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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Big Bite Baits – Tax Day Solutions

April 15th is a good day on my calendar, because it usually marks some of the best fishing in my region. Big Bite Baits had a little fun with the concept, producing a bunch of their products in a color called “1099” – which hopefully means that if you have them in the boat you’ll get paid.

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New & Better: Updated Lure Picks from Our Most Popular Tackle Lists‍ ‍

I love putting together lists of tackle that help anglers – whether it’s a particular color, size or category of lure. Just because you find one bubble gum colored swimbait doesn’t mean it’s the right one for you. That’s why I’m always looking for ways to update our past lists. Check out these newer items at Tackle Warehouse.

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Vibrating Jigs That Are Pretty in Pink

Last year Lee Livesay gave up the magic of a pink Chatterbait with a matching bubble gum trailer. A year later there still aren’t that many vibrating jigs in that portion of the color palette, but there are a few. Here are five to consider as you build out your bladed jig box.‍ ‍

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