$25 Walmart Budget Fishing Challenge (1v1)

New November 5, 2026
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In today’s video, we’re taking on a $25 Walmart fishing challenge on the ice. Aaron vs Tony in a full 1v1 showdown.

Each of us only has $25 at Walmart to buy a rod, reel, and lures. No extra gear, no upgrades, just whatever we can put together on a tight budget.

To make it more interesting, one of us is allowed to use live bait while the other has to rely on artificial baits only. We’ll be fishing in harsh winter conditions on the ice to see which setup actually performs when it matters.

Scoring is simple. First fish gets a point, biggest fish gets a point, and whoever catches the most fish gets a point. Whoever ends with the most points wins.

Can cheap Walmart gear handle extreme ice fishing conditions, and does live bait really have the advantage? Watch till the end to find out. 🎣