Bro, I'm glad you stayed real and keep producing content for the new and novice anglers. I firmly believe the industry as a whole has slipped up by neglecting, what I believe is by far the largest demographic in the fishing community...the backpack toting pond hopper and bank beater. Keep doing it up player. It's been a pleasure watching your community and you grow. #fiSHINsanity
@scottnicholson408
2 жыл бұрын
The H2O Express Ethos HD is the best reel that Academy sports makes..
@brandonolson1959
2 жыл бұрын
I use braid to a floro leader on everything I've seen alot of reactivity to line this year especially the flo green
@joeschmo8732
2 жыл бұрын
As is hi vis spooking fish ?
@brandonolson1959
2 жыл бұрын
@@joeschmo8732 yes happens everytime almost I gish I can run a my line by a fish and they spook then if I run it by them with a clear leader they just see the bait and react if they see the line alot of times I don't even get bit
@riverhound9649
2 жыл бұрын
Such gay fishing content that's been done over and over and over and over again
@CannonPulliam
2 жыл бұрын
Just uploaded my first youtube video a few days ago, thanks for the inspiration
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
So awesome!! Keep cranking them out!
@caliyak_fishing
2 жыл бұрын
H2O Express is Academy fishing gear. The H2O Mettle is a great reel. You should do a cheap vs expensive H2O reels. The Mettles are aluminum frame reels.
@jeremyeskew1395
2 жыл бұрын
H20 is academy brand not bad honestly for what they are
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
Oh dang well that makes since 🤣🙌🏼 appreciate the feedback on that one. Honestly for having everything setup and ready to go it’s a great deal
@senateroller15
2 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. Seen you before.... why the heck do you not have more people subscribed!!! Informative, humble, and entertaining... im confused
@benj8685
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review! Maybe the next budget build could be Walmart since that will probably the most common store close the everyone. Maybe even Dicks.
@elidodson5154
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not new to fishing by any means, baitcaster on the other hand is completely alien to me. I got a new Shimano for my birthday. I'm finally getting past the birds nests but still don't see the advantage other then gear ratio
@repairdrive
2 жыл бұрын
Not trying to troll but I've tried a baitcaster and other than a smaller profile and faster recastablity I don't see any advantage over a spinning reel. Great video though!
@CecilWoodley
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Westin, i was wondering if you happen to know what size box you were using in this one. Awesome video brother!!
@byzone0632
2 жыл бұрын
H2O express is academy’s home brand. If you really want to have fun Walmart has their home brand (Ozark Trail) casting combo on sale for like 30 bucks or something ridiculous like that.
@BassS.W.A.T.
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I'm not a rookie, but I enjoy seeing the budget stuff too. It's, also, good to see one where the reviewer isn't just slamming the product. Thanks for the honesty.
@bigdaddyserg1843
2 жыл бұрын
Rather see a fishing new urban area video. 🤷🏽♂️
@kevindabrowski6991
2 жыл бұрын
Just gotta say I love the hat buddy! I ride a Duke 390.
@MrCageTrades
2 жыл бұрын
Started my KZitem channel because of you man!!
@jeremyeskew1395
2 жыл бұрын
That frog combo was my first "real" bass combo lol I think i paid 60 bucks
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah Jeremy! That’s sick man, glad we put something together with it !
@Gamefowl1
2 жыл бұрын
H2O express is Academy brand LOL
@Mjones8383
2 жыл бұрын
Why are all these companies making things in green and neon green?? Wonder why 🤣, riding coat tails of another's hard work
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
Haha green is all over the shelves 🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@shawntisdale6817
2 жыл бұрын
H2 Express is Academy brand
@jacksonbrooks
2 жыл бұрын
H20 express is acemdys brand
@rileywallin3706
2 жыл бұрын
Westin lowkey underrated
@pipsqueakfishing6132
2 жыл бұрын
Yo that was a dope af of a deadstik lol !
@bradefulle7732
2 жыл бұрын
Real men don’t say first
@jnorman975
2 жыл бұрын
Go to bass pro and buy the most expensive reel and most expensive rod they have
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
🥵🥵🥵🥵 sounds expensive haha. Might need a sponsor for that one 😂
@michaelross5674
8 ай бұрын
That was a crazy catch bro
@rougaroux2359
2 жыл бұрын
Westin have you ever put any thought into the BFS setups? I have been thinking about trying one for Crappie even though a lot of people are using them for stuff like Drop Shot.
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
I have a couple BFS reel reviews. Love em
@rougaroux2359
2 жыл бұрын
@@WestinSmith if you ever make it up around Norris Lake on the Claborine Count TN side let me know and I can show you around a little. I’ve been thinking about getting a couple BFS rigs to set them up for Crappie only rigs.
@bernicemcclendon574
2 жыл бұрын
Westin when are you going to get the new googan baitcaster reels and do a review
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
Yes once they are ready!
@takG6
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe instead of going for the next cheapest from a particular store, do another review on that stores brand. Like H2O Xpress for academy, (like this video) or the BPS from bass pro, or Ozark Trails for Walmart
@jacksonbrooks
2 жыл бұрын
I love your video
@calebrabion
2 жыл бұрын
I bought the Abu combo, and it's actually pretty nice. It's not a Curado, but it's a good reel.
