Is a LOADED Walmart Tackle Box a SCAM?? (Fishing Experiment)

Fishing from shore with a new $35 Walmart Saltwater Fishing Tackle Box.. it looks LOADED! Is it any good? Can we catch some fish with this thing? We head out to go saltwater fishing at the beach in north Florida with a mission - catch whatever bites! What kind of fish would be around the beach this time of year? I did not expect for this to happen..
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[@FirstStateFishing]

What's your favorite fish that you've caught so far this summer??

[@Jai.money.]

Channel cats

[@FirstStateFishing]

I just caught mine today 👀🎣 Video coming soon!

[@hockeyedits.94]

A crab if that counts

[@203.jaydxn]

Fluke/ Black Sea Bass

[@Nor.Cal.Angling23]

Grass rockfish in half moon bay, Cali

[@203.jaydxn]

Can you go saltwater fishing and jus use freshwater lures like a senko and do a catch n cook challenge

[@NorthmassRails]

This would be a banger!

[@bananaboatGD]

I think a senko on a jighead would be banger for flounder

[@huntersoutdooradventures413]

@@bananaboatGDit would depend if they have eels around, but it could work

[@Dimelo.OUTDOORS]

Im actually gonna try that for a vid

[@203.jaydxn]

@@Dimelo.OUTDOORS do it!!!!!

[@Mac0531]

Hey it was nice meeting you in person,when me and my brother watched this we both freaked out,keep up the good fishing videos we love watching you

[@spotpkt]

I don’t know if anyone else has said, but there is a trick for eels. Lower them back into the water and they will relax and straighten back out. Then you can lift them slowly and pop the hook out.

[@dericksmith2137]

No matter the price… if I open the fishing kit and see all that empty space, I’m definitely going to feel ripped off.

[@HunterTN]

As someone who doesn't live around saltwater but has fished on vacation these little kits are pretty decent. If I lived on the coast it wouldn't be my first choice but if you're just wanting to surf fish for a week or have access to inlet/bay areas I think it would work. I learned how to tie my own surf rigs watching YT videos but some things like pyramid weights and specific saltwater gear aren't going to be available at my local stores. The one thing I like about saltwater fishing is you have no idea what you're going to pull out of the water.

[@chrismeyers5963]

Man you'd be amazed the kind of good stuff that's in those boxes and those prices are pretty damn good for what all you get too. I bought a couple of rods from Walmart as well as a loaded tackle box and I have not been disappointed, awesome vid my dude

[@jkasaunder228]

Amazingly, That eel you caught is possibly a European eel that is traveling to spawn. They usually live in the UK and around Europe in freshwater, But travel to the Sargasso sea to spawn. Then the tiny baby eels spend a few years swimming back. over 6500km. Look it up, It's really cool .

[@yootoobecansoogmiballs8735]

Youre right! Its an European Eel that is on his way to the sargasso sea, its already pretty emaciated. But its weird that the eel took the bait because eels like this dont have an stomach because it regressed over the journey, they consume pretty much all of theire body mass during the travel, reproduce and then die. You can identify them by their headform and the completely white belly (usually its more yellow but when they go for theire mating grounds it turns white)

[@shortandy6284]

there are american eels as well

[@LongBeard85]

Hey man, I know my opinion doesnt mean squat and I can only imagine the criticisms you receive as a youtuber but I just wanted to say I really enjoy the cadence of your videos. I really enjoy how your editing allows the sounds of nature to give body to your videos and they are not overwhelmed with music. When you do apply music it's done wonderfully. Not overbearing, perfect volume, used for purpose and not fill. You've become one of few fishing tubers that I regularly click ASAP when a new video drops. Even with no "suspensful" music I've come to recognize the cadence in the "silence of nature" moments when a catch or something exciting is about to happen. Keep doing you brother. Your videos are relaxing and incredibly enjoyable. Thanks for the work you put in to proced the content.

[@302FISHING]

Nice video Mike...Great job getting fish on the line straight from the box!!

[@stricklandsports]

I have this exact box/kit sitting in an online shopping cart but haven’t pulled the trigger on it. I like what I saw with the contents, so I’m ordering that sucker. Much appreciated for the video

[@Jai.money.]

