This review made me buy one. It’s my first baitcaster. I fished with it for the first time yesterday. I only had one bird nest, the wind hit the lure and I wasn’t paying attention. I have the tension set good and mag brake set at like 7ish. I’ll work on using my thumb more and not relying on the brake as much. I love it, it’s more satisfying to cast than a spinning reel. It seems like a quality combo. Its probably the best combo at Walmart besides the xfinity but they never have the xfinity in stock.
I got that Loews Infinity orange combo that usually list at Walmart for $97 dollars, for $40 bucks at Walmart. So always scan your bar codes because every now and then you will find stuff they want to clear out off the shelves. And this orange rod and reel combo is the best low cost bait caster I have ever owned. And it has an extremely smooth retrieve to it. Like butter! Amazing reel. So good I should have bought the other two they had. Once you set it. You will never have backlashes. Only thing I wish it had and really it does not matter. Is I wish the drag had that neat clicking sound like the high end bait caster. Other than that man you can not beat it.
Just as others have mentioned, it does need a dab of oil before you use it th-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e - put a few drops in through the convenient screw cap and you are good to go! I have fished several weeks with a couple of these, and I will be getting more in the future. I put these against my Abu Garcia Pro Max reel, and they actually perform a bit better than the Abu with some of my lighter cranks, and definitely just as good with the rest of my lures. My Abu is a bit more low profile and fits my hand better, but these are definitely not bad at all. You can almost get 3 of these for the price of my Pro Max. My only complaint is the thumb bar sits pretty high compared to my traditional profile Abu. Bring that thumb bar down a little and I’m sold on these all day long.
Awesome video Larry! Looks like a solid budget combo, and I'm sure a lot of us are grateful for the review. It's settled; Larry dropping a video = good fishing! 🔥🎣 Grabbed the ultralight on a whim for my walk with the dog (I've seen some life in the tiny creek down the hill); it ain't much, but the creek chubs were hitting hard! 😂🎣 Fun little pit stop while Koda had some water and a break. 🙏
I have never commented in fishing videos. I have subscribed to this one because this guy has a great personality and is good at expaining things. Good job sir.
I picked up a Vengeance combination yesterday at Walmart for $40. I am trying to get my pre teen and teenage grandsons interested in using the bait casting reel. So, Larry, I am glad that you confirmed my choice into getting this deal. I wish that I would have more money, because on occasion, I do buy new combos for kids and get them interested in fishing. Trilene XL is on the spool. Great video too.
A little while after I bought the Infinity reel for 40 bucks at Walmart. I was in my old hometown Walmart and found also the Vengeance bait aster also for 40 bucks. I bought two of them. But ended up taking them back because ass soon as I rigged them up they both started making a terrible sound when casting them. I was pissed and thought I got another good deal. Also I noticed it was not built like the Infinity rod and reel combo. It was real cheap plastic. I did like the clicking drag it had.
Love your videos. This was a good one. You gotta cut the zip tie off of the reel. That would drive me nuts! Positive vibes. Keep em coming. I really liked the part about how to set up your reel. A bunch of folks don't know what you showed them today. You saved 1,000s of backlashes ;-).
Just bought my first baitcaster at 61. I paid $40 for the abu garcia vengeance rod and reel combo set. I prefer spincaster reels. We'll give it a shot. The 6 magnets should help with the backlash. My wife likes it alot.
I got an Abu-Garcia black max combo for my birthday in March and I am very pleased with it, I use it weekly and it has performed very well. My black max combo came with two Berkeley lures also ,but the reel didn't come with line.
He did a video on it a couple years ago. It’s actually the video that led me to his channel lol. And yes I agree the blue max is an awesome combo for the money
Was eyeing that combo all summer but iver always been a spinning guy. Found them in the clearance isle today at Walmart for 40$ snagged one up. Just need to wait for summer now..
Heck since you already have one you can send that one my way. Heck I have always wanted a nice baitcaster rod and reel combo. I have never owned one but have always wanted one. Sir I want to say thanks and appreciate all you do and go through making these awesome fishing videos for us all to enjoy and learn from. And also just wanted you to know that you're appreciated to and your time and all your hardwork that goes into your videos and channel. Well till next's time GodBless and Tight Lines.
@@owenoconnor4844 your right sir but like I told Nibba if I could afford it I would have one but can't afford one. Was just joking sorry if I made you mad or anything like that sir.
