Your Walmart has more of a selection than the one in my area.

Gulp 1” minnow and the smallest jig head you can find will catch almost anything you want. Crazy simple yet affective setup

I got in to a mess of smallies today in a local to me River! Man there’s nothing like wading a river or creek! I’m excited to watch this one!

A much needed video of how easy it is to start fishing. Much obliged for the suggestions.

I picked up there lews hank parker series 6 foot rod n reel combo i put 6 to 8 pound test on it. Ive caught catfish panfish crappie an skipjack an small bass an a walleye on it still works just fine i just loosen the drag on them big fish an ive had it going on 5 years now.

I have found people never check the clearance isle at Walmart first this year I spent less than 100 dollars and have well over 500-600 dollars in tackle even picked up a 4'6 micro combo with reel for less than $20.00 as always love your content and showing real people what reel fishing is about and how to get the best for every dollar spent and how to find quality for quality fun 💯

Super nice fish. That’s my kind of fishing. I don’t have a boat or kayak so this is right up my alley. Thanks John.

I definitely agree with reel choice. I would have gotten a rebel crawdad crank bait

Berkley lighting rod and a Pfluger president. Would definitely be my choice from Walmart

I would have to say that most of my rods and reels are at least 25 years old. Back when I worked at a sports and outdoor store and got a discount. Plus I tagged all the clearance items and found the best deals. My 2 main rods are both Ugly Sticks although I think it might be time to add another one to the arsenal since a lot of the eyelets are losing their liners. I have to say they have held up pretty good.

That was a really fun video! From store to shore! You must be one of those who’s blessed to not be allergic to poison ivy! I feel like I get the stuff just by looking at it and you’ve walked right through it. Fun trip! Thanks for taking us along!

I bought the same rod in 6.6 med from my Walmart. Handles shakey heads and neds like a charm, easily my new favorite

I’ve been using Trout SOS in 4lbs lately and it’s really good line. Seems tougher than 4lbs for sure. I also have a mold shaped like the Bobby garland plastic you have there and it absolutely kills it.

I wish my local Walmart was as stocked and well organized as yours.

Another EPIC title that pulled me right in!!! Appreciate all that you do buddy 👍

I actually bought and use that $25 diawa g shock combo. The rod has good flexibility. I’ve caught trout, largemouth, bluegill, crappie, and a few small channel cats in it. I did change the line as soon as I got it though. Spoiled it with 6lb mono.

Glad you chose the Shimano. I would have gone with the Ugly Stik. Next purchase challenge should be with a set amount of money and try to come in Under. Always pleasant viewing John.

Most fish I ever caught in one day in the creek was on those trout magnets. A 9” largemouth also bit it. Also I’m digging “Separate Ways” by Journey playing over the Wal-Mart speakers

Now this was fun. Good info and help to pick out the good stuff without breaking the bank. Hopefully we will see you using that rooster tail on the next one.

Just had to leave another comment that was a great walk through it all at Walmart. I do that same thing. By the way I bought the ultra light and I bought the one that you are using right now. I put the Phlueger fishing reel That you were looking at it Walmart. But I put it on an ultra light power 5'6"works real well. Excellent video john loved every second of it.

Fun fact, mixed coins like that weigh about $12 per pound if you haven't pilferred too many quarters.

Although you went over budget this is a great store shelf to creek video brother. I've still got and fish with 2 mid-range rods like that. For around $100 you can be fishing in no time. Keep it simple at first, few crankbaits and plastics with some jigs and hooks. White, pumpkin/green and bait fish colors in a couple sizes and you're off for the outdoors. Blessings John.

Best Wally World walk thru. Taking your time and explaining should really help out a bunch of beginners.

You have the best “show”! You are fun to watch and I learn something every video. Stay strong!

Great video John. You don’t have to spend much to get a decent setup for creeks and have a great time. The higher $$$ reels will last longer and be smoother, but the setup you put together will work fine. 6 lb mono is my go-to for panfish and small bass.

