I use Zebco Cajun Line. My eyesight isn't the best, and trying to tie red line is much easier on my eyes than the white/clear line. It doesn't seem to spook the fish like the bright green stuff does. I've never used anything other than monofilament, and never had any problems catching fish.
Alex, great video. I am re-watching this one. I got turned on to Omniflex last year during the pandemic. Went to Wallyworld to restock a few things and realized what everyone furloughed wear doing. Frey went FISHING! The only line in stock was the Omniflex. Been using it ever since. When I couldn’t break the 4lb test I bought wrapping it around my hands I was sold. Didn’t come close to breaking, just cut into my hands 😆
i was using mostly old gear when i really got into fishing this year. was just trying to make it last as long as i could and then i found your channel. i really appreciate these kinds of videos because it helped me learn that i don't need to drop over 100 bucks on my rod and reel to be successful out there. also after watching i know a little more about what to look for when i am bargain shopping. thanks for all the info my dude!
Back when I was fishing as a teen, in the early 60s, the standard for a bait-casting rod was 5 feet, solid fiberglass. My dad actually had a steel rod. Times have changed.....
i learn more from your channel than many other fishing channels! Your videos show the obstacles you face and what you do to get better vs. other channels where all they show is themselves catching fish. It makes me feel good that I bought a shirt to help support you. Keep up the good work!
I've been able to put together several budget combos since this video inspired me 2 years ago to do the same thing. I still don't have anything over $60 and most are between $30 and $50. Me and my wallet thank you. 🍻
What a fantastic channel!! I've been binge watching your videos over the past week and can't seem to get enough of your content. Like many others, I can strongly relate to the 'realistic' aspect that the channel focuses towards. My girlfriend purchased a quantum bait caster rod & reel combo as a birthday gift a few years ago, and I love it! I've caught loads of fish from it including my personal best largemouth of 7.25 lbs! I think the combo costs her around $50.00...that just goes to show that no one needs to go out and spend a lot of money on fishing gear to have a great time. Keep up the amazing work, and good luck to you out there!
Well Alex you got me into baitcasting. I went to Dicks to get this reel. I ended up getting my first even baitcasting combo. I got a Lews American Hero combo. I used it the same day I bought it. It is fantastic. I had a couple over runs because I forgot to thumb the spool but I had no birdsnest. Ots a great easy to use combo that is quality. The best part is some of the cost goes to veterans. Im looking to start posting videos soon. I have a couple just enough to get by cameras. You will be mentioned in my videos as inspiration. Thanks!! Tight lines
I've never used a bait caster and was really wanting to try it out. I bought 2 of these reels today, 1 left hand retrieve, 1 right hand retrieve because I'm not sure which way would be more comfortable for me. I'm somewhat ambidextrous and just started using left hand retrieve on my spinning reel. I have no Dick's store near me so I tried ordering online. The site let me add them to my cart but when I visited my cart nothing showed up. I called and placed my order after talking to online chat. Success! No cheap rods at my local Ollie's store unfortunately.
Dude I must say, I've been watching every one of your videos lately and I gotta say thank you! Thanks for keeping fishing a leisure activity and not a pissing contest. Your not swagged out in Costa shades or huk fishing shirts and driving around in 80,000$ boats. Though I like those videos too, you do exactly what the title says...Keep it realistic. From one novice to another, cheers mate! Ps. Try Yards milk stout...delicious
My first ever fishing pole was the Berkley Lightning rod and I kid you not, I’ve put that thing through hell and it lasted me 5 years. I gave it to my little cousin because his rod was getting old and the corks were breaking apart. By far, for the cheapest pole, it does an amazing job. Caught plenty of 3-4lb bass and 20+ in northerns.
I have 2 6'0 spinning rod combo's I use now and I love them. Had a 6'0 Cabelas casting rod but it broke when i was trying to get a lure out of a tree. That was realistic. Took it back to Cabela's and they gave me a new 6'6" one. For $10 that rod is a great deal!
Thanks for showing me about that cheep zebco line! I just recently bought a lews American hero combo and I’ve been back lashing a lot while learning how to use a baitcaster so the cheap line will help!
