AS SEEN ON TV FISHING LURE CHALLENGE!!! (They ACTUALLY Catch Fish)

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

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[@doubledoublecapncrunch8306]

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[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

@@doubledoublecapncrunch8306 nah bro don’t get scammed 💀

[@doubledoublecapncrunch8306]

@@1Rod1ReelFishing haha i know man just crackin fun at those guys tryna make a living off us living haha

[@tylerscarpinato3354]

Hey bro. What's a ler ? Lol

[@snakeeyes9246]

My dad caught his PB bass on a Banjo minnow about 25 or 30 years ago. He approximates it to be an 8 pounder.

[@catch22fishing65]

I remember that TV commercial, the banjo minnow was not a drop shot rig though it could be used that way it's supposed to be a swim bait.

[@Demolitiondude]

Same. It's a soft jerk.

[@willwyd6218]

Let the man live lmao

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Mb, gonna need a mulligan 😅

[@Demolitiondude]

The rubber bands are the weed guards. It's a Texas rig that looks like a dropshot when assembled.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

He did alright with it rigged "wrong".

[@bear39690]

Glad yall enjoyed it. I know what lures I'm investing more in now lol. Appreciate the shout out also. Keep up the good work my friend!

[@bruce_c9574]

When can i get a pack!

[@TomyTekOutdoors]

I used the Banjo Minnow when it first came out and it was not segmented. I fished it like a fluke and it had a great action and caught a lot of fish. Fletchers delivery caught my attention.

[@straight_adventure712]

That walking worm was amazing!

[@Spacecoast.fishing]

Banjo minnow was my favorite lure growing up. Caught a bunch of big bass on the all white banjo minnow. The old school DVD instruction video makes all the difference. I remember emailing the guy who made them and sending pictures of the fish I caught and getting encouraging responses. Mulligan on that bait plz

[@verseonej]

e-mail? I was fishing the Banjo minnow before there was an e-mail address to request one. I loved it and still have them in my box along with the flying lure.

[@bigdoggstatus99]

@@verseonej that's funny, me too! I keep a wht/blk flying lure and various banjos

[@bigdoggstatus99]

I don't understand why YT fishing channels do vintage lure shows and don't pull up the infomercials on KZbin so they know how to use them. 🤔

[@jsting100]

I too am a banjo advocate. I still use them today and they have bailed me out on a few tough bites. I actually talked with Wayne Hockinmyer "the inventor" (not sure on spelling) years ago when you could no longer order just the parts. He sent me a few large bags of the 4" originals and said he got bought out by the company and they changed everything up. He said the changes they made absolutely reduced the effectiveness of the bait. I still use the originals but have some of the newer ones too. They originals absolutely out fish the 006 version and there was even a version that had minnow patterns painted on. I had some perch colored ones that were actually great at catching big perch on a dead fall. I no longer use the rubber band weed guards cause they are a pain in the arse. Fish them like a fluke on mono with a fast rod tip. You absolutely have to have some stretch and give them time to turn with the bait. Most bites will come when you kill it and let it dead fall. Your hookset should be a long sweep. if you use the 006 version don't use the eye inserts. Just twist in a trailer hook screw keeper into the nose and thread the point of the hook through the plastic head and eye of the keeper. not as good as the original but better than the current rigging system. The banjo minnow isn't perfect and it will twist up your line but there have been days when it was the only thing I could get bit on.

[@verseonej]

@@bigdoggstatus99 I just caught a fat warmouth yesterday on my flying lure.

[@zizme123]

The way you fished the banjo minnow was probably the most disappointing thing I've seen you do thus far. It deserved so much more respect. 🤣 You fish it like a fluke.

[@kvang254]

agreed. I also used the Banjo Minnow like the fluke, and it honestly worked really good. Largemouth, Smallmouth, and pike really loved them. The reaction bite was insane. Even to this day, I wish I could find some of the old school Banjo Minnows. I'm not a fan of the newer ones.

[@zizme123]

@@kvang254 bro can I blow your mind real quick? I still do, but not the banjo. Get yourself some Bass Assassin's (I get the big ones) get some large soft lure spring twist locks, get Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap Hook 2/0, and silicone tubing for spinerbaits. Put them all together you got yourself a modern banjo minnow with way more action than the original.

[@jasonallred244]

Banjo minnows were best back in the early 90's with the original design. It was my go to for pond baits. I would go to it when nothing else was working. Slow fall, no weight works best. The best bait that used to be included was the neon green banjo frog. I would always and I mean ALWAYS get strikes on this lure. Have one on my wall from the banjo frog.