I've got a Shimano ultra light reel I have had for 25+ yrs and it still works great. I'm not sure they still make them like that anymore. This is a great video!

When you walked up and touched the rod rack and the random rod fell out. I was like yep every time. 😂 I'm glad you found a combo you are happy with. When you said the 8 dollar or what ever the ultra cheap set up was will catch fish. That is literally all I Take when I fish from a kayak just in case it falls in or walks away. Never lost one but it's bound to happen and I'd rather loose that than one with value be it literal or sentimental.

That's what I'm talking about ! Back in the creek for real. That looked awesome. Verse at the end was perfect.

Since my early days when I learned a couple of good lessons about cheap reels, especially I've tried to buy the best equipment I could afford. I still have several that are twenty-five years old and work like new. Quantum reels are very durable in bait casters and Shimano in open face!!.....can't go wrong!@

That is a good educational video for kids to start off in fishing.

Your Walmart is really good on the fishing gear. I like the 4' 6" rods for creek fishing because I can cast better with all the trees overhead.

Im glad you went with the lew’s rod. Ive been interested in these, but never pulled the trigger on one.

That 7" rod I got was just to slap a crankbait reel om. It has not disappointed. The rod handle, what ever it's made of is very comfortable.

the blue fox flash, 5 pack right next to the rooster tails are awesome in small rivers.

Good fishing you do a great job in those creeks fishing for small differences types of fish 👍👍👍👍👍

Great idea for a video. I’m sure it will help a lot of people get started in this great sport of fishing.

Now that's the kind of video that got me watching your channel

John, the rod and reel were just what I can aford and it looks like it will work in the ponds I fish regularly thanks for the information great video

I’ve purchased about six of the $10 Zebco spinning rod/reel combos, not the thumb-caster. I just swap out the cheap line for quality line. Between my friends/family and me, we’ve caught 30-40 triploids bank fishing with them the past few years. The reels are a bit cheap, but they work.

Great video. I like to see you show guys you can get some nice setups that can catch fish for less than $75.00.

I sadly have not been fishing a lot recently😢 but now I have to go thank you

I've always stood by my 22 dollar Shakespeare cirrus combo 6 foot 6. It's perfect for the creek. It won't win you a tournament but it will catch anything in the creek.

It really depends on the area.. if it’s trout stocked you will find more trout stuff ..Walmart does research the area on fishing to offer a better variety to compete with bigger fishing stores

This was a fun video. Thanks John!

Nice little combo I would like you to save up for a large saltwater combo and go fishing with Cole again catching big kitty cats.

Great work! I love your content, you've got the right energy and you keep me hooked (no pun intended). Creek fishing is probably one of my favorite ways of catching fish.

Ok...... I am going to your wally world for my next fishing trip. Forget fishing I am going to spend the day there. This store has way better selection than any in NORTHERN VA.

johnny D!, this video...tight. you had me hooked all the way to the end! 👊👊👊

That was awesome John. Really enjoyed it. Thanks a bunch for sharing.

That's a great rod & reel, I got a cheap 13$ combo at Ollie's a month ago, put braid to fluro on it & went brim fishing yesterday it did fine, I actually bought it for my cousin he don't fish that much, that's a great wading creek for sure, creek fishing for brim is a lot easier than on a lake in my opinion, great video!🎣👍

Great content Jon ! Multiple species fishing is fun to watch! Thanks for sharing your experience!

This year I plan on trying a different style of creek fishing. When most people hear your taking a bait caster to a creek they think your insane. But I have got into the world of BFS.

Great video! Love your reasons for your purchases.

I have the same rod for creek fishing and I love it.

Shakespeare Durango is a perfectly fine rod. I have the 2UL and use it a lot. I use Mr. Crappie 4lb test. It doesn't tangle as much as other inexpensive 4lb test.

