Can You Fish On A $50 Budget? | Kmart Challenge!

[@ShroomFishing]

If you enjoyed this video, consider SHARE this with one friend! It would really help me out ❤️

[@davidshaul5265]

All my friends already watch Shroom . 😉😃🤙

[@ShroomFishing]

@david Shaul thanks David ❤️

[@wbromfield]

@@davidshaul5265 so you have 74.3k friends then :)

[@davidshaul5265]

@@wbromfield must have .

[@Hellopeople172]

The parra seems to be coming back to life. I saw people fishing in the upper parra and thought they were inexperienced or just bonkers to be fishing there - especially in the fresh. But after seeing some videos and articles I see that the upper parra does have potential. You just earned a sub 👍

[@jamiechai7996]

Thanks

[@ShroomFishing]

Thank you Jamie! That's unreal 🙏

[@WaveFlightSimulations]

The quality of editing and video camera angles is phenomenal

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks a lot! I wanted to get the right angles and put a worthy edit to it!

[@davidshaul5265]

@@ShroomFishing an absolute gteat job mate . Ya killing it . 👍🎣

[@Skatematey1312]

The disco reel probably made that guy burst out singing!

[@jdmfisho2059]

JW ftw!! I LOL'ed at that random singer, I'll have some of what he is smoking please 🤣

[@ShroomFishing]

Haha you could smell it off his breath! He had a powerful voice, I give him that 😂

[@andrewwarburton3943]

Brilliant as usual buddy. Drone footage was really cool. That took me back to the late 1970s when I got my first fishing rod+reel combo at 6yr old, a wee 5ft Shakespeare rod and matching reel. It was an offer on the back of kellogs cornflakes packets, you collected coupons and sent them away with a few £ p+p. I still have them and occasionally use them just for the fun of it. Over the course of the past 44yrs they've caught thousands of Mackerel and a fair few sea trout. Ah memories 😊

[@ShroomFishing]

Those are some awesome memories Andrew! My first combo was a Jarvis Walker and it wasn’t much different from the one I used in this video. Caught many fish before I upgraded. 😎

[@shanedeuatown2318]

Awesome challenge vid Shroom, at my local, that's what I like about fishing that area. Never a dull moment lol. A crazy person there, bream, flathead in the salt a Bass or two in the fresh. All while getting locals consistently asking, can you catch fish in there, love the Parra.

[@ShroomFishing]

True, that Shane that person scared everyone walking along the canal haha. Got asked about a dozen times as well 😅

[@Jorre-Fisk]

That was me trying to scare shroom off my spot haha

[@shanedeuatown2318]

@@Jorre-Fisk hehe, lol I've heard that bloke singing to his music a couple time's down Parra, wouldn't mind a request maybe Cold chisel or the Gunners.

[@Jorre-Fisk]

@@shanedeuatown2318 once they open the bar back up you know I'll be there singing and casting the arvos away again

[@its_kritics1351]

I got the exact same rod and have been fishing for about 2 days and over my 2 day journey with this rod I’ve caught a few blowies but I had set it up with a weight hook and bait. Love the video. I got recommended this 2 years 2 late but better late than ever

[@ShroomFishing]

Nice one mate!

[@davemustaki134]

Love the light up reel feature

[@ShroomFishing]

The flashiest angler on the river Dave 🤣

[@davemustaki134]

@@ShroomFishing night time it would look like a rave lol

[@originalsavagerock]

your funniest vid 🤣 to date mate. thats all it takes ... keep em coming

[@ShroomFishing]

Lol I’ll try my very best! Glad you had a good laugh 😎🤣

[@x3grims172]

Great video shroom loved the challenge looked like a hard day but a nice celebratory bass to complete the challenge

[@ShroomFishing]

Thank you X3 Grims! I've been salivating at the thought in bringing this challenge to the channel. It was a hard day but it felt very rewarding 🙏

[@davidshaul5265]

Beautiful ! Been waiting for this one mate . You know what I mean . 😉👍🎣✔

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks David, now you've seen what went on! I hope it lived up to your expectations!