[@shawnaughey8314]

Dying inside watching you dropshot the banjo minnow 😆. Fish it like a fluke and it slays man.

[@meme_revenue8599]

Great to see you trying out this challenge! Haven't watched it yet but I can guess it's gonna be great

[@LordQuintix]

I remember the Banjo Minnow when I was growing up, my godfather took me to the bait store to get the deluxe box set they had w/the video tape that teaches you about how to use the lure. That was 1996 and I haven't seen them ever since, but have proven to be one of the best lures I have ever used!

[@Ratazana314]

Fletcher jiggled that worm the proper way- he was the main jiggler in this competition. Great energy in these colabs

[@michaelxiong2873]

For the banjo minnow, the rubber band was supposed to be used to go through the eye of the hook and wrap at the tip of the hook so you can use it in weeded areas.

[@dabeev]

The Banjo was my go-to lure in the late 90's/early 2000's pong hopping. Still nothing as good as it IMO, but it took the "kit" to keep it going because of all the pieces and then they stopped selling the individual parts, only the full kit. Great action in ponds.

[@timfrank6183]

Thanks guys , most entertaining fishing video I've seen ! Can't wait to go watch your other " as seen on tv " vids!

[@ps4_crows880]

Let’s go new vid new content

[@lorenzoboyland5341]

I remember using the Slug-O and Helicopter lure, both "As Seen On TV" lures. Mike is going to slay with the Banjo minnow. Didn't have much success myself with the Walking Worm.

[@timfrank6183]

Yes , the helicopter lure. Never caught a fish on that one. Did have a bunch of ruined twisted line !!

[@egomaniac247]

Slug-O wasn't a infomercial lure. They're a legit lure and you can still buy them today. Been around since the 80's, under that name. They were the senko before the senko

[@joshlynd3961]

Hell yeah always love collabs with Fletcher they're hilarious 😂🙌

[@our22cents10]

I remember when the walking work come out I bought the whole case and caught a lot of bass on them. Lol

[@HundoFishing]

been a 1rod fan since 60k keep it man you’ve outdone the fishing game

[@johnknight8540]

The Banjo and the Flying lures are worth their money . Used to catch alot of fish using both . Warmouth/pansize Specks and Bass. A hungry catfish every now and then.

[@wadeharris2522]

I used to use the banjo in a pond, I used it weightless and would wear out the bass and crappie

[@OHCreekFishing]

Y’know that other lure matches those other sus lures from earlier in the year lmao!! 🎣🎣🎣 tight lines man!

[@lanierkayakbassfishing7950]

The walking worms legit the slowly curl up when you drop em on the bottom. Juice man juice. I had se when I was 15 that was 20 freaking years ago!!!!! Dude!!

[@logan92970]

Love how he doesn't take out clips like when he said "Fletcher almost peged me with his worm.... wait that didn't sound right." I love it

[@richtrent9102]

You should try and find the Bill Dance eel from the 80's. I think it was called a dancing eel.

[@GDaddyTx]

Give my vote to Fletcher. I was ready to go buy the worms when he got done. 😂😂😂

[@masterofnonetv8361]

The flying lure was the greatest as seen on tv lure! I caught fish everywhere with the craw tail version

[@the_thizzle_kid894]

nailed it with the infomercial voice fantastic product is what got me laughing 😂😂😂

[@Oslide1700]

My man 1rod goated

[@charlesburkhart1684]

The old Banjo Minnow Commercial was my favorite thing to watch on TV as a kid. My dad and I would be glued to the TV like it was the PBR or something. Good times

[@tuckerderouard]

You always know it’s a great day when 1rod posts keep up the good work

[@christianishima7098]

So the banjo minnow isn’t supposed to be rigged as a drop shot, it should be fished the way it’s intended. Also to add to that you need to fish it like a glide bait, hopefully this helps you out, I’ve caught striper trout and bass as well as smallmouth with the s banjo minnow

[@T-man-qu8vc]

The fish dont seem to care

[@christianishima7098]

@@T-man-qu8vc they actually do especially in heavily fished spots that get alot of artificial baits used in or near it

[@mattkingful]

Depends on how the water is though but you are right about that don't need a drop lead on a banjo

[@BLANKS_18]

It’s advertised to be used in multiple ways

[@christianishima7098]

@ I mean yeah but it has a proprietary system used so it has its best results I’m not saying you can’t fish it that way I just don’t think it’d be as affective

[@MarvinWorldWid]

You guys are hilarious thank you for the laughs!

