Halo Rave Rod Review ($50 Budget Fishing Rod)

[@shawnbeck2303]

This is the price range for most Average Joe's. $50.00 For a great Bang for your Buck. Hard earned monies Baitcaster rod. They can swing and convince their selves. It worth putting the money out for it. Keep up the great work Debo's! Can't wait to see you do a video on the Berkley Cherrywood HD medium heavy baitcaster rod and the Ugly Stick medium spinning rod. Now your talking Bang for your Buck rod's. Shawn.

[@Ariahhi]

Great Catch....DEBO! I am definitely going to go snag me up this halo rod, I can't pass up a great deal.... Once agian great video..

[@134rwa]

That has my favorite style of keeper for those very same reasons, especially when using soft plastics. Mr. Stubby is so cool and laid back.

[@Ariahhi]

I would like to see a video of the doybns fury series... they are fairly priced and a great rod. Would like to get your insight brother... Feeessssh oooon!!! 🎣

[@kameronmayes7761]

You mentioned a lot of factors and details when looking to purchase a rod that i wouldn't even have considered. Thx for the tips and I like the outro song.

[@chrisphelix4115]

That's one I have. Haven't been disappointed so far. Used it from spinner baits to Texas rigs and it's been good to me.

[@bamadondon0495]

Bro I caught 3 of these. I have the lew's classic pro on it with 16lb Yo-Zuri Top Knot Fluoro n I use it for finesse jigs, chatterbait, spinnerbaits, dragging a smaller worm. I mean this rod is perfect for what we u wanna do.. u can straighten your eyes. The ones they sale at all the deer expos where u can buy like 5 for 1 of the Halo's n some the guides are twisted like that. They'll fixm on spot. But you're gonna be surprised how great this rod feels in your hand! It's a great rod for $70, then out a budget reel like the lew's classic pro makes the perfect budget combo!!!!!!

[@AnotherBagofBones]

Thanks for doing so much budget stuff, it really helps seeing some legit reviews of more attainable gear! I'd love to see a review on some of the Cadence rods and reals. I've heard good things about them, but haven't pulled the trigger because a lot of the "reviews" I see are just spec lists that seem really sponsored or uninformed. Thanks Debo! Stay safe, Stay awesome!

[@84FrankDaTank]

I have a Lew's carbon fire casting rod. It's pretty budget and I love it. Have you ever own or tried one of them Debo?

[@huntertimmerman6806]

I have 3 of them and love everything about them

[@Oldbasshole]

I’ve got a Carbon Fire spinning reel and love it ! For an inexpensive reel it works flawlessly. Casts a mile with weightless plastics

[@84FrankDaTank]

@@Oldbasshole I also have the 300 spinning reel. It's going on 3 years and still working good. I do take the time to clean it though ever few months.

[@Oldbasshole]

@@84FrankDaTank best way to make them last !!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Haven't used that one!

[@timperry6095]

I don’t know who’s more chill: Debo or Mr. Stubbs. Thanks for keeping it real, Debo!

[@catdaddy9626]

Stubbs cooler n mug.

[@DustyTheDog]

My favorite, and longest-owned reel, is an Abu Garcia Silvermax spinning reel. They cost $30 around me. I owned one for 4 years before it finally took a dump on me. I have a lake like 3 miles from me and I fish as often as I can, in 2020 I went nearly every day while I waited for a job to call me. It is super smooth, and the smoothness doesn't immediately fade like with some cheap reels. It also handles large fish well. I caught a 7lb catfish on it, along with several large walleye. It wasn't until I started keeping an eye out for the costlier stuff to go on sale that I stopped using this reel. I think you should check it out for sure. I used mono and braid of various sizes without issues, too.

[@garrettmccoy6863]

Another fantastic video; great budget rod setup!! Keep it up, good sir!! You’re doing amazing things in the fishing world!

[@mattharvey968]

great review! budget gear is my thing! a lot of helpful info once again! I have an Ensport E-Sport series from Amazon for $38 that im looking forward to using this spring. hopefully its a good buy.

[@mohtashim5]

I saw one of these the other day, you might have just convinced me to pick one up.

[@benseger1861]

Berkeley lighting rods. Keep 2 of them for other people to use and aren’t bad to rig up something random on for myself.

