I recently bought this combo to play with then give away to a kid I'm bound to bump into when I get back to fishing in spring. Its not completely terrible but you get what you pay for. I took the magnetic brake apart to see if I could smooth it out and discovered a couple things. The chassis the magnets mount too floats on 2 pins with super light springs for tension, I stretched the springs a bit to provide a little more tension, helps make the brakes a little more consistent from cast to cast. The other issue I found is the chassis binds on the pins between the 4 and 8 setting. turning the brakes up works fine but backing down will hang at different spots each time you do it and will suddenly release so it makes the brakes very inconsistent. resetting to 1 then turning back up to the new setting was fairly consistent. The tolerances are so loose that I don't see a way to permanently fix these issues without getting too costly in time and money but with a couple tweaks it is not bad at all for the money. With the brakes working the way they do I wouldn't try to do any long casts.
I have this one. I got lucky and bought it for about $20. It was on clearance because it was nested. Someone played with it in store. Fairly easy fix, but I figured whatever, good price deal. Its my first baitcaster, learning to use it now.
Finally. Someone gives an honest review of this thing. It sucks, but it will catch fish. That is a good conclusion in my opinion. I've used cheap gear and I currently have a baitcaster with a retail price of $250. This thing does not compare to my good reel, but other reviewers seem to act as though it will last as long or offer a good of features. Thanks for your honesty. .👍👍👍👍
Yo congrats you’re almost at 100 K 500 more to go. your the most amazing hard working TH-camr I had ever seen and definitely the best one out there. Keep up the great work.
I have my original Diawa Millionaire Baitcaster that whines like that when you sling it hard. I have had that reel for over 40 years now and it still fishes good. Also, on the sensitivity of the rod, I think it might be more the cheap line on it. You said you are used to braid, and it transmits a lot better. Still a great review, I have seen them at my Wal-Mart and wondered if it was worth it since it is so low cost. Thanks for the review!
I haven’t bought any Walmart brand fishing equipment in 30 years, but I have bought a couple of inexpensive “name brand” spinning combos, from Walmart. They have held up pretty well.
Gotta love fishing in shorts and a t-shirt in January, it’s 10 degrees and snowing right now in Germany. Still planning on doing some fishing this weekend though, gotta get my channel up to this guy’s someday
I’ve used cheaper setups my whole life mainly because I don’t have the extra money to spend on high end fishing equipment. I’ve had an Abu Garcia Black Max and Silver Max both under $70 and I still have them today (probably have had them for 4/5 years). Also, Piscifun sells really good bait casting and spinning setups. I have a Piscifun Torrent Combo for $40 and it’s the best cheap setup I believe money can buy IMO! Gonna have to give the Ozark Trail combo a try.. Nice Vid!
Just look at how manysubs you got yak pak good job, I've been with this channel since you were at 35,000 subscribers keep the great work up and continue to make killer content
Congratulations on 100k that’s so epic keep up the grind Ive been watching for a while and love all the awesome videos you really are the most entertaining TH-camr out there!!!
@yakpak man you're an inspiration to all anglers , thanks for helping me become a better fisherman and a better person . hope all is well with covid! stay healthy and keep up the great videos
100% possible... did it two weeks ago to get my buddy into fishing... $30 combo and the basic eagle claw bass fishing kit both at Walmart. with 10 bucks to spare for a couple hard baits if you wanted.
Dude.. you hunted that ozark trails baitcaster down boiiiii !!! That's dedication for your Viewers Seriously... Much love as always from SanAntonio TX 👊 keep that 🔥 content coming!! ✌️
Man, I gotta say, I’m really really really really really really lovin all the open mouth shocked face thumbnails on every single video you have!!!!!! Dang I wouldn’t have clicked on it if it weren’t for the open mouth and the shocked face!!! I wish other fishing TH-camrs would do the same thing that yo… oh wait…
Dude, YakPak I use that reel as my starting reel. I had my buddy who has used bait casters since he was a toddler, the man set it up for me. I fished with it for 3 months and I caught nothing but 5 to 6 lbs hybrids and Largies on it and one afternoon I went to cast my Chatter Bait and the mother-lovin reel exploded in my hand and launched the LURE in the water witch btw was behind the dam.
Today is the day my friend. You will join the 100k club. Congratulations tj. You deserve it man. Been watching you since you were in the 30s. Hard work and dedication pays off. When you do your best and when you do it the right way, good things come. You definitely worked for it and did it the right way. Congratulations on 100k man. I hope I get there one day! Keep grinding! Btw if you’re ever in eastern Tennessee, hit me up! I’ll take you to my secret honey hole.
I consider myself lucky, looked in 3 walmarts near me and found it at the last. There were 2 left and one was damaged. Didn't realize it was a rare find. Great video, thanks for the review.