[@ethaneeny.youtube]

I love as seen on TV videos, this is really good!! 😎 👍

[@RABassin]

Hey this winter you should do another reviewing small channels video. I would love some actual advice for my vids

[@1LoveFishing]

Fletch got it. He was killing me with the "I don't know what channel you were watching" haha

[@repairdrive]

The jiggle had me ROLLIN!!!!!!! 😂🤣😂🤣😆

[@carmenpantoja2813]

Thanks for posting:)

[@tbo6727]

That was a fun challenge to watch! I have the original banjo minnow kit in my tackle box. I've caught many bass on the banjo frogs that were part of the kit.

[@thomaskong5]

I remember the banjo minnow commercials. Got them from bass pro and couldn’t get them to do the same wiggle consistently 😂

[@tymesho]

Tom, you had to swim them at literally one speed.

[@kodawitdasoda_]

Banjo minnow sold me SO hard as a kid lol

[@Angler_Chino]

Letsss goooo been waiting for 1rod to drop a new video 🔥

[@jescereal]

You can catch bass on wooden blocks in private ponds. Start going to actual pressured lakes like we all have to fish

[@kaw1240]

Yeah tons of the fishing youtubers have access to private lakes or low use areas that's how they get good content. Most lakes, creeks or rivers in popular areas are either over fished or the fish got smart and ignore everything you throw out.

[@anotherrobloxstormchaser9255]

1Rod is literally my fav KZbinr

[@anotherrobloxstormchaser9255]

Scam

[@anotherrobloxstormchaser9255]

Stop

[@kraemerdustin]

I had banjo minnows and they actually worked well😂

[@josephvanchierijr.2486]

Banjo minnows work great. I have caught some nice bass on them.

[@pdpmullin]

Walking worm takes the lead cause Mikes hook sets are savage.

[@mfrey6316]

You the man bro I look forward to watching your videos each week or when they come out. The Real Bassmaster 💯

[@BrodieBassin]

Let's gooo noti gang. Awesome vid!

[@andrewwolf4963]

Wow good to see mike putting the spotlight on a smaller channel. Good shit mike, rep maryland my friend ! Bank fisherman unite!

[@RGV_Shorts]

LOL 😂 Fletcher: You know what I mean? 1 Rod: No bro I don't know what you mean 🤣

[@atariabendroth6809]

finally i have been waited forever for a new video

[@tayloralexis1504]

Almost pegged me with his worm!!! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha 🤣🤭 I spit my coffee everywhere

[@jeffhensley9988]

Walking Worm. You both did great but gotta go with the Walking Worm on this one. 🐛👣👣

[@xxsicbeatsxx6017]

19:18 1 rod throws his pliers on fletchers seat and he sits on them 😂

[@tymesho]

Whenever rain is moving in when it's hot, I go right to a white banjo minnow. Fish it in 4-6 feet quick after it sinks. I'm amazed how good it works!

[@RABassin]

Haha I already know this is ganna be halarious!! 😂

[@shawnheap2936]

Banjo minnow works best when worked weightless like a soft jerkbait

[@dannyturner3275]

I used the 2 in yellow banjo minnow in the swamps of south ga around cypress trees. The warmouth love it

[@semperfishing813]

RTFM… 😂😂😂 As others have said, it’s not really a drop-shot rig. You attach the banjo minnow to the screw lock, slip one of the little black bands over the barb, the the eye of the screw lock then a second little black band. The small rubber band hooks through the hook’s eye and the slip over the barb foe a “weedless” rig.

[@brandynstahler5266]

fletcher definitely sold that walking worm honestly

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Dude should be on TV ads 🎣😏

[@papilloncycles3463]

I have to give Fletcher the bullseye with the pitchmanship, It's almost as if He smoothed the fletches, nocked the arrow, pulled the bowstring, loosed his weapon and hit the bullseye!

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Accurate description 🎯😎

[@zachoconnor12]

Awesome video mike!

[@Portersouth]

Love these vids

[@bigdogang]

Hearing you know bill dance makes my heart happy he was my fav watching growing up I’m 33

[@chipseiler1766]

Gotta give the sales pitch to Fletcher, but I will say, when the video first started and Mike started pitching the Banjo Lure, I thought that you were doing a legit sponsor spot, so kudos! My only other thought is for Mike. Love your videos and right now I just completed watching a video of 2 of the best fishermen on KZbin. ..my suggestion is that when you do videos with lures you don't normally use, use them as intended. Read the instructions. (inside of cardboard insert in this case) You might have actually come out ahead on day 1 if you'd fished the lure correctly. If it didn't work as a swim bait that day (it does normally), THEN experiment. Keep bringing the gold Mike! You are one of my favorite KZbinrs. (Loved the stuff with Flair and LFG. You really tried some new things and showed what a true sportsman you are. That Carp bow shot hitting the fish in the air with the arrow was epic!)

