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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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