The TRUTH behind the Hookup Tackle Bento Box

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HellaBass blind reacts to ‪@PunchFishing‬ 's October JDM Bento Box Unboxing from ‪@thehookuptackle_usa‬
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  • @Fishing_with_Fincher
    @Fishing_with_Fincher Жыл бұрын

    So basically Rich just wanted to hate and throw shade on a tackle company that is superior to the one that gives him a small discount code. Tool. And Brian feeding in to it and pandering isn’t a good look after gushing on the Bento box in previous videos.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    No shade on the Hookup, just don't think the Bento box is worth the hype or price from my perspective. They are a great shop & carry stuff that lots of anglers get excited about. J F I only mentioned one company briefly that I worked with, most all bait comparisons are to baits widely used by the majority of bass anglers. Just being honest, I think out JDM plastics are overrated and over priced. I praised the 110 as a proven winner and offered up a different overseas popper that I feel is superior to the Pop Max.

  • @PunchFishing

    @PunchFishing

    Жыл бұрын

    Dude this was for entertainment purposes. I "fed" into it because I knew it would be an entertaining to get Rich going. Which it was. I'm not gonna stand in the way of comedy. In improv the concept is called "yes and", look it up. I indeed enjoy the bento boxes. Not everyone has to though.

  • @bhansen6641

    @bhansen6641

    9 ай бұрын

    Haha, as he’s wearing a free omnia shirt! ya if only omnia could get what the Hook Up can get.

  • @jackrohr6289
    @jackrohr62895 ай бұрын

    Brian being an absolute ray of sunshine the whole video while Rich is so unimpressed is a hilarious dichotomy of emotions 😂

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    5 ай бұрын

    This LIVE got Rave Reviews

  • @JJH2613
    @JJH2613 Жыл бұрын

    You definitely need to do these roasts every month

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Did it again, didn't seem as popular the 2nd time

  • @BrownBaitCo
    @BrownBaitCo Жыл бұрын

    I love this, so funny!

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    was a fun night

  • @thomashines8
    @thomashines8 Жыл бұрын

    So many US fan boys keeping this shit relative 😂

  • @vincentgelles3805
    @vincentgelles3805 Жыл бұрын

    That was refreshing to watch, Rich! I agree with you about JDM soft plastics but I do like JDM hardbaits. I’ve spent way too much money on Evergreen, OSP, Lucky Craft, Megabass, and Deps hardbaits but they do catch fish and have some awesome colors

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on!

  • @realjeffgarrett
    @realjeffgarrett Жыл бұрын

    Shots fired! 😂

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Pew pew lol

  • @SouthJerseyBaitReviews
    @SouthJerseyBaitReviews Жыл бұрын

    when it comes down to jdm I wanna be able to pick the baits I'm getting especially for the prices I'm paying. This one I felt had to many soft plastics id rather have more hardballs rn going into the winter time but. Some of the baits that where in the box are great like the Macbeth and Rodio craft collab flatback jig its a heavy cover swim jig so u can throw it in heavy grass , wood etc. If I would recommend one thing when it comes to jdm. I'd buy from overseas rn cause ur probably gonna save a lot more doing so.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    I do like the looks of the Macbeth

  • @bassin4tay768
    @bassin4tay768 Жыл бұрын

    Video has and underlying hate and shade towards Hookup tackle and JDM.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Nothing underlying, no shade for THUT, just sharing my thoughts that not everything JDM is worth the prices, some is, some is not. There are some really good baits and some that have really good hype

  • @bassin4tay768

    @bassin4tay768

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HellaBass It put out a different vibe than that. Just what I got from it. I can appreciate your intentions for the video. But you ended up with a bad vibe to it instead. Just my observation.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @anon5279

    @anon5279

    11 ай бұрын

    @@bassin4tay768 x2 these googan bait simps don't think

  • @youtubzkoz
    @youtubzkoz Жыл бұрын

    You can eBay the vision 110 and popmax and get your money back and get free tackle every month with the bento box. Some of the limited edition 110s and pops go for more... This was the worst box I've seen in two years and you can still get at least 100$ for the two pieces and free tackle.

  • @youtubzkoz

    @youtubzkoz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Boris29311 if typing and clicking is hard...