Great Video!! Just goes to show people that you don't have to spend tons of money to go fishing!! I've used that line for years with great success!! I will have to check that reel out.. Enjoyed
You always keep it Realistic. You do a great job. It is very easy to apply what you do on your channel to real life. I’m a better angler because of what you demonstrate. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼
Budget combo bait caster! We’ve seen $15, $20 spinning combos, $15 baitcaster (how’s that thing doing by the way), $10 spinning combo and this! Keeping fishing realistically within budget as always 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Awesome video. Shows you can catch bass on a budget! I happened to have just picked up a Lightning spinning rod, and I paired it with a Pflueger President and its awesome. Keep the realistic videos flowing. Cheers🍻
Great deal! We don’t have Ollie’s where I live but I’ll keep an eye out for these rods when the season ends; at 6’ it seems like they’d be a great size for my kids to start learning to use baitcasters. Good job making Dick’s honor the sale price because of signage too 👍🏼
Lots to say about this vid. First is I love a good bargain. Just got a $60 Lew’s rod from DSG for $20. The combo you got is sweet. Reel looks nice but the rod, dang! I wish my Ollie’s carried that rod for $10 I would clean them out. My first rod after an Ugly Stick was a Lightning Rod. I love the 6’ size for bank fishing around trees and bushes it is just the right size. Great vid and nice Bass to break in the combo!
There are days I feel like I could throw all my tackle away and just use a wacky rig, it always seems to produce. Great video, nice to see someone proving you do not need to have a 300 dollar combo and a 50k boat to have success!
Dude you always do wonderful job a lot people spend a lot money on rod reel and line you no need high quality for fishing bass like always you are the man brother 🤙🎣😎
I got a Diawa J series rod for $10 years ago. landed a nice 26" channel catfish on it. I thought it was going to break but it didn't phase it at all. Cheap rod doesn't always mean bad rod. Good deal.
I just bought this at Dick's in Lynchburg last night for the same price. I havent set it up yet but I still wanted to see the review since I'm a total noob to baitcasters. Thank you for sharing.
Man,I ALMOST pulled the trigger on the nitrous spinning reel last week. Had to pass,sadly. You got a helluva steal there my man! A sharp looking combo,to be sure. Keep up the great work,Alex!
Realistic Fishing low on funds lol. Had to make that near impossible decision of “do I want to eat,or do I want to fish?” And of course,I played the devils advocate and was all like “well,i COULD buy this reel and CATCH my food?” In my head. But alas,adult responsibility won the day.
Currently using mostly 7 foot rods . For those not used to baitcasting or new to fishing, the 6-foot rod will allow for more accuracy and finer feel. Fished six-footers for years. Still have and use a 40 year old, 6 ft.. Fenwick medium heavy with my heavier baits.
Very Realistic. Solid work bro. I have 2 lightning rods. They are great all purpose caster rods, a great starter rod. I haven't gotten good enough to need any better.
thanks bro, I went to Dick's and got their floor model for an extra 10% off! Reg.49.97, on sale for 29.99, priced matched to their website which has it still at 19.99. Ive been looking for an entry level baitcaster set up. Good stuff, thanks for sharing, it's so nice that somebody lets me know this stuff is on sale!
Dude!!!! Gus here from Dinuba, Ca I just got the same reel like 4 weeks ago for $20 but I paired it with a 6’6” Shakespeare medium rod for $6 at Walmart got me a 3lb bass. Love the videos bro keep it real!!!
Good deal. I will get a baitcaster one day. Looking at spinning reels and rods under 6' right now. Looks like a nice begginner setup and I've used that line for a long time too and it's great line.
Realistic... I use the same line from Walmart. Can't believe you found that reel for 20 bucks also. It's obvious you are a bass man of good taste. Keep'em coming. Orlando Ron
That’s a nice line, especially the price. You’ve compelled me to use it, and have had favorable luck so far. Seems like a decent combo too. Solid video. And nice beaver lol
Nice video. I have the Quantum Pulse PL10, that I bought just to have an extra reel. it's not a bad reel at all after you get it dialed in. I can cast it all day with out a birds nest. Doesn't cast crazy far, but for 38 bucks, not bad. I started building a Wacky worm/ Neds rig spinning combo last night. I had to do it on the cheap. I picked up that Same Lightning Rod in the spinning version. I had to pay 39.95, but it was the best feeling I could find for a 6'6" Medium rod I could find. Bought a Black Max size 20 spinning reel for 29.95 and Berkley tough mono line for 7.99. Had Bass Pro spool it for me. Ended up in the 87 dollar range, which was about 30 dollars over my budget. They had a bunch of combo's in the 30-60 dollar range, but all the Medium rods were paired with size 30 or 35 reels, which is bigger then I wanted. Sure wish I could have gotten that Rod, for what you paid. Almost went for the Berkley Cherry wood, but they didn't have any 1 piece M 6'6" models... Kool build on a nice inexpensive combo, that would probably last for years with a little care... Love your Videos Brother...Love seeing cool stuff for cheap.....especially when it works!!!!
