Whenever we have a question not just about JDM gear, but about forthcoming trends and tactics, Matt Paino is our go-to source of info. His booth at the Bassmaster Classic was brimming with gear that’ll catch pressured bass on any continent.

Jockey Outdoors stepped up for bass anglers in a big way by sponsoring the 2024 Bassmaster Classic. I’ve been wearing the clothing I got there ever since we got back. Here’s a quick video explaining the company’s vision.

When the Deps Cover Scat first came out, there was a mad rush for them. We caught up with Matt Paino – our guru on all things JDM – at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa and he gave us the scoop on the new Slender Scat.

While the gear at SFPIL stom tailored to the species that are in the Gulf of Chiriqui, I’ve always wondered what it would be like to bring “bass tackle” down there. Could it stand up to the test of these fish, all of which pull harder than any bass you’ve ever caught?

Despite the fact that I could probably rely on the proven winners that have helped me in my past trips to Lake El Salto and Lake Picachos, I’m always looking for new options. Here are some big baits and new terminal tackle items from Tackle Warehouse worth checking out.

Jesse Simpkins is one of the handful of people who’ve visited Anglers Inn’s properties more than we have. That’s good news for customers because it means you’ll have reliable, high-quality rods without the hassle of toting a rod tube.

When you hear Melinda Mize talk about Bajio Sunglasses, it is clear that she shares in the vision and passion that is behind the brand. I saw her in the Bajio booth at the Bassmaster Classic and asked her to tell me about three popular Bajio sunglasses for women.

I’m not convinced that more expensive always equals better. In fact, I have quite a few baitcasting rods that cost under $150 and several under $100 that regularly make the cut. I don’t have to use them – I choose to use them.

In order to celebrate and commemorate the first of what will likely be many Bassmaster Classic appearances, Daiwa introduced a very limited edition set of Kyoya Fujita rods at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic.

Bryant Smith is continuing to chase his dreams around the country this year, a quest that’ll keep him away from his home state for much of the spring, but there are few places he’d rather be in April. Here’s what he’d throw on Clear Lake in April.

As our sonar and GPS options have increased, the risk associated with having them stolen or broken has also become potentially much more costly. Additionally, aging eyes have trouble seeing distant screens. BeatDown Outdoors has some solutions to these potential problems.

If you’re headed on a distant trip, you don’t want to break the bank on a spinning reel, but you don’t want it to fail at an inopportune moment, either. Daiwa has some value propositions.

Most bass fishing fans know Keith Combs for his prowess with a crankbait, but they sometimes overlook how good he is with other techniques. Increasingly in recent years, particularly when bass are shallow, he’s put his faith in Strike King’s Thunder Cricket vibrating jig. 

Elite Series rookie Kyle Patrick is attached at the hip to his arsenal of Douglas Rods — here are four that have played a heavy role in his professional success so far.

As we built our booth in anticipation of our first trade show, we needed to find a waterproof, dustproof and uncrushable storage box to preserve valuables between events. We found the perfect vessel in Yeti’s 60 GoBox Gear Case.

Daiwa’s three-piece Ardito travel rod combines premium components with a reasonable price tag. They excelled for us in Africa on tigerfish.

If you think that telescoping rods are merely for amateurs and beginners, check out the Procyon series from Daiwa. They’re high quality with a reasonable price.

I’m addicted to thinking about glide baits and might want/need to add a few more. Which of these three should be next? Or am I barking up the wrong tree?

The Rat-L-Trap and Red Eye Shad are proven winners in the lipless crankbait genre, but they’re not the only game in town. I have dozens and dozens more, including some that have produced big catches around the country.

While I’m not an expert in bass fishing history, I’m old enough to remember some things about the sport that have become inexplicably forgotten or passe. During my childhood, the “grape” patterns were a big deal, not just the classic “black grape” but also lesser known shades like Scuppernong.