[@davidshaul5265]

@@ShroomFishing was so glad that ya got that one mate , was a goodie too ! 🎣

[@justinsue]

Same rod combo I bought for my kids. You have set the bar high! Would love to see how big a fish you could possible land on that combo

[@ShroomFishing]

There might be an idea! Seems like there’s a few ideas I should try out!

[@Stonemansfishing]

Haha great video mate I work close by will be giving it ago after work 👍 I'm keen to see if my $500 daiwa can pull one out😂 videos like this gets the kids interested and the next generation to the starting line good work mate🍻

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Stoneman! Yep, definitely worth a visit and I reckon it will pull a few mate! Yep, this is definitely one of those videos for the kids! Lots of fun and excitement 😎

[@Jorre-Fisk]

Been after something like this, it's how I started off fishing going to Kmart and no idea if I saw this vid then wow!! Still glad to see it now. Skäl... Also next time ya in my bass hole you need to tell me... Need permission for those spots

[@bushfishncook2128]

I was hoping to bump into you last week I was there a few afternoons at the weir

[@bushfishncook2128]

Now I'm out with an injury for a bit unfortunately

[@davidshaul5265]

Jorre . I happened to run into him that day mate ! What a great fella . We had a chat and took a photo or two . 👍🎣 good to see he did get a good bass mate .

[@davidshaul5265]

@@bushfishncook2128 I reckon I'll run into you around there at some point too . 👍🎣✔

[@bushfishncook2128]

@@davidshaul5265 good chance mate I will be going there to film a few things once I recover from this injury 👍🏼

[@bushfishncook2128]

Was waiting for a Parra Barra 😅 Awesome work mate I might have to try this challenge, including the locations 👍🏼 looked like a bunch of fun. Unfortunately I'm out with a back injury for now though... Good thing I have some awesome videos like this to watch while laying here in pain, definitely helps take my mind off it for a while 👍🏼 The reel did well to hold up to a decent bass and bream woohoo

[@ShroomFishing]

Haha, one day I'll get that Parra Barra but for now my FNQ specimens will suffice lol. That reel wasn't the greatest but it is a reel doing it's job in a pinch. Get well soon!

[@bushfishncook2128]

@@ShroomFishing cheers mate hopefully won't be long before I'm out wetting a line again 👍🏼 Keep at it the Parra Barra is coming

[@Chucky-b7v]

Disco lights lol 😂 love it ….. Better luck next time, Shroom. One lovely little Bass, Bream and Taylor

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks a lot Wayne that was one disco that I wanted to take a seat!

[@QuailsFarmY]

Lol at the kmart lady going red alert when a man's walking out with a $10 kid rod. Lucky you had them receipts bro

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks, Dennis. I think she was trying to be helpful to let me know that I could get an exchange or refund if I kept my receipt but yeah, I had the same first thought

[@QuailsFarmY]

@@ShroomFishing It's a collectors item with that led flash so she found it hard to see it go. You should try fishing the nepean for trout sometime when the water calms down, I've been there myself and seen trout caught.

[@tomhenry7891]

Great video.. Looked like really high quality gear. Last time i checked the exist didn't have lights, Maybe its time to scrap the exist🤣

[@ShroomFishing]

That was top shelf from Kmart haha. All the bells and whistles 🤣

[@Silas464]

How good I have been waiting for this

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Silas! I’ve been planning and looking forward to filming this video for a long time! Glad it turned out like this😎

[@davidshaul5265]

Great work mate . I see ya got that good bass . 👍🎣

[@ShroomFishing]

I finally did David, what a way to end it!

[@Chickenpantz]

was in bloody parra dam looking for bass, didnt realise they were so far down, keen to catch some new species

[@ShroomFishing]

Yep, if you're lucky you can get them in the salt water at times as well

[@akmalfishhunter]

Awesome work mate I might have to try this challenge, including the locations

[@catchandreleasefisbingnsw]

Sick drone footage and really cool to see you making some different doughy of content shroom 🤙

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks for the kind words, I’ll try to do more different content in the future as well

[@mikegrab6393]

7:34 that’s straya for ya mate

[@ShroomFishing]

Haha he was pretty bold

[@hanna2nv]

If paddle tails like that with stiff tails what u can do is cut small slits into the bottom of the tail wrist halfway up to free the tail up

[@ShroomFishing]

True, James. That’s some good advice. I did actually cut a bit of the lure in various places To get it working a bit more.