The lightning shock rods are very nice. The newest model is even better. By far my favorite cheap rod. The academy mettle baitcasters are great too. I picked up 3 last winter on clearance for $25 each.
Awesome video. Thanks for showing there is nothing erong with cheap fishing gear. I have been fishing since i was 4, sometimes I'll buy expensive line. But most of the time it's omniflex.
Realistic Fishing yep. I have been using baitcastersfor about 4 months now. I can cast it really good but the only thing i can't do is the over hand cast what you were doing. Have any tips how to cast it like that?
Late to the party by a few days! Goes to show that you don’t need to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on a setup to go out and catch quality bass! Awesome video man big thumbs up 👍
I was using the lightening, I think 6’6” rod. It fished well, but I kept slamming the tip in the car door... decent sensitivity, good feel for an inexpensive med/heavy rod. Good, affordable rod, I just literally broke three tips off in car doors.
Now it's just a matter of seeing if the reel can stand the test of time, and the rod did better than that first Lews. It's short length will come in handy if you ever have to cast beside trees on the bank.
After many years my Quantum Lite bit the dust and no parts available. I used it for ultra light fishing with 8 lb test and a light action rod. This reel just might be its replacement.
I use Zebco Cajun red line.. works good too! Also, red is the first color on the spectrum that goes invisible under water. I love Berkley rods.. I recently bought the Berkley Mudcat medium heavy rod and love it for catfish and flounder. I paired it with a Piscifun Chaos 50 round bait caster reel. I noticed the fish really don't care what equipment I purchased.. lol
Hey hey! A lightening rod is what I use with my bait caster! 7ft version. Glad to see you gave it a good review. I used it in my first video and still do! Though it sees very few bass catches here lately, lol. Quick question, that zebco line is monofilament right?
How does it feel to be the best bassing and general fishing UA-cam pro amateur.....outstanding I imagine. And you do collaborations with panfish and chat cats. I look forward to your vids and it’s not full of nonsense keep up the work
That is pretty much the same reel as the Zebco Protege that went out of production a while back, I picked up one of the Proteges for $19 at Academy and i LOVE it. Really good reel for the money and it has stood up to lots of abuse.
Agreed with the gentleman below. I absolutely love the lightning rods. I have bought 7 of them now because I just cant find a better deal. Performs better than my dads Okuma and Abu Garcia rods. EDIT Im in central MT and thus primarily only use spinning gear for Trout/walleye. My opninion on the rod is from a spinning standpoint only. Never tried a casting rod.
I just picked one up the 7ft heavy version for flipping/frogging and its an absolutely amazing rod. probably going to grab the medium and medium heavy versions too. definitely worth it
been watching your videos for awhile now, I've got one question for you. Is there anyway you could show how much line you spool onto your baitcaster? I can see in the video but that's not a good way to judge it, I've scoured youtube far and wide on how much line to put on, and I can't seem to find a good one.
Man I hate that plastic they cover the handles with! Thanks for emphasizing that its possible to fish, catch fish, and have fun doing it without spending hundreds on equipment or fancy line.
Hell yeah dude glad to see you went out and got it and made a video it’s become go to I prefer this setup over my abu Garcia black max
👍 Are you the one who sent me the message?
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Good Morning!
Beautiful video Congratulations!
Have a great week and good fishing.
*HUG!* 👍🎣
Dang I bought a $100 combo from Lew's for Xmas and it came with a broken side plate I have yet to use it should had went cheaper
Nice job. I like that you show ways to be effective on a lower budget. Cheap equipment catches fish too.
