IS THIS THE BEST $20 BUDGET ROD AT WALMART???

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[@kalebbaquera1633]

My go to setup is a 7' Cherrywood with a Lew's Speed Spool 🤙

[@ccol009]

The “Berkley Big Game Power Series” fishing rods. They are probably THE BEST AND MOST VALUABLE ROD for $25.00, they are made of fiberglass so they are GREAT for Flexibility and crankbait fishing. The Berkley Big Game Power Series rods are SO VERSATILE! They are 2 piece BUT they have an EXCELLENT uniform bend in the fiberglass rod material. The Berkley Big Game Power Series rod (spinning) was my very 1st fishing rod I got when I was 12 at Walmart (I’m over 30 now) and I caught my first “Big Fish” when I was 12 on it. I caught a 36 inch Tiger Musky right on the side of the dock at the bottom fishing with a lime green with black dots and a silver backing spoon lure. The Berkley Big Game Power Series fiberglass rod absorbed all of the stress and fight from the fish! It makes it really easy on your body because the fiberglass rod absorbs the fight so nicely. I have 2 Berkley Big Game Power Series rods and 1 of them I have had for about 12 years now. And it still catches big fish like the first day I got it. I am a BIG FAN of fiberglass rods. Because they last longer, due to their flexibility, reliability and durability. They have a little extra weight but I will take that over a snapped or broken rod just from “regular use.” My style of fishing is casting REAL hard from shore because I don’t have a boat. So I have to SLING my lures as far as I can, AND I NEED A ROD THAT IS FLEXIBLE TO DO THAT AND NOT SNAP. I CANNOT USE A ROD THAT IS BRITTLE, I NEED FLEXIBILITY IN A ROD TO DO THIS. And in the past I have snapped 3 rods because of my style of fishing. And they all snapped IN THE SAME SPOT… THE TIP! So I began asking”Why is that?” Then I did research and it all made COMPLETE sense and I had “The data to prove it.” Graphite is brittle, Fiberglass is flexible. And ALL 3 of my previous rods I snapped at the tip were made with… Graphite! And I would wonder why after they snapped I would look over at “Old and Faithful” (My Berkley Big Game Power Series rod) and wonder why that one does not snap when I load up the rod before a hard cast and SLING my lure out there… and it was because it was made of Fiberglass and I did alot of reading and Fiberglass is heavier but it is also MORE FLEXIBLE AND DURABLE BECAUSE OF THE FIBERGLASS MATERIAL. AND… FIBERGLASS HAS BEEN USED IN FISHING SINCE THE 1970’s! So there ya go! “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Clearly if Fiberglass rods have been in use since the 1970’s that means… IT WORKS… and for a good reason. And fiberglass gives you better feel and action when crankbait fishing and fiberglass rods will improve your hook up ratio because there is flex and bend in the rod and the fiberglass material when it bends from a fish will actually sink the hook in deeper due to the material and bend it has. September 2022 I caught a 41 inch Spotted Musky on a 7 foot (2 piece) Berkley Fusion Rod Combo (I swapped the reel and put a PENN Fierce III 5000 on the Berkley Fusion rod with 300 yards of 30lb Sufix 832 Advanced Superline with a light 12 inch Eagle Claw black steel leader). That Berkley Fusion Rod that I caught that 41 inch Spotted Musky on IS MADE OF FIBERGLASS. Has a great bend in that rod even for a 2 piece. Read my review on Berkley’s website in the Berkley Big Game Power Series rod section you’ll see the photos of that 41 inch Spotted Musky I caught. And I have some other nice size fish I caught. Another thing I like about the Berkley Fusion rod is that it has Aluminum Oxide Guide Inserts ALL THE WAY TO THE TIP. The only thing I don’t like about the Berkley Big Game Power Series rods are that they don’t have an Aluminum Oxide or Titanium Oxide Guide insert tip… it’s stainless steel which may cause slight line grooves from braid line over time. But other than that the Berkley Big Game Power Series rods are AN EXCELLENT VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY. The Berkley Fusion Rods are a great value for the money too!

[@adamblomeke2609]

I love my Berkley Cherrywood rod! Came with an Abu Garcia Black Max spinning reel for $50 at Dicks Sporting Goods. Such a great combo, especially for the money!

[@backwoodsarchery3142]

I have had one for about a year and they work great

[@josecruz7485]

You should review the budget hank parker lews 25 ,30 dollar combo

[@sethdavis5913]

Hell of a combo

[@josecruz7485]

Been wanting to try it out but wanna see larrys opinion weather its good or bad so far with your answer im guessing its a good combo

[@sethdavis5913]

@@josecruz7485 I can’t complain. smooth drag, smooth reel, and rod held up great with a 8 pound black drum. Let’s see what he thinks

[@josecruz7485]

I was reading reviews on the walmart app from previous buyers of the combo and they all rated it a 4 or 5 star with good reviews but lets see what @larrymeltonjr says

[@roddg]

I picked up a pflueger spincast, and it's actually super nice. I recommend it for your spincast challenge!

[@ollietheoutdoorsman2246]

I have a casting one of those with a black max and I think it is really good

[@Hotrod407]

I have about 6 cherrywood rods , the new brand and old brand for my baitcasters , their amazing

[@ashercrocker137]

I saw you in your truck on the way to bass pro shops !!!!!