[@khanag3mate]

Those lights had me laughing, how good

[@khanag3mate]

Why don't my Luvias' have LEDs

[@ShroomFishing]

🤣🤣 I was shocked when I realised

[@zaydalameddine5442]

been waiting for a video like this awesome stuff

[@ShroomFishing]

Thank you Zayd! I’ve been wanting to do this video for a long time, but I wanted to film it correctly so I’m glad I finally did it

[@02bigkev]

Great vid, loved how you didn't give up.

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Kev! I couldn’t give up after the whole day filming in Kmart and all… and thinking about the viewers I couldn’t let them down!

[@danielg2946]

fire tiger, colors good, the most expensive thing was the braid... as usual

[@TheMasterMoto]

7:45, welcome to parramatta, How did you keep a straight face haha

[@ShroomFishing]

Hahaha

[@raymundmonica8884]

That combo you pick up. A two lady is using that one time on the jetty. They caught 40 salmon trout that day

[@ShroomFishing]

Wowsers Raymund! That would’ve put the gear through its paces for sure

[@raymundmonica8884]

@@ShroomFishing The two ladies out class our daiwa shimano gears that day. LoL 😆 🤣 😂

[@Geejaydemo]

Entertaining challenge Shroom keep the great work up 👌🏽

[@ShroomFishing]

Thank you! More to come as always!

[@dontbsilly8104]

You need more of these vids with this rod combo to see if you get lucky with a jewy or something decent 😂 keep the good work shroomy 🤙🏻

[@ShroomFishing]

That might be an idea! I think I could get a fish that could blow this thing up hahaha

[@intensity.density2208]

I love the heroic music at the end 🤣

[@ShroomFishing]

Haha yep, it was akin to landing the lunar module on the moon. 🤣🤣

[@robivan4126]

Wow, amazing video bro! Someone send the video of the guy singing to BrownCardigan haha that video had it all!

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Rob! Big effort on all fronts! 🙏

[@archivedaustralia]

Up the Shroom, Best in the Business ! Always consistent with the Best Content ❤️👊🏽 Love from NorthSide 👌🏽

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks for the support I really appreciate it! I try and do more of these style of videos in the future 🙏

[@jeremygolding109]

Love your content! Could you post a video on your land based gear bag? Starting to go out and I’d love to see/know what’s good to bring

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Jeremy, I'll look into it

[@davidshaul5265]

Just watched this one again mate . That spot ya got the bream at , has produced some big flattys for me , 👍✔ great stuff . 🎣

[@ShroomFishing]

Dedication David! I love it when there’s rewatch value in a video. I’ll keep my eye out for em 😎

[@davidshaul5265]

@@ShroomFishing mate I go over them all the time . Love the one with Mason the dog !!!! ✔👍🎣

[@skeediees3816]

Hey Shroom, what was the significance of having the braid and leader ? Took up a significant amount of the budget.

[@ShroomFishing]

Skeediees, as I chose the budget to be $50 as a nice round number. It allowed me to pick one item from each aspect that would be important to me for lure fishing specifically. I probably wouldn’t have needed braid or leader if I was doing a bait fishing video. I felt braid was essential for lure fishing also because of how short the rod was at 5 foot.

[@skeediees3816]

Thanks Shroom, I been practising lure fishing and soft plastic fishing. I will buy braid next for my next session to see the difference. Thankyou for the insight.

[@tightlines6641]

@@ShroomFishing I guarantee you if it was a bait fishing challenge you would have got away with a $20.00 budget lol! Great video Shroomy👍

[@peterm6199]

Shroomy you’ve done it again 👌. How bout the lights on the reel! Genius! You must take it on your next night fish 😂👌

[@ShroomFishing]

Haha thanks Peter! I’ll be the catchiest angler out there lol 😂

[@Sam-xp4xv]

i know u dont say spots but where abouts in the area where it switches from salt to fresh been looking for something like that for a bit

[@bushfishncook2128]

Parramatta Weir mate 👍🏼🎣 Tight lines

[@Major_Lexx]

Awesome vids, mate!