[@BuddyX74]

For the money, the Berkeley Lightning Rod is best in class, IMHO. It’s the first rod (in that price class people!) that I could feel the jig tick bottom on slack line (mono!). A little soft for the listed powers, but I’m not giving mine up anytime soon. Paired with a Piscifun Phantom Carbon, the whole rig is ridiculously light. Love it.

[@n0myst3ry]

I love the clip style lure keepers too for exactly that reason!

[@SoSaysYou]

Facts about graphite vs aluminium. I've had some graphite reels that don't last one season of fishing. That being said I think it also may depend on what type of water you fish (heavy salad vs wooded vs no cover) and what type of fishing you do. Also I learned the hard way that using the rod more to play the fish while helps more. I like to crank them on in. Not good with a 7lber in the salad. Good review!

[@pedrotender]

Great review. I'm waiting for a baitcasting rod so this video was also helpful for me to know what to do it 👍 Your dogo is the sweetest thing.

[@brianlee9074]

Hey Debo. Thanks for the video. Love your product reviews. Another budget rod in that $50 range is the Daiwa Aird-X ($54.99). Just got one, 7' med fast, and I put a BPS PQ2 reel on it. Sweet combo! Thanks man. 🎣👍

[@brianlee9074]

My man! 👊 Trying to spread the word about your channel here in Oregon. I'm not on social media, but I talk about your show/channel with my feeshin' friends here.

[@loganbailey1950]

H2O Xpress Frog Rod. It seems interesting and the combo is only $60. You said frogging rods don’t have to be high end, so let’s see if that holds up. Let’s go!

[@knottygrains5431]

Hawks!!! Great video. Gotta check one of those out next time I’m at Walmart.

[@187bootleg]

The new profishiency rods David Dudley designed seems like they will be pretty amazing. He has a video on them and they are very intriguing. Walmart is carrying them as well and it looks like a lot of work was put in to them. Light weight and strong.

[@leannesmith3660]

Walmart also carries it in a spinning rod. I have been considering those. Supposed to be $78 at WM and on the website $99.

[@187bootleg]

@@leannesmith3660 from everything I have seen on them so far they seem they would be great. I may pick a few up next time I need some new rods

[@Armchair_Angler]

Couple budget spinning combo options for around $100... shimano sellus + shimano nexave & diawa aird-x + daiwa revros

[@petefasel]

That was a great video Debo. Fun seeing what to look for in equipment.

[@fishingwithvin]

A cc80 reel is fantastic for weightless, crankbaits, jerkbaits and a nedrig. I paired it up with a diawa aird x rod which is very similar to the one you got it on!

[@wesquick5948]

I had never even heard of Halo rods before. Thanks for the review!

[@johngill9071]

Great video. Your rod reviews are the best out there. I would love to see you review the Shimano slx combo.

[@RedJerk5]

Debo can you do a video explaining the quality tiers of rod blanks, reel seats, guide inserts, etc? You explained alittle about the inserts and it was very interesting!

[@jeg3508]

Definitely looking into both of these!!!!! Thanks Debo!!!!!

[@Retro-2-now]

Glad you found one brother! I haven’t seen the black and yellow. My Walmart always has the black and red

[@johnhancock517]

Dang, my walmart sucks! Mostly geared towards saltwater which I guess is smart being in Florida. They really should carry more bait casting rods though. I started out frogging with a 7' medium heavy ugly stik and even though they're heavy, they're damn near indestructible. Great video as always! Can't wait to see how it performs! 👍 Speaking of rod socks, I accidentally bought one of the neoprene socks from TW and man they're nice dude! I actually like them better than the weaved ones.

[@brianperry4521]

Appreciate the video Debo!! Halo is a brand I’ve been wanting to try,,, believe I’ll pick me up one or two now. I’m a Steeler’s fan,,, so the colors are cool 😎 with me!!

[@bnasty2306]

Great video again man 🔥🔥! The color combo reminds me of bruce lee's outfit from Game of death. I wish my walmarts around had some cool deals in the stores . Love the budget videos. Nice ways for a family man like myself to put together some combos without spending too much . Keep up the good work 💪😎

[@danthompson1467]

Thank you for your work I'm trying to get back in to bass fishing this year

[@JoshM81]

Great video as always love the rod and reel stuff always learn a ton 🔥🔥🎣🎣

[@adamspears280]

Good to see decent quality, budget gear. Thanks

[@legionssb]

Don’t know if you’ve tried the Abu Garcia Vengeance rod, but that’s another great beginner rod, very light for the price, performs well, very versatile and well balanced. That was my first casting rod and it still performs, caught a ton of fish as well as some bigguns!

