Smallmouth Bass $100 Walmart Budget Challenge

What can I get from Walmart with 100 bucks to catch smallmouth bass while wading the river?? Of course, it doesn't take much to catch fish but does quality effect the quantity of catches?

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[andrehaleta]

I lost more fish using a soft rod, all of it was my father’s fault for he liked a softer rod. When I started making more money as I grew up I finally spent the money buying a rod with a heavier action and I know I started to catch more fish. I told my father this and he said I was crazy and I told him use it for a while and before long he said he was wrong. I really miss my favorite fishing partner!

[garrymillwood]

I love this challenge . Great idea for those that don't have a lot of money . Fishing can be very cheep, that's why I keep fishing

[Russtastic]

I miss living in Tennessee and this type of fishing. The only thing you didn't do for me was to stop in a country store for one of those hand made bologna and cheese mom and pop sandwiches with a coke, a bag of chips and a Goo-Goo Cluster. Good times!

[TimHaunFishing]

Everyone has done a "$100" budget challenge. It's almost like a right of passage for youtube fishermen. But this was fun and enjoyable. Also. Don't sleep on the Shimano Sedona, it's an awesome reel for $30! Thanks for the entertainment John. God bless.

[kennethsimmons]

Old geezer fishing. I am getting old and I just can't brake brush or get too far into water.... plus living on SSI. Gear for 100$ is a good Semper Fi

[AtomFishes]

Really showed the ebb and flow of fishing there John. One minute smashing bass, the next stumbling in the creek. I know we all can relate to days like this. Sorry to say it made me chuckle a little lmao. Be well!

[frankytux]

What are those 2 ufos doing in the sky @19:52 😂😂 aliens must be studying you John.

[rocksandoil]

I got a challenge for you. I bought another 60-year-old Pfluger Supreme, making about 25 of those old timers I have. Load up one of those on an equally old 5' fiberglass or steel rod and see if you can catch a fish with that. No free spool, no drag except your thumb. Be sure to use a larger plug or it doesn't go too well when used to a nice Shimano Curado or even a cheap Black Max .

[johnbartlett]

Used an 1/8 ounce jig with a little white grub for the first time last Saturday as I see you using alot I've have always been a spinner guy love blue fox but omg I caught everything in that river ty

[granvillej]

Believe it or not the hardest decision for either a beginner or expert angler is walking through the fishing area in any sports store and trying to select the gear and making the best decision for a fishing challenge lol! Fun video John thanks for sharing tight lines take care and God bless!

[jasond]

A soft rod(medium weight/moderate action) with the stretch of mono allows the fish to swallow the whole bait by the time you set the hook. Works great with swimbaits and crankbaits.

[subieracer]

for a "budget" combo... can't go wrong with the blackmax stuff.. and that casts for miles!

[victorwright]

My kinfolk live all around you. You have fished in the same water that i have since i was a kid. Best i can tell you live one road east of my Grand parents. Great content. Fish more.

[brianathern]

That was fun and glad you didn't bust yourself up too bad. Brother i started getting spinning gear from Wally world over 30 years ago when a combo like you selected was about 10 bucks cheaper and still have the old Shimano Stimula Magnumlite in 6 ft 2 piece. It's caught river smallies, walleye, largemouth bass on Power worms and still a great feeling rod. And nothing wrong with original Stren in 10# and under. Love the challenge. How about a 5 lure challenge but only using lures that viewers and subscribers sent you??? Blessings John

[ItchinFish]

Awesome challenge! That drag was screaming. 😂

[josephpecoraro]

I like buying a much fishing equipment from business making there stuff here in the states but I enjoy following you because river fishing is my fun type of fishing. Love your channel John.

[davidtheriault]

Beautiful scenery, clear water, nice fish, a sunny day, what's not to like! Thanks for sharing this adventure with us!

[mikeboyce]

You ever think it was not the equipment?But the person behind the equipment. Just a thought. 😊 Think you do good with anything you fish with.

[harveybaublitz]

$100 challenge worked 2-3 years ago, now minimum you have to do the $250 challenge, with inflation! I always wait to find bargains, but I don’t have a YouTube channel.

[Rickangler]

Your of the chain man love your stuff..when you said a shopping spree for less than 100 I about died laughing…🦅🇺🇸👍