
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.
Megabass Makippa: Brandon Palaniuk’s Spotted Bass Candy
During the 2024 season, Brandon Palaniuk cashed a check during a tough tournament on Alabama’s Smith Lake using a lure that’s not yet widely available in the United States – the Megabass Makippa. Here’s his treatise on how and where he fishes it.
Not Just a Bigger Vision 110 -- How Brandon Palaniuk Uses the Megabass Ito Shiner
The Megabass Ito Shiner jerkbait looks like just a slightly larger version of the Megabass Vision 110, but it has a different action and excels in different circumstances. It’s been one of Brandon Palaniuk’s secret killers for years, but he’s finally willing to let the cat out of the bag.
