Creek Fishing for some CHANGE$$

[@rossmc9957]

Your Walmart has more of a selection than the one in my area.

[@Maz08]

How bout it! That Walmart is like 10 times more fishing gear than mine here in the Chicago burbs. Walmarts down south are so much better!

[@GeorgeT6566]

Yea I noticed this too. My store is almost empty in fishing supply's

[@865CreekAngling]

I live in the same state as him but different counties and my Walmart is loaded with good fishing gear and his blows mine out the water still

[@JD-HALL]

Never hurts to add to the collection. Thanks for showing us how its done.

[@marthamitchell9452]

I’m in Montana and my Walmart has nothing like that. About 3 sides of the aisle and some of that is boating. It’s also an hour and a half away. Most of the Walmart stuff I get is online.

[@AllStateTR]

Gulp 1” minnow and the smallest jig head you can find will catch almost anything you want. Crazy simple yet affective setup

[@scottlytton5328]

Truth!!!

[@thomas.bill92]

Shoot, they are $5 for a 10 pack at my Walmart, I wanted to try them but the sticker shock got me haha

[@micahgrim2597]

I got in to a mess of smallies today in a local to me River! Man there’s nothing like wading a river or creek! I’m excited to watch this one!

[@ronaldshank7589]

Went fishing at a Pay-As-You-Go site yesterday (5/31/23), and, using only Nightcrawlers, ended up catching some rather nice-sized Bluegill and Red-Ear Sunfish, and a Largemouth Bass, somewhere between 10-12 inches long. Just had myself some fun. This site is known for having some really big Bass, Catfish, and Sunfish in it. My biggest Largemouth Bass was around, I'm guessing, 3 pounds, so that ain't bad. However, some of the Bluegill at this site are VERY Large, and I've caught at least one or two of them, that easily weighed 1 to 1 1/2 pounds! You couldn't come even close to wrapping your hand around them, to unhook them, and release them. You just had to hold them the best that you could, and hope that they didn't fin the fire out of you! They were huge, at least a couple of them seemed to be at least a foot long! I love catching them like that! They're great fighters!

[@dougalexander7204]

A much needed video of how easy it is to start fishing. Much obliged for the suggestions.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Agreed! Just don't forget the ol' State License. Ya don't need "Big Brother" taking your gear away for not having one! Those guys are very strict, and it can definitely cost ya a lot of money, in terms of confiscated gear, and fines and Court costs, and such.

[@johnwhite993]

Super nice fish. That’s my kind of fishing. I don’t have a boat or kayak so this is right up my alley. Thanks John.

[@heavenbound358]

I definitely agree with reel choice. I would have gotten a rebel crawdad crank bait

[@paulhanney1960]

That was a really fun video! From store to shore! You must be one of those who’s blessed to not be allergic to poison ivy! I feel like I get the stuff just by looking at it and you’ve walked right through it. Fun trip! Thanks for taking us along!

[@HumboldtDitchSkater]

I have found people never check the clearance isle at Walmart first this year I spent less than 100 dollars and have well over 500-600 dollars in tackle even picked up a 4'6 micro combo with reel for less than $20.00 as always love your content and showing real people what reel fishing is about and how to get the best for every dollar spent and how to find quality for quality fun 💯

[@sethjohnsonoutdoors4055]

Another EPIC title that pulled me right in!!! Appreciate all that you do buddy 👍

[@marthamitchell9452]

I would have to say that most of my rods and reels are at least 25 years old. Back when I worked at a sports and outdoor store and got a discount. Plus I tagged all the clearance items and found the best deals. My 2 main rods are both Ugly Sticks although I think it might be time to add another one to the arsenal since a lot of the eyelets are losing their liners. I have to say they have held up pretty good.

[@mattbailey7049]

Most fish I ever caught in one day in the creek was on those trout magnets. A 9” largemouth also bit it. Also I’m digging “Separate Ways” by Journey playing over the Wal-Mart speakers

[@DJloudpack3208]

I picked up there lews hank parker series 6 foot rod n reel combo i put 6 to 8 pound test on it. Ive caught catfish panfish crappie an skipjack an small bass an a walleye on it still works just fine i just loosen the drag on them big fish an ive had it going on 5 years now.

[@jelleyman1]

I wish my local Walmart was as stocked and well organized as yours.