Its 97% the fisherman. 😉
Angling Aviator you could be using a broomstick and still catch fish it really is the fisherman
Brings back memories of when I was a kid with very little money looking for deals on rods and reels! Thanks for bringing me back!
Alot of people hate on the Omniflex line but I personally have had better experience with it than the higher end brands. Keep it realistic! 👊
I think its great. Especially for beginners. 👍
I use Zebco Cajun Line. My eyesight isn't the best, and trying to tie red line is much easier on my eyes than the white/clear line. It doesn't seem to spook the fish like the bright green stuff does. I've never used anything other than monofilament, and never had any problems catching fish.
Ron Young on a bait caster or spinning reel?
Alex, great video. I am re-watching this one. I got turned on to Omniflex last year during the pandemic. Went to Wallyworld to restock a few things and realized what everyone furloughed wear doing. Frey went FISHING! The only line in stock was the Omniflex. Been using it ever since. When I couldn’t break the 4lb test I bought wrapping it around my hands I was sold. Didn’t come close to breaking, just cut into my hands 😆
i was using mostly old gear when i really got into fishing this year. was just trying to make it last as long as i could and then i found your channel. i really appreciate these kinds of videos because it helped me learn that i don't need to drop over 100 bucks on my rod and reel to be successful out there. also after watching i know a little more about what to look for when i am bargain shopping. thanks for all the info my dude!
I still have my old stuff too. I feel fine using this entry level stuff, it rarely lets me down.
Back when I was fishing as a teen, in the early 60s, the standard for a bait-casting rod was 5 feet, solid fiberglass. My dad actually had a steel rod.
Times have changed.....
i learn more from your channel than many other fishing channels! Your videos show the obstacles you face and what you do to get better vs. other channels where all they show is themselves catching fish. It makes me feel good that I bought a shirt to help support you. Keep up the good work!
Thanks WhiteRice, I try to keep it realistic 👍
I've been able to put together several budget combos since this video inspired me 2 years ago to do the same thing. I still don't have anything over $60 and most are between $30 and $50. Me and my wallet thank you. 🍻
$10 lighting rod!? Heck of a deal!!! I have the newer graphite model and I love it!! Great video too!
Woo! 😀
Still using a Berkley med light I've had for forty years. 👍🏻🎣
What a fantastic channel!! I've been binge watching your videos over the past week and can't seem to get enough of your content. Like many others, I can strongly relate to the 'realistic' aspect that the channel focuses towards. My girlfriend purchased a quantum bait caster rod & reel combo as a birthday gift a few years ago, and I love it! I've caught loads of fish from it including my personal best largemouth of 7.25 lbs! I think the combo costs her around $50.00...that just goes to show that no one needs to go out and spend a lot of money on fishing gear to have a great time. Keep up the amazing work, and good luck to you out there!
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I'm so glad you took the plastic off the rod handle. It drives me nuts when people leave that on.
Everytime I see a notification for your videos I get like a kid in a candy store
MMmm Candy!
I've got a 7' Lightning rod. Bought it used for next to nothing and it has been a favorite for about ten years now. Thanks for the vid.
10 years is a good while 👍
Big big props to realistic fishing for staying true to your channel thanks roll tide
Thanks Tom
My local Ollies has crap for fishing supplies. That's a nice combo you've set up. I have a 30 year old Quantum reel that still works good.
Its hit and miss around here. Gotta get there before its picked over.
keep checking at Ollie's, new stuff will be coming out at the chain stores... Good stuff doesn't last long at my local Ollie's.
The way you set the hook is so satisfying
Took years of practice 👍
Well Alex you got me into baitcasting. I went to Dicks to get this reel. I ended up getting my first even baitcasting combo. I got a Lews American Hero combo. I used it the same day I bought it. It is fantastic. I had a couple over runs because I forgot to thumb the spool but I had no birdsnest. Ots a great easy to use combo that is quality. The best part is some of the cost goes to veterans.
Im looking to start posting videos soon. I have a couple just enough to get by cameras. You will be mentioned in my videos as inspiration. Thanks!! Tight lines
I have one of those too 👍 I hope it serves you well
I’ve got that same rod and reel setup. Absolutely love it. Zero issues with that reel. Great find!
Nice!