[@TheMuskyMafia]

I had a vengeance and the tip insert wore out in like a few days of using. Tried getting a snag out then started scratching my line and making it rough

[@legionssb]

@@TheMuskyMafia my tip insert completely fell out after a year and a half, I just replaced the tip guide. It still works, although I should probably reglue the tip because it's loose. I've taken it saltwater fishing several times and it's held up. The new version of the model I've seen the last year or so doesn't seem as good as the one I have.

[@joshchilders4382]

even with using straight braid use a shorter 6ft ish leader with a FG knot. The increase in sensitivity of braid and still get the invisibility of Flouro. I do this all the time

[@mikeybalzz]

dude i love that rod! has the perfect moderate action!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Heyyy! Thanks for watching man! Yeah, seems like a steal for $50!

[@daveperry8970]

Been looking for this rod since this video. Finally found one today $52 with rod sock, at the Walmart Colonial Heights, VA. Can't wait to use it soon!

[@bassboxingoutdoors]

Great video and great review. I like the rod will check them out.

[@edd1610]

The hook keeper type makes a huge difference when I choose rods - very underrated feature imo

[@blackbirdrc8348]

Walmart definitely has diamonds in the rough sometimes. Copped an abu vengence and I've been using that with my 8:1 slx for frogging. Decent rod for 40 bucks and I'm not afraid to give it a good beating.

[@rexbanner7719]

Debo, I'd like to see what you think of 13s rods. The defys feel good for 60$ especially the crankbait rods.

[@randallpinkfloyd7225]

Berkley Lightning Rod is a pretty good budget choice too!

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

So glad DEBO made a vid today. Kinda bummed out with all this snow

[@hookshankhewitt5615]

Will have to check these out! Good video

[@muzzledplant3360]

Great video Debo. Helps a lot!

[@bradenellison5954]

Have been checking out the shimano sellus and daiwa aird x. Would love to hear a comparison vs this rod

[@scottnicholson408]

I have the arid x in 7ft medium heavy casting rod and I love it.. I also was looking at the sellus.. But people who had both said the dawia was better..

[@coles4480]

He did a review on the sellus idk on the arid x

[@johnschauder]

I love that CC80 reel. I was very sad when it blew out the back of my truck on the turnpike while it was attached to a Dobyns rod. I looked in the mirror and saw it explode as a truck ran it over. 😢 From that day forward I made sure that when I travel I transport all the rods in rod socks and securely locked in the rod locker of the boat. Being lazy and just tossing the rods in the truck bed definitely cost me over $150 that day.

[@Casting_not_catching]

It looks sic Debo! I’m curious what you think of it after using it. I’ve been thinking about the Berkeley shock from Walmart too. The orange one

[@frog_boxing_gloves8094]

wow prefect timing im geting a baitcaster soon and i didnt know what rod i was going to get

[@aldeureaux5184]

Wow, your fishing area looks so organized!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

It's so much nicer now!

[@justinredden1729]

The daiwa laguna is an amazing budget rod, I have been super impressed with them and you can usually find them for around $40

[@joshuaarmand5236]

Scored 3 of them at academy for 29.95 each. Love them all, damn good rods!

[@justinredden1729]

@@joshuaarmand5236 yes they are great and 29.95 is a score!!!

[@Roboworm99]

Compare it to the Lew’s Hank Parker MH Casting Rod

[@michealkackmeister3692]

Seen at Wal-Mart the ugly stick carbon lite rods. It's it a good budget rod? I know ugly sticks sensitivity usually sucks but are nearly unbreakable. Thanks Debo

[@captainhunter_oubre1364]

I got 2 awhile back. Local shop had them buy one get one free, so why not? Awesome rods, especially for the price. Only gripe, the imitation winn grip peeled off within 6 months.