Yk it’s a good day when first state uploads a longer video

[@JW75383]

Literally just purchased this box for our upcoming beach vacation, lol. My son and I both really enjoy your videos, keep up the great content and let us all know if you ever come to NJ to fish!

[@vortex6540]

Love the loaded tackle box videos you should try a saltwater mystery tackle box next.

[@stevep119]

the fact the product actually exists and has what it says it has in it means it s not a scam

[@tannerwi]

Great stuff! Keep it coming.

[@Julian-1120]

I love your videos! Suggestion: 24hour creek fishing catch and cook. I loved the 24hour videos and the creek catch and cook. I would love to both in one. The creek videos inspired my to go out and I caught my first bass

[@Eli.s_108]

Love the videos man keep up the great work👍🏽 I can’t wait until u come back to Oregon (if u do) bc I got some good spots to share w u!🤙

[@juan_is_nice7850]

Yo finally another vid, greetings from Washington state👋🏻👋🏻🤙🏻luv the vids❤️

[@samuelramirez7789]

Great video dude, i enjoyed the chill vibes

[@caravel9683]

These types of videos are chill and fun. Definitely should do more!

[@MLGBIGPAPA]

Cool little flounder. I just picked up a little dinghy and just started saltwater fishing in FL went out last night and had a blast!

[@mitchcoleman1238]

I really like the laid back kind of videos!!

[@one-shotdrey9687]

Love your videos keep it up❤

[@wayneheigl5549]

nothing better then fishing and a cold beer. great video

[@harveysworld9736]

New to your page man, gotta say your my favorite KZbinr right now. Was wondering what rod and reel you use? Do you recommend any specific hook size and line?

[@markcross6864]

In the uk we get plenty of eels in the sea. That one looked like one of our European silver eel that breeds in the Sargasso Sea. Just use a rag to hold the eel or you middle finger holds it between the index finger and the one next to your pinky. Anyhow, looks like you had a great day and lots of species.

[@GMFG2219]

Just found your channel we do alot of fishing up north we use the slip bobber set up that you use on pier and you talked about your bait getting wrapped around your bobber we use a leader line that goes just to top of bobber so it dont happen as much when using live bait kinda cool to see people use the same set up in salt water to great job on videos keep up great work

[@swankyorc2294]

Since you’re in the area, go to the Amelia Island River, go to crane island and you can go onto the crane island park and fish off a dock. I’ve caught a whole bunch of stuff there you can see manatees

[@Tay4Dayz]

Just caught a lizardfish this weekend, they are wacky looking fish for sure but you poking it back into the water cracked me up 😂

[@rickysegura6173]

Reason why hooks are bigger for saltwater fishing is you want to hook the fish not have it choke your bait. Bigger bait= bigger fish always just like bass fishing. Most small fish won’t hit live mullet, or any other type of bait fish unless it’s a good sized predator. Try Carolina rig near jetties. And get some spider weights with a triple swivel, throw some cut bait for reds usually lady fish, horse mullet or finger mullet are good for that. Love how you don’t just stick to what you know. Been a follower for a long while. Keep on it and good luck to you out there brother.

[@alexandersharpe789]

Yes we love all your videos. Saltwater surf fishing is my favorite. Did you break your foot?

[@joegrande4848]

I noticed after using a gulp soft plastic try putting it back into the bag. You cant leave a gulp soft plastic on your hook. The soft plastic will get rock hard. The reason i guess, its the ingredients in the the attractant can cause a reation with long exposure to the air.

[@ElusiveConcept205]

i got so happy to see u cut the main line and not tag end,i do that literally all the time because i'll be talking to a buddy while lining it up and i feel dumb every damn time...finally i see im not alone!!!!

[@losi8ightyew]

What line weight do you guys recommend for a jigging rod like that? I normally have 3 14-15ft surf rods with modded conventional dawia SL30SH's on em that i throw out with pompano/double drop rigs to soak. Always wanted a jigging rod to walk around with while those are soaking.

[@stormn_Normn]

Smoked eel is really good you missed out on another good meal

[@everythingfishingyt7620]

I just discovered your channel not even 2 weeks ago!you’ve got some of the best fishing videos out there! But I do have a question,I’m going to a pier soon to fish and I’m very new to saltwater fishing,any tips?