I've never used a bait caster and was really wanting to try it out. I bought 2 of these reels today, 1 left hand retrieve, 1 right hand retrieve because I'm not sure which way would be more comfortable for me. I'm somewhat ambidextrous and just started using left hand retrieve on my spinning reel. I have no Dick's store near me so I tried ordering online. The site let me add them to my cart but when I visited my cart nothing showed up. I called and placed my order after talking to online chat. Success! No cheap rods at my local Ollie's store unfortunately.
I have used both right and left hand reel myself. I prefer right, but its good to get a feel for both 👍
Dude I must say, I've been watching every one of your videos lately and I gotta say thank you! Thanks for keeping fishing a leisure activity and not a pissing contest. Your not swagged out in Costa shades or huk fishing shirts and driving around in 80,000$ boats. Though I like those videos too, you do exactly what the title says...Keep it realistic. From one novice to another, cheers mate! Ps. Try Yards milk stout...delicious
Its a grind, not a fairy tale 😀
My first ever fishing pole was the Berkley Lightning rod and I kid you not, I’ve put that thing through hell and it lasted me 5 years. I gave it to my little cousin because his rod was getting old and the corks were breaking apart. By far, for the cheapest pole, it does an amazing job. Caught plenty of 3-4lb bass and 20+ in northerns.
Glad to hear its worked so well 👍
I have 2 6'0 spinning rod combo's I use now and I love them. Had a 6'0 Cabelas casting rod but it broke when i was trying to get a lure out of a tree. That was realistic. Took it back to Cabela's and they gave me a new 6'6" one. For $10 that rod is a great deal!
Sounds like it worked out 👍
Thanks for showing me about that cheep zebco line! I just recently bought a lews American hero combo and I’ve been back lashing a lot while learning how to use a baitcaster so the cheap line will help!
Nice work on finding that deal! I love my Lightning Rod for my spinning setup. It has caught my best this year!!
Awesome!
Great Video!! Just goes to show people that you don't have to spend tons of money to go fishing!! I've used that line for years with great success!! I will have to check that reel out.. Enjoyed
Thats right blue boy, no need to throw $ away 👍
For a $30 combo I think it did pretty good and that was a nice bass. Thanks for sharing brother.
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You always keep it Realistic. You do a great job. It is very easy to apply what you do on your channel to real life. I’m a better angler because of what you demonstrate. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼
Glad to hear it Michael 👍
another nice bass, hope the rod combo keeps truckin for you Alex, have a great weekend.
Thanks, you too
I found 2 spools of 150 yard 15lb power pro braid for 5 bucks a piece at Walmart. Saw a deal and had to take advantage💸💸💸
Thats a good deal!
That's a steal. My quantum pulse, was 40 bucks. And a Berkley lighting rod for ten is nuts. Well done.
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Love digging around Ollies! 10 bucks for that rod is a steal! They are usually 30-50 bucks.
I thought it was worth picking up for sure 👍
Budget combo bait caster! We’ve seen $15, $20 spinning combos, $15 baitcaster (how’s that thing doing by the way), $10 spinning combo and this! Keeping fishing realistically within budget as always 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
$15 Baitcaster is still working great!
I have been considering a bait caster setup, this $30 setup looks like a good starting point for me! Nice job!
Start cheap because you are going to make mistakes, might even break it
That is a nice looking combo , I like that you use affordable gear and catch fish, good job.
I try to keep it realistic 👍
Awesome video. Shows you can catch bass on a budget! I happened to have just picked up a Lightning spinning rod, and I paired it with a Pflueger President and its awesome. Keep the realistic videos flowing. Cheers🍻
Cheers! 🍺
Omni flex has been a standard line for me for a long long time. Never have I had a problem with it. 12 pound is what I like!!!!
Same here, best line for the money hands down.
Great deal! We don’t have Ollie’s where I live but I’ll keep an eye out for these rods when the season ends; at 6’ it seems like they’d be a great size for my kids to start learning to use baitcasters.
Good job making Dick’s honor the sale price because of signage too 👍🏼
I think these rods would be great for kids 👍
Lots to say about this vid. First is I love a good bargain. Just got a $60 Lew’s rod from DSG for $20. The combo you got is sweet. Reel looks nice but the rod, dang! I wish my Ollie’s carried that rod for $10 I would clean them out. My first rod after an Ugly Stick was a Lightning Rod. I love the 6’ size for bank fishing around trees and bushes it is just the right size. Great vid and nice Bass to break in the combo!
