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.

Gear Pete Robbins Gear Pete Robbins

It’s Not Cinco De Mayo Without Guacamole

We eat Mexican food every week, so we don’t need an excuse to saddle up to a bowl of guacamole. Even if it’s only a once-a-year treat for you, you probably didn’t know how many guac-themed fishing lures are out there.

Read More