love Marty
For a budget combo I’d say 100-150 dollars . Because even a combo with a 100 dollar reel and a 100 dollar rod is still relatively budget yet usually has good serviceable features
I get the Okuma "Fuel" combo. The colors gave it away. For those who don't know is that's the Gulf Oil Co. colors. Ford even had some GT40s in that color. As far as the Quantum is concerned, that design (Kenetic PT) has been around for at least 12 years.
43:44 the spinning combo with that that blue and orange it reminds me of an old 80s Richard Petty race car got that petty blue with the orange white beautiful combo
I’m digging that less American hero! Put a trump face on the handle 😂! That’s my favorite looking American hero combo to date. Thanks for the content brother!
Great video, those are the type of combos I usually buy so it was interesting hearing your take on each. I would probably go with the Lews baitcaster just because I don't currently have a baitcaster. Plus, I'm a tinkerer... er so I would enjoy messing with it to get the button to work smoothly.
I would pick the FUEL Spin .. Awesome video like always 👍👍 I really like the Shakespeare Ugly Camo CatRod 👍👍 as far as the spinner I would use it more for Bream or Sac-a-lait . 👍 I had one of the The Lews American hero bait caster combo the Rod is nice but the reel’s thumb button seems smaller than other Lews bait casters 👍👍 Stay safe LOJO and Keep’em coming
For the bait caster, mine did the same thing. But after i used it for a while, it kinda got broken in. Might be one of those reels, Might just have to break it in a bit.
I'm 61, and remember when baitcasters weren't really widely available to the average fisherman; everyone in my neck of the woods used spinning gear.
As all of my friends adopted them, I stuck to my spinning gear. But that Lew's combo is screaming hot.
The orange Lews Xfinity combo in both spinning and baitcasting has been the best budget fishing combo I’ve ever found. Got mine on sale for $25 and i still use it to this day
Caught my pb bass and catfish on the xfinity casting combo. They are awesome.
My favorite combo , I take it everywhere I go
I got one a couple of years ago. Best setup I've had in 20yrs.
I have that ugly stick it one of my favorite carp and catfish especially when you hook into a 5lbs or bigger fish. You can just drag it in but when a fish really kicks off and runs that combo handles it. Hope to see you snag an 8lbs cat on it. Remember this comment when you do!
I just started fishing and you have inspired me so much and taught me so much about fishing thanks Lojo🙏❤️ btw the bait caster looks awesome and so do the others thanks for doing these budget videos to show more of the reality of fishing🎣❤️
That Okuma with the "Gulf" (hence the name: "Fuel Spin") color scheme is 🔥!
They are all great hard to choose
I made that same comment before seeing yours.
That Ugly stick combo is sweet.
My last budget combo was for some friends who came to ocean fish with me. The reel blew up and they actually sent the other combo to the bottom of the sea laying it on the rail. Anyhow, love the stuff LOJO, keep up the good work!
Okuma has received a lot of praise for making quality reels the last few years. That would be my choice as they are hard to find anywhere but online where I live. Enjoy the videos Lojo keep the content coming.
Hey Lojo, I’m twelve years old and I have only ever caught four fish in my life. I would really appreciate that Okuma combo and it would make a big step up in my fishing journey. I hope to one day be a big fisherman just like you. Anyway, thanks for the consideration and I hope that you see this comment.
same im 12 i caught a 8 pounder bass this summer its my pb stay safe out there catch big fish
thanks man god bless 🙏
😂🤣😂 Looked away for a moment, missed the catch and thought that tiny bass was a lure for a minute 🤣
I started off with a Lews Mach Smash for my first baitcaster, loved it and still use the reel to this day. I agree 100% on that spinning combo, looks great and seemed to function well.
Love the Okuma spinning combo. Thanks for all the videos, love all the info and entertainment.
I have an 11 month old, so in the beginning when you were speaking for the crying baby that had me cracking up. This is a video I've been looking for. Budget baitcasters and fishing equipment is where I'm at in life 😆. Thanks for another one brother 😎🤙
The Piscifun Serpent 7”6 H-XF rod paired with the Piscifun Carbon XCS reel. My all time favorite, sliding in at less than $100. Unbelievably light, casts a mile, and has the power to haul monsters out of heavy cover.
I actually do have the Okuma Fuel Spin combo and I'm absolutely happy with it. Versatile with techniques, reel is pretty smooth. It definitely serves and purpose in my arsenal and I always bring it with me every trip. Great choice to try this one Lojo!
Always a good video when lojo is in it. Awesome content as always. Love a budget fishing video
Great video! Had higher hopes for the Lew’s combo but it was the type of content I like to see!
Lol, when I was a little kid, my dad’s hero was Jimmy Houston. Y’all are my Jimmy Houston!!!
Big Lew’s guy here. I’ve never heard of the American hero being terrible but it could be. Definitely enjoyed the video dude. 🤘🏼
I love your videos I have learned so much more about fishing from your videos from the fishing poles to what baits to use
Love the budget fishing videos. For a new fisherman like myself I've learned a lot from you so thank you for that
I have the Okuma baitcasting combo.