[@mikedickinson9730]

The banjo minnow had a frog that was AMAZING! I slayed some the biggest fish ever on that bad boy. Just drag it over the Lilly pads and you get hammered on the first sight of water.

[@keithknechg3217]

Banjo minnow good for northern pike.used the walking worm back in the day that works to.not that i was a sucker for tv lures,mostly found them in bargain bins and flea markets.

[@evanadams462]

Hey one rod, I might get a slx or an slx dc. Do you suggest the slx dc or the slx?

[@anthonyguzlas8408]

Great video need the humor in fishing more keep it up 1

[@americanswang95]

Banjo catch em all .best bass streaks came on the banjo .

[@Luker_BS]

What’s up man keep up the good work

[@rorycallaghan3653]

Love the vids thanks so much

[@Keepit10081]

Finally a video from You. Was thinking maybe googan wouldn't want u to post and videos and is only allowed to be in their channels. So they csn make money off u. Gold to see a new video. I only follow googan because of u bro.

[@mykemyers6488]

I'm pretty sure you want to treat the banjo minnow like a glide bait basically.

[@tomg204]

Outstanding fishing video gentlemen!

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🎣👊

[@Sunrie]

I use to use banjo minnows all the time. Gotta use it as a swim bait. They caught fish like crazy. Gulp works better, though

[@sheameyer4825]

Caught a lot of bass on the walking worm back in the day .

[@SheewdoodleFB]

Yayyy new video ❤

[@moua_bassin9509]

Sorry to say this, but fletcher made the better sales 😂. You both did great though. Keep it coming.

[@Gillslayer92]

I hammer bass all summer in Northern MI on the purple and pink power baits. Who would have thunk! I also catch more fish on night crawlers with, with I believe it’s a bear claw gold spinner hook. I honestly fish bluegill, and crappie more than anything else. I use a ice rod in kayak in summer with a small Swedish pimple and a minnow and work the depths for crappie all summer! You should get an ice rod and go jigging, from the two man or a kayak. First fish, and you won’t regret it! I’m working on filling 🦌 tags right now though. One down two to go!

[@Teckfall15]

I did very well with the original banjo minnow from the 90s. They were great on big creeks.

[@jeaf7]

Walking worm... does work and work well. I used those alot.

[@alex111683]

The banjo minnow is actually amazing. Those colors you got in that package are kind of ridiculous though. The bands are to make it weedless. The thicker hooks are to fish it wacky rig. The heavier weights are to bottom bounce it. I used to stay up and watch that commercial. Begged my parents to order me one. That summer was the most successful season I had in my whole childhood.

[@nichardenfishing]

The banjo minnows were actually really good.

[@downsouthfisherman3236]

Never In a million Antares Dc’s would I put a banjo on a drop shop 😂 1rod u crazy as hell

[@palewyrm]

Hey 1rod! You make great videos! Can't wait to watch this!

[@towamonster]

This was a good time watching....I used to hammer them with a 90s model lure called the helicopter....look em up and try em out

[@richardramirez2319]

"Fletcher almost pegged me with his worm."😂😂

[@richardbossman9875]

Eh YOo!!!

[@4sterp542]

1rod went from my least favorite character in the googan squad to my favorite. I also have adhd so it’s cool so see someone with adhd have such success and love from other people.

[@zacharycoleman4253]

I've caught a lot of bass with the banjo minnow when it first came out I used it in creeks works really well

[@eherogaia8545]

Fletcher by far sold it better, he did it over the top, lots of energy, & hilarious......that’s usually how they do it, I’d still buy both tho😂

[@mattnguyen1672]

“Look at that wiggle” “That is unmatched” Lol I am done

[@bro718]

They used to have a setup called the banjo frog I think it was one of the greatest soft baits ever I still have a few but you can't find them anymore and I also have the old banjo minnows

[@bruce_c9574]

I love this 😂

[@youtubejoshy6860]

That was the best intro on youtube ive seen lol

[@bignlittleoutdoorstexascam3031]

that's cool you should do a as Sean on TV competition

[@user-c2w1i]

People who were thinking of calling 1-800-walkingworm so they can get it 👇

[@jblaylock023]

The banjo minnow is actually a fire bait. Saying this before watchin the vid! I bet they produce fish