Good deals make the fishing that much more rewarding 👍
There are days I feel like I could throw all my tackle away and just use a wacky rig, it always seems to produce. Great video, nice to see someone proving you do not need to have a 300 dollar combo and a 50k boat to have success!
Thats right, I try to keep it realistic 😀
Wow that combo is a steal!! I always liked the Lightning Rod and for 10 bucks, outstanding!!
I thought it was a good deal too 👍
Dude you always do wonderful job a lot people spend a lot money on rod reel and line you no need high quality for fishing bass like always you are the man brother 🤙🎣😎
Yeah, if you are an amateur, there is no need to waste $ on hype and marketing
Always love setting up a new rig and using it for the 1st time, thanks for the tip on tge Zebco line.
Great line for the $ 👍
I got a Diawa J series rod for $10 years ago. landed a nice 26" channel catfish on it. I thought it was going to break but it didn't phase it at all. Cheap rod doesn't always mean bad rod. Good deal.
Price doesn't really determine quality anymore. It pays for marketing mostly. 😂
I just bought this at Dick's in Lynchburg last night for the same price. I havent set it up yet but I still wanted to see the review since I'm a total noob to baitcasters. Thank you for sharing.
I caught a 17 pound catfish on it. Check that video out too 👍
Nice!! I buy Zebco line all the time since you suggested it on another video. For the price, you can't go wrong, and it works great!
I never have any problems with it 👍
You are my favorite fishing youtuber! I love how you keep your videos realistic 😂
I'm trying 👍
Man,I ALMOST pulled the trigger on the nitrous spinning reel last week. Had to pass,sadly. You got a helluva steal there my man! A sharp looking combo,to be sure.
Keep up the great work,Alex!
Awww why?
Realistic Fishing low on funds lol. Had to make that near impossible decision of “do I want to eat,or do I want to fish?” And of course,I played the devils advocate and was all like “well,i COULD buy this reel and CATCH my food?” In my head.
But alas,adult responsibility won the day.
Currently using mostly 7 foot rods . For those not used to baitcasting or new to fishing, the 6-foot rod will allow for more accuracy and finer feel. Fished six-footers for years. Still have and use a 40 year old, 6 ft.. Fenwick medium heavy with my heavier baits.
Pretty sure this differs person to person. A tall person like myself could have trouble with a short rod. Feels like I'm casting with a toothbrush.
Realistic Fishing Couldn't agree more.
Very Realistic. Solid work bro. I have 2 lightning rods. They are great all purpose caster rods, a great starter rod. I haven't gotten good enough to need any better.
Thats the right idea. Be ready to grow out of it before you spend the big $
One of the only channels that I have the bell turned on for
Thanks Josh
thanks bro, I went to Dick's and got their floor model for an extra 10% off! Reg.49.97, on sale for 29.99, priced matched to their website which has it still at 19.99. Ive been looking for an entry level baitcaster set up. Good stuff, thanks for sharing, it's so nice that somebody lets me know this stuff is on sale!
Great! I hope it does well for ya
Dude!!!! Gus here from Dinuba, Ca I just got the same reel like 4 weeks ago for $20 but I paired it with a 6’6” Shakespeare medium rod for $6 at Walmart got me a 3lb bass. Love the videos bro keep it real!!!
Glad to hear its working for ya! 👍
I have a lightning shock spinning rod for my finesse set up and I love it. Super sensitive and casts really well too
Nice 👍
Good deal. I will get a baitcaster one day. Looking at spinning reels and rods under 6' right now. Looks like a nice begginner setup and I've used that line for a long time too and it's great line.
Nice. Its got the Spinal Tap knob that goes to 12, not just 10. Excellent deal. I actually like 6' poles. I have 3.
First 12 I have seen 👍
Realistic Fishing Same here.
J.T. Cooper that's what she said .....
winner wolf Lmao.
Realistic... I use the same line from Walmart. Can't believe you found that reel for 20 bucks also. It's obvious you are a bass man of good taste. Keep'em coming.