[@raygissendanner1476]

I looked at one the ozark trail spinning reel and rod combo and the rod and reel felt pretty good

[@tnoutdoors3820]

I just got my berkley cherrywood and i absolutely love it, holds up great Edit: mines on my baitcaster

[@charlesstrong8387]

You Should the pocket master fishing rod challenge haha

[@tnoutdoors3820]

@@charlesstrong8387 Me or larry?

[@charlesstrong8387]

@@tnoutdoors3820 who ever i would like to see if someone could find one

[@gaming_and_reality1018]

I have that Walmart spinning reel u touched that said feels good and it's 15 dollar and for the price u can't beat it

[@13ColoniesFishing]

Loved the vid went and got one for my kastking royale legend 2 baitcaster its a match made in heaven i caught a few fish with it using a carolina rig the rod is perfect

[@LarryMeltonJr]

Sweet! Glad you’re enjoying the rod! Just updated this video man! Check it out! Caught a few better fish!

[@philipenglandfishing]

Berkley cherrywood represent bro love the Berkley line up of rods fish nothing but Berkley and a few diawa set ups

[@ryanpakula1304]

One of my favorite rods is my 6’0 medium heavy cherry wood love your vids bro

[@philipenglandfishing]

Anything from Berkley is fire there ice fishing rods to the cat fish game I have it all #teamberkley

[@scooper420]

I love my cherrywood casting rod

[@adamduong1480]

banger vid bro. u deserve more viewers for sure.

[@cindylougranada404]

Is that cherrywood graphite not HD? PLS ANSWER ASAP

[@FISHERYIN]

Still my favorite 20 dollar rod!

[@Mon-el.7]

I use to use the ultra light Cherrywood rod in forever but it was also one of my favs. I still have it in my basement! Looked like a leech.

[@barryhowell9]

I had a Cherrywood 6’6” medium when I was a kid years and years ago, got another one jus for nostalgia, but I find myself throwing it quite often. And I have Falcons, Lews, and Ducketts.

[@charles14m57]

Isn't that the walmart in lenlock

[@TheCoryExperience]

What's up bro! I love the Zebco Slingshot rod at Walmart for $14.99. Also the Dock Demon rod is amazing, the real sucks but the rod for $9.99 is great.

[@andriykushnirchuk5725]

That black and green ozark trail spinning reel is actually very good

[@thenotsoguitarguy9429]

I bought one on a whim and I like it very much. I like it better than the same series baitcaster for twice as much money.

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great video nice fish

[@zionsbackyardadventures6096]

Hey Larry I found a Black Max’srod while fishing and I know from your vids that it’s a bait caster rod so what is a good reel for it also it will be my first ever bait caster so I wouldn’t know what to do with it.

[@zionsbackyardadventures6096]

Also feel free to sub to my channel if you want. 🎣 be safe and tight lines

[@Eli.Marx.]

Bro you’re almost at 100k subs

[@EthanF_-pc8kc]

Love the videos man keep it up

[@joshuaswanson3068]

What kind of inexpensive reel would you pair with a rod like this in either spinning or baitcaster?

[@jayden_11]

What reel is that great vid

[@hjtv7298]

I saw you fishing today at cidar, I said wasp but you ignored me lol , I was in grey kayak

[@DJloudpack3208]

Was that rod a medium or a medium heavy rod.

[@SoundFishingTV]

@1:48 my Walmart doesn’t even come close to this selection

[@d4ldozn302]

Great video♥️

[@codyodom6114]

Yes

[@beezyfishingoutdoors_2168]

First like First comment..... Let's Go Let's Get it 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@beezyfishingoutdoors_2168]

Thanks but.... no thanks lol

[@BassBros8]

Awesome video bro!!

[@ermay3031]

I’m about ready step my game up. I need a decent rod

[@wesquick5948]

They are great for the price

[@terpboyz6532]

You gotta wrap ur truck with the bass scales lol

[@aaronaguileras8954]

Hey Larry are you related to the twins on ATL????

[@michaelhankins9095]

Made my day

[@Shotbyry]

I’ve had plenty of those cherrywoods

[@whitty2575]

Bro I got my Abu Garcia Vengeance rod for only 10$, my walmart mismarked it lol 40 dollars off!

[@bubhernandez5907]

I have that rod and it’s good

[@AJO_Alpinist]

Hey larry

[@Red-mo2uo]

Best budget rod is Daiwa Sweepfire for $15

[@LargeMouthLunkin]

I got my PB on a 7' MH Cherrywood HD lol. Good videos.

[@sayuncleordie]

Push button Zebco?

[@dakotaanderson4256]

sheesh

[@Darius-me1vp]

First

[@garystile4955]

Snaps very easily

[@TJ_Loves2fish]

I had two of those rods and both of them broke. Probably got mistreated in the store or something.

[@yaboydion1380]

Your house wrapped in the pattern of a bass?... 🤔 you won’t ....

[@mmzz6888]

first

[@Jb_outdooradventures]

Get a bfs baitcaster

[@agonz91]

Man these budget this budget that "challenge" videos are getting old.

[@logansowers1674]

This comment is getting old 😂

[@gtreloaded]

I was mid video & I had to stop & comment on how oddly satisfying the pause before you set the hook is 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@philipenglandfishing]

Anything from Berkley is fire there ice fishing rods to the cat fish game I have it all #teamberkley

[@AJO_Alpinist]

Hey larry