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.
Summer Bass Secrets on Lake Anna: Christie Bradley’s Go-To-Lures
Christie Bradley helps us unlock the summertime secrets of Virginia’s Lake Anna, with a heavy dose of topwater action.
Megabass Sleeper Baits and Special Run Colors With Lin Bell
Lin Bell has been a Megabass dealer for 30 years and is deeply connected to the brand. He gets two shipments a month, so the best producers tend to stay in stock. Full pegs mean that it’s not always easy to tell what is working best – but Lin is an open book. I asked him to talk about some sleeper baits and new colors.

