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.


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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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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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How the Experts Catch Fish During and After the Fall Turnover

Unfortunately, there are times during the bite is quite tough. One of those periods is the “fall turnover,” when previously stratified water starts to mix – the cooler water nearer to the bottom goes toward the top, and the warmer water near the surface edges down. Here’s how some experts attack this tricky time of year.

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Garage Finds – Lipless Crankbaits

If you ask me about some of my favorite lures, well, my lips are sealed. At least they were until I realized lipless crankbaits need some smack in our Garage Finds series. In this video, Pete goes through some tips on how to fish them and I ask the key questions.

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Best Fall Topwater Advice from Top Bass Pros

No matter where you live, as the weather cools this fall, the surface bite should just get stronger. That’s especially true if you fish on lakes with large shad or blueback populations. The bait should gang up and expect the bass to gorge on them.

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Best Spinning Rods for Bass Under $100

I don’t need to fish budget rods, but there are several that still get into my regular rotation. As a result of my gear testing for Outdoor Life and this website, I’ve tested dozens of bass spinning rods across all price ranges over the past 6 years. Here are five that punch above their price tag.

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