Its my topwater setup and its extremely solid once dialed in.
I take it with me every time I go fishing.
Subscriber for last 2 years. Love your videos man! Great energy and enthusiasm! Can't wait for you videos! I would absolutely pick the Lews myself! Even with it's faults. Dig the colors.
Really great comparison video and as a new Bass fisherman either of those reels would really assist my fishing keep up the great work
Definitely the okuma. The color scheme is bananas. Wicked jealous you have a huge backyard pond. 👍🏽
I am digging the spinning combo you got. Those colors are sweet looking. Seems like a steal for that price. Awesome choice.
Your videos get me extra motivated to go fishing and I like all those rod combos
Always love what you do man. My favorite right now because I’m newer to bait casters and can’t afford the expensive ones is my Cabelas Abu Garcia black max combo
Really missed when the whole squad was together doing challenges, it’s really sad seeing everyone falling apart
I would love that Okuma combo. Would be perfect for the upcoming trout season.
I really like the blue and orange rod and reel. Like you said, the asthetics look great.
Loved this video, helps beginners get to see them in action vs reading reviews!
Love the blue and orange. Bright but not outrageous.
Those reels are exactly what I could use as a middle schooler on such a small budget
Always love the budget fishing gear as I can't afford more than $100 myself for everything right now. I've always been a fan of ugly sticks for the price and rugged nature as I love bank fishing for multiple species. Glad you aren't afraid to speak up no matter what anyone else says.
I also bank fish on a budget. Check out my comment on my preferred budget combo. You’ll see it.
I can’t believe how well that Okuma performed… I would grade it exactly like you. I like colors as well!
The new elephant pond shape is epic to say the least!
The Shakespeare ambassador is amazing I love it. I have it and been having it for a year now. No problems with it. One of my favorite catfish combos.
The baby blue with the orange and dark blue is perfect.
What a GREAT video Lojo. Not only did you buy the Okuma Fuel Spin that I was looking at the other day at Dick's myself, but couldn't quite afford it. But you picked the Okuma as the best all around reel out of the 3 that you bought. Thank you very much for sharing.
Like you aesthetics is something I like as well. I did really like that "4th of July" combo. I'm digging the baby blue and orange as well and was pleased you did well with it.
I have that same Lews but in camp. It is one of my favorite bait casters. My top pick is usually Pfleuger. They work so well and don’t break the bank.
Love the videos. Love you and all the guys. You just definitely got me into fishing this year and now like the bass I’m hooked. Love to learn to use the lews bait caster to help better myself in fishing
Always looking for a new combo! Love how you do these reviews! Awesome content!
Love the video. That Okuma reel would be a nice all-around user to have!
I love the big cat combo. That’s one i haven’t branched into yet. I normally use my bass gear! Keep up the awesome content.
The H2O premier medium moderate cranking rod has been a knockout for me! Plus it’s the moderate action rode for the price anywhere
The Lews combo is great! I'd definitely pick that one out of all of them
I'd have to agree that you made three excellent choices in the budget combos as far as both aesthetics and functionality goes. If I were buying, I would have purchased the Lew's bait casting. That's the size and functionality combo I'm lacking right now. Something to throw some slightly smaller crank baits, spinner baits, jerk baits, top waters and soft weightless stick baits, but it will also handle some weighted Texas rigs, if needed. It reminds me of an upgraded version of my first rod and reel venture into bait casting. From the issues you were having, I'd have to return it for another just to see if the reel was a lemon. I really liked the Okuma combo, but I don't have a need for that as I have that covered, as one might expect. Great video and good comparison video.
I'm actually glad you decided to keep that catfishing combo. I love uglytik rods and have at least 1 for every type of fishing can't wait for the next spillway video with it. I also have that lews reel you bought and had the same issue with the button but I can tell when it's going to do it before hand now so I reset before I cast.
Yeah that baby blue and orange is STRIGHT FIRE !!!!
I like the blue spinning combo or the camo ugly stick and i love you content one of my favorite fishing channels keep up the hatd eork and congrats on the merch drop
The blue and orange is awesome I thought as well!!! Awesome video!! I love it!! Would love to try it here in the waters!
Awesome Video Lojo, I liked it! I'm with you the Okuma combo seemed tops!
Let's freaking go lojo. You picked the one I would've picked. Awesome video man!!!!
Lew's American Hero, I had this bait caster combo for roughly 3 weeks when my son accidently broke the rod tip about 5 inches. For the time I did have it, it held up pretty well with no issues.
With all the gear I have now, the Ugly Stik conventional combo would be what I would buy at the moment. Plus I really wanna learn how to use a conventional rod. I do love throwing my bait caster so I couldn't imagine it being so different.
That Lews Xfinity is gonna be the best budget combo you can find. I’ve caught everything from bream to alligator gar on it AND I caught mine on clearance for $13! Bought 4 of them and gave one to my brother and it’s his favorite rig. I got the green one.