[@pacman_17]

DEBO... I'd like you review those rods behind your feeshing throne that have seen time on the water. Preferably the rods that are still on the market. Shimano's Sellus priced $50 has a much thinner trigger which might feel better between the fingers. The first 2 guides on the Sellus are double feet wrapped guides. I think you've hinted at a full review of the Sellus for a while now. I'd like to know what lures you would fish on the Sellus and what reel you'd pair with it. I think you've got a Shimano SLX rod too. IMO feeshin friends with time on the water would benefit more from rod review for specific techniques.

[@fidangyang1995]

Hey Debo I'd like to recommend u grab n check out the Lews Xfinity rod they sell at Walmart. Not the orange n white Combo but the black n green rod. It's a highlight green n black color, it's $50 only, it's an IM7 blank, n it's a very lightweight n durable rod even though it's lower end.

[@martinthefisherman]

Looks like a great rod for the price! Have you seen the Lew's Lazer HS rods at Walmart for only $30?

[@anthonymcgee8933]

Wutang Clan Ain't Nothing To F*** With!!! Love the color on that rod!!

[@DEBOSFishing]

Protect ya neck 😂 👊

[@jimking2299]

I have two rods that came with those open-ended hook keepers, and I taped both of them shut after losing not one, but two lures because the line caught in the clip during a cast attempt, stopped dead and snapped, and the lures went flying off to oblivion. I thought it was a fluke the first time it happened. Got out the tape when it happened again.

[@bobdavis7853]

Good stuff!! See you tonight with Hellabass 🎣

[@dominiconate528]

Literally saw this rod at my walmart here in Turlock California.

[@michaelellis7952]

I have a question about Okuma baitcasters. I love their spinning reels, have used them for everything from panfish to fluke and strippers. Never used the casters and just wanted your opinion on them.

[@matthobson3266]

Wow, looks like a nice rod for 50$. I've been looking for a new all purpose caster. I'm leaning towards the new Lew's kvd 7'0 mh. Crazy lure rating on that rod, 1/4 to 2oz! Have you ever heard of or used a rod with such a varied rating? Worried it's a gimmick. Thanks man!

[@matterickson1740]

Have you checked out the Lews Mach Smash spinning combo I’m in need of another spinning combo and not sure what to get but also can’t spend more than 100-150

[@BrianKuhl]

Thanks for the review, Debo.

[@Bass_attack7755]

Ditch lews if spending more than 50 bucks. Diawa or Shimano. Everything else is made in China by doyo including lews. (Philippines or Taiwan factories still owned by doyo)

[@w_dub_wilberforcejr]

I'm just starting out as well. Very helpful. Tnx brotha!!

[@jcasaletto12]

Love the look, and overall sounds promising! - I really should check out WM's offerings - I have yet to go out there to look for gear.

[@bamadondon0495]

It's really a extra medium heavy that's what the say they make they're rods like. Each one beside the medium. The are extra+ actions. A builder told me that

[@davewashburn8930]

I think for the cash that’s a pretty sweet deal on that rod. Decent guides & I also prefer those bait keepers. Seems pretty good. Time will tell. But, that black & yellow!!! SU-WEEEEEET!!!!

[@jimmcculloch5825]

I am not sure those are 'micro' guides (I am not what size a 'micro guide' is). I talked with you a while back about the small guides on the new Lew's speed stick, if you recall. Since then I have purchased several more rods, fury and Lew's TPX1, and they have as small or smaller guides as the speed stick. They all seem to get smaller and smaller. The guides on the TPX1 measure about 3 mm. All of these rods are between 3 and 4 mm. This seems to be the trend.

[@Mike_James]

Phantom X 7.6 with a Torrent 6'9" medium. the whole setup cost me 80 bucks. its one of my favorites. i have a few Lew's, the smash, inshore, nothing too expensive. i really like the Phantom/Torrent combo for the price and i cant personally tell a difference.

[@jimlima4066]

Good stuff. Rods are my weakness. What type,power ect

[@melvinwhitten1760]

Debo you never reviewed the Lews reactor combo only found at Walmart mh 7ft2 7.5:1 reel

[@gregwilliams4201]

Hey DeBo great review bro Thanks.......

[@slougo5909]

Hey Demo, do you our the Randizzle have a Daiwa Kage spinning rod or do you plan on reviewing one?