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Definitely can be justified for the flippers

  • @Shawn_Lai
    @Shawn_Lai Жыл бұрын

    Being a member of the Bento Box Club (would you expect anything else from me) there are definitely months where the colors are better than others and you really are just paying for the 110 and Pop-Max.. I'm am guessing if I were to sell the various colors through the past year, it would equal the cost of the box (some at msrp or some more special). I will say though that it's exactly as it's marketed a premium selected special JDM box.. you can get a karls box with random generic stuff, monsterbass used to have name brands and full packs (but when i stopped they had started putting in their own brands or "other/niche" brands) although they are selected by region. You are definitely paying for the exclusivity and the special color baits. To just value something purely on fish catching ability, we all would just throw a senko or paddle tail swimbait... you would have to judge it by its entirety. But it is very entertaining to hear your opinions and comparisons to USA baits. It would be a good collab you and @punchfishing could do!

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought you got two Bento Boxes each month :)

  • @plumbplumb458
    @plumbplumb458 Жыл бұрын

    have you ever tried the Nikko plastics?

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    I am aware of them, seen them on Smallmouth Crush, but never fished them

  • @epiceric1202
    @epiceric1202 Жыл бұрын

    Hella always keeping it Reeel

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    TBH this is the kind of Rich that most of my fishing partners see every time in the boat lol

  • @zacklee3899
    @zacklee3899 Жыл бұрын

    This was great 😂😂😂

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Thnx Zack

  • @Mr.Higgs.
    @Mr.Higgs. Жыл бұрын

    Just like every other subscription box, you are taking a shot in the dark on whether or not you are getting items you will actually use or colors that you want to throw. You are not a JDM enthusiast anyways so I'm not sure why this box was chose for you to hate on. Do the others also.

  • @PunchFishing

    @PunchFishing

    Жыл бұрын

    It's because I had it sitting on my desk during the stream. We just did this off the cuff, for fun.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Mr Higgs, hate is a strong word, I did like the 110 and Macbeth, overall I think subscription boxes are nice options as gifts or for short term fun, but not a mainstay for me regardless of box brand.

  • @Mr.Higgs.

    @Mr.Higgs.

    Жыл бұрын

    @HellaBass What you described is my point exactly. Personally in the past 3 years I've subscribed to multiple "monthly tackle boxes" from different companies and it's usually good for a beginner to receive different bait combos to use and try out but as a tournament angler its for sure a waste of money if you are brand specific or sponsored. They are great random gifts for anglers, though. Appreciate the content you produce 👍

  • @bassmastermatt
    @bassmastermatt Жыл бұрын

    I love love love this segment. Brian should do his typical video of the opening of the Bento Boxes and then thr next day they do it again together with hot honest takes! I will admit to dabbling with JDM baits.....but have a hard time based on price. Just had a large muskie or pike take a jackhammer.....saw it for just a minute, ate it all the way.....bye bye.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah last trip of season, lost a slobber knocker to a pike

  • @danielt3425
    @danielt3425 Жыл бұрын

    Nothing like a good dark roast

  • @shawntitsworth4878
    @shawntitsworth4878 Жыл бұрын

    Lmao 😂 Rich ya look so enthusiastic of the JDM stuff lmao. You make a very good point though. They charge ya double and give ya half

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Just calling it like I see, for the most part, JDM soft baits aren't for me, doesn't mean other people can't love them.

  • @secretbassrigs
    @secretbassrigs Жыл бұрын

    $100 a month for lures I didn't know I didn't want is not something I'm into.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    I can relate lol

  • @bassboxingoutdoors
    @bassboxingoutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Actually spot on makes a 3 in brush hog

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    yep

  • @kellymoore4517
    @kellymoore4517 Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the Hookup Tackle!

  • @secretbassrigs
    @secretbassrigs Жыл бұрын

    I do like JDM soft plastic swimming baits

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    There are lots of good JDM baits, I just can't justify most of the soft baits for what I get personally

  • @caseysaunders2137
    @caseysaunders213724 күн бұрын

    Man I don't know. I've hooked some BIGS on the megabass popmax.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    24 күн бұрын

    If it works.for you that's awesome 👌

  • @caseysaunders2137

    @caseysaunders2137

    24 күн бұрын

    @@HellaBass I guess like any bait it's about angler confidence. Agree fully JDM plastics are too expensive / easily shredded.