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Lexx!

[@shreda125hilux7]

Hahaha the funniest shroom video I've ever watched 😂😂 good work bro

[@shreda125hilux7]

Ps I've fished there before where the ferry came through with no luck haha

[@ShroomFishing]

You know me Shreda lol. Hard to keep me down. That drone almost gave me a haircut or a decapitation. 🤣

[@shreda125hilux7]

@@ShroomFishing 😂😂😂😂

[@Aussie_Fishing_Aus]

Great Video Mate!

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks mate!

[@NL_Fishing2023]

Yea! I saw the vid idea and I loved it already! I’ve done a Kmart budget challenge asweel

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks!

[@WaveFlightSimulations]

more challenge videos and catch and cook as well

[@ShroomFishing]

I intend to do some more!

[@JW-ln8nj]

Considering that rod is designed for bait fishing. You can catch some fish for sure with a pack of $2 hooks and $5 prawn. No need of sinker and swivel.

[@ShroomFishing]

It’s not bad for a first combo, I’d consider it on a tight budget

[@JW-ln8nj]

@@ShroomFishing I mean $50 budget is plenty and no challenge at all. Try challenge $20 or less :)

[@ShroomFishing]

@JW I gotta leave room for the next challenge (and more content for you!) if this one was well received 😉

[@Aesir5]

7:38 nice local colour😮

[@kidoctane]

Man, oh man....gotta get me one of them reels....sure hit with the Ladiez 😉

[@ShroomFishing]

The flashiest blingiest reel out! 🤣🤣

[@meocehrstg8433]

Man this was better than the fishing shows on tv....

[@ShroomFishing]

Awesome, thanks for the kind words!

[@desgoulding7154]

Great video Shroom

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Des, one of my favourite videos

[@HaiFishing]

Haha using that setup must have been so frustrating. Great effort and video Shroom!

[@ShroomFishing]

Haha Hai, you hit the nail on the head! It definitely made the challenge challenging

[@darrenmcfarlane1910]

Bankstown Kmart, wouldn’t the $50 be better put towards a bullet proof vest?

[@Checho_Torres]

What a great video mate, well done. 👍🏻

[@ShroomFishing]

Much love Sergio!

[@Nuggetron09]

I use the plastics some times they work good for me

[@ShroomFishing]

Sounds good Aiden, some decent ones in there

[@kokikoda8203]

shrrom mate i need tips on fishing in port stephens

[@ShroomFishing]

Koki Koda, unfortunately I don’t know well enough, but I do you have a podcast about Port Stephens snapper on this channel

[@Sebythegoat]

i love these types of videos

[@ShroomFishing]

I enjoyed myself out there the reward paid off!

[@badlordboris6238]

Good effort man!! Not easy catching fish on those lures.

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Boris, I struggled so it was a tough but to crack!

[@Yalocalfisho]

I use kmart lures when fishing for barra so I don't lose anything expensive.

[@davesboatingfishing]

Just about all my fishing gear is from Kmart. The only exception is the graphite lures rods and reels that I bought elsewhere but waited till they were cheap as. Edit, the last spot where you were, walk to the end of that where the grass is and toss a line out there as well Plus it's a popular and productive spot for bass and carp. I did a video of bait fishing that spot, 11fish in an hour. All went back.

[@ShroomFishing]

That’s it Dave not a bad place to get some affordable gear. It won’t be the greatest gear, nor last a decade, but you can certainly catch plenty of fish. Had a combo like this, one that I started fishing with, so many good memories. It was just a tough day in general. They knew the challenge was coming and the fish started hiding. 🤣🤣

[@alft69]

@Shrrom, I reckon you've got the world's first drone footage of someone fishing with a K-Mart setup! 😆

[@ShroomFishing]

Haha perhaps that would be something cool Alf! 😂😀

[@gautamgaming7915]

Can you recommended a best fishing sport for beginners in sydney?

[@Spectrecontrol]

My mate uses that exact same reel and it goes alright too !

