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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Only One Lure? The Pros Answer the Ultimate “What-If”

Every angler has their go-to bait—the one they reach for when the bite gets tough, the conditions are unpredictable, or the pressure is on. But what if you could only fish with one bait for the rest of your life? No backups tucked under the lid of your boat. Just one.

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Burrito vs Nacho

Watching Brandon Palaniuk go over the top with a Clutch glidebait on Championship Sunday reminded me about some of my favorite swimbait moments at El Salto with the soft Bacca Burrito.

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Favorite Yeti Products of Pro Anglers

Yeti makes nearly-indestructible products that pro anglers rely upon and we’ve become converts to their quality. Check out what some pro anglers (both freshwater and saltwater) said are their “ride or die” Yetis.

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