Walmart Best Fishing Gear, Tackle, Rods And Reels For Saltwater Fishing (Beginners Fishing Stuff)

Help for beginners to saltwater fishing. Things you can buy from walmart to help you get started fishing inshore from:
-Bridges
-Piers
-Kayaks
-Boats
-Beaches
-Surf
In this video I go over loads of fishing gear for beginners from Walmart. What you need from the sporting goods department to start saltwater fishing. I share a lot of tips while giving ideas for things that beginners to fishing must have in order to be successful.
I'll give you some ideas for lures, hooks, sinkers, weights, swivels and gear you will need to get started. This video will help you make wise choices that will keep you from wasting money on things you don't need for fishing.
►Chapters
Introduction 00:01
Reel and Rods 00:38
Fishing Line 01:44
Leader Line Sizes 03:18
What Tackle Box 03:41
Types Of Lures 04:15
Hooks, Sinkers, Swivels 06:54
Fishing Gear Needed 12:24
Section one is all about choosing the right size fishing reel and rod while giving brand name suggestions.
Section two explains what type of fishing line is best to use on the reel and offers some suggestions for leader line types and sizes.
Section three is a slight discussion about what tackle box might be best to start out with.
Section four is all about the different lures that would be good to have in your tackle box.
Section five is loaded with information about the right hooks, sinkers and swivels to buy.
Section six includes some various gear needed like, sunglasses, knives, bait buckets, aerators and needle nose pliers.
One of the main reasons I get fishing gear from Walmart is because they have a three month return policy. It's nice to just be able to take something back and get a refund or have it replaced without any hassles. That is as long as you have your receipt, right?
When you start out fishing it can be overwhelming when you walk down a sporting goods isle and see all of the options. I hope this video helps you narrow down your choices and gets you equipped with the basic items you need.
Below I've listed all of the videos I mentioned in this one. They are all packed with helpful information.
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-3 Best Lures For Saltwater Fishing • 3 Best Lures For Saltw...
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-Things I Never Buy For Fishing From Walmart
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[@angeljimenez6786]

Right off the bat this guy is better than most fishing channels instead of taking 5 minutes recommending bs. This guy tells you what YOU'LL ACTUALLY NEED.

[@ccol009]

It’s nice to see someone recommended 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 Top 3 on this list in terms of long term reliability, long term durability, flexibility with some backbone to bring in larger fish. 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!

[@katiehaynes3554]

This is a fantastic video! Very through & organized content!! We have been proud to share it with friends 😎. Also this video has been a great refresher. It has given us a different perspective even though we have been salt water fishing for 2 yrs! We have viewed this 1 video several times and appreciate the additional links. Thanks again JC for the educational content 🎣

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching and sharing the video. I'm glad the content is helping out.

[@fishingpinky3165]

You are now my favorite fishing channel. Thanks from Port Orange!

[@fives645]

I cant get enough of you JC ! 😂 keep up the great work brother ! 🤙

[@bucfan23]

I can’t wait until he starts hitting the water hard again. Sea bass, snapper, the rad grouper hole, keeper sheepers, etc. let’s go.

[@Ibn_Saffeer]

Well Done with this beautifully made video while watching I had a pen and paper writing down what you said and I'm going to purchase it now, I've been looking for a video like this but never found any, thanks again and you've got a new subscriber 👍🏻🌟😁😁

[@austincanning7013]

Always looking out for the new guys, thanks for sharing JC😁👍

[@armandorjusino]

What a great informative video, fun fact: all that beginner stuff I still use it everyday, thank you for the upload, keep'em coming.

[@dougiemac8417]

So much valuable information!!! Thank you very much!! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@timpeacoe]

Great job JC keep it up brother Always enjoy watching

[@jelly_fishing]

Great video JC - awesome information and key things to focus on !!!

[@davidleekalbjr.3035]

I like how you do fishing, on a budget. I would like to see you on the water one day.

[@gordongregory9659]

Outstanding content, really good down to earth suggestions. Thankyou.

[@detodounpocosdq8049]

Ecellent video and very well explained, thanks jay .

[@TheShinchan99]

I grabbed the Ugly Stik GX2 and Shimano reel (they match oddly enough too). Very good combo! Thanks to you I make my own rigs and know what knots to use. Surprisingly walmart does have a ton of good stuff. I use the tackle trays small and large and keep them together with velcro strips. I use one of those cheapo walmart/ozark brand soft bag coolers to keep anything I catch with some frozen water bottles. You showed how easy it actually is to fish, and cheap. Thank you for your great videos and the extremely useful info!