[@ShroomFishing]

Tim I think with the right braid, it wouldn’t have tangled so much. I could see it being a decent reel for the price

[@buffgrk]

I think your bro with the headphones scared the fish 🤣🤣🤣

[@ShroomFishing]

He was the loudest guy on the river! That was the angriest singing I’ve ever heard 🤣

[@andyk8322]

Well done bud Really enjoyed this one

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Andy 👍

[@ethanantic9602]

yew nice fish on the Kmart stuff they never let you down 😂

[@ShroomFishing]

Not yet Ethan… it came through for me! 😀

[@ethanantic9602]

@@ShroomFishing well I had some of the Kmart prawn lures and I got a couple 40cm fatties on them so I guess the flatties just take anything really

[@muddymad5864]

My first rod was a red rod from bigw it was pretty solid and lasted me 5 years

[@ShroomFishing]

Nice one, I still have some old combos but they don't see much use these days but a good way to get into fishing

[@SaMaNtHa.2023]

You can and the only thing I love about Caitlyn is that the fish nets were only $6 their buckets are really cheaper than going to BCF.

[@ShroomFishing]

Wow that is cheap. Sometimes they put big discounts on but usually it’s because they discontinuing gear

[@maldrury8313]

Tomorrow there will be a conga line of prospective fisherman at the K-Mart self serve check out paying for their $48 Shroom fishing Combo. This challenge shows that perseverance is the most important part of fishing.

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Mal! Perseverance is what saved my challenge there and all that filming throughout the whole day. I actually think that combo is a pretty decent starter now that I think of it. Tie on some proper lures and I could see this being viable

[@Spoky1__823]

loving it bud. weeew!

[@ShroomFishing]

I appreciate it Joe 👍

[@easemailboxes]

Keen to know what the braid is like. If its fishable I'm going to use it. Good braid is so expensive. What colour braid do you recommend for your trained fish? (I notice u purchased yellow and yellow is often the cheapest for some reason). It may have tangled due to the cheap spool. Please let me know on a scale 1-10 about the cheap braid? Truly some of the best trained fish in the industry. Thanks Shroom for all your work.

[@ShroomFishing]

I haven’t used the braid for that long, but it seemed quite decent. I didn’t have any issues except for the tangles which was probably due to the reel itself, rather than the line. I would use it again. Maybe a 7 out of 10

[@gazza2006au]

Shroom i bought that rod/reel combo 12 months ago its a nightmare combo wind knots galore squidding lol

[@ShroomFishing]

Garry, yes, it was certainly difficult to use, considering the equipment that I came from! The biggest problem was the braid ending up, tangled inside of the drag knob

[@gazza2006au]

@@ShroomFishing keep up the testing Shroom, Bigw use to sell quality Shimano reels they were the best budget reels, i donno why they moved to Javis Walker products

[@HooksandFish]

I caught my pb jungle perch on a Kmart diver lure before

[@ShroomFishing]

Nice, goes to show you don't have to spend big

[@4WLEX]

Bro, I like these kind of video 🤣 I reckon you find the only Kmart that has all this selection of lures 🤣 Just a question editing related: How you add test within the speech? After effect? Thank you so much.

[@ShroomFishing]

Thank you bro always a very interesting video walking into Kmart! I add it in manually, so there is no tool or quick method

[@hussienkoder4171]

Ohohoh yes your back to attack

[@ShroomFishing]

Attack mode engaged!

[@hangyu0211]

It's called junior FLASH for a reason, bro! 😄

[@ShroomFishing]

True that James 🤣🤣

[@mightykayakgeek4299]

That Challenge was great. You need to do it with some mates. make it interesting but use Big W next time

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks a lot Mark! Yes, sounds like an idea I might do that Big W one in the future! I actually did do a Big W one but I had to scrap it because they were missing far too many items for my video idea

[@mightykayakgeek4299]

@@ShroomFishing maybe do a small independent local fishing shop one. With mates. Maybe at the end donate the rod and reel to a kid for bonus points in the challenge. Would be happy to join in

[@itsbeastiebahaa1948]

Yo shroom do u still remember me. Great vid by the way!! I've always wanted to try something like this out but u know still growing.waiting to get my license 😁

[@ShroomFishing]

Yes I do, a lot of fun this one. Give it a go!

