
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.
Definitely Boneable
A bone-colored topwater has been a staple for decades, and lots of big bait freaks swear by that same color pattern for their glides, wakes and swimbaits. So why shouldn’t it excel in moving baits, too? If you’ve had that thought, here’s a starting point – three bone swim jigs and two bone spinnerbaits.
Rico Colors I Live and Die With
If you’re only going to get one topwater popper to fish for bass, make it a Lobina Lures Rico or Rio Rico. Nevertheless, these lures are not an insubstantial investment, so you’ll want the best colors. Many people argue that only the paint on the bottom of these lures matters, but I tend to fish better if I have confidence. Here are five favorites.