[@CreekFishingAdventures]

my area has a lot of lakes and even more fishemen

[@jelleyman1]

@@CreekFishingAdventures yep. Beautiful part of the country. Thanks for sharing it with those of us who'd rather be fishing.

[@timmichael8280]

Berkley lighting rod and a Pfluger president. Would definitely be my choice from Walmart

[@Lloyd-w4l]

You have the best “show”! You are fun to watch and I learn something every video. Stay strong!

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

I bought the same rod in 6.6 med from my Walmart. Handles shakey heads and neds like a charm, easily my new favorite

[@HippieMagic]

I’ve been using Trout SOS in 4lbs lately and it’s really good line. Seems tougher than 4lbs for sure. I also have a mold shaped like the Bobby garland plastic you have there and it absolutely kills it.

[@briangipson-j5l]

the blue fox flash, 5 pack right next to the rooster tails are awesome in small rivers.

[@mattstephens4947]

I actually bought and use that $25 diawa g shock combo. The rod has good flexibility. I’ve caught trout, largemouth, bluegill, crappie, and a few small channel cats in it. I did change the line as soon as I got it though. Spoiled it with 6lb mono.

[@TheFishingNomad]

That is an excellent combo. One of the better ones I've fished for the price.

[@boharrison2393]

That's what I'm talking about ! Back in the creek for real. That looked awesome. Verse at the end was perfect.

[@brianathern9154]

Although you went over budget this is a great store shelf to creek video brother. I've still got and fish with 2 mid-range rods like that. For around $100 you can be fishing in no time. Keep it simple at first, few crankbaits and plastics with some jigs and hooks. White, pumpkin/green and bait fish colors in a couple sizes and you're off for the outdoors. Blessings John.

[@AnAngryAngler]

Best Wally World walk thru. Taking your time and explaining should really help out a bunch of beginners.

[@reavisstockard2994]

This has been one of my favorite videos that you’ve done!

[@johnrudy9404]

Glad you chose the Shimano. I would have gone with the Ugly Stik. Next purchase challenge should be with a set amount of money and try to come in Under. Always pleasant viewing John.

[@susanprice3454]

Now this was fun. Good info and help to pick out the good stuff without breaking the bank. Hopefully we will see you using that rooster tail on the next one.

[@jayhuber1744]

Great idea for a video. I’m sure it will help a lot of people get started in this great sport of fishing.

[@JerryN856]

That was awesome John. Really enjoyed it. Thanks a bunch for sharing.

[@mariongreen6309]

Good fishing you do a great job in those creeks fishing for small differences types of fish 👍👍👍👍👍

[@bpsitrep]

That is a good educational video for kids to start off in fishing.

[@michaelfisher1311]

Im glad you went with the lew’s rod. Ive been interested in these, but never pulled the trigger on one.

[@mikeboyce584]

Just had to leave another comment that was a great walk through it all at Walmart. I do that same thing. By the way I bought the ultra light and I bought the one that you are using right now. I put the Phlueger fishing reel That you were looking at it Walmart. But I put it on an ultra light power 5'6"works real well. Excellent video john loved every second of it.

[@raleighthomas3079]

Great video John. You don’t have to spend much to get a decent setup for creeks and have a great time. The higher $$$ reels will last longer and be smoother, but the setup you put together will work fine. 6 lb mono is my go-to for panfish and small bass.

[@earlwilliams2889]

John, the rod and reel were just what I can aford and it looks like it will work in the ponds I fish regularly thanks for the information great video

[@keithdavis7595]

I've got a Shimano ultra light reel I have had for 25+ yrs and it still works great. I'm not sure they still make them like that anymore. This is a great video!

[@Tr1stanbro]

By far best fishing KZbinr

[@Wolfofthefog]

When you walked up and touched the rod rack and the random rod fell out. I was like yep every time. 😂 I'm glad you found a combo you are happy with. When you said the 8 dollar or what ever the ultra cheap set up was will catch fish. That is literally all I Take when I fish from a kayak just in case it falls in or walks away. Never lost one but it's bound to happen and I'd rather loose that than one with value be it literal or sentimental.