Orlando Ron
That’s a nice line, especially the price. You’ve compelled me to use it, and have had favorable luck so far. Seems like a decent combo too. Solid video. And nice beaver lol
Nice video. I have the Quantum Pulse PL10, that I bought just to have an extra reel. it's not a bad reel at all after you get it dialed in. I can cast it all day with out a birds nest. Doesn't cast crazy far, but for 38 bucks, not bad. I started building a Wacky worm/ Neds rig spinning combo last night. I had to do it on the cheap. I picked up that Same Lightning Rod in the spinning version. I had to pay 39.95, but it was the best feeling I could find for a 6'6" Medium rod I could find. Bought a Black Max size 20 spinning reel for 29.95 and Berkley tough mono line for 7.99. Had Bass Pro spool it for me. Ended up in the 87 dollar range, which was about 30 dollars over my budget. They had a bunch of combo's in the 30-60 dollar range, but all the Medium rods were paired with size 30 or 35 reels, which is bigger then I wanted. Sure wish I could have gotten that Rod, for what you paid. Almost went for the Berkley Cherry wood, but they didn't have any 1 piece M 6'6" models... Kool build on a nice inexpensive combo, that would probably last for years with a little care... Love your Videos Brother...Love seeing cool stuff for cheap.....especially when it works!!!!
Thats a lot of information
Yeah, Sorry.....
That's a sweet bait caster!. And that's pretty good line if u bent the hook b4 the line snap. 👍🎣nice !!
Thats right Jamie, bent out a 3/O EWG 😍
Nice. I've been eyeballing the lightning rods every time I visit wally world. Think I'm sold
I hope you can find it on sale 👍
Dang.......that Zebco line has a good strength in it...bent that hook
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Nice bass fish too👍👍👍👍👍
I'm tellin ya for $1.74 is golden 👍
Realistic Fishing
I'm headed to the store an get me a roll....redo my baitcaster an spinners with it.....awesome deal
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The lightning shock rods are very nice. The newest model is even better. By far my favorite cheap rod. The academy mettle baitcasters are great too. I picked up 3 last winter on clearance for $25 each.
Gotta love a bargain 👍
Just saw this video and really like your out take that was a nice rig you purchased for $30.00 thanks for sharing!!
Awesome video. Thanks for showing there is nothing erong with cheap fishing gear. I have been fishing since i was 4, sometimes I'll buy expensive line. But most of the time it's omniflex.
Learn cheap, then waste that $ is you want 😀
Realistic Fishing yep. I have been using baitcastersfor about 4 months now. I can cast it really good but the only thing i can't do is the over hand cast what you were doing. Have any tips how to cast it like that?
You are going to love that reel. I have had mine since may. I love it
Awesome!
Late to the party by a few days! Goes to show that you don’t need to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on a setup to go out and catch quality bass! Awesome video man big thumbs up 👍
Learn cheap... that way you know what you want in a pricier setup.
Now that's what im talking bout bud. Good deal & Keeping It Realistic 🎣😎🎣😎🎣
I'm tryin' 😀
I own three of the spinning reels that’s all I’ve been using lately I love it
Quantum Spinning reels?
Realistic Fishing absolutely Quantum Nitrous Spinning Reel 30
See like I said this man is a damn legend🤙🤙he is always showing that you don’t need to break the bank for gear,great vid🤙🤙🤙🔥🔥
Thats right! 👍
Nice bass
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I was using the lightening, I think 6’6” rod. It fished well, but I kept slamming the tip in the car door... decent sensitivity, good feel for an inexpensive med/heavy rod. Good, affordable rod, I just literally broke three tips off in car doors.
Yikes, I did that with my Ethos 😅
Never been happier to see an upload. Love your vids, always keep it realistic❤️
Thanks Adrian 👍
I have had that lightning rod for about a year and I have to say it’s a great rod. I have the 7 footer though
Glad its workin for ya 👍
Great video man. I really appreciate good vids like these. 👍👍
Thanks T
Not a bad little set up. Great bass man! Thing sure seems to have a little backbone
It did the job well, for $10 its great 👍
Now it's just a matter of seeing if the reel can stand the test of time, and the rod did better than that first Lews. It's short length will come in handy if you ever have to cast beside trees on the bank.
The Lews didnt break on the first trip... I think it was the 3rd or 4th outing with it.
Gotta love a good deal! Budget constraints are definitely realistic.
Especially around here 😅 👍
After many years my Quantum Lite bit the dust and no parts available. I used it for ultra light fishing with 8 lb test and a light action rod. This reel just might be its replacement.
