Thanks. It's a Gamakatsu - got it from Tackle Warehouse. Typically use it with my waders for trout, but worked out well for this too! At some point I'll probably get into modifying baits a little more. Appreciate the comment.
I've caught a lot of fish on those cheap walmart lures. And it doesn't hurt nearly as much when you get one stuck in a tree or on a log and break it off. As for breaking the rod, I always figure if i don't break a few rods a year, then I'm not fishing enough. Haha. If you fish a lot, it's gonna happen
Loved the video Aaron, Walmart looks to have a lot of brand names. With the rod snapping , that's got me worried as I have the longer version of it Just seeing yours snap like that has got my confidence down in it.
Yeah, i didn't feel like I was being ovely agressive - it actually snapped when the line snapped I think - or it snapped and that snapped the line. The rod has some good qualities, but I'll be looking for another alternative soon.
Wow. This one isn't even in a fishing location! I feel like there are probably better ones around even. Hopefulyl you have some other good place for basic lures.
Shame about the rod , at least it was later in the session and not the start , I carry a spare , plus a spare reel in case I get a terminal backlash , I have a four piece rod , and a telescopic , which are handy to pack as back up . I also set the drags on my reels to minimum in case I strike (set the hook) into a snag , I've found the cheap baits are OK , although I change out the hooks for singles as the supplied hooks are usually poor quality , tight lines .
I think eventually a travel rod int he truck will be my primary backup. On longer trips I usually take at least 2 rods, but this one was just pretty much in the neighborhood. Oh well. There will be another rod in my future. LOL.
Take a look at the broken rod tip. Is it a hollow tip? I heard somewhere that with the lower quality (and price) of the CDM rods, the hollow tips are fragile which can lead to more breaking. The solid tip rods sold on aliexpress are more forgiving but less sensitive. Sorry to see you break your Venon, especially since I have that rod too :(
I'll check it out. Performance iwse the rod seemed good, just between the break on trip #2 (maybe it was #3) and the reel seat, not going to replace it witht the same model.
Awesome maybe one day we'll cross paths would love to get some insight on bfs I'm very green to it thus far. Been pretty rough fishing this year in lakes creeks have been way better. Still waiting for turn over and actual fall to show up.
I wish walmart had that well stock
Some are even better!
The rebel teeny craw is such a great pond and creek lure.
It has a great reputation; I keep forgetting I have it! lol.
Nice video i like budget challenges have a merry Christmas and a happy new years
Thaks Ray! Merry Christmas!
Good job I really like your little tackle box I need to get me on I always change the swivel on those little spinner baits
Thanks. It's a Gamakatsu - got it from Tackle Warehouse. Typically use it with my waders for trout, but worked out well for this too! At some point I'll probably get into modifying baits a little more. Appreciate the comment.
One of my go-to small lures for places like that, and you’re gonna laugh - Flatfish, size F5 or F6!
I have a handful of old ones, but never really fished them!
Try fishing the snap beans like a jerk bait, works wonders.
thanks for the tip!
Theres a 5 pack-different assorted jerks cranks and lipless for the creme for under a dollar a piece
yeah, definitely some good values.
I've caught a lot of fish on those cheap walmart lures. And it doesn't hurt nearly as much when you get one stuck in a tree or on a log and break it off. As for breaking the rod, I always figure if i don't break a few rods a year, then I'm not fishing enough. Haha. If you fish a lot, it's gonna happen
Agreed. it happens, just wish it was an older rod that I wasn't enjoying or something!
Those little ones are jumpy! When I saw you drop that first bass I was like "been there man"
Yeah, but you said you were gonna stop dropping fish! hahaha.
@@AaronHuntFishing sometimes they don't listen 🤣
Loved the video Aaron, Walmart looks to have a lot of brand names.
With the rod snapping , that's got me worried as I have the longer version of it
Just seeing yours snap like that has got my confidence down in it.
Yeah, i didn't feel like I was being ovely agressive - it actually snapped when the line snapped I think - or it snapped and that snapped the line. The rod has some good qualities, but I'll be looking for another alternative soon.
Wow that Walmart puts mine to shame. We barely have half of an aisle. That’s half of one side by the way.
Wow. This one isn't even in a fishing location! I feel like there are probably better ones around even. Hopefulyl you have some other good place for basic lures.
Ive bought all those from Walmart for my BFS box. They still sell them like that.
Awesome to hear! Hopefulyl you catch a ton of fish ont hem. :)
I recognize a lot of those lures, and I definitely need to stock up on some more of those as well. That third snap was definitely the worst!
Definitely. Just part of the deal though. Like Joe from Random Fishing said, if you don't break a couple rods a year you're not fishing enough!
The Yo-Zuri is so much better than the cheap ones from my experience.
It defintiely had a better action. The Creme brand might have a use in shallow areas where floating lures would perform better.
Yeah the cheap ones suck ass
I've only tried one creme lure. And I won't be trying anymore
Shame about the rod , at least it was later in the session and not the start , I carry a spare , plus a spare reel in case I get a terminal backlash , I have a four piece rod , and a telescopic , which are handy to pack as back up . I also set the drags on my reels to minimum in case I strike (set the hook) into a snag , I've found the cheap baits are OK , although I change out the hooks for singles as the supplied hooks are usually poor quality , tight lines .
I think eventually a travel rod int he truck will be my primary backup. On longer trips I usually take at least 2 rods, but this one was just pretty much in the neighborhood. Oh well. There will be another rod in my future. LOL.
Take a look at the broken rod tip. Is it a hollow tip? I heard somewhere that with the lower quality (and price) of the CDM rods, the hollow tips are fragile which can lead to more breaking. The solid tip rods sold on aliexpress are more forgiving but less sensitive. Sorry to see you break your Venon, especially since I have that rod too :(
I'll check it out. Performance iwse the rod seemed good, just between the break on trip #2 (maybe it was #3) and the reel seat, not going to replace it witht the same model.
Yep - hollow tip. It was sensitive. Would have been fun for trout season.
@@AaronHuntFishing I'm going to remember your experience and hopefully my rod does not meet the same fate. Thanks for posting.
so sorry for your fishing rod 🥺 but don't stop 😉 keep going.
I definitely will. Just something that happens!
in my ict lesson watching this haha
Glad I can help you get through it!
My man this place looks so familiar. You wouldn't happen to be in SW Pennsylvania? Get video enjoy your content.
Indeed i do! :). Aprreciate the comment.
Awesome maybe one day we'll cross paths would love to get some insight on bfs I'm very green to it thus far. Been pretty rough fishing this year in lakes creeks have been way better. Still waiting for turn over and actual fall to show up.
Always happy to meet up and talk BFS - and catch a few fish. :)
Creme make the crappie creme
I definitely need to do more crappie fishing this year.
L3...i like
Thank you.