@Mjones8383
2 жыл бұрын
You should do a vintage reel and rod with straight mono line, kick it 1995 style
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea haha! I’d use some of the gear we picked up from the flea market!
@Mjones8383
2 жыл бұрын
@@WestinSmith yeah that works, an old ambassador 5500 would be great, they hold about 400yards of line so mono is the deal
@JohnAllen-po5wd
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I loved all the tips you gave while fishing, very helpful for us newbies. Wouldn't complain if you repeated this challenge with Walmart or Dick's! :)
@dustybanks8650
2 жыл бұрын
When I started fishing I had to buy combos because I didn’t feel like I knew enough about rods and reels to pair them together but now I won’t even look at the combos and I’ve paired some sweet combos of my own and gotten into technique specific. Now I’m all into super finesse micro creek fishing for as many species I can catch on ultra lite gear and I will say I’m having the time of my life with this stuff. I’ve been watching your channel for years and I’ve learned so much stuff from you and been very entertained in the process so keep it up.
@atamagashock
2 жыл бұрын
I love how Westin is constantly teaching while he fishes. Maybe if I show this to my kids, they will start doing what I try to tell them. But you know how that goes… they won’t listen when you tell them, but if they hear the same thing from someone else, they will pay attention
@kayakgdudley
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know why Academy doesn't carry left handed reels? Great video
@shyank_life8744
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice review! I've had this rod for a couple years now and it's held up pretty good. I can launch it a mile also! Nice job as always brother!🤘
@blayncagle5907
2 жыл бұрын
Love the budget stuff. Great content Maybe next time try the same challenge at Walmart
@howardrobertson6605
2 жыл бұрын
Westin passing the knowledge he has learned on and paying it forward.
@NoFro-TL
2 жыл бұрын
H20 express is an awesome budget brand. They have some pretty cool small swimbaits as well. Maybe a shopkarls budget combo? Under like $100
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely need to do that!
@ericevans4594
2 жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR CONTENTS WESTIN SMITH 💥💥💥
@fireandmetalfishingwithlyo9025
2 жыл бұрын
Great review, Great starter combo
@craigsmith9317
2 жыл бұрын
I bought this one couple months ago , only used it topwater pond fishing , works good , thanks for the video 🤘🏼
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Craig!!! Thanks for the feedback
@jimmylikestofish7042
2 жыл бұрын
This video could not have come at a better time. I literally just bought this combo a couple weeks ago... My first bait caster I'm used to spinning reels. This video was very informative. Thank you!!!!
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man so awesome! Thanks for the comment.
@jimmylikestofish7042
2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir! Thanks for the reply
@bradefulle7732
2 жыл бұрын
Love the vids
@nickiebledsoe6302
2 жыл бұрын
I got that ugly stick one and the reel sucks because it's slips! Like putting your hook on hook keeper the reel won't stay tight. It goes backwards. I ended up buying another cheaper reel for the rod but my first bait caster was a Shakespeare agility and was like 50 bucks and learned on it and then got a Lew's orange and white bait caster combo and they do alright. I have cought many many fish on them but I want nice rod and reel combo. I want a googan rod and hopefully one day googan reel when they are available but till then hope to get nice googan rod and some kind of nice reel when I'm able to do so but priorities first. You guys are what got me into wanting and learning how to fish with bait caster so I've watched and watched and learned and learned and I've gotten good with them but can't wait to get way nicer combo to fish with. You guys are awesome 🙂❤️💯 I've used plenty of googan bait mostly soft plastic some hard baits and I love them. I've cought all my biggest fish on googan bait! 🙂💯❤️ Love it 🙂
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
Dang that is nuts!! Thank you for the comment for everyone to see, glad we didn’t end up getting that one 😳
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
So awesome! Same for me, I got started after watching some of these other channels….. I’d get a Go To if you could only grab one, so versatile for the googan rod lineup
@nickiebledsoe6302
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah I have me fishing savings and so hope when I go get my nice combo that googan reels are out! Hey and thanks for the advice on the rods 🙂
@andymei3211
2 жыл бұрын
Hi do u have any tips how to prevent braided line dig in on your baitcaster?
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
It’s next to impossible since it will happen almost every time after getting snagged or setting the hook on a good fish. Just gotta predict those scenarios and then on your next cast be easy with it and pull out the excess line until you’ve got past the part that’s “stuck”
@shyank_life8744
2 жыл бұрын
I have come across the same problem with this combo. Smoother casts will help too. If u start to sling it hard, u can bet its gonna dig in soon after. 🤘
@Scraggy_YT
2 жыл бұрын
Dude that intro was insane. Love it.
@WestinSmith
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Scraggy_YT
2 жыл бұрын
@@WestinSmith of course man. I can see you take so much pride in your channel. Very unique style as well.
@GTC1967
2 жыл бұрын
If you're going to be on video you should make more of an effort to wear things that fit you. Including hats. Seeing your head swimming around in a hat that is way to big for your head is just as distracting as it'd be if you were wearing a pair of pants or a shirts 4 sizes too big. You look like a 7 year old wearing an adult large. You make great content, typically free of ego and foolishness, sometimes you could do more research and better educate yourself, otherwise you do a good job. Don't distract from what you're doing by wearing things that are a distraction.
@servinsumbass1802
2 жыл бұрын
I say you go old-school and get a stick with line and hook come on guys hit the like button on this one
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