They still make the black max its just been renamed the max x or something like that. That crank bait I think is a 55mm at least I believe that's how they mark there's which is basically just a 2.5 square bill. Dives 3 to 5 ft most likely but might be a 5 to 7 foot depending on bill size and angle.
I like the blue max combo its only 65$ online with free delivery. It's a solid cheap combo I use it for bank beating and my higher end stuff when I'm on my jon boat. Dont want higher end gear in the grass or possible mud lol
Love your vids and I love Abu and berkley! I have started a channel and replaced pretty much everything with Abu and berkley. Thanks for the banger vid 🔥🔥🔥
Picked up this exact combo for $37 my only complaint is it seems to backlash quite a bit it's probably due to the plastic spool... maybe putting a different spool on it would fix that issue
I got one and my review is that the line is kinda cheap and has bad memory (but you can switch it out easily) and in my opinion the tension knob is a little wonky but besides that it’s pretty good
Enjoyed the video man‼️ I picked me one up a few days ago but I haven’t had a chance to use it yet…. Quick question Larry was the plastic on the spool a pain to get off or was it just me
@@saintsnation8192 I’d rather get it the honest way bud, I think it’s more so an addiction I have 4 baitcasters now it’s just looks cool and I love the Abu brand.
@@cameronpeterson5400 I was casting mine in the yard yesterday to get dialed in a bit. It started making a weird noise while casting. Had any issue with yours?
@@pernellmarshall8786 Not as far as I know but it could be the way u have it dialed in I've seen a few people on yt who have bait casters that make noise when casting so it's possible there's nothing wrong maybe try tuning it some and it may stop if not I still don't believe there's anything wrong with it, get back to me and let me know buddy
This review made me buy one. It’s my first baitcaster. I fished with it for the first time yesterday. I only had one bird nest, the wind hit the lure and I wasn’t paying attention. I have the tension set good and mag brake set at like 7ish. I’ll work on using my thumb more and not relying on the brake as much. I love it, it’s more satisfying to cast than a spinning reel. It seems like a quality combo. Its probably the best combo at Walmart besides the xfinity but they never have the xfinity in stock.
I got that Loews Infinity orange combo that usually list at Walmart for $97 dollars, for $40 bucks at Walmart. So always scan your bar codes because every now and then you will find stuff they want to clear out off the shelves. And this orange rod and reel combo is the best low cost bait caster I have ever owned. And it has an extremely smooth retrieve to it. Like butter! Amazing reel. So good I should have bought the other two they had. Once you set it. You will never have backlashes. Only thing I wish it had and really it does not matter. Is I wish the drag had that neat clicking sound like the high end bait caster. Other than that man you can not beat it.
When they are slapping at it like that and they aren’t eating it change colors. But its very dope they give you 2 colors! Looks like a can’t beat em
Great casting tips, you made setting the brakes and spool speed easy to comprehend
Thk u
God bless
I just picked that combo up today. What a great deal. Thanks for sharing. I also picked up the spinning combo too. That’s was $65.
Just as others have mentioned, it does need a dab of oil before you use it th-cam.com/users/postUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e - put a few drops in through the convenient screw cap and you are good to go! I have fished several weeks with a couple of these, and I will be getting more in the future. I put these against my Abu Garcia Pro Max reel, and they actually perform a bit better than the Abu with some of my lighter cranks, and definitely just as good with the rest of my lures. My Abu is a bit more low profile and fits my hand better, but these are definitely not bad at all. You can almost get 3 of these for the price of my Pro Max. My only complaint is the thumb bar sits pretty high compared to my traditional profile Abu. Bring that thumb bar down a little and I’m sold on these all day long.
Awesome video Larry! Looks like a solid budget combo, and I'm sure a lot of us are grateful for the review.
It's settled; Larry dropping a video = good fishing! 🔥🎣 Grabbed the ultralight on a whim for my walk with the dog (I've seen some life in the tiny creek down the hill); it ain't much, but the creek chubs were hitting hard! 😂🎣 Fun little pit stop while Koda had some water and a break. 🙏
I have never commented in fishing videos. I have subscribed to this one because this guy has a great personality and is good at expaining things. Good job sir.
