$20 Academy MICRO Fishing Challenge! (Surprising Results!)

In today’s bass fishing challenge I’m heading to Academy Sports with a budget of $20 and I’m looking for MICRO gear! Rod/reel, line, lures and anything else has to stay in the $20 budget.
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[@lojofishing]

Should I do some more fishing challenges??? If so, comment below what I should do!!! Love you guys!!!

[@markmartinez4676]

Definitely! keep this poor man from Kansas in mind when you do. ;)

[@markmartinez4676]

As far as challenges, I've been thinking of trying a double hooked drop shot rig. Maybe you could demonstrate what you might do with that, especially for winter fishing??

[@MGFishin]

lojo.fishing what town were you at academy in? looks just like my local academy

[@MGFishin]

lojo.fishing those dock demons are supposed to be some bad to the bone little rods too

[@lojofishing]

+Mark Martinez good idea

[@Kigai11]

I like to micro fish so if course I really like this, if you could do more of the micro that would be great. Subscribed

[@lojofishing]

I definitely will!!!

[@matchelite220]

Nice catch. I cought four 20 inch catfish this pass saturday using one of those shakespear micro spinning rods. it was crazy, i cant believe that little rod didnt break, and the reel actually worked great.

[@lojofishing]

+Tiburon JF haha it was awesome

[@TheMasterCaster]

Wait.... this isn’t a FirstStateFishing video? Haha nice challenge tho

[@lojofishing]

+TheMasterCasters lol I know right

[@andries_nel]

TheMasterCasters i also thot it was first state

[@hollygraham8088]

Small hooks can catch big fish but big kooks can’t catch small fish

[@lojofishing]

interesting

[@hwojcicki]

This was awesome. Thanks! Been thinking of picking up a little micro set and now you sealed the deal. I love those beetle spins by the way. Fun, cheap, easy!

[@Is9five]

Awesome video! You should definitely do more challenges, especially those suggested in the comments

[@lojofishing]

+Is9 five I definitely will

[@markmartinez4676]

Love this man! Makes me more confident considering my budget! lol

[@lojofishing]

+Mark Martinez lol

[@earlofrednecks9533]

Many of those little slough fish like bluegill, crappie, & sunfish are all pretty much the same to me and there's so many different varieties of them. 28 species of them known to North America; more than I can name. The perch, bass, karp and catfish are certainly distinctly different enough fishes altogether to notice with obvious ease though.

[@lojofishing]

That's awesome

[@FishingWithYakPak]

I need to do one of these but I keep procrastinating 😂

[@lojofishing]

+YakPak Outdoors haha do it man

[@coltonbanks6539]

Hey lojo you should get the black and yellow beetle spin. I’ve caught some actually good size bass and bream on it. Use a lil ultra light set up with 4-6 pound mono and kinda fish in a stop and go retrieve

[@lojofishing]

+Colton Banks good looking out

[@258johnpg]

Hey lojo, what about a challenge like "DIY your lure "... there are many tutorials about doing a crankbait made of wood.... ir would bem Nice To see one of those in action

[@lojofishing]

great idea!!!

[@manuelacostalunga7461]

Beautiful rod

[@HookdRR]

I caught a 18” fresh water red on that rod. Only thing i changed was reel.

[@lojofishing]

+HookdRR that's legendary

[@petejansen8098]

I like the super cheap bait or lure challenges. Thanks.

[@pamelaklemp5615]

I know this was 2yrs ago but I ♥️ it. I'm 🤔thinkin' of getting 2 of those for my PELICAN PEDAL BOAT. I don't own any spin casters so those might be fun to tinker with. Hope my regular sized LEW'S combos don't get jealous 😁. You should do this same challenge from your new LOWE'S BASS BOAT! 🙌👍😎

[@b.j.harris9109]

I know it is late but I was going to ask if u still have the little rod u used and see if u may would want to sale it I love ur videos and ur a great person I want to let u know that u have made me become a better fisherman I would love to get that rod for my son thanks bro and I'm glad we have pepz like u thanks

[@khristine51]

Gonnna have to grab me that micro rod combo to carry in my truck, thanks lojo

[@lojofishing]

Lol no prob

[@brainrainbassin3205]

Best budget fishing challenge vid I’ve seen ;)

[@lojofishing]

+Brain Rain Bassin’ thanks!!!