[@allanpatterson1894]

My Gf and I use the Ozark trail Rod and Reel combos, I have a Shakespeare Rod and reel combo, and A Tiger Cat Combo, all bought from Walmart for under that magic 20$ not all bought at the same time, have had most of our Rods and Reels for at least 3 yrs some for as long as 10 yrs. Never a problem have caught all sorts of fish on them..... we fish from the bank and agree would rather lose a inexpensive rod and reel as opposed to a High $ set up.... Just sayin

[@Wolfofthefog]

@@allanpatterson1894 Good to know the Ozark trail rod and reel combo is reliable I might have to pick one up. I've got three Shakespeare combos I picked up at Academy a few years ago for twelve dollars apiece. I use some Combos I got from my dad they are almost as old as I am from the bank occasionally. I have a really expensive bait caster I bought when I was in high school that has not been used in almost as long. Most of my combos are cheap spin casts. They get the job done.

[@John-w4w4r]

Great video from store to fishing. Green punkin is my go to worm 🪱, rooster tails I find will catch just about anything. That was a nice rod and reel you put together. I have several ugly sticks and love them. Ty for sharing 😊

[@FrankLadd]

Your Walmart is really good on the fishing gear. I like the 4' 6" rods for creek fishing because I can cast better with all the trees overhead.

[@lolkid92]

Great work! I love your content, you've got the right energy and you keep me hooked (no pun intended). Creek fishing is probably one of my favorite ways of catching fish.

[@gregstabryla9945]

That 7" rod I got was just to slap a crankbait reel om. It has not disappointed. The rod handle, what ever it's made of is very comfortable.

[@sed6]

Fun fact, mixed coins like that weigh about $12 per pound if you haven't pilferred too many quarters.

[@FreshwaterFishingNovice]

johnny D!, this video...tight. you had me hooked all the way to the end! 👊👊👊

[@shockcoach]

I’ve purchased about six of the $10 Zebco spinning rod/reel combos, not the thumb-caster. I just swap out the cheap line for quality line. Between my friends/family and me, we’ve caught 30-40 triploids bank fishing with them the past few years. The reels are a bit cheap, but they work.

[@hoosierbackoutdoors1237]

I have the same rod for creek fishing and I love it.

[@heavenbound358]

Since my early days when I learned a couple of good lessons about cheap reels, especially I've tried to buy the best equipment I could afford. I still have several that are twenty-five years old and work like new. Quantum reels are very durable in bait casters and Shimano in open face!!.....can't go wrong!@

[@dennistidwell7188]

I've fished with G. Loomis and Walmart products, you've got to believe in what's in your hand. Video perfection on your part....

[@bluesbondsman]

Now that's the kind of video that got me watching your channel

[@leemo5864]

Great video. I like to see you show guys you can get some nice setups that can catch fish for less than $75.00.

[@dragon-lu3mk]

started using ultra-lite back in illinois cuz most fish were small, when i moved to s.fl. the ultra-lite was put away until i met a guy made his own rods. he gave me a old 7' ultra-lite rod that i put an old reel with 4 lb on, would use it on local canals to catch bream & specs but i hooked into some nice bass with it, biggest was 6lb - that was a rush & 1/2!! luv yer channel keep on fishin!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JeremyWilson-c4l]

You ever try anything from St. CROIX???

[@dragon-lu3mk]

@@JeremyWilson-c4l had a st. croix rod once, never got to use it 'cuz my 6 yr old son decided to use it and lost it in a canal ...

[@JeremyWilson-c4l]

@@dragon-lu3mk I had 1 years ago , it was given to me by an old boss of mine, ole Rollie he was a 1 of the best carpenters I ever met I learned a lot from him and his son

[@joekoenig3558]

Great video! Love your reasons for your purchases.

[@anthonyhurst5898]

It really depends on the area.. if it’s trout stocked you will find more trout stuff ..Walmart does research the area on fishing to offer a better variety to compete with bigger fishing stores

[@CopleyintheCreek]

I've always stood by my 22 dollar Shakespeare cirrus combo 6 foot 6. It's perfect for the creek. It won't win you a tournament but it will catch anything in the creek.

[@Peaceonthewater]

This was a fun video. Thanks John!

[@brandonalexander3182]

The Mitchell AvoSlab is a fun rod and reel combo to catch these types of fish. When not crappie fishing with it, I'll put the reel on a 6 foot rod and catch all species. Fun to hook into a decent sized bass and fight it in.

[@prestonrussell605]

Great content Jon ! Multiple species fishing is fun to watch! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@davidwilliams1805]

Great video and great adventure buddy! Enjoyed watching! Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend. Keep doing what you do! #CreekFishingAdventures rocks!

