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#2 · Tackle & line · 2026-05-16

Can a £25 TEMU Combo Really Catch Big Bass

Can an ultra-budget £25 rod-and-reel combo cope with genuine UK sea bass fishing?

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Yes. The £25 TEMU combo landed multiple bass in rough saltwater conditions, including a 60cm fish.

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ArchiveVideo #2 · 22 available long forms
Published on YouTube2026-05-16
Duration12:31
Evidence typeOriginal filmed session / field notes
SpeciesEuropean sea bassOriginal BassLureFish field notes

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What we tested

The budget setup was fished from the boat with soft plastics and small metal jigs in real South Coast conditions.

What this session suggests

Cheap tackle can catch serious fish. Price affects refinement, durability and experience, but fish do not read price tags.

What this does not prove

Catching fish does not establish long-term durability, corrosion resistance or that every low-cost combo will perform the same way.

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Can a £25 TEMU rod and reel combo really handle big UK sea bass in rough saltwater?

On this South Coast boat lure fishing session off Hengistbury Head, we put ultra-budget TEMU fishing gear to the test and landed multiple bass, including a beautiful 60cm fish.

Monty, James, and I fished soft plastics and small metal jigs in proper rough-water conditions to find out whether a cheap fishing combo can actually cope with real UK sea bass fishing.

If you're into UK sea bass fishing, lure fishing, saltwater boat fishing, budget fishing gear tests, or South Coast fishing, this one is for you.

🎣 Gear used:
Soft plastics
Small metal jigs
£25 TEMU rod and reel combo

🐟 All fish were safely released.

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