[@FirstStateFishing]

Depends where you’re going but you can never go wrong with using fresh shrimp! Always bring some smaller hooks too , you never know what could be around!

[@everythingfishingyt7620]

@@FirstStateFishing thanks man,Will do! Keep up the good work!

[@WASD-SamZ_YT]

Those hooks aren’t big if they we’re smaller it would be impossible to rig the baits on bcse the bend/curve is already very small

[@crashdastardly99]

Love your content. Keep it up.

[@Fragniac]

Needed this video today good shit cuhhhhhhh!

[@Muphetballs]

Im a freshwater guy like muskies and stuff, but seeing this gives me a lot of hope to go fishing in the ocean. Seems as though based off of this hughly anecdotal video that I could just buy a setup or two and get out there !

[@rasmusjensen8271]

You should definitely give it a go, me and my dad used to go to docks/piers with 6 flatfish rigs worth $25 and some fresh worms and we would catch anywhere between 15-30 flatfish in a few hours. Just throw the line, talk about some dumb stuff, and pull it in when there's a fish on, can't get much easier haha

[@manbearpig8746]

A dry rag will help hold the eels they make great bait too! Cut or live

[@zbow1974]

nope not a scam, for the price of it you got a tackle box thats worth the money, the included goods are a freebie

[@garyK.45ACP]

I picked up a fully LOADED tackle box this morning at an estate sale for $5. If you fishermen are not hitting some estate sales near you, you are missing out!!!!!! Also great for rods and reels.

[@jkuilan2002]

Love the video! What beach was this?

[@JimDog794]

I use a wire high low spreader rig with spinner hooks and small sinkers usually 1oz in calm waters. Ugly Stik rod medium action and an old Mitchell 300 spinning reel.

[@mattferguson767]

When you pull up an eel or something that might tangle you like that, immediately grab the sinker and lift it above the fish. That way it dangles and flops around below the line and can't tangle you up.

[@SendMeBeetPics]

Also, can you do a bait catch and cook? Pinfish, butter fish, pilchards, anything that will bite a sabiki that would be used as bait and rate them! I've eaten pinfish deep fried like you would a bluegill, they're not bad!

[@FlatOutBankAngling]

When it comes to eels i found it best to keep them on the ground... whe you lift them is when they spin

[@dekotaroberts7096]

Pin fish are fun lil fish to catch especially on light gear and live shrimp my first time ever fishing salt water I caught at least 7 of them and 1 needle fish I was ab 7 or 8 and ever since I’ve been absolutely in love with fishing

[@ESPNsPeacockbassProfessor]

my walmart box opened on the boat spilling everything😂 problem i had are the back hinges had to put 3 srews through each hinge to keep it in its place if not it pops out! almost did a video on how ti fix that

[@michaelboylan6657]

They got any creeks in FL you can fish like DE or will you get attacked by gators

[@BuckDuck69]

Appreciate you roasting your ass off in 100+ degree weather just to make us some amazing content, anything over 70 degrees is way too hot for me

[@patje-bq1cw]

for eel when you have it out the water keep shaking the line firmly and grab the eel with a old towel or cloth that wil help a bunch

[@alexandersharpe789]

Out going tide is a terrific opportunity here in Fla while surf fishing.

[@Fastwayy]

Hold the pole in one hand and the bottom of the rig (the weight) in the other hand and bounce the eel up and down it’ll come off

[@mitchcoleman1238]

That little pancake you caught would’ve been good with some maple syrup drizzled all over it and some eggs and bacon on the side!! LOL

[@user-td5wu3ts7h]

These types of videos are chill and fun. Definitely should do more!. Love your content. Keep it up..

[@WranglerRunner1]

Great video! Is that a Tsunami Airwave rod? Certainly looks like it.

[@jameson7985]

You should do the freshwater version if there is one.

[@maclloyd2]

You should have thrown the pinfish back out there on the hook haha those hooks are huge!

[@crazy_pj]

On the Surf bites u will catch alot of kroker and spots and maybe some shad

[@JasonMartin-ic8fn]

Good review. Thanks.