[@johnnyweaver1300]

That's a great rod & reel, I got a cheap 13$ combo at Ollie's a month ago, put braid to fluro on it & went brim fishing yesterday it did fine, I actually bought it for my cousin he don't fish that much, that's a great wading creek for sure, creek fishing for brim is a lot easier than on a lake in my opinion, great video!🎣👍

[@haroldbaker5051]

Pfueger/ugly stck combo for trout and bass. Kastking/Okuma Cellove UL combo for pan fish. Two of my favorite combo for creek fishing.

[@Economics-rn3ef]

Shakespeare Durango is a perfectly fine rod. I have the 2UL and use it a lot. I use Mr. Crappie 4lb test. It doesn't tangle as much as other inexpensive 4lb test.

[@jerryplesko9521]

Pretty colorful sun fish nice bass.I caught a 17"1/2" large mouth today it weighed 2 and 1/2 pounds

[@Economics-rn3ef]

John you are a man of wealth. I have a coin jar with IOUs in it from my kids.

[@LarryJohnson7]

Another great video. Wish we had creeks like that here in Ontario. We do have ditches that hold big bass.

[@Thehamiltonfisher89]

That rod you picked up first is the one I just got and love it

[@davidharris4030]

A fun video to watch as usual!

[@KGatLC]

Got the B'n'M TCB. Love it dearly.

[@tomsmietana61]

Up here in Michigan we have this place called Northwoods and they have fishing gear cheap and it's where my friends and I buy all of our fishing gear

[@tedgaddy7398]

John you alway do a great job n these videos , I tell lots of folks about your videos

[@EngineeringHooksets]

East TN sure has some cool sunfish

[@GeorgeT6566]

John I love these creek fishing video's. I got a new reel set up for crappy fishing. It's just about the same weight and reel size as you just got. I picked up a cherrywood 6ft med action rod with a 1000 size bass pro Stamped reel. It's a blast to use catching crappy on. Thanks for video's and keep them coming.

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

I think that light one around 30:00 is a long ear sunfish; looks different, went by pretty fast. 31:20 is a green sunfish.

[@jmac7287]

I sadly have not been fishing a lot recently😢 but now I have to go thank you

[@JeremyWilson-c4l]

I can knor tell you how much I love fishing with my little ones I don't know what I would do I'f I woke up every day and they weren't there, that would be really ruff, I'd rather ride through the dessert on a horse with no name, can't be pig headed when it comes to your kids

[@rougaroux2359]

This year I plan on trying a different style of creek fishing. When most people hear your taking a bait caster to a creek they think your insane. But I have got into the world of BFS.

[@sly4139]

I recently picked up that same rod but as a combo with a Lews speed spin reel. Great little combo that with a few other odds and ends came to $55. I’ve got it set up with 6lb braid and 4lb leader and have been playing with a micro Texas rig with Mule plastics. Lots of fun.

[@chrisfigueroa3361]

Awesome video, buddy. I wish we had a wal mart like yours nice set up and great fishing 🎣 thanks for sharing, bsafe buddy 👍

[@bradleymohammed4689]

Bro,that creek is loaded,awesome content!

[@AmateurTennesseeFishing]

My Ole lady was catching sunfish today, she hardly ever fishes with me but she was on it today

[@beverlycurry4370]

I have watched this before. I'm trying temu 😂, checking out stuff just to see if it's as good as More expensive stuff. Of course I'm fishing for pleasure, but still want good stuff.❤ Loved watching your shopping and fishing 🎣

[@bobwarren8836]

You should do the same challenge maybe even against a couple buddies at a flea market!

[@dustonheflin]

My Walmart has a Lew’s Mr. crappie CRUSH’R combo for $25. I have several of the Mr. crappie ultra lights from before the buyout and I love em! The CRUSH’R in my opinion is the cheapest and best ultra light combo I have ever bought. I’m about to buy a couple more to just have extras.

[@Outdoors1996]

Great video! Man I’d love to have that Creek fishing hat you got on!!

[@scotthall3644]

John I bought three of them yellow Lew's rods 7 foot ones I love them

[@jeffamorin3145]

Fun video to watch! Thanks!

[@dank8735]

Ok...... I am going to your wally world for my next fishing trip. Forget fishing I am going to spend the day there. This store has way better selection than any in NORTHERN VA.

[@leadlacedanarchy9341]

Those $10 Zebco Spinning Reels that Walmart sells have done well for me on cheap rods. Also that $12-15 Shakespeare Reel with a $15-20 Rod.

