Can WALMART Fishing Rods Catch Big Fish?
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Can cheap Walmart rods catch big game fish? We answer that question in this episode where Chris and I purchase a Shakespeare gx2 combo and try our luck on the kayaks with some nice redfish and black drum. I think you will even be surprised by what this $44 combo can do, I was shocked. Checkout my kayak: bit.ly/oldtown_...
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In December I got my friend his first setup, 7ft ugly stik GX2, shimano sienna 4000, 30lbs kastking braid with 30lbs PLine voltage as leader.... 2/0 owner circle.... tipped with shrimp..... caught a 40lbs spotted eagle ray... locked down drag.... almost got spooled but with a little experience and patience.... got it in easy.... fun fight... got the pics and video to prove it.... great rod.
Nice work! Those eagle rays are purty and strong! 👍
Shakespeare might be cheap but without the $30 Shakespeare baitcasting rod I bought many years ago and have since retired, I probably wouldn't be a fisherman today.
No doubt, one of my first spinning reels was a Shakespeare.
Shakespeare makes ugly stik, I swear by those rods, and a quantum reel. Where I fish a 24" 8-10 pound trout that fight like a heavyweight boxer are the norm and never had an issue with walmart equipment.
@@andrewsavage1872unless your store has owner hooks I don’t use there hooks for salmon fishing to many times I’ve lost fish to straightened hooks now I swear by owner hooks
It’s a sad season for me personally just retired three of my 9 yr old ugly stiks
Thank you for this video and great insight! I honestly have a GX2 and while it isn't the best looking and it's bulky/heavy I love it has been so dependable and strong but I wasn't a fan of the reel so I upgraded the reel and I actually use it for deeper water/bottom fishing for catfish and striper here in Arizona.
"Man! you win every arm wrestling contest!"
"Well,I fish with an Ugly Stik gx2. That's my secret"...🤪
Yep these are good rods but heavy as all get out! Never seen a Pinfish that big...enjoyed! Thanks!
He almost had me Mike, luckily I won that battle lol.
The gx2 combo can most certainly catch big fish. I love my combo. While not the best reel out there, I've caught some big pike with it and it performed much better than I thought it would.
Great video. Very fair assessment and test for the gx2. I have fished and still fish ugly stik, light action, and ultralight action, old howald process rods. Those rods are heavier than the gx2 and the elite rods. But they perform great and are ultra tough, and reasonably sensitive.
My vote is that you don't try to break the rod. Just enjoy it for what it is meant to be, affordable and tough. You proved the toughness. Maybe one day you can read the history of the ugly stik and how they came to be and named. Interesting story.
Thanks so much for a more than fair test and opinion about the gx2.
Me and my dad still have a 19 year old Shakespeare and it still works and we are even able catch big cats and carps. We recently upgraded to another Shakespeare Tiger and it does deliver, it’s very reliable and strong. And we still use the 19 year old Shakespeare and it still doesn’t break on us.
Purchased 2 Skeet Reese spinner bait casting rods. One for $9.88 which was a price error and the cashier was too lazy to check. And I found one in the clearance isle for 16.00 bucks. I love them!! Thank you Wally World
If it does the job and you're happy, that is all that matters.
That is a crazy big pinfish, probably a record.
I think it's pretty far from the record but it's def my record.
I have never dreamed of a pinkish ever getting that big!
I’ve caught plenty of decent fish (snapper, redfish, flounder) on my $25 Okuma rod I bought close to thirty years ago.
Very nice!
Joshua Taylor I caught snapper on zebco sling shot as well as redfish
I just bought this rod and reel combo for my wife and I to go fishing in Coopers Lake Texas. Hopefully we can catch a fish that gorgeous. Thanks for the decision to review.
Excellent video! Big fish on the line and the GX2 gets the job done, NICE!
Yes sir! 👍
Been fishing for 40 years. I have never seen any rod break while fishing. Usually they break cause you snag and pulled too hard. Or run it over with your car.
I've been fishing 35 years, 13 professionally. Come on the boat and watch people who can't fish, fish. 👍
I put 20 lb. Line on that gx 2 when I first got it. The reel is only rated for 8 lb. I was getting tangles like crazy or I had no casting distance. This baby flies with 8 lb line
Bought this 2 weeks ago. I've landed several 1-2 lb largies on it and a couple days ago I got a 3.8lb large mouth... it was a fun fight and the rod and reel help up great
Very nice!
I bought a shaksper spinning tiger combo of $25 at Walmart 👍💯
Good deal
It’s the ugly stick gx2 they are cheap and I think that they are pretty strong depending the action.
Yupp not too bad of a combo very strong rod, after all it is an ugly stick but not for holding it all day. It has some weight to it. I have that exact Combo that I got for free.
Hey, it did the job well.