  • @ship4427
    @ship4427 Жыл бұрын

    the osp shrimp is made for their strong jig also would work on that deps jig. That's why they put it in the box. Do a little research. It's funny hating on jdm when they're the innovators that we knock off.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    How much research do you expect in a Live Unboxing??? 😁😁😁

  • @thomasredacted5239
    @thomasredacted5239 Жыл бұрын

    I've stopped touching JDM plastics, but there is something about having the Japanese packaging and whatnot. In the end, though, I have a whole box full of JDM plastics that I enjoy looking at, but not really fishing with. I always fish with new plastics, but in general the expensive JDM plastics either disappoint, or there's a much cheaper option available. At this point they're almost like a baseball cards or something - every so often I pull em out and look at em , but that's about it.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    as a collector item I can see it, but not JDM plastics as a day in and day out fishing tool

  • @TheTinHorseMonty
    @TheTinHorseMonty Жыл бұрын

    Rich throwing shade! LOL

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    TBH this is the kind of Rich that most of my fishing partners see every time in the boat lol

  • @TheTinHorseMonty

    @TheTinHorseMonty

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HellaBass Love it!

  • @The_Bass_Stunters
    @The_Bass_Stunters Жыл бұрын

    Brian aka “punch” miss the point with the Bento Box. You sign up for the exclusive Megabass 110 and Pop Max colors. The Baby King Yo color alone sales for over $100 a bait on eBay.

  • @remcovanvliet3018

    @remcovanvliet3018

    Жыл бұрын

    If you think that's worth a hundred bucks, I think you might be the one missing the point, my friend. If you want exclusive colors that bad, buy an airbrush and a box of blank lures. Waaaaaaaay more exclusive of you're literally the only one who has it!

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Very valid points

  • @PunchFishing

    @PunchFishing

    Жыл бұрын

    Baby "king yo" 🤣

  • @The_Bass_Stunters

    @The_Bass_Stunters

    Жыл бұрын

    @@remcovanvliet3018 lol I see ya. I’m not the guy paying the $100 for the Baby King Yo one ten. Just repeating what I’ve seen them sell for on eBay. IMO the $100 is worth it for the Bento Box probably not for one Megabass bait.

  • @theastuteangler
    @theastuteangler10 ай бұрын

    Love a good rip on the grifters and headass shitheads at The Hook Up Tackle.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    10 ай бұрын

    They can be a bit pretentious

  • @robkiltie6481
    @robkiltie6481 Жыл бұрын

    I would hit the like button 10,000 times if I could.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    I like your style

  • @raymondjohnson6496
    @raymondjohnson6496 Жыл бұрын

    Ben getting rich off theses boxes 😢😢😢

  • @Dillythefisherman

    @Dillythefisherman

    Жыл бұрын

    Umm. They’re retail lol

  • @dupont24x

    @dupont24x

    Жыл бұрын

    So dumb lol

  • @Daniel_Tucker
    @Daniel_Tucker Жыл бұрын

    🤙🏻

  • @garywest2250
    @garywest2250 Жыл бұрын

    YIKES

  • @gregstott8109
    @gregstott8109 Жыл бұрын

    As a bait maker I have to say, Zoom uses really shitty plastic. Yes it’s soft, but I’d much rather use JDM baits than Zoom. All that time focused on the plastics when you say you prefer JDM hardbaits, and then no time is spent really looking at the hard baits. This honestly makes me not want to shop with Omnia.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Not sure how Soft Plastic materials are rated, but fish seem to like Zoom. I believe I praised the 110 and talked about how I am not overly impressed with Pop Max. We touched on the Shimano square bill earlier. Just having some fun and sharing my opinions.

  • @anon5279

    @anon5279

    11 ай бұрын

    These guys ripping these soft plastics don't know half of what goes into producing them.

  • @seasgarage
    @seasgarage6 ай бұрын

    After all the knock off info going around, i think its safe to say japan made this stuff first, the US companies copied but can market to us better (obviously) . And japan quality is much better.

