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.
Clutch Colors for the Boss and Baby Boss
The Clutch Boss has been one of the worst kept secrets on the Elite Series. The second worst is their Darter. Now they’ve added a Baby Boss to the lineup. We caught up with Josh Pladies at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic to discuss “starter colors.”
Retired But Not Expired
In March of this year, I wrote that when I returned to Anglers Inn El Salto in June I was going to back to the basics. I’m proud to say that I followed through on that plan. Perhaps that is just the way we fished or what the fish were eating. Or maybe I finally listened to my conscience and did what I said I was going to do to prove a point.