Joshua Taylor Agreed
That's a looker, Josh! I'm going to Walmart, Dude!!
Hey Capt. Joshua, You get a good workout with your feet and legs, why shouldn't you get one with your arms? Throw in the fish for dinner and you have a complete health day. Beats going to the gym! IF you want to prove a point, break (or try to) the rod. If not I think it would be nice if you took it to a place to shore fish and give it to a kid that has crud for a rod. You have proven it catches nice fish. Just a thought. Take care and Be Well guys! 🎣👍👍👍
Man that was the biggest pinfish I have ever seen, could off been dinner.
That is probably my largest to date lmao. He could have been dinner.
Put a diawa bg on the rod and you are good to go.
I have a diawa bg 4500 on Berkeley amp 7.6 and catching big snook.
Hello Josh, another great vid. I hope you might get some time on this reel and see how long it lasts. I am always looking to add a rod/reel to my collection. Best Chris
Thanks, we will see how it holds up.
Hey Josh. Glad you decided to do a review first. I'm all for a break test. Sure that will surprise you also . Looked like a fun day on the water . Thanks for sharing and coming. Up with different things in your videos. Always waiting for your next video . I take Chrissypoo had tickets to watch and didn't catch much. Lol. Sorry bro, had to go there.. Lol. Always your fan, friend, and subscriber.
I need to start charging him huh Rick? I think we will end up doing the break test. Did you get your yak ordered?
The Gx2's reel, kinda looks like a PENN fierce.
Now that you mention it, I agree.
It’s like a fierce but way less built. Has 3 bearings.
I have wal mart rod an reel ( lew's ) 7ft medium/heavy.
I still have Ugly Sticks that I've used for over 20 years. The old cork handled ones are lighter.
They are strong
Wow I'm surprised you don't know of these...and their Big Water Rods are incredibly stronger as well. JC on Rad Reeling caught a massive Grouper using a 6000 Penn Pursuit II with a Big Water Ugly Stick...I'm a fan of these as well. I dont get tired using them...but maybe is that I have big guns.😂👊
Ha ha...I have big guns too. I've never thought the rod was taxing at the end of the day.
I have the same set up
Josh tries out new combo ! ( ya fish and French fries ! ) ha, I don't think that rod and reel set up is that bad , if you buy some cheap China made crap well ya , I go to goodwill and you can't believe the stuff people get rid of and I pick up at a really great price , would like to see ya take that combo set up and go arm ressel some big stuff in the big water ! Make it a challenge on biggest fish with Chris , Tight lines & good times , uncle Dave from St Pete 4/19/20
The rod tip is glow in the dark
Ugly stik is king, you can catch a 50+ pound cat on a dock runner $15 combo, it will take forever to get it reeled in but will happen, I saw a torture test video of one of those and they couldn’t break it until a teenager put all his might into it
Great video. I have the same GX2 as my "trunk rod", always with me in case i find a fishing spot. Great action and awesome fish man!!🤪😎🐟🤟🏼
Hey, the combo held up to the battle. Not sure about longevity though. How long have you had yours?
@@Saltyscales I have had it for at least 3-4 years paired with a penn fierce 3k. I travel FL for work, the 2pc design lets me stick it in any rental i get! 🐟😎👍🏼
Same rod combo at Cabela's is $59 what is going on the same thing down to the reel.
Great video. Well done. I like the boat/kayak. What brand, make and model is it?
I was fishing st andrews jetties yesterday and caught a huge pinfish too. Then cut him up for bait and caught a 32 in . Went to get another piece of it and a freaking racoon ran off with it. And I was near the end of the jetty too,Im talking 250 yards into the gulf, hes out there stealing shrimp and fish! lmfao
I have to say nice fishing video good Ballance of review and nice fishing . Happy fishing
Glad you enjoyed it
Can you use dropshot on it
I bought my daughter that same rod reel combo, but the 5’ light action, she loves to fish it, I’ve even givin her my 7’ St Croix wit my stradic an she would rather fish that gx2 Shakespeare ugly
Nice, that would be the perfect setup for a child.
I have the same rod and enjoy the hell out of it, and yes it is heavy. A good day of fishing will wear your arm out. Guess I need to fish more ;)
Heavy but strong, would make great for a live bait rod.
Now m that's a Catfish!
The gx2 seven footer is a great bait rod for channel cats. That way you don’t have to cast it much he he
The purpose of the rod tip is for better vis in the dark
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The gx2 is a beast im gonna shark test it soon
Is this the 6’6 or 7 ft
Awesome vid! Where did you launch from?
Near Cockroach
Underrated rod.. Put a shimano nasci 3000 on it..light enough for me.. Stock reel is a brick..
Yes. Fish don't know what type of rod or reel you're using. Heck, they don't even know you exist. They just care about the bait. If it'll get the bait in the water and get it back in with the fish on, then it works.