  • @garywest2250
    @garywest2250 Жыл бұрын

    10:49 -- I concur

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    concur on the War Eagle skirt comment?

  • @epiceric1202
    @epiceric1202 Жыл бұрын

    Floats like a cork that Macbeth

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Is that a good or bad thing in your opinion?

  • @epiceric1202

    @epiceric1202

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HellaBass good when I’m cover cranking in warmer water

  • @ReactionGiants
    @ReactionGiants Жыл бұрын

    Most jdm soft baits are made for cold water

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    My water is so cold it's frozen 😩

  • @theastuteangler

    @theastuteangler

    10 ай бұрын

    Lol da fuck does that even mean? You dont know shit about Japanese climate

  • @arnemueller2112
    @arnemueller2112 Жыл бұрын

    To compare JDM plastics with USDM plastics is nothing but ridiculous. First of all, most JDM Tournament baits have at least an eco certification and must be composed of non toxic ingredients (no Phthalat etc). Where‘s the innovation from USDM suppliers? All they have to offer are knock offs of JDM originals such as the Berkley Gilly or this years Magdraft knock off by Mr Zaldain for Bass Mafia? Sorry, but I would have expected at least from Brian a bit more willingness to object against his opponents ridiculous comparisons. This was very opportunistic and poor….

  • @PunchFishing

    @PunchFishing

    Жыл бұрын

    I wasn't there to defend the baits, I was just presenting them and letting Rich give his thoughts and opinions. I already made my vote with my wallet as a long-time Bento subscriber. I enjoy the baits and the plastics. It's not my job to defend the products. Everyone's allowed an opinion.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Arne, what do you want met to compare them too??? I believe we talked about the Brush Hog, which is pretty OG although it probably got its inspiration from the Bacon Rind. I also referenced the Missile baits destroyer which is in that same family, but fairly original in design. There is plenty of copying in the fishing industry agreed. I will not pretend to know every JDM bait but I bet it happens there too.

  • @RJBehrens1
    @RJBehrens1 Жыл бұрын

    Kraken = Truth Serum

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    that and a little lack of sleep and we got a winning combo lol

  • @stephenbecker5682
    @stephenbecker5682 Жыл бұрын

    Don Iovino Splash It

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    You like the Splash it over the Yellow Magic or Rico?

  • @wienerdoggin74
    @wienerdoggin74 Жыл бұрын

    Id rather pay more for the jdm baits than support big box knock off companies that like Berkley, Catch Co, etc.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Fair point, how do you feel about Missile and Zoom?

  • @Jon-nz3dm
    @Jon-nz3dm Жыл бұрын

    Most of these boxes that various companies provide are horrible value. This one in particular is silly. You get so many baits that are priced way higher than a similar bait that's already made. Only for folks like Brian that care about things like appearance and exclusivity lmao

  • @Dillythefisherman
    @Dillythefisherman Жыл бұрын

    Fair points but jdm is always gonna be superior to USA, not only for fishing lures. You guys are comparing spending and getting what you paid for and getting something everyone else has. Jdm comes out with pretty much everything first. You’re talking about how USA remakes stuff. They discontinue lures for a reason. Again Japan will always make better stuff than USA. Go there🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @TheBaitmanTV

    @TheBaitmanTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Wrong

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha, you mean bass fishing wasn't invented in Japan?

  • @TheBaitmanTV

    @TheBaitmanTV

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HellaBass Prob not considering they are treated as invasive over there This post about made my head pop.

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Lulz

  • @theastuteangler

    @theastuteangler

    10 ай бұрын

    The hilarious thing is the Japanese love American bass fishing lures. You're ODing on copium here dude, stop embarrassing yourself.

  • @edwinro77
    @edwinro77 Жыл бұрын

    u don't like anything lol

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Not true 😁

  • @gobybryant1001
    @gobybryant1001 Жыл бұрын

    Bro is poor

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    That's me, super poor 🤣

  • @theastuteangler

    @theastuteangler

    10 ай бұрын

    Bro you trash

  • @raymondjohnson6496
    @raymondjohnson6496 Жыл бұрын

    Ben getting rich off theses boxes 😢😢😢

  • @HellaBass

    @HellaBass

    Жыл бұрын

    Swimming it it like Scrooge McDuck lol

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