Fishing for big smallmouth bass with a Walmart rod! I forgot my nice rods at home on this trip so I had to stop by the closest Walmart to my fishing spot and grabbed an Ozark Trail casting combo. Will it hold up to some chunky fall smallies? Let's find out!

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Gear used on this trip:

Kayak: Hobie Compass https://www.hitempo.com/

Rod/Reel: Ozark Trail OTX combo from Walmart

Lure: Z-Man Minnowz 3" https://amzn.to/475IyAp

Jig: Keitech round head 3/16 3/0 https://amzn.to/3T4bXUQ

Line: Power Pro Super Slick V2 15lb https://amzn.to/3rRI6qp

Leader: Daiwa J-Fluoro 12lb https://amzn.to/3SqD0wb

Pliers: Umpqua Rivergrip https://amzn.to/49z5vO0