No way Man!!! The best Walmart combo that you can get on a budget is a Abu Garcia MaxZ reel and Vengeance rod. It'll blow your Lews combo away. Try one and feel the difference!!!
The Shock rod is actually a pretty good heavy rod, it does look a little crazy IMO... Lol. But mine has never been anything but fun to throw. That medium action lightning rod for lighter stuff has been a go-to of mine for years. Great budget gear that will last if you take care of it. Merry Christmas sir!
Hi, Larry Wild Bill Here from the Show Me State. That rod is perfect for throwing a slobberknocker with 30lb braided line. Get yourself a Max STX reel and you'll have a perfect flipping combo that won't break the bank. It also works great for senkos, worms and flukes type lures. Try it you'll be glad you did and tell em Wild Bill sent you!!!
Those rods have bad reviews on just about every online shop if not all lol because tge reel seats break or the rod itself does. 1 or 2 out of every 10 turn out ok so hope you got one that won't break.
I have the spinning version of the Shock. It's heavy. I switched a few reels on it and it's tolerable. I have 3 Lightning rods, 2 casting and a spinning. For about the same money, it's a way nicer rod.
Yes, exactly I bought mine a few years back never took it out fishing yet. The first time I took mine out a few weeks. Back. That little clear plastic piece. That holds the real down. Snap like a toothpick. After the first I hooked. Thank God it was only 30 bucks back then. I did not spend $50 on it. For a few dollars more. You can get much better.
The reel seat on those rods are garbage,Larry. The previous model was amazing and lasted forever,but the plastic reel seat will crack. I had the casting and baitcasting and both cracked right on the seam.
Actually, that rod is a pos I bought one a few years back pay $30 for it never had a chance to take it out to go fishing I took it out a week ago for the first time and the first fish I caught it broke a little plastic piece that holds the real place snapped like a toothpick after I hooked a fish if I could send pictures on here, I would I would not waste my money on that rod
It's a common issue. Mine broke too setting a hook. Rod in left hand and reel in right hand had me puzzled for a moment lol. That little seat lock is the only weak point on these rods and you can't replace them. It's a shame because it is a decent rod apart from that.
The Lews Laser (chartreuse and grey) is the best budget Walmart rod by far. Have 3 of them, and use them as often as my $100+ rods
Yes Indeed! I broke mine and haven't found a replacement yet. Always looking for one. lol
No way Man!!! The best Walmart combo that you can get on a budget is a Abu Garcia MaxZ reel and Vengeance rod. It'll blow your Lews combo away. Try one and feel the difference!!!
@@ReidGriffin080you can call Lew’s and they will replace it for free if it’s under a year warranty
@@WilliamBowling-f3h are you referring to the blue max?
I bought a Vendetta rod and got the rod wrap and put it on and I love that rod now it beefed up the handle so it fit my hand better
The Shock rod is actually a pretty good heavy rod, it does look a little crazy IMO... Lol. But mine has never been anything but fun to throw. That medium action lightning rod for lighter stuff has been a go-to of mine for years. Great budget gear that will last if you take care of it. Merry Christmas sir!
Enjoyed watching!! Just got my rod
Nice work! I like the cheap berkley rods... The "Big Game" rod can pull some huge fish and it's cheap. Thanks for the video.
Hi, Larry Wild Bill Here from the Show Me State. That rod is perfect for throwing a slobberknocker with 30lb braided line. Get yourself a Max STX reel and you'll have a perfect flipping combo that won't break the bank. It also works great for senkos, worms and flukes type lures. Try it you'll be glad you did and tell em Wild Bill sent you!!!
I have one and use it for punching and Texas rigs. It’s lasted and I have pulled some hogs out with it. Still going strong.
Great little video merry Christmas Larry and family
Merry Christmas . Love your Videos keep them Coming . Let’s Go Fishing
Really like the lightning rods. Been using them for years
I have one of those and so far so good, still getting bigguns with that rod, and braid with the slx dc
My Walmart had vandettas on clearance for 12$ each a bought a few and I’m not even gonna lie I’ve fell in love with the feel of it
Those rods have bad reviews on just about every online shop if not all lol because tge reel seats break or the rod itself does. 1 or 2 out of every 10 turn out ok so hope you got one that won't break.
Merry Christmas Larry 🎄
Oh yeah the 7'6 HEAVY with 65lb braid can really jack em up!🎣📌🎯🔒
Question thinking of getting the 6’6 rod mostly for pitching and skipping you think it’s a good rod for that?
The one I have says best for braided lines but I love it
The lightening Rod is a creek and stream killer
You know any good spots to fish near Tuscaloosa? I don’t have a boat so just good bank fishing spots if you got any
I have the spinning version of the Shock. It's heavy. I switched a few reels on it and it's tolerable. I have 3 Lightning rods, 2 casting and a spinning. For about the same money, it's a way nicer rod.
The real seeds break on those rods fairly common with the little use gota Chek out the lews
Whats the best budget rod and reel or combo
Bros name is Larry Melton Jr and mine is Jerry Felton Jr 😂
Would you try fishing with Lojo from Googan fishing. I think he live in the same state as you. I’ll like to see that.
Would u recommend it
What kind of kayak is that
Larry posted! That looks like a pretty good rod for the price. Merry Christmas everyone!
What reel would go good on this rod
Max stx
It had titanium inserts so the braid won't eat em up
Good stuff!
I got one for frogging there very stiff
I have owned 2 of these rods. Both of the reel seat nuts cracked after light use. The clear plastic is just not quality unfortunately.
Yes, exactly I bought mine a few years back never took it out fishing yet. The first time I took mine out a few weeks. Back. That little clear plastic piece. That holds the real down. Snap like a toothpick. After the first I hooked. Thank God it was only 30 bucks back then. I did not spend $50 on it. For a few dollars more. You can get much better.
I love the cherry wood berkley rod. I got mine on sale at wally world for 8 bucks
I had a lightning rod 20 years ago it was pretty awesome.
Lost it bounced out of boat it was paired up with an ambassador 😢
I have a 7' moderate g shock. I like it, but use it mostly for spinner baits
The reel seat on those rods are garbage,Larry. The previous model was amazing and lasted forever,but the plastic reel seat will crack. I had the casting and baitcasting and both cracked right on the seam.
zip ties does the trick
Every time I go fishing and it's dead, my dad calls and I hook up. I appreciate it.
Do the vendetta rod
Actually, that rod is a pos I bought one a few years back pay $30 for it never had a chance to take it out to go fishing I took it out a week ago for the first time and the first fish I caught it broke a little plastic piece that holds the real place snapped like a toothpick after I hooked a fish if I could send pictures on here, I would I would not waste my money on that rod
It's a common issue. Mine broke too setting a hook. Rod in left hand and reel in right hand had me puzzled for a moment lol. That little seat lock is the only weak point on these rods and you can't replace them. It's a shame because it is a decent rod apart from that.
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