[@fishingmojados1121]

It really does test your skills using ultra light tackle

[@lojofishing]

+Fishing Mojados agreed

[@cathybailey9275]

You need to try a yellow body black tail crappie slider I have caught a lot of little bass on it

[@lojofishing]

good idea

[@vasmallies]

I would have changed the beetle spins grub with one of the paddle tailed grubs you got .

[@deepiper6529]

Do a catch and cook! Great video! I have 3 Zebco Dock Demons and I like fishing with those from time to time. I havent had much luck fishing for panfish with Beetle Spins or jigs like that but watching this makes me want to try, try again.

[@lojofishing]

yeah you should def try again, and I'm gonna be doing some catch and cooks very soon

[@calebmann3127]

Where in Alabama are you? My grandma lives in satsuma and my daddy god bless his soul grew up in south east Mississippi. Watching your videos really has brought me back to my southern roots. I grew in in Southern California and we don’t have great hunting and fishing but boy do we try. Anyway I just found your Chanel but I definitely subscribed and keep up the good work brother.

[@lojofishing]

Southeast Alabama

[@sambmendez2454]

That's a pumpkinseed sunfish❤️❤️ Beautiful fish great video bro!!!

[@lojofishing]

+Sam Mendez nice!!!

[@AydanASAP]

Pumpkinseed sunfish? If it was both of those it's called a hybrid.

[@kgraham64kg]

@@AydanASAP sunfish is the subspecies type.

[@youvebeenprankedlol-madi9748]

I caught a 6 pound bass on a beetle spin with a curly tail grub on it, it was barely hooked

[@lojofishing]

sweet!!!

[@IntrepidFisherman]

Small rod makes those bass seem bigger haha.. Fun challenge.

[@lojofishing]

+Intrepid Fisherman that's the truth

[@MultiDragon420]

That's a real micro pole be nice for backpack set up when size matters

[@theawkwardoutdoorsman8329]

Yeah opening garages can be tough sometimes................Great Video!

[@lojofishing]

😂😂🤣🤣💪💪

[@austinbest2754]

If you ever come to Kansas please stop by let's go fishing

[@michaelallen5007]

this was a good challenge

[@lojofishing]

thanks, glad you enjoyed

[@kaijudude953]

I always catch gar with this rod in my local park

[@lojofishing]

Nice

[@carlzluticky5946]

Challenges are fun to watch! I suggest a cane pole challenge for bass. No more than 10 yards of line. You will have to be stealthy and figure out new techniques.

[@lojofishing]

+Carl Zluticky great idea

[@jakebreeseoutdoors3572]

lojo.fishing DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AaronGoneWild]

Also black Beatle spins good at night

[@BassGeek]

Well at least you've got boots on and not flops. lol Way to fight and win bro.

[@lojofishing]

+BassGeek haha I learned my lesson

[@Raxtz]

If you put a tiny hair jig on the beetle spin, it’s a micro spinner bait

[@lojofishing]

Nice

[@michaelducat6835]

Cool video but i have question how much did you pay for your kayak im looking to buy one soon seems like the way to go i live by a few rivers and some really good lakes here in Tennessee just wondering if you dont mind telling me.... thx

[@lojofishing]

3500

[@tonysalazar6807]

you should make a video about making your own lures and fish with them

[@lojofishing]

Ok

[@gageleggett7385]

This the pond next to pepboys behind the mall?

[@righteouschef]

I like those challenges.

