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.
Daiwa’s Travel Tackle for Golden Dorado
Dylan Levin from Daiwa joined us to put together the perfect travel combo — five-piece rod, hefty reel and quality braid — for our inaugural Golden Dorado excursion to Argentina.
Take Your Golden Shiner for a Walk
Discover the top walking baits for Florida bass, focusing on golden shiner matches and gear tips for fishing topwaters in and around heavy gras.s
Ode to An Ozarks Staple: Table Rock Shad Jerkbaits
Discover the best Table Rock Shad jerkbaits for Ozarks-style bass fishing — even if you chase bass with ripbaits elsewhere. See top models, colors, and Tackle Warehouse links to boost your jerkbait game.
Building a Better Jighead: The Bizz Baits Ring Roller and Minner
Bizz Baits founder Brian Souza provided a quick tutorial about why his jighead will help you catch more fish – especially when combined with matching Bizz Bait products. Your older products just won’t cut it on tournament day.
Best Golden Trout & Palomino Trout Swimbaits for Big Bass (Custom + Tackle Warehouse Picks)
Discover the best golden and palomino trout swimbaits for trophy bass. From rare custom builders to Tackle Warehouse-ready glides, wakes, and line-thru baits—see what actually gets crushed.
Lures Named for Toledo Bend: Crankbaits, Craws, and Big Bass Colors
Discover Toledo Bend-inspired lures, from Holy Toledo crankbaits to Toledo Perch jigs, with tips from a co-angler’s tournament experience.
Island Optics Sunglasses Conquers Guatemala
Island Optics outfitted our group of 16 for an epic trip to Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala — different frames for every head and optical needs. They passed our tests with flying colors.
Inside Bizz Baits: Louis Monetti on Go-To Lures from the Road
Meet Bizz Baits road rep Louis Monetti at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo as he shares go-to lures, dealer feedback, and why these Bizz Baits products earn space in anglers’ tackle boxes nationwide.
The Megabass Palette of Crawfish Variations
Shop Megabass crawfish crankbaits in Fire Craw, Phantom Smoke Craw, IT Craw and more. See the detail that demonstrates why these premium Megabass colors trigger big bass.
You can’t get Hank Cherry’s Grub yet. So what can you use in the meantime?
Hank Cherry said that you likely can’t yet purchase the specific grub that he used to win on Lake Guntersville. He expects that they’ll be available soon. In the meantime, if you’re looking for a finesse grub in chartreuse, we’ve got options.
Lake-Specific Jig Colors for Picky Bass
Discover lake-specific bass jig colors like Table Rock Secret, Guntersville Special, and Falcon Lake Craw. Proven regional patterns that get bites when standard jigs fail — all available at Tackle Warehouse.
Lures That Are All Business Up Front, Party in the Back
From glides to grubs, these mullet-pattern lures catch bass, stripers & more. Shop the best picks from Tackle Warehouse and bring the party to your cast.
Top Spot Remover Spinnerbaits & Vibrating Jigs That Trigger Bass Everywhere
Discover the best Spot Remover spinnerbaits and vibrating jigs that trigger spotted bass everywhere. Compare proven models from Strike King, Z-Man, War Eagle & more — all in stock now.
Strike King’s Texas-Sized Imprint
Strike King has deep Texas roots—and the lures to prove it. Discover the best Strike King crankbaits, worms, jigs, and Texas-specific colors proven on Rayburn, Falcon, Amistad, and more.
Bass Lure Colors Named For the Big G
As the Bassmaster Elite Series opens on Lake Guntersville, explore bass lure colors named for the Big G—Guntersville Shad, Craw & more, all proven tournament producers.
Top Pro Anglers’ Blade Bait Choices and Tactics
As I learned to fish on the Potomac River in the 1990s, many of the old school hammers lived for the wintertime, when they’d settle into places like the Spoils to chase the biggest bass of the year. Their key bait was the Silver Buddy. Here are some of the best videos I’ve found about blade baits.
Big Tackle Haul to Start 2026 -- GSM Brands New Products Unboxing
Big 2026 tackle haul unboxing featuring new GSM brands lures from Bill Lewis, Bucca Brand, Buckeye Lures, Frog Factory, and Yamamoto. See what’s worth buying and order from Tackle Warehouse.
Jackall of Japan’s Pirarucu Commitment
It’s a long haul from Tokyo to Manaus, but the jet lag is worth it because lots of Japanese anglers make the journey to chase peacocks and other fierce jungle fish. It’s not surprising, therefore, that JDM manufacturers make gear specifically for and replicating Pirarucu.
Sip on This: Shallow Rootbeer Crankbaits
Root beer is more than just a favorite soft drink — it’s also a popular crankbait color which takes on quite a few shades and variations. Check them out on your favorite shallow divers.
Garage Finds – Toadally Awesome
Digging through old tackle led to rediscovering the best buzzing toad baits for bass. See which soft plastic versions still get crushed today and learn the proper terminal tackle to maximize hookups.