Just bought it and used it for the first time and as a beginner it feels great! Caught a 2 pound bass on it with no problems at all! Worth the buy
I picked up a Vengeance combination yesterday at Walmart for $40. I am trying to get my pre teen and teenage grandsons interested in using the bait casting reel. So, Larry, I am glad that you confirmed my choice into getting this deal. I wish that I would have more money, because on occasion, I do buy new combos for kids and get them interested in fishing. Trilene XL is on the spool. Great video too.
A little while after I bought the Infinity reel for 40 bucks at Walmart. I was in my old hometown Walmart and found also the Vengeance bait aster also for 40 bucks. I bought two of them. But ended up taking them back because ass soon as I rigged them up they both started making a terrible sound when casting them. I was pissed and thought I got another good deal. Also I noticed it was not built like the Infinity rod and reel combo. It was real cheap plastic. I did like the clicking drag it had.
Appreciate the video. The part we’re u teach how to set the reel is what I needed thank you.
Love your videos. This was a good one. You gotta cut the zip tie off of the reel. That would drive me nuts! Positive vibes. Keep em coming. I really liked the part about how to set up your reel. A bunch of folks don't know what you showed them today. You saved 1,000s of backlashes ;-).
A good start to a thorough review.
Just picked up this combo today, excited to get some fishing done!
Awesome review Larry. I have seen multiple reviews, and most of them compare this combo to 200$ and 300$ reels
I saw these last night and almost got one. Glad I found this. I might just go back to get one. Thanks for this.
thank you, this is my first combo u really help out alot
Just bought my first baitcaster at 61. I paid $40 for the abu garcia vengeance rod and reel combo set. I prefer spincaster reels. We'll give it a shot. The 6 magnets should help with the backlash. My wife likes it alot.
I got an Abu-Garcia black max combo for my birthday in March and I am very pleased with it, I use it weekly and it has performed very well. My black max combo came with two Berkeley lures also ,but the reel didn't come with line.
Just picked this up for $30 today .
Thought I was only that did that casting in a certain and then catch right there . Did it today
And you have a Twin Troller 10x! Very cool man.
Great video will definitely check out that combo always looking to add to my arsenal.
Love your kayak.
Larry you should try the Abu Garcia Blue Max it’s like 60 bucks and it’s really good
He did a video on it a couple years ago. It’s actually the video that led me to his channel lol. And yes I agree the blue max is an awesome combo for the money
Was eyeing that combo all summer but iver always been a spinning guy. Found them in the clearance isle today at Walmart for 40$ snagged one up. Just need to wait for summer now..
I heard they stopped making the black max but our walmart have 8 in right hand and 3 in left hand. And have two combos
When did you start the fishing man?
Just found your page man, and am definitely a fan. Keep it up man, your content is 👌
do they make that with a left hand reel?
i just picked this combo up saturday and its my first baitcaster and abu garcia and its missing the brake knob
Thanks Larry this vidio was very helpful for my choices to what l would like to get next.
Glad I could help!
Heck since you already have one you can send that one my way. Heck I have always wanted a nice baitcaster rod and reel combo. I have never owned one but have always wanted one. Sir I want to say thanks and appreciate all you do and go through making these awesome fishing videos for us all to enjoy and learn from. And also just wanted you to know that you're appreciated to and your time and all your hardwork that goes into your videos and channel. Well till next's time GodBless and Tight Lines.
You ain’t gotta do all this for a rod. Just go down to Walmart and buy it for 80$
@@owenoconnor4844 your right sir but like I told Nibba if I could afford it I would have one but can't afford one. Was just joking sorry if I made you mad or anything like that sir.
These are on sale right now at Walmart 41$ shipped with Walmart plus online.
My Only question is the rod strong enough to fish a jig on it
Are they only right hand side? Seen these in walmart today
Which would combo would be the better buy?? The ABU GARCIA MAX STX $104.00 or the ABU GARCIA 7’ VENGEANCE $75.00
They still make the black max its just been renamed the max x or something like that. That crank bait I think is a 55mm at least I believe that's how they mark there's which is basically just a 2.5 square bill. Dives 3 to 5 ft most likely but might be a 5 to 7 foot depending on bill size and angle.
I like the blue max combo its only 65$ online with free delivery. It's a solid cheap combo I use it for bank beating and my higher end stuff when I'm on my jon boat. Dont want higher end gear in the grass or possible mud lol
Just bought one. Cant wait to use it later today 👍
Got this combo for $20! Love it
Yessir! It’s amazing!