This has been one of my favorite videos that you’ve done!

Pretty colorful sun fish nice bass.I caught a 17"1/2" large mouth today it weighed 2 and 1/2 pounds

Your Walmart is stocked up well. Loved the video! I may buy that same rod and reel, I’m liking what I saw .

I think that light one around 30:00 is a long ear sunfish; looks different, went by pretty fast. 31:20 is a green sunfish.

Pfueger/ugly stck combo for trout and bass. Kastking/Okuma Cellove UL combo for pan fish. Two of my favorite combo for creek fishing.

Always keep your quarters separate. Only cash in the pennies, nickles n dimes. Good content!

Got the B'n'M TCB. Love it dearly.

That rod you picked up first is the one I just got and love it

My Walmart has a Lew’s Mr. crappie CRUSH’R combo for $25. I have several of the Mr. crappie ultra lights from before the buyout and I love em! The CRUSH’R in my opinion is the cheapest and best ultra light combo I have ever bought. I’m about to buy a couple more to just have extras.

Fun video to watch! Thanks!

I have watched this before. I'm trying temu 😂, checking out stuff just to see if it's as good as More expensive stuff. Of course I'm fishing for pleasure, but still want good stuff.❤ Loved watching your shopping and fishing 🎣

John you are a man of wealth. I have a coin jar with IOUs in it from my kids.

Bro,that creek is loaded,awesome content!

The Mitchell AvoSlab is a fun rod and reel combo to catch these types of fish. When not crappie fishing with it, I'll put the reel on a 6 foot rod and catch all species. Fun to hook into a decent sized bass and fight it in.

Awesome video, buddy. I wish we had a wal mart like yours nice set up and great fishing 🎣 thanks for sharing, bsafe buddy 👍

A fun video to watch as usual!

John I love these creek fishing video's. I got a new reel set up for crappy fishing. It's just about the same weight and reel size as you just got. I picked up a cherrywood 6ft med action rod with a 1000 size bass pro Stamped reel. It's a blast to use catching crappy on. Thanks for video's and keep them coming.

By far best fishing KZfaqr

started using ultra-lite back in illinois cuz most fish were small, when i moved to s.fl. the ultra-lite was put away until i met a guy made his own rods. he gave me a old 7' ultra-lite rod that i put an old reel with 4 lb on, would use it on local canals to catch bream & specs but i hooked into some nice bass with it, biggest was 6lb - that was a rush & 1/2!! luv yer channel keep on fishin!!!!!!!!!!!

you should make another video with the exact same concept except you’re going to your ideal tackle store, buying your ideal rod/reel set up, line, bait etc. more expensive stuff basically

You should do the same challenge maybe even against a couple buddies at a flea market!

I've fished with G. Loomis and Walmart products, you've got to believe in what's in your hand. Video perfection on your part....

My st Croix got stolen. I replaced it with a Sam's super sensitive 7'0 light fast action jig pole and a 1000 sienna. I will replace the St. Croix with another at some point but this rod is pretty great for a 70 dollar total investment. Already caught tons of fish with it.

Sweet you went back to Walmart like I asked, thanks so much man 😊

I recently picked up that same rod but as a combo with a Lews speed spin reel. Great little combo that with a few other odds and ends came to $55. I’ve got it set up with 6lb braid and 4lb leader and have been playing with a micro Texas rig with Mule plastics. Lots of fun.

Enjoyed your video nice action packed!👍

Great video! Man I’d love to have that Creek fishing hat you got on!!

Up here in Michigan we have this place called Northwoods and they have fishing gear cheap and it's where my friends and I buy all of our fishing gear

Great video and great adventure buddy! Enjoyed watching! Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend. Keep doing what you do! #CreekFishingAdventures rocks!

The Vengeance rod used to be like $25-30 bucks.. Holy moly inflation.