[@slougo5909]

Debo, sorry

[@slougo5909]

No I'm Sorry, that was a spell correct.

[@ericmorton9567]

Nice vid Debo ...... hey Stubbs

[@Venom-rr3lc]

I have the accurist pt and i love them curious if you have tried them

[@weswarden2216]

Turn on theol Debo vid and see the diawa reel... I was holding the same exact reel in my hand 🤣🤣🤣 what u think about that CC80 Debo?

[@reelfishing002]

That about those spiral concept line guide .. where the guides are spiral around the rod Definitely need to do a revisit these affordable gears at the end of the year , if they make it that far , just to see how they stack up Come on Debo , u got that because it’s black and yellow like the Iowa Hawkeyes color scheme 😂 , jk The ugly stik carbon rod, casting , it’s black and red $69.99 at Walmart

[@Retro-2-now]

I bought the Daiwa CR80H with my Christmas gift card. It’s my first Daiwa

[@alikaaeto4439]

How about Kastking rods and spinning/baitcasters reels?

[@bigrywhat]

Every once in a Walmart hides a gem.

[@gizmocarr3093]

I believe you can pick a rod just looking and feeling the rod. Someone who doesn’t have the experience you have doesn’t yet know what a rod should look like or act like. Knowing this; it is not a bad idea to look at some signature series rods and reels promoted by Pro Anglers. If a new angler buys a combo setup that is recommended by Jimmy Houston for spinnerbait fishing; likely they will not be to far off the mark. Hank Parker, Mike Iaconelli or whoever you like as Pro Angler have lines of rods and reels they promote. Most have a budget line of combos to choose from. Most are less than a $100 dollars too. If you can afford better combo they have them too. New anglers are not going to know the difference until they get some fishing and casting time in anyway.

[@Retro-2-now]

I like that kind of hook keeper

[@SoSaysYou]

Can you do a review on "proficiency" rods by david dudley in walmart? They are $78 a rod.

[@DEBOSFishing]

I haven't seen those yet. I'll look them up.

[@timhafley5177]

They look good,but feel tip heavy.

[@willjunkin732]

Great review of a budget friendly fishing.

[@northeastgiants775]

All my rods are med heavy and every single one is different! I’m talking completely different. One rod which is the lews Xfinity 6”10 and is a finenessie light bait. And the stiffest one is a Berkeley shock from this year and is a broom stick

[@ramseytarazi2498]

Wassup Debo love the vids

[@nathanoh8910]

Would like to see a viDebo on the abu blue max 7' mh combo from Walmart

[@mrfunnyguy3934]

“Blink once if you think it is” *blinks*

[@blackbirdrc8348]

I honestly think the number 1 over looked budget rods are the Ugly Stik Carbon series of rods. People can't seem to get past the Ugly Stik name and just scoff at them. The carbon series is NOTHING like the Gx2 or Elite series. I have a 6'6" medium/fast Ugly Stik Carbon spinning rod paired with a Daiwa Fuego and I find myself reaching for that over my other spinning combos sometimes. I have a 6' medium/fast St Croix premier rod paired with an older model Daiwa Revros and a 6'6" medium-lite/fast triumph paired with a Daiwa Legalis. Also "and this is my favorite spinning combo" have a 7'3" medium/fast Doomsday 47 rod paired with a Shimano Vanford. If you're curious don't hesitate to pick up an Ugly Stik Carbon. They also have a TON of rods in the Carbon line to cover just about every situation.

[@Adrian-tx4hn]

What rod stands are you using? I need another one for my collection

[@84FrankDaTank]

Is that a Lucky Strike live motion ringmaster at 9:04?

[@azscout9071]

They had some halo rods before but I can't ever find them at az walmarts. Tho I'm in the market for a new jerkbait rod so I doubt they'll have one I'd want

[@dan91lx18]

I've yet to see this rod in my local Walmart

[@frogmanpipes9561]

One of my disappointments with my favorite phantom rod. Is the tip doesn't have a insert.

[@michaelstake7440]

Looks like a nice inexpensive setup. Did you order any six gill rods?

[@TJ_Loves2fish]

If they were the same price, would you go Halo or Kastking Perigee II?

[@nathananderson9214]

So you only use 15lbs line in all but braid because of abrasion resistance?