[@beforethunder4987]

Love your video's, this one is especially fun! I literally just did this a few weeks ago. Set a $100 budget, went into a Bass Pro and cam out with a decent rod reel setup. I really like the one you put together here. Might go out and get this one.

[@ericpettyfishing]

Creme frisky frogs are a great 1 dollar bait. On a 16th jig head you're golden. They work really well amd there isn't any other frog really like it. Specially size wise

[@byronspencer8101]

My st Croix got stolen. I replaced it with a Sam's super sensitive 7'0 light fast action jig pole and a 1000 sienna. I will replace the St. Croix with another at some point but this rod is pretty great for a 70 dollar total investment. Already caught tons of fish with it.

[@SgtCude59]

Wow I need to come to your Walmart the Walmart’s around here don’t carry a Selection like that

[@rayhollingsworth2588]

Enjoyed your video nice action packed!👍

[@mattbailey7049]

I like the casting distance on 4 lb. but I have the toughest time seeing it when tying with certain backgrounds and lighting conditions.

[@MBPFishing]

First landed fish and finned. I call that a good sign.👍😄

[@josephpecoraro2788]

Nice little combo I would like you to save up for a large saltwater combo and go fishing with Cole again catching big kitty cats.

[@codyreece7871]

The little abu Garcia reel with the gray on it you almost got are pretty good reels. Good video

[@Paul.Casteel]

I work at Walmart and you can get an Combo for 10 dallers. Ugle stick are good rods.

[@jaynutz8934]

Always keep your quarters separate. Only cash in the pennies, nickles n dimes. Good content!

[@sirdilly]

I have the same rod brand and it might be the same rod specs. I also have the same reel. I have a total of 8 setups I think, and I have not had any complaints with those two items. I've learned a lot from your channel since I started fishing almost a year ago at this point, it'll be a year's worth around late summer this year. I can tell everyone wondering if the low range to mid range products are just as good as your high tier fishing gear right now, there is a difference with super cheap products but anything has the possibility to work. If you're not going out fishing every weekend or sometimes during the week, then don't buy a $200 setup starting out lol. Mid range to me means a rod and reel setup is anywhere from about $80-150. I don't think any of my setups are worth any more than probably $120. I do like well made things, I now consider myself a serious hobbyist angler at this point. I want to be able to cast and retrieve with good made line for at least 4 hours out on the water in the fishing kayak. However, you can most definitely catch any fish off of a cheaper setup. It just depends on how you spend your time fishing. There's a handful of useful plastics to chose from, and you never will go wrong with red worms and corn. Anything Shimano and Berkley made work just fine. I have a Berkley cherry wood rod and that size 1000 Shimano reel for my ultra light fishing when I go down the creek. Catching fish on that setup is fun and the drag system is surprisingly decent. Learning to fish off of a low profile setup will teach you how to cast and adjust drag. A well made video sir

[@sirdilly]

Also, I really wish Ozark Trail would deliver their lures to my Walmart. I need to use a rooster tail and worms more. I've been on a Bobby Garland binge. I've caught all 25+ fish in the last 2 months on those 2 inch grubs with the hyper tail. And a good amount of those fish have been big. Honestly, I want a challenge trying something new just to do it. Will try those two other things this weekend.

[@jasonlopez4855]

I just got the Lew's Xfinity medium light with a size 10 reel and put 6 lbs line work good. I gut don't like line if I can just break it with my hands. So I've got 6lbs line my dad would use 4lbs line but I've seen him lose fish. One for trout, catfish, bass fishing 🎣 I think 6lbs is the smallest. Sunfish for catfish ya boy the best bait.

[@MrT6R6E6Y6]

Bought the exact same combo to use a beetle spin for a search bait, never been too much into bream or blue gill but, man this puts the fun back in fishing for me. Thank you, without this video, I probably never would have even tried. ((thug hug)).

[@scotthall3644]

You get into some big blue gill or big red bellies with light tackle it just as fun as bass fishing

[@BornAgain717]

This past week the fish has really started biting in my area down here in South Georgia..

[@brunobormann-ULTRALIGHTRS]

MIFINE ANDREW nice Rod

[@johnleethrailkill7903]

Get a 20 dollar h20x 5ft medium rods with one of the 20 dollar quantum reels best budgetcreek set up