I bought an ozark trail 6'6 medium heavy spinning rod for from walmart for 20 beans a few months back. I think the spinning rod is better than the baitcaster combo personally
It looks a little better than the h20 Xpress one I bought from academy. The rod snapped on my second fish. The reel was "decent" for the price. But it was hard to dial in and was prone to backlash. Lasted about 20 fishing trips before the reel broke apart one day. I'd say the Ozark trail is better than the h2o Xpress
I purchased one of these in March and it screamed the same way then one day it stopped and hasn’t sounded that away since. Not one problem yet, it’s not bad for $35. I like the Lews exfinity better though
He has videos just about that man. Shitttt I can recommend a good one for only 30! Can get a Lew's Classic Pro reel and a 7' H2O Xpress Premier rod for 97 bucks at academy. Whole combo for just under $100, and a pretty good one at that. No complaints from me on that rod. But yeah you can find a few good rods around 100 or less at academy
Best "cheaper" rod I've found though is the Lew's Hank Parker rod for 40 bucks at Wal-Mart. I have the 7' MH worm/jig rod and love it. Been using it for at least a year now
Thanks for the help! I've watched his videos about budgets rods and what not but they are fairly old. I was actually looking at that exact lews rod the other day and the abu garcia vengeance. I havent looked much at academy though. I have a lews American hero combo, and a kast king crixus reel that needs a rod.
Yo TJ you found it. I haven't seen on on our Walmarts either. Pretty much what I thought it was too! I wonder if that is the only length they have?? Great video bro!
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Shoulda done 100% off for 100k😂
Who else thinks that yak oak is the best fishing youtuber🎣🐟 facts
Sup yak pack
Yakpak. Do pink worms only I caught two 5 pounders on them. Thanks for the video you get me through the video
yessir
YP: “I like it tighter more than I like it loose.”
Don’t we all YP, don’t we all...
I recently bought this combo to play with then give away to a kid I'm bound to bump into when I get back to fishing in spring. Its not completely terrible but you get what you pay for. I took the magnetic brake apart to see if I could smooth it out and discovered a couple things.
The chassis the magnets mount too floats on 2 pins with super light springs for tension, I stretched the springs a bit to provide a little more tension, helps make the brakes a little more consistent from cast to cast.
The other issue I found is the chassis binds on the pins between the 4 and 8 setting. turning the brakes up works fine but backing down will hang at different spots each time you do it and will suddenly release so it makes the brakes very inconsistent. resetting to 1 then turning back up to the new setting was fairly consistent.
The tolerances are so loose that I don't see a way to permanently fix these issues without getting too costly in time and money but with a couple tweaks it is not bad at all for the money. With the brakes working the way they do I wouldn't try to do any long casts.
Ozark trail spinning combos are the truth! I bought the inshore 4000 spin combo for like 40$. They are SO underrated!
Do you have a link on this reel
This reel was way nicer than I thought it was going to be, but durability was a big issue as it only lasted about two months.
coming from a Ozark Trail fishing user the best line to put on the reel is braided line but use the right pound line
I just bought this combo today, it was the first combo on the rack and I bought it right out of the box!! I can't wait to try it out!!
I’ve been here for a long time I can’t believe you hit 100k congrats man 🎣🥳
Let’s go I was waiting for this. Banger of a vid Yak 👊
CONGRATS 🎈🍾 ON 100k YakPak!!
If I wake up tomorrow and yakpak doesn’t have 100,000 subs I’m gonna send links to everybody i know, and tell them to sub to yakpak
I have this one. I got lucky and bought it for about $20. It was on clearance because it was nested. Someone played with it in store. Fairly easy fix, but I figured whatever, good price deal. Its my first baitcaster, learning to use it now.
I’m patiently waiting for him to hit 100k😤👊🔥
he hitttt thatttt
He did! :)
@@ivybh lets GOOOOOOO
Same
Just did
Congrats on getting close to 100k 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 This vid was a BANGER🔥🔥🔥
Finally. Someone gives an honest review of this thing. It sucks, but it will catch fish. That is a good conclusion in my opinion. I've used cheap gear and I currently have a baitcaster with a retail price of $250. This thing does not compare to my good reel, but other reviewers seem to act as though it will last as long or offer a good of features. Thanks for your honesty. .👍👍👍👍
tbh , ure the 4th fishing youtuber i sub after 1rod , jon b and googan .. love ur vids bruh .. keep it up .. sending fishing love from malaysia 🇲🇾
I bought one for my four year old and put it on a little rod for him he loves and wanted a reel like daddy. Been fun watching him learn
Yo congrats you’re almost at 100 K 500 more to go. your the most amazing hard working TH-camr I had ever seen and definitely the best one out there. Keep up the great work.
LONG TIME COMING!! So excited we finally get to watch this video!!
