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.
Protection for Down Under from Down Under
For a non-contact sport, fishing provides a lot of opportunities for the frank and beans to end up in a world of hurt. My most painful recent example occurred in Mag Bay last November when I ended up with a case of crushed nuts. The Aussies may have a solution.
Sapphire Blue Craws – A Focal Point for Dirty Water Fish
While sapphire blue chunk jig trailers are a dirty water staple, sometimes the profile of a craw provides greater vibration and slips through cover more easily. Here are some top Tackle Warehouse options.
This Spoon Outfished Everything for Tigerfish in Zambia | Effzett Double Spoon
We’ve fished flutter spoons for bass and Blue Fox Pixies for Alaska salmon, but on our Zambia tigerfish trip, a weird double spoon absolutely outfished everything else… and it wasn’t even close.
ICAST 2026: Matt Florentino Shows Us Three Salty Crew Standouts for Anglers
At ICAST 2026, Salty Crew’s Matt Florentino shares three must-have fishing apparel and gear items for anglers who want technical performance and forward-facing style.
Bone Swim Jigs – When Bass Want Something Other than Plain White
Bone swim jigs are becoming a secret favorite among bass anglers. Learn when bone outperforms white, the best trailers to pair with it, and which ones you can easily get at Tackle Warehouse.
New to Bass Fishing? Start With These Baits
New to bass fishing? Start with these beginner-friendly baits, including spinnerbaits, Senkos, and topwater lures that are easy to fish and extremely productive.
What to Pack for a Summertime Trip to Bear Trail Lodge: The Alaska Fishing Gear I’d Pack Again
Heading to Bear Trail Lodge in Alaska? See what to pack for a summer fishing trip, what the lodge provides, and what experienced guests say you can leave home.
Mean as a Junkyard Dog: Daiwa's New Saltiga Dogfight Rods
See the new Daiwa Saltiga Dogfight Rods from ICAST 2026. Learn what makes these premium offshore popping rods ideal for tuna, roosterfish, GTs, cubera snapper and other powerful gamefish.
We’re Returning to Alaska to Catch Giant Rainbow Trout. Apparently I Need to Learn to Spey Cast.
We're returning to Bear Trail Lodge in Alaska to chase giant rainbow trout. Here's why this novice fly angler is learning to Spey cast for September trophies.
Best Z-Man Soft Plastic Lures for Your Next Mexican Bass Fishing Adventure
Planning a Mexico bass fishing trip? See the Z-Man lures that save space, survive aggressive fish and help anglers catch more giant bass.
Remember When I Used to Eat Sardines for Dinner
Crush marlin, tuna, and even freshwater fish (?) with the best sardine-pattern lures. See our top picks from Tackle Warehouse & AFTCO—proven fish-catchers.
Sapphire Blue Chunk Trailers for Muddy Water Flipping
A sapphire blue chunk jig trailer may be the forgotten secret of 80s and 90s superstars like Denny Brauer — but that’s all the more reason to reintroduce it to your heavy cover flipping arsenal.
ICAST 2026: Elite Series Pro Brock Mosley Reveals His Favorite Island Optics Sunglasses
At ICAST 2026, we caught up with Brock Mosley to learn why he trusts Island Optics sunglasses on the tournament trail and which lens colors and frame styles he relies on for everything from clear-water smallmouth fisheries to stained southern reservoirs.
Kermit’s Revenge: The Case for Frog-Patterned Topwater Poppers
Rediscover the power of frog-patterned topwater poppers. Learn why classic frog colors still trigger explosive bass strikes—shop top picks at Tackle Warehouse.
Daiwa Saltiga vs. Certate SW vs. BG SW: Which Saltwater Popping Reel Is Right for You? | ICAST 2026
Compare the Daiwa Saltiga, 2026 Certate SW, and 2026 BG SW saltwater spinning reels. Learn the key differences, best uses, and which offshore reel is right for your next fishing adventure and budget.
Best Deep Water Jigging Tackle for Panama | JP DeRose's Proven Setup
Learn the exact deep water jigging tackle JP DeRose uses in Panama, including Shimano reels, Trevala PX rods, G. Loomis slow-pitch rods and PowerPro braid for tuna, cubera snapper, amberjack and more.
Bug Bites STOPPED! The Heat It Device Actually Works -- Our Real-World Test
Heat-It uses your phone and heat to naturally soothe mosquito bites. It’s an inexpensive and effective way to get comfort FAST.
Building a Beefed-Up Chad Shad: KGB Swimbaits Takes on Panama Tuna Fishing
Could a KGB Chad Shad catch tuna? Kevin Brightwell discusses building a bluewater glide bait for Panama tuna fishing at ICAST 2026.
Daiwa Zillion TW 150: Built for Travel, Perfect at Home
See why the Daiwa Zillion TW 150 is built for big baits, heavy line, and travel fishing. Learn about its waterproof clutch, LC spool, drag, and more.
Bucca Builds a Better (and More Affordable) Crawler
Watch Mike Bucca explain the new Bucca Trick Crawler from ICAST 2026. Learn what makes this affordable crawler topwater different and where to buy one.