[@itsbeastiebahaa1948]

@@ShroomFishing you have my dream 😁 really good fishing gear, a car, really good gopro and off fishing👍 way to go I go for my Ls test in 2 days can't wait, Shroom is it okay if u can check out my fishing vids and rate them for me pls

[@trevorbennetts1967]

Yeah, easily, and have change at the end 🤣

[@ShroomFishing]

Haha Trevor! Two Aussie dollar left over for me, but it enabled me to be the blingiest and flashiest angler that day! 🤣

[@fishingwithdavid]

Great work brother!!!!

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks a lot brother!

[@kadeswallow6637]

when i got that rod it broke as soon as i got the cast was bad my reel broke

[@blueyhanson6253]

try drone fishing with the DJI Mini.. :)

[@ShroomFishing]

That would be cool!

[@mattyboy.1]

oh damn is that carindale shops

[@ShroomFishing]

Haha no Matthew but I have a map of it just as I leave the place

[@ronmb81]

8:55 Combo not called junior flash for nothing haha

[@ShroomFishing]

The flashiest of them all ronmb81! 😂😂

[@TeagonMountainbikeandfishingan]

Is that in makay i live in Australia 🇦🇺 im sure it Is

[@ShroomFishing]

Haha, they must all look the same but this one is in NSW

[@jordangrech1804]

Onyaaa shroomy videos never disappoint

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Jordan, I’m always trying🙏

[@arbiefishes]

I caught a 41cm flatty on that rod

[@ShroomFishing]

Very good results Notch

[@andrewcollins1830]

You should do more videos like this

[@ShroomFishing]

I’ll see what I can do Andrew it was a good fun

[@jamessfishing7745]

Was the leader see through?

[@ShroomFishing]

Yes James

[@justinadams5159]

How do you rate that $15 kMart reel compared to yr Daiwa Exist? And my, I’ll share Daiwa T.D. Black! Bet you don’t do that challenge again in a hurry! Must be so frustrating using gear like that, especially when you know what it’s like using really good gear. Congrats on beating the challenge, by the way.

[@ShroomFishing]

Honestly, Justin, the reel felt smoother than I thought it would be. That was the most surprising bit. It was very clunky But realise that cost more usually have that fuel as well. I thanks for the kind words. I’m glad I came through in the end! 😎

[@justinadams5159]

It felt smoother than u thought it would be because it was the deluxe $15 model complete with disco lights, so you could fish and party all through the night!!

[@NuCreativeHIcinema]

wow kmart still exists.... i'm amazed

[@ShroomFishing]

Yep, still kicking

[@mjfishingtv1905]

Great video bro awesome 👏

[@ShroomFishing]

Thank you MJ 👍

[@mjfishingtv1905]

@@ShroomFishing your welcome bro 😊

[@Wonton_warrior]

Great video ❤

[@ShroomFishing]

Thanks Oscar ❤️

[@redtobertshateshandles]

When I was a kid people caught fish with a handline. How about a $10 special ?? Buy a handcaster and use some old line you find and untangle on the riverbank.

[@ShroomFishing]

Good idea Ted, I left a bit of leeway in case people liked these videos to tighten the budget a bit

[@AndyM4a1]

can you do a lure fishing tutorial?

[@ShroomFishing]

Check this video of mine Andy, it's a beginners guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZvLln99qst1eqM

[@fale892]

If you go fishing once in a blue moon and just for fun, KMart specials make sense. You dont need a $500 dollar rod to have fun

[@ShroomFishing]

Pretty much

[@wbromfield]

I bought my kid that same rod, he insisted on it because of the blue flashy lights. It’s caught a few fish, but I wouldn’t recommend it, even for 15 bucks. Haha

[@ShroomFishing]

Pretty difficult to use, it put the challenge in challenge lol

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

No way there are still Kmart I didn't know that Kmarts still exhausted out her in California and in the USA we don't have Kmart any longer

[@ShroomFishing]

Yeah they’re still around over here! The Fishing section is getting worse over time but!

[@Tatum-d9v]

That rod was my first rod when I was like 3