I hop I get years out of mine 👍 I did manage to get 10+ lb catfish on this rig.
I use Zebco Cajun red line.. works good too! Also, red is the first color on the spectrum that goes invisible under water. I love Berkley rods.. I recently bought the Berkley Mudcat medium heavy rod and love it for catfish and flounder. I paired it with a Piscifun Chaos 50 round bait caster reel. I noticed the fish really don't care what equipment I purchased.. lol
Awesome! You always give me hope man! Amateur and on a budget such as myself! You rock!
There are some good deals out there 👍
Sure is! As always, keep em coming!
Thought it was just me getting old not being able to open those clamshells...guess not :)
Those damn things 😂
Hey hey! A lightening rod is what I use with my bait caster! 7ft version. Glad to see you gave it a good review. I used it in my first video and still do! Though it sees very few bass catches here lately, lol.
Quick question, that zebco line is monofilament right?
Good set-up for tight spaces, plus it's good on the wallet.
👍 Thats right
How does it feel to be the best bassing and general fishing UA-cam pro amateur.....outstanding I imagine. And you do collaborations with panfish and chat cats. I look forward to your vids and it’s not full of nonsense keep up the work
Thanks! I'm trying 👍
That is pretty much the same reel as the Zebco Protege that went out of production a while back, I picked up one of the Proteges for $19 at Academy and i LOVE it. Really good reel for the money and it has stood up to lots of abuse.
I hope mine does as well 👍
Realistic Fishing what did we fish with as kids? Zebco reels. Did you ever have one fail? Me neither. That Quantum will serve you well.
I agree with you when I comes to the Omniflex line caught all my big bass in it up to 7 pounds never had a problem
Best secret ever!
I have a 12yr one Berkley lightning rod caught eels rays huge redfish never had a problem good rods
Nice 👍
Nice setup, nice fish. Gotta love it .
Thanks Steve 👍
Absolutely love that reel. Also have mine on a 6ft rod medium heavy.
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that's some good finds on that reel, and rod .... nice catch
Oh yeah 👍
I had been looking at some of the Lightning and Lightning Shock models that were on clearance just to have around.
Think they were on the Fisherman's Factory Outlet website, kinda like a Pure Fishing closeout site.
$10 is worth a try for sure
The lightning shock rods are a phenomenal rod for the price. Very sensitive and sturdy. They hold up to heavy line
Agreed with the gentleman below. I absolutely love the lightning rods. I have bought 7 of them now because I just cant find a better deal. Performs better than my dads Okuma and Abu Garcia rods.
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Im in central MT and thus primarily only use spinning gear for Trout/walleye. My opninion on the rod is from a spinning standpoint only. Never tried a casting rod.
I just picked one up the 7ft heavy version for flipping/frogging and its an absolutely amazing rod. probably going to grab the medium and medium heavy versions too. definitely worth it
Thanks for sharing this with I will be watching to see how that reel stands up great video and God bless you my friend
I hope it holds up!
been watching your videos for awhile now, I've got one question for you. Is there anyway you could show how much line you spool onto your baitcaster? I can see in the video but that's not a good way to judge it, I've scoured youtube far and wide on how much line to put on, and I can't seem to find a good one.
1/8th inch from the top of the spool is an easy way to estimate it 👍
Love when you catch a fish and say fish! Lol fish on ! U the man
Fish! 😀
I was in an Ollies in Orangeburg , SC back in April. They had about 10 of those rods same price. I bought one maybe should have grabbed a few more.
Seems like a good deal!
Wow you got a smoking deal on the rod! Good job 👍 that is a nice bass!
$10 well spent 👍
Nice combo and for 12lb to bend a hook that says something! Not a bad fish ether better than what's around here for sure.. nice video!
As long as its not too damaged, this line is pretty strong 👍
Nice one, hell for 30 bucks you can’t beat that. Kinda wish I’d came across that reel last week lol. Great video as always
It might be available online 🤔
Realistic Fishing good call my friend 👊🏻
Man I hate that plastic they cover the handles with! Thanks for emphasizing that its possible to fish, catch fish, and have fun doing it without spending hundreds on equipment or fancy line.
There is a fine line between showing off and knowing how to use that fancy stuff... 😂