Got this combo today for $40, first baitcaster setup so I wanted something cheap in case I wanted to go back to my spinner reals
Almost 100k subs congrats bro🤟
“Don’t forget to like and subscribe”
I like the video before I even get to 2 seconds into it! 😂🤟🏽
Same
“I went to the gym this morning” man you be hitting it every morning like we should know by now that you’re putting in that work. Keep it up bro
When I bought that rod and reel I did not get the line on the reel
I have my original Diawa Millionaire Baitcaster that whines like that when you sling it hard. I have had that reel for over 40 years now and it still fishes good. Also, on the sensitivity of the rod, I think it might be more the cheap line on it. You said you are used to braid, and it transmits a lot better. Still a great review, I have seen them at my Wal-Mart and wondered if it was worth it since it is so low cost. Thanks for the review!
" We finally found the Ozark Trail fishing rod"
Facts
I got this for my nephew (10) to learn to fish on. It’s been great for him to begin and learn with.
I haven’t bought any Walmart brand fishing equipment in 30 years, but I have bought a couple of inexpensive “name brand” spinning combos, from Walmart. They have held up pretty well.
Congrats on 100k YakPak! One of the most entertaining and hardest working fishtuber 💪🏽
I love you YakPak, congrats on hitting 100k subscribers. Moving on up in the world of TH-cam.
Yak Pak is a true legend. He's out here dedicating his time to a Ozark trail combo, yall just subscribe to him!
Gotta love fishing in shorts and a t-shirt in January, it’s 10 degrees and snowing right now in Germany. Still planning on doing some fishing this weekend though, gotta get my channel up to this guy’s someday
Hell yeah TJ! You are at 100K now congrats!!!
I’ve used cheaper setups my whole life mainly because I don’t have the extra money to spend on high end fishing equipment. I’ve had an Abu Garcia Black Max and Silver Max both under $70 and I still have them today (probably have had them for 4/5 years). Also, Piscifun sells really good bait casting and spinning setups. I have a Piscifun Torrent Combo for $40 and it’s the best cheap setup I believe money can buy IMO! Gonna have to give the Ozark Trail combo a try.. Nice Vid!
I would definitely recommend if you are on a budget, i own one and it does a very good job.
would also recommend buying some braided line for it, the line it comes with tends to tangle up easily if not dialed correctly.
My son and I really enjoy your fishing videos. 🎣
Thanks for watching!
Surprisingly i found one at my local walmart, really good rod and reel! got it just a month ago!
Almost 100k let’s help yakpack grow🔥
YAKPAK BACK AT IT AGAIN👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Just look at how manysubs you got yak pak good job, I've been with this channel since you were at 35,000 subscribers keep the great work up and continue to make killer content
I throw a 50$ bass pro mega cast and it is just as good as a googan squad gold series
Congratulations on 100k that’s so epic keep up the grind Ive been watching for a while and love all the awesome videos you really are the most entertaining TH-camr out there!!!
@yakpak man you're an inspiration to all anglers , thanks for helping me become a better fisherman and a better person . hope all is well with covid! stay healthy and keep up the great videos
I’ve been waiting for this!!!
I nearly choked on my food when I heard that reel scream like that 🤣
I’ve been waiting for this video!
Yes bud the video we have all been waiting for let’s goooo yak pak
Get YakPak to 100k baby most underrated fishing TH-cam out there
Line is probably mono and that will lessen the traps vibration felt also. The reel I believe is made by Lews
You should do a $50 rod , real , tackle FISHING challenge
Na not unless off wish
100% possible... did it two weeks ago to get my buddy into fishing... $30 combo and the basic eagle claw bass fishing kit both at Walmart. with 10 bucks to spare for a couple hard baits if you wanted.
I saw this in my store this past week. I have been waiting for you to test it out.
Dude.. you hunted that ozark trails baitcaster down boiiiii !!! That's dedication for your Viewers Seriously... Much love as always from SanAntonio TX 👊 keep that 🔥 content coming!! ✌️
YP! Thanks for the vid. I got an A rig, a heavy rod and the OT casting reel... you inspire my adventure. Thank you!
Man, I gotta say, I’m really really really really really really lovin all the open mouth shocked face thumbnails on every single video you have!!!!!! Dang I wouldn’t have clicked on it if it weren’t for the open mouth and the shocked face!!! I wish other fishing TH-camrs would do the same thing that yo… oh wait…
Today I got my first thing of googan baits, I got the bandito bug and lunker log and they smell AMAZING
It would probably a good starter combo for someone just starting with a baitcaster
Its been a minute. Happy New Year my friend
Frank ❤️ you were here at 100.... and I’m honored to have you here at 100,000 🙏🏼☺️
Dude, YakPak I use that reel as my starting reel. I had my buddy who has used bait casters since he was a toddler, the man set it up for me. I fished with it for 3 months and I caught nothing but 5 to 6 lbs hybrids and Largies on it and one afternoon I went to cast my Chatter Bait and the mother-lovin reel exploded in my hand and launched the LURE in the water witch btw was behind the dam.
