Hanna Robbins and Jennifer Combs with a cooler full of crappie from Lake Sam Rayburn

The Outdoor Gear We Recommend

We may have a little bit of a hoarding problem. Good gear need not be expensive, but it has to improve the experience in some way. Whether it’s the right rod, a certain bait, or the world’s best rainsuit, we’ll give unfiltered opinions on what we use and why we use it.


No tackle shop on earth provides more specialized gear for bass than Tackle Warehouse. If you want it, they've got it in stock — whether it's a proven winner or the newest items on the market — and their service is exceptional.

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More-Ning Dawn

I’ve been a fan of Roboworm’s original Morning Dawn color for over a decade, and previously wrote about the company’s multiple variations on that proven theme. Here are four new “morning” and “dawn” patterns for those of you who need something specific.

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Twinning in Mag Bay

Discover the women’s fishing clothing and Costa sunglasses we loved in Magdalena Bay. Stylish, sun-safe gear perfect for female anglers and great gift ideas.

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Unusual Plopper Colors

The Whopper Plopper has become my favorite topwater bite because of the sheer ferociousness of the strikes it elicits. I tend to keep my color choices simple: black or shad/white/bone — but if you’re looking for something else, the lure companies have your back.

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Sticking It to Nemo

I had so much fun exploring the various Nemo-colored poppers that I figured I’d find the stickbaits that resemble clownfish, too. If you think that the fish on your favorite waters want something orange and white, but a popping action might turn them off, consider one of these.

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Top Pro Tips on the Alabama Rig

It’s been 14 years since Paul Elias introduced the A-Rig to the bass fishing world with a dominant FLW win on Guntersville. The top level tours quickly banned them, but at some levels you can still fish some form of the rig in most states. Check out these expert tips on getting the most out of the A-Rig.

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