I would agree the Okuma is the best all around combo in the three you picked but I still think the walmart Shakespeare $10 combo is the best given budget of spincast I've had mine for almost 8 years and have caught many fish with it amazing video as always I can't wait for the next one
I'm with you on the Okuma open face reel and I'm a big bait caster fan. I just can't stand a bait caster whereas the button gets stuck. But don't get me wrong open face has always been my go to I first started fishing with an open face but when I started fishing with a bait caster I just fell in love with it.
The conventional camouflage catfish combo is cool too 😊
I was really hoping you would have tried that H20 house brand combo's with the baits. We don't have Academy stores here in Michigan. Wish they'd build a store up here.
I have that baitcaster combo. Works great have caught a 4 lb bass with it.
I loved the Okuma . But I really love fishing and watch your videos.
A lojo budget vid. Let's go!
Top job mate
Been enjoying the content LoJo keep it up really like the updated pond layout
I really like the colors on the spinning combo. All about the looks
I like the catfish combo , but the spinning reel combos are the most versatile you can catch pan fish all the way up to some big catfish on them.
Had the spinning reel not won I'd been suspicious of the honest opinion. Spinning combos are just the most versatile with all lines.
Thanks for another good show. I world go with the big game rug and reel.
I would love to have any of those combos for my son. He is really getting into fishing and only has kids poles at the moment. He would be so so happy.
Agree. I use okuma. Value for money is spot on. Steps equal prizes. Do it NOW....😂😅😊
Loved the video. Perfect time of the year for it. 2 Thumbs up!
Great content! The Okuma was looking great!
Hey bro I just want to say thank u for your service in our military thank I’ve been watching u for a hot minute I have one of the okuma spit fire rod I never had the reel for it I gave it to my son that’s his pole he claims that is his I’ve used it from trout fishing to bass fishing also used it to fishing In Long Beach harbor it’s been a very good rod for me still is my son loves it keep doing what u do cuz u r the shit my boy u make your videos to inform us how to do bass related stuff and just life in general much love to u coming all the way over here in Los Angeles I fish park ponds daily I would love to fish with u guys one day those reels would be a big blessing I’m trying to get my stuff back it got. Token out of my car when I was fishing one evening and went to my car and it was all gone hope to hear from u guys real soon much love Marty
For a budget combo I’d say 100-150 dollars . Because even a combo with a 100 dollar reel and a 100 dollar rod is still relatively budget yet usually has good serviceable features
I been looking at that Okuma for the colors myself lol.. great video as always
The ugly stick combo is really good I have one myself caught plenty of catfish and even took it to the beach and caught huge bull reds on it
That drum combo is absolutely beautiful
Great content as always, love the color scheme on Okuma and of course being a Navy veteran love the name of the Lews ( American Hero)
I would’ve gone with the Real Tree combo! I never heard of Real Tree making fishing rod combos, so I’d be excited to try it out!!
Yes Sir, Awesome video Lojo and that looked perty budget friendly my friend 💯💯🇺🇲🇺🇲
Nice!!love the backyard pond videos🎣🎣
Love the budget videos, I can relate to trying to get the most bang for buck. Great content keep it up.
The blue and orange reel is my 2 favorite colors and since it’s a spinning reel my favorite reel style to do finesse fishing with
I get the Okuma "Fuel" combo. The colors gave it away. For those who don't know is that's the Gulf Oil Co. colors. Ford even had some GT40s in that color. As far as the Quantum is concerned, that design (Kenetic PT) has been around for at least 12 years.
43:44 the spinning combo with that that blue and orange it reminds me of an old 80s Richard Petty race car got that petty blue with the orange white beautiful combo
That Ugly Stick combo is pretty sweet!
Awesome video as usual!! Thanks Lojo!!
Love the Richard Petty blue and orange combo great episode
I agree, i like the color scheme of that spinning reel to
Best way to end a day of work! Let’s gooooooo!!
I might have to pick up a couple of those combos. I like to go out and fish for everything.
I’m digging that less American hero! Put a trump face on the handle 😂! That’s my favorite looking American hero combo to date. Thanks for the content brother!
Baitcaster for sure such a nice clean slick combo but catfish combo is solid too
That American Hero reel is right up my alley!!! Fingers crossed !!!
Great video, those are the type of combos I usually buy so it was interesting hearing your take on each. I would probably go with the Lews baitcaster just because I don't currently have a baitcaster. Plus, I'm a tinkerer... er so I would enjoy messing with it to get the button to work smoothly.
Great video. I like the Okuma. It would be the best for what I fish for.😊
I would pick the FUEL Spin .. Awesome video like always 👍👍 I really like the Shakespeare Ugly Camo CatRod 👍👍 as far as the spinner I would use it more for Bream or Sac-a-lait . 👍 I had one of the The Lews American hero bait caster combo the Rod is nice but the reel’s thumb button seems smaller than other Lews bait casters 👍👍 Stay safe LOJO and Keep’em coming
For the bait caster, mine did the same thing. But after i used it for a while, it kinda got broken in. Might be one of those reels, Might just have to break it in a bit.
That ugly stick is the one ☝️ let’s go love the content and that rod send it my way please 🙏