[@deepiper6529]

Diawa Laguna rods from Academy are good rods for beginners and experienced fishermen as well too. They were $29.99 for the longest time but I recently have seen the price on them increase to $34.99. Caught lots of Whiting on them as well as on Ugly Stik GX2's.

[@xeandoesthings7351]

Bought the braided lines thru the link, thanks JC I learned a lot from you 😄

[@thatkidkc]

Great vid. Thanks

[@jackfunk5765]

Always learn something from you.

[@bicalijd_pierfishing9652]

Hello thank you so much for the tips 👍🎣

[@stay_free]

Great video brother!

[@fishingwithlos7929]

Good video Jc!!

[@Rowdymotmot]

Great information.

[@wchops7578]

This is a great video!

[@edbranch3239]

That was a great beginners video JC! I wonder how many people you have turned on to fishing with your videos, you have awesome content! The tug is the drug… isn’t that what you say often?

[@rchydrozz751]

Top line fishing tackle is great. I have some. Way back when I caught some of my best fish on questionable tackle compared to todays tackle. Recently caught bass on 40+ year old lures just to try them. The fish dont have a clue, they're hungry. There is a learning curve for beginners.

[@JonOvalle]

Thank you Boss Man

[@Eric_Allen]

My walmart fishing selection is terrible

[@jelanisronda9874]

Nice video my guy

[@randystevenson1264]

Great video

[@Fishing_With_Essex]

Dude that zebco omniflex monofilament line at walmart is an insane deal, it is literally best priced monofilament line in the entire fishing line market. The generic jig heads at walmart are good too.

[@rider660r]

You have to watch buying that line,or pretty much any mono.If it's dusty it's old,it can be old and not have dust too but if it is dusty it's a good clue it's old.The older it gets the more it breaks down from UV,heat,etc. If a person can ( I do) test it before buying by tying it onto something and pulling it would be the best thing to do. Only time I buy the cheap mono is for tying sinkers onto a slider in case it's old and I can't test it,I buy good mono (Sufix Superior) for my leaders.

[@frostizz2072]

Can it be used for mono

[@deepiper6529]

I use it for leaders too. Works great.

[@trampster7306]

Great video JC! Jeez, you guys get fishing on the cheap over there. Cheapest Penn Wrath 4000 here is £43.95 (UK) which is $60.22! 😮😮 A mountain of sound and useful info there, but, 2 points. I wouldn't advise a beginner to use Braid. It tangles easier, and some rod and reel combinations don't work well with Braid, and you get a lot of wind knots. Monofilament for beginners. Also, I think you should have mentioned casting weights of fishing rods. A beginner that buys that Ugly stik gx2 with a casting weight of 1/8 to 5/8oz (which is a great rod) is going to be a bit upset if he puts a 4oz weight on it, & it breaks. Just my opinion - everyone to their own! Stay safe & well! 👍👍

[@91964]

Nice 👍

[@donniedickerson8077]

Good Stuff Simple Effective And Fun,, My Saltwater Fishing Starts About June or so when Catfish Start Spawning , By Then I've Went Thru The Spring Crappie Fishin, 🎣 , The Bluegill, Shell Cracker Bedding Always In ,On , Or Within A Week Of The Full Moon In May , ,, From There Outside of Some After Thunderstorm ⛈️ Bass I Head South ,It Gets Hot During Daytime So I Prefer Nights/Mornings If The Tides Cooperate , This Surf Fishing Adventure Is Somewhat New To Me , But As Long As The Bobbers Bouncing Or The Bite Is Bangin It's All Good lol 🤣 ,, Keep It Reelin 🐟🎣 👀👍

[@dugzoc1936]

Man, great video. Just starting to get into the Surf fishing here in Englewood and this is exactly what I needed. Really appreciate the video. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Are there any fish left to catch in the surf after Red Tide. You're still experiencing some in that area aren't you?

[@dugzoc1936]

@@RadReelingFishing Hi JC. Sorry I didn’t see your reply earlier. I’ve been fishing Blind Pass for a couple weeks. The Jacks are tearing me up but I just don’t keep them unless they have some really good size. I’ve caught quite a few good size whiting. Tasty!! But yes, there are good fish around.

[@dwightstephenson_fishing5150]

Get some FishBites strips. Catch some pinfish, small croaker, etc. Cut up those small fish in strips of "live bait" Put on a larger hook, attach strips of fresh bait That's how I always get rolling when I reach the salt.

[@woody3476]

I could tell where he's at just by the fish he was mentioning, then he mentions the skyway and jetties. Yup, that's southwest Florida lol. Too bad the fish here in SoCal are quite different.

[@David-ly8ez]

I love Walmart prices!