They might catch fish but they are far from equal. 👍
@@Saltyscales catching fish is the goal. Fashion and overspending isn't. Lol we'll just agree to disagree.
You never fished with an Ugly stik? Good lord lmao
I've fished with them in my younger days. I've never liked them, still don't but they will catch fish for little money.
Hi, Great channel ! I’m a
mom helping son, we plan to get the GX2 with reel. He will be fishing in Lake Wateree SC. Mainly bass and catfish. Can you recommend what type of line to buy for the reel and best hooks? There are so many choices makes me dizzy. We love watching your videos, how to tie knots is super helpful! Appreciate your time ;)
Probably 15 pound braided line would be your best bet for line, hooks depend on the situation and I recommend using a uni knot especially on braid
First thing...replace the end rod guide. Braid will eat that thing up quickly.
Thanks for the suggestion. 👍
I have yet to have braid mess up the new GX2 one piece rod guides. The old ones yeah, but the stainless one pieces, nope.
Wimauma Walmart
You are correct lol.
What pound test and leader line ?
Shit i got daiwa samurai 2 fa 3o bucks and it is definitely decent 7 foot medium heavy fast action tip..i would only buy an expensive combo for the new colorways they have
What lure were you using?
Absolutely can. Ugly Stik and a Penn combo is my go to and have no problem catching some beast. @Snookhunterfishing
Forgot to mention I bought three online used and have been using them for three years
Same. I have a 7 ft medium heavy gx2 with a penn pursuit 4000 reel. Great cheap combo.
And the corona viruse sucks my whole house got it from our oldest hanging out with a bunch of friends and bringing it home it is not pleasant trust me
U can catch fish on anything they don’t care if it’s 1000$ or 2$ if your good at fishing you can catch
What kind of kayak do you use ?
I have a ugly stick I bought years ago I have cought some nice 5lb large mouth bass the the biggest one was almost 6lbs he was about 15" but he was so fat lol
I have a gx2, trust me, you can PUNISH that rod
Yes sir!
What if you buy the rod and switch out the reels for an expensive one and just scan the rod
It’s sold in bass pro and academy too lol it’s not just a Walmart rod
Offended a little geez lol
Ugly sticks are tough to crack. I had them poop all over me. They can get big
Ugly sticks are bomb 💣 as fuck man I literally close the same rod in a car door multiple times few times left it their for whole car ride without noticing till I got home sticking outta the trunk of the car twice and it still handles big fish lol they are good rods for sure strength wise
The rod and reel may help a bit, what matters most is your experience. With the wrong bait, technique, tide , line , etc...you really ain't catching anything.
Don’t break it
Little did he know about covid
Sar ugly sticks to making made in China I confused this road bad ya good please solution
Yes they can. Buy an ugly stik.
First one
The man 👊
Stop criticizing American brands of fishing poles you should be criticizing Chinese pose they really rip off people ugly stick is one of the best rides out there American and it's good thing is is guarantee for seven years say the good side of the fishing world stop criticizing this fishing rod I called a 90 lb tuna with this rod
You're on my page. Don't tell me what I should be critiquing. 👍
Any fishing rod can catch big fish you schnook !
That's ugly stick not Shakespeare but they are great some of the Shakespeare reels are junk at Walmart when others are pretty ok ugly stick is made tougher though
Ugly Stick is made by Shakespeare 👍
The Ugly Stik GX2 is a very durable, dependable and reliable fishing rod. I recommend it to everyone. I own 3 in total because I like them so much… along with my Berkley Big Game Power Series rod. Great value and performance of these rods that will last you years and possibly decades especially if you take care of them, clean them, etc:
I have two 7 foot (1 piece) Ugly Stik GX2 rods. And the last one I own is Ugly Stik’s New: “Ugly Stik GX2 Custom” rod and I own the 7 foot (single piece) there are videos of guys catching 7 foot sharks, tarpon, tuna and even some guys in Texas (Catching Dinosaurs is their RUclips channel name) who have caught very large aligator gar (over 7 feet) on the Ugly Stik GX2.
The brand and rods provide Great value to their customers with the performance of these $49.99 dollar rods. My friend JUST snapped two $200+ fishing rods. The St. Croix Mojo Bass rod he just bought snapped at the tip when we were on the river. And this other “high end” signature rod (another $200+ rod) Shimano Tartula or something like that; my friend snagged on a thick weed when we were at the lake and the rod snapped at the base just a minute after he was slowly pulling out a weed.
I advised my friend. “Bro purchase at least 1 Ugly Stik GX2. They are only $49.99 and they are so much more stronger and durable. That snap trying to unsnag on that medium size weeds WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED LIKE THAT ON THE UGLY STIK GX2. It’s probably the best multi-species fishing rod out for sale.”