Favorite TH-cam
Favorite TH-camr 🦍⚡️
I just saw these at Walmart in North Smithfield, Rhode Island on clearance for $40. I now own 2 of them.
First! Great as always sir!!!
Just picked one up last night, haven't used a baitcaster in over 2 years. 😅
Are they all right handed reels or both left and right hand ones
Going to try it love Abu Garcia reels
I love them
are they only right hand
Just got this for $25 it was a steal it's a actually not a bad little combo perfect for the car the lures aren't bad either
You got a STEAL! I’m jealous 🤣🤣🤣
I got the spining combo for 40 bucks. Solid buy.
Love your vids and I love Abu and berkley! I have started a channel and replaced pretty much everything with Abu and berkley. Thanks for the banger vid 🔥🔥🔥
I just bought the same Combo from Cabelas for $74 w/free shipping.
They do make and sell the black max combo still Larry and it's a great combo.
Dude, what are you fishing on?? Twin troller?? How do you like it ?
I love it only had it a couple weeks and it’s amazing!
Picked up this exact combo for $37 my only complaint is it seems to backlash quite a bit it's probably due to the plastic spool... maybe putting a different spool on it would fix that issue
Dude you got a steal!
I got one and my review is that the line is kinda cheap and has bad memory (but you can switch it out easily) and in my opinion the tension knob is a little wonky but besides that it’s pretty good
Larry with the tips In This video 😂😂 keep it up dude videos have been fire recently🔥♥️
what good Fishing Combos are their to buy
I bought this as my first bait caster
Let's goooooooo man keep up the good work
Larry is fishing that lure so fast the fish can't get out of the way before they get hooked.
I'm late but good video as always makes my day thank you
Thanks for the review, I’m just getting into bass fishing and this will be my first baitcaster so hopefully it turns out good!! 🙌🏾🙏🏽
Good Luck to you man!
@@LarryMeltonJr you have any videos on tips for beginners or not to bird nest
@@reggiebaiju2871 haven’t done a casting tutorial but I recently did a pond fishing “how to” video for good lures and spots to try in different ponds!
@@LarryMeltonJr I will check it out thank you for replying back
I just bought this combo for $40 at Wally World
Not gonna lie, my brother purchased this combo recently and it’s almost better than my Lews Xfinity/Speed Spool combo.
Man I love Walmart because I watched mine all summer and picked one up over the water whatever they marked them Down to 30 bucks
I just got this exact same one with the same lures for my 15th birthday.
Yes sir🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯😀
Enjoyed the video man‼️ I picked me one up a few days ago but I haven’t had a chance to use it yet…. Quick question Larry was the plastic on the spool a pain to get off or was it just me
YESSIR IM SECOND!!!!!!!!!!
Shut up spam
I see them at Walmart Monday
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Hey boss love the channel! i’ve considered doing fishing youtube video and wonder if you had any advice? keep up the great work!
I saw this combo recently in Walmart for $20 on clearance with a lot of stock left… Might have to pick one up just because…
Definitely worth the try!
what is your dream set up?
Man I’ve eyed this combo the last two times I’ve went to Wally World
steal it
@@saintsnation8192 I’d rather get it the honest way bud, I think it’s more so an addiction I have 4 baitcasters now it’s just looks cool and I love the Abu brand.
steal it.
Steal it
Steal it
I just wish they sold them in left hand retrieve.
I just lucked out and found this combo for $40 at Walmart.
Same is said 75 at mine but was 40 at checkout
@@cameronpeterson5400 I was casting mine in the yard yesterday to get dialed in a bit. It started making a weird noise while casting. Had any issue with yours?
@@pernellmarshall8786 Not as far as I know but it could be the way u have it dialed in I've seen a few people on yt who have bait casters that make noise when casting so it's possible there's nothing wrong maybe try tuning it some and it may stop if not I still don't believe there's anything wrong with it, get back to me and let me know buddy
I just bought this combo on sale for 41$. In my opinion thats a fucking steal
Just picked it up for 40$
At my wall fart it was only 35$ idk how lol
Hey man I just bought this combo and when I cast the line unravels on the reel how do I resolve thos issue? Signed novice fisherman thanks in advance.
Just picked one up today and will be my first bait caster.
I sent my brother to pick two up for us, they were on sale for 40$ he broke his reel the second time he used it 😭
Your video is way too long . Get to the point .
Just found your page man, and am definitely a fan. Keep it up man, your content is 👌
Thanks man!