[@fuq584]

For fishing line buy powerpro for $12 for 150yds, and for mono buy some Berkley Big game mono 200yds to 1000yds line for like $7

[@RadReelingFishing]

That Berkley Big Game is excellent line for sure. I've never tried Power Pro.

[@Kevinw4040]

Great content JC. Any suggestions on how to keep my braid from tangling on the casts? I believe this is "wind knotting" maybe I got the term wrong.. Is there a certain way to load braid on the reel vs. mono? Thanks

[@RadReelingFishing]

The main way to keep braid from getting tangled is by keeping slack out of the line. Learning how to use both hands to control the amount of slack in the line takes a lot of time on the water casting and fishing.

[@hectorportillo3527]

Get power pro line best one to use don’t cheap out on your line man you will end up loosing fish and you’ll end up wasting Double on line trust me I learned the hard way

[@SaltWalkerOutdoors]

Loved the video! But... you forgot to mention to get a fishing licence.....

[@user-yl9cy1gh5k]

Hey JC, I would like to suggest possibly doing a review of TEMU fishing products or have your fan base weigh in on if any of there products are worth the effort?

[@RadReelingFishing]

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[@hectorportillo3527]

A 2500 -3000 reel is good enough you don’t need a huge reel like a 4000 😂🤷‍♂️ I recommend a penn battle 3 and a 7’2 7’4 Medium heavy rod and you’ll be good to go 👍👍

[@jeremiahjohnson5870]

What’s your favorite ugly? I have the gx2 and looking to buy a new rod. Looking at the inshore select and the elite.

[@RadReelingFishing]

GX2 is my favorite.

[@jeremiahjohnson5870]

Thanks

[@cepaasch]

Some good info in here. One thing that was missed, although I didn't watch the entire video, don't send people to Walmart!!! There are so many GREAT tackle stores in the Bay area that will give great advice and have the equipment that you need!!! A few that come to mind are Bett's tackle center, Bill Jackson's, Dogfish tackle, Mastry's, just to name a few!!! Mastry's even sells used stuff still in great condition!!! These places will get you on the fish, they will even spool reels with your line of choice so you don't have to buy a spool and have one third of a useless spool left over. Don't go to Walmart!!!

[@J0nXTran]

JC, what would be the right weight for braided line for a 25lbs leader line (for 6'6 medium GX2)?

[@RadReelingFishing]

I use a 4000 size spinning reel, 15 or 20 pound test braid is sufficient for casting moderately long distances.

[@J0nXTran]

@@RadReelingFishing thanks so much, JC!

[@Blgtn43]

What weight for the braided line? Thanks.

[@RadReelingFishing]

It depends on what you are fishing for and where you are fishing.

[@jack-mb4mw]

Im new to fishing and im going to fishing with my gf and her father and im going to do fresh water fishing so i have no idea and u give me any pointers

[@RadReelingFishing]

Yes, let them teach you and have a lot of fun with the adventure.

[@rotfan77]

What color braided line?

[@RadReelingFishing]

I like high visible yellow.

[@rotfan77]

As a newb, I thought high visibility yellow would scare the fish?

[@SD-wo2gx]

@@rotfan77 just learning about saltwater fishing myself so I'm repeating what I've learned and not experienced....he said to use a leader line of mono and that's clear so the fish won't see it as easy. I'm gonna check out his rigging videos next to learn more!

[@rotfan77]

So the leader line is clear and then the line behind that is what I was referring to which is the braided line, which can be high visibility yellow so you see your line and hopefully it’s far enough that the fish don’t see it.

[@davemojarra4734]

AKA Fundamentals of Fishing.

[@askaryambus]

The preferred top-water lure for Miami area is a wallet with plenty of cash. You'll catch fish like stds.

[@Tightt88]

Do not buy Power Pro! I have tried his brand numerous times and it birdnests every time. I only use Fireline and Spider Wire.

[@rider660r]

That's user error getting a lot of birdnests,but there is worse problems with Power Pro and also J-Braid. They have a problem snapping the lure/bait off.There's numerous fishing forums on the problem,just wish I would have looked into it more before wasting my $ on that junk and losing $$ on lost baits/lures. I've used many different brands of braid and have stuck with Fireline since it came on the market in the early 90's? till 5-6 yrs ago.I've switched to Hercules braid,it's much like Fireline but 1/4 the price and a dozen colors I use to color code the #test on my gear.I have # 6,8,10,20,30,40,70 and never had a problem with it.Many of my reels still use the same line I spooled it on 5-6yrs ago.A couple are getting low on line though and will need to respool probably next year.

[@user-ul6xd9lq6j]

So cheap😢