[@brodieq2128]

In Singapore where i am from we will cut out the eel and use it as bait using a pulley rig to catch sting ray and shovelnose ray as the target fishes.hehe. anyway, nice video Mike!!

[@ClancyWoodard-yw6tg]

I live in texas and my favorite spot to fish is This bayou Called cedar bayou And you can catch everything from Gar to catfish and Because it's brackish water. I believe you can also catch red fish out there.

[@turboboy0]

what size reels do you use surf fishing? i use 6000 and 8000 depending on the rod i use.

[@historyhunter5215]

😂😂 found one of these boxes awhile back. I have started to try my hand in bass and crappie. That's what I carry my panfish stuff in.

[@coltonmason8290]

You dont see to many people micro fishing salt water lol. Its kinda cool to see the variety of fish in these flats

[@clivechandler8817]

That is a very nice tackle box. 📦 I have a plano tackle box that looks very similar, the same dimensions and it was very expensive.

[@zachjames6181]

i have the freshwater version of this it didn't come with much but i still use the box.

[@kenkrayzee1382]

I have not had any luck with the surf bites which is crazy because gulp products are usually great

[@jakehackenberger9694]

Use a hand towel when you catch an eel. It will help you get a grip on it.

[@crod247]

What 2 rod and reel combos are you using

[@marcusmitchell7723]

Down south we call it the sounds. Softer part of the oceans.

[@everestinspections9088]

great videos keep it up, maybe drop in some cameras underwater in the future

[@accoladesecurity4726]

what beach is this? great video!

[@Celyicsglayer]

You should fish with a bass rod from the beach with bass baits as a challenge but bring the live shrimp

[@Wappyo]

Saved my day with this vid keep it up first state!

[@patje-bq1cw]

i am from the Netherlands and when i fish for eel i always put a inline weight on my main then a swivel with about 25 inches of leader to a longstem hook filled with worms .

[@randyromines4506]

Nice video. But, speaking of tackle boxes... what happened to the one you sent to the you tuber? I saw the first recipient get it, and saw him fish it and forward it. But never saw it after that.

[@corvid1908]

That first fish you got was a little lane snapper i believe.

[@slimmdogg420]

That was either a Spot ir a Croaker. You can tell the difference by the gill plate, a Croaker has a sharp one.

[@alexandersharpe789]

BTW, the tackle box is worth it. It just isn't a terrific discount. It has value and can catch fish worth far more than the price tag.

[@kenbobca]

Have you ever used a telescopic fishing rod/pole?

[@Cesar4u_]

5:40 the fish got dragged by the wave 🤣💀💀

[@marvinreynolds262]

Yes I have done that plenty of times cutting the wrong one lmao😂

[@wbqg]

you can see from the color these box made very will and good material i wish i can have one

[@martinbarker76]

Easiest way to Handel the type of eel you caught is to use a sheet of newspaper as a cloth. This allows you to grip them easy

[@ssteez]

Soon as you opened I thought you got ripped off 😂

[@jorgearriaza8]

When are you coming to NY Long Island ? I got some nice spots you can try!!

[@mitchellwest174]

Love your channel

[@jackchn23]

Dude, you were throwing bait back into the water!

[@airjordan7884]

Hello sir, How long u gonna have that thingy on your foot???

[@JesseCase]

2 of the good ole flat fishes and 6 species in total! Not too bad for a day of just messing around fun fishing. Especially from a Wal-Marts starter kit. Most of the people that would typically buy one of those are beginners and pretty much just want to catch anything they can, so I'm sure they would have been pretty happy about a 6 species day. I would have liked to have seen it include at least some more weights and spare hooks. Because if that kit was all you had and you broke off you would be pretty screwed pretty quick! It's definitely a viable place to start for a beginner though and is a pretty decent and good sized tackle box with plenty of room to build on.

[@johnsheeran3579]

The goat youtuber

[@Bannaboy-pe2cd]

Can you go fishing for tarpon or big fish in saltwater

[@louiechidwick6034]

Greetings from the UK, if you lay an eel on newspaper, it will keep fairly still.

[@DifR42483]

Ain’t no way that’s 63$ value

[@user-gh6wo9sx3w]

What rods do you use?

[@fishcrave3162]

would love to see you offshore fighting those monsters