Today is the day my friend. You will join the 100k club. Congratulations tj. You deserve it man. Been watching you since you were in the 30s. Hard work and dedication pays off. When you do your best and when you do it the right way, good things come. You definitely worked for it and did it the right way. Congratulations on 100k man. I hope I get there one day! Keep grinding! Btw if you’re ever in eastern Tennessee, hit me up! I’ll take you to my secret honey hole.
SO CLOSE TO 100K YAKPAK🔥‼️‼️‼️‼️
Should happen by tonight I think 🙏🏼❤️
@@FishingWithYakPak Yes sir bro🔥‼️‼️‼️‼️
Yeah almost 6 digits
Yep 100k now
133k now baby
I consider myself lucky, looked in 3 walmarts near me and found it at the last. There were 2 left and one was damaged. Didn't realize it was a rare find. Great video, thanks for the review.
100k subs Congratulations yakpak.
Congrats on 100k you deserve it 🥳🎉👏
Congratulations on 100k bro well deserved. Like always Keep up the hard work and tight linZ 🤙🎣!
Every time I see a yakpac vid pop up you already know that it is lit😂🤣😅
I bought an ozark trail 6'6 medium heavy spinning rod for from walmart for 20 beans a few months back. I think the spinning rod is better than the baitcaster combo personally
Yessss I’ve been waiting for this one
I've never used a reel like that. I think I may pick one up.
Yak pak just keeps bringing the bangers every upload
I have the same one i use it for bass and catfish, carry it with me wherever I do fishing
i have that combo, its great. caught tons of fish at the pier with it
My buddy has one of those combos and it is so funny because that thing just starts to roar like a dinosaur mid cast.
It looks a little better than the h20 Xpress one I bought from academy. The rod snapped on my second fish. The reel was "decent" for the price. But it was hard to dial in and was prone to backlash. Lasted about 20 fishing trips before the reel broke apart one day.
I'd say the Ozark trail is better than the h2o Xpress
I saw an o ark trail bait caster a few weeks ago and it was only $20 just the bait caster and it was a different color it was green and black
I purchased one of these in March and it screamed the same way then one day it stopped and hasn’t sounded that away since. Not one problem yet, it’s not bad for $35. I like the Lews exfinity better though
Who just loves yakpak s content
Lh or Rh retrieve ? I’m right handed but prefer to retrieve with my left.
Do you have to special order left hand reels? I went to my local walmart and literally all were right hand reel
Probably the most requested review of all time. Thanks, buddy.
Do you have a recommendation on a casting rod under $100?
He has videos just about that man. Shitttt I can recommend a good one for only 30! Can get a Lew's Classic Pro reel and a 7' H2O Xpress Premier rod for 97 bucks at academy. Whole combo for just under $100, and a pretty good one at that. No complaints from me on that rod. But yeah you can find a few good rods around 100 or less at academy
Best "cheaper" rod I've found though is the Lew's Hank Parker rod for 40 bucks at Wal-Mart. I have the 7' MH worm/jig rod and love it. Been using it for at least a year now
Thanks for the help! I've watched his videos about budgets rods and what not but they are fairly old. I was actually looking at that exact lews rod the other day and the abu garcia vengeance. I havent looked much at academy though. I have a lews American hero combo, and a kast king crixus reel that needs a rod.
I just bought same combo and it’s actually pretty🔥🤯
Finally hit that 100k congrats man
There’s a lot of good content in this channel.
Tj your videos are awesome you inspier me and you are great thank you for your service
Much love from Charleston SC. I loved your video about the Alabama rig. Pretty awesome to watch.
LESS THAN 200 AWAY FROM 100K!
CONGRATS!!
just got one its pretty straight, it has more bearings than the 59 dollar lews one + the lews one has like no bend.
Congratulations on 100k Yakpak
That sound is from.moisture in the tension knob
Finally bout time I have been wondering when this video will be up😂
Bro, full Ozark trail challenge! Combo, baits and kayak!
Dude Is Absolutely.. AWESOME!!!!🤟🤘... Can't wait for the next upload
Never caught a bluegill on a rattletrap but I did catch one on a full size Rebel Minnow jerkbait last spring
Congrats!!! On hitting 100k🔥
Do you think you gonna do the saltwater baits in freshwater
Yo TJ you found it. I haven't seen on on our Walmarts either. Pretty much what I thought it was too! I wonder if that is the only length they have?? Great video bro!
Gratz on 100k brutha
Omg 99.9k I cant wait congrats thought I cant wait
Congratulations on 100 k bro you need to come back to pc fl will put you on dem big ones....🦅🇺🇸👍👊💯
U hit 100k let’s go dude great work