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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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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