[@lojofishing]

+Bill Bain good :)

[@edwardbtown2766]

So go 6 lb line and some small bettle spins amd put small twister tails pn the hooks and you should be golden

[@edwardbtown2766]

Maybe a bitsy jig or to wont hurt

[@rogerneal4075]

Great vid. Im a budget fisherman. I have a 19 dollar combo from walmart. Would like some recommendations on tackle and lures. Thank you in advance

[@gageleggett7385]

Dothan alabama! Knew that academy looked farmiliar😂 im from there. Live 30 minutes away

[@asideofbeans5803]

I have that combo and that reel is shockingly durable. I put it on another rod and caught a 40 pound …log

[@jalexoneal]

I like the kayak man what kind of kayak is that

[@fishing4reel479]

Nice video lojo! Does fishing really get manotnes to you though? I must have a serious addiction!😂😂

[@lojofishing]

+Fishing 4 Reel haha it doesnt, good poi t

[@fishing4reel479]

lojo.fishing gotcha 😉👍keep doing what you do fishing freak!👊

[@cmitchell5370]

In our pond we catch 5lb bass on tiny beetle spins

[@lojofishing]

that's cool

[@djsoutdoors50]

I keep thinking hes going to accidentally through that rod in!😂

[@jamiebrown4507]

Try some catfishing or crappie it's getting chilly

[@lojofishing]

+Jamie Brown will do bro

[@bigbassfishin813]

Loved this video!

[@jaceslone541]

I caught my pb (8lb) on a rod like that throwing a small whopper plopper in a challenge with my friend.

[@lojofishing]

haha that's awesome

[@JBfishing619]

This video is epic!!

[@lojofishing]

thanks man

[@wilk7958]

The 2nd fish was a pumpkin seed. green sunfish have mouths about the same size as crappies

[@lojofishing]

Makes sense

[@AaronGoneWild]

I know this is old but im like you on panfish I call blue gill other than crappie a Chubs

[@lojofishing]

Haha nice

[@faroukentertainment]

Hello I am like number 406 and this video really shows that it doesn't cost much to fun and catch bass. Wish I didn't have to work today .

[@lojofishing]

true that

[@colescott2005]

I live in dothan alabama i notice you do too do you have any fishing locations that are local

[@lojofishing]

Nice

[@corytilley5048]

Lojo now I have to go buy me one of those rods .

[@tennesseebassbusters5520]

Awesome video keep it up

[@lojofishing]

+Tennessee Bass Busters thanks

[@BigfootTJ]

I love those little poles. Makes everything feel massive

[@lojofishing]

Same

[@Saito-boi]

That green sunfish is a red breast sunfish

[@lojofishing]

Nice

[@Azletrack]

When I saw the prices I knew this wasn’t a recent vid, pretty much all fishing gear has doubled and then some

[@tonysalazar6807]

logo do you sometimes make your own lures

[@lojofishing]

I just did actually

[@doublevanoz]

This guy's great. Can tell he definitely trys way to hard

[@KTSAdventures]

Good job!

[@lojofishing]

+KTSAdventures thanks

[@romanjr9715]

Yes do more plz

[@lojofishing]

will do!!!

[@billyvang7859]

Do more i love it

[@landonmoore76]

Red breasted sunfish I like the challenge try the best $1 bass lure challenge

[@lojofishing]

+NC Bassin will do

[@DinsmoreOutdoors]

Agree red breast sunfish

[@andrewwolf4963]

God I love your channel

[@lojofishing]

👊👊👊👊👊

[@ricogarcia2301]

Have you used the zebco dock demon?

[@lojofishing]

never

[@smallsgoodman83]

It was a bluegill

[@lojofishing]

oh ok

[@faithwheeler4724]

Bro I need help i have a clear water pond and I can see 5 lbs EVERYWHERE but no matter what rig i throw i can't get them untreated at all any help would be nice

[@faithwheeler4724]

*interested

[@lojofishing]

Something small and natural color

[@faithwheeler4724]

lojo.fishing went out and got some chatter baits and some 5-7 ft divers and ill tell you what...got my new pb!!!! 7.3 lbs thank you man! i thought the bright plastics would get them for sure!!