Another good video. I appreciate you leaving that little slip. Now I know it doesn't only happen to me.😅

Love your video's, this one is especially fun! I literally just did this a few weeks ago. Set a $100 budget, went into a Bass Pro and cam out with a decent rod reel setup. I really like the one you put together here. Might go out and get this one.

First landed fish and finned. I call that a good sign.👍😄

You're making us all want to go shopping for fishing gear..

Those $10 Zebco Spinning Reels that Walmart sells have done well for me on cheap rods. Also that $12-15 Shakespeare Reel with a $15-20 Rod.

East TN sure has some cool sunfish

Another great video. Wish we had creeks like that here in Ontario. We do have ditches that hold big bass.

John you alway do a great job n these videos , I tell lots of folks about your videos

I caught 4 decent bass on 2 lb test today. Lotta fun in the ultralight setup

My Ole lady was catching sunfish today, she hardly ever fishes with me but she was on it today

John I bought three of them yellow Lew's rods 7 foot ones I love them

Love the openings in your office, but if you could do this OCD guy one favor... Straighten out your basketball so that "Wilson" is level (PARALLEL) with the rim. I'll be checking your next videos to see if you did this for me, and I'll feel the BROTHERLY love if you do! Cool idea for a video! WalMart is a tough place to get quality gear though. Usually very limited in selection. You picked out the rod and reel I would have as I watched you go through the options. I do use 4 lb. Spiderwire though. You also picked lures (trout magnet) I would have chosen also, but I would have got the YUM dingers for the bass attack. I loved how you said if I went back I would get different stuff. I can kind of relate to that also. I do 8 lb. J-Braid for my line and 4 lb. spider (or 2 lb. Trilene Sensation if I'm pretty sure they won't be any or too many big bass) for a 1.5 ft leader. (I use 8 lb. spider mono for my leader if I think there will be some larger bass) All in all, I think what you chose would make an excellent starter kit for someone who isn't sure if they will like lite tackle fishing or not, or if you just need to buy on a budget. (not that you need my stamp of approval. Just agreeing!) That Shimano reel seemed to work out pretty well. That Red Breast that hit the crank bait was gorgeous! Nice video. I like how you tried the different lures. That creek was pretty productive! Blessings!

Creme frisky frogs are a great 1 dollar bait. On a 16th jig head you're golden. They work really well amd there isn't any other frog really like it. Specially size wise

I have the same rod brand and it might be the same rod specs. I also have the same reel. I have a total of 8 setups I think, and I have not had any complaints with those two items. I've learned a lot from your channel since I started fishing almost a year ago at this point, it'll be a year's worth around late summer this year. I can tell everyone wondering if the low range to mid range products are just as good as your high tier fishing gear right now, there is a difference with super cheap products but anything has the possibility to work. If you're not going out fishing every weekend or sometimes during the week, then don't buy a $200 setup starting out lol. Mid range to me means a rod and reel setup is anywhere from about $80-150. I don't think any of my setups are worth any more than probably $120. I do like well made things, I now consider myself a serious hobbyist angler at this point. I want to be able to cast and retrieve with good made line for at least 4 hours out on the water in the fishing kayak. However, you can most definitely catch any fish off of a cheaper setup. It just depends on how you spend your time fishing. There's a handful of useful plastics to chose from, and you never will go wrong with red worms and corn. Anything Shimano and Berkley made work just fine. I have a Berkley cherry wood rod and that size 1000 Shimano reel for my ultra light fishing when I go down the creek. Catching fish on that setup is fun and the drag system is surprisingly decent. Learning to fish off of a low profile setup will teach you how to cast and adjust drag. A well made video sir

I just got the Lew's Xfinity medium light with a size 10 reel and put 6 lbs line work good. I gut don't like line if I can just break it with my hands. So I've got 6lbs line my dad would use 4lbs line but I've seen him lose fish. One for trout, catfish, bass fishing 🎣 I think 6lbs is the smallest. Sunfish for catfish ya boy the best bait.