[@brainrainbassin3205]

Nice Video KEEP IT UP

[@lojofishing]

+Brain Rain Bassin’ 👊👊👊

[@johnpuckett899]

are you just a bass guy are do u fish for crappies and cat fish to

[@lojofishing]

mostly bass, but I'm wanting to do more species soon

[@mr.happyfunguy3772]

Btw big fan of Crappie Sliders

[@chadwade8673]

I used mine for top water and is soon as the frog hit the water it snapped my pool in half I was mad

[@lojofishing]

dang lol

[@lexiloufaith547]

Welcome to Alabama! Where the underbrush is worse than the Amazon jungle.

[@lojofishing]

😂😂🤣🤣

[@DEADWINTER]

Thats a ice fishing pole! HA!

[@lojofishing]

😂🤣

[@matthewbrent6667]

If you set the hook harder you won't lose as many fish lojo

[@lojofishing]

Good point

[@jros0224]

I did a micro fishing challenge with a small stick and a super small hook and I got a blue gill and a super small bass the best time of my life .

[@lojofishing]

that's awesome

[@chasespence4376]

You should do a candy challenge like gummy worms lol

[@lojofishing]

I'd try it

[@chasespence4376]

It would be pretty cool I haven't seen very many people do that

[@hunterkelley4456]

I own two of those type rod and reels

[@lojofishing]

Nice

[@kaijudude953]

If you can do a flea market fishing challenge

[@lojofishing]

Yeeet

[@tylerhull3774]

Love ur vids

[@lojofishing]

Thanks

[@iamkarlmeyer]

They're all "perch" in Texas...or bream.

[@lojofishing]

ahhhh ok

[@hunterjones290]

Me too

[@lojofishing]

Nice!!!!

[@treerat7631]

Bettle spins will catch anything

[@LeBronJames-fs3di]

Where is it

[@lojofishing]

alabama

[@LeBronJames-fs3di]

I meant in Alabama because I live in bama

[@johnnyloy8590]

Why do you only try to catch bass, there are so many different species of fish

[@lojofishing]

I'm working on doing some multi species fishing soon

[@hunterjones290]

Do you live in Alabama

[@lojofishing]

+Hunter Jones yessir

[@jamesrussell9176]

Its a red belly sun fish

[@lojofishing]

Good to know

[@adamturner169]

Ollies if you have one they have strange baits Ollies challenge

[@lojofishing]

I don't think we have those in southern Alabama

[@LoganBack-gx8vc]

sup lo.jo

[@JnayJnellius]

that lil rod puts in work. i like using it creek fishing on the yak!

[@lojofishing]

yeah I'll be using it more often for sure

[@theredbaron20]

Sweet!

[@lojofishing]

:)

[@bearruiz]

Why do you always buy badass rods and reels.

[@lojofishing]

Lol just in my blood

[@galaxygoonz6303]

👍👍👍👍

[@lojofishing]

+Catfish_ cody785 👊👊👊

[@mr.happyfunguy3772]

Juicy video... noice

[@lojofishing]

So juicy

[@doublevanoz]

Lol this guy is great he's definitely on the spectrum

[@jeffjohns6529]

there Is not very many bass pro challenges

[@lojofishing]

I guess not

[@jeffjohns6529]

+lojo.fishing hey man I'm subscribed to your channel can you sub back I'm am now just starting making videos so they are not like yours buy do you mind subbing back

[@Ben-ef7ng]

Challenges have been played out imo. I like good old Bass fishing videos showing what you prefer with some tips and what not. Also collabs, turnaments, reviews and stuff like that. Just my .02. love your videos but if you go micro fishing for a new pet I'm out😂 Jk

[@lojofishing]

+BeNrOe SC lol I get what you are saying