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.
Ultra-Premium Spinning Reels for Bass Anglers (Updated 2025)
Discover the best ultra-premium spinning reels for bass anglers who demand top-tier performance and aren’t afraid to invest in the finest gear. From silky-smooth drags to unmatched precision engineering, these high-end reels deliver the edge serious fishermen crave when every cast counts. Luxury meets bass fishing performance.
My 2023 Bassmaster Classic Expo Experience
Since 2010, I’d always been on the water during the Bassmaster Classic competition days, often an hour away from the downtown arena, which meant that I essentially never got to visit the Expo. For a tackle junkie like me, that’s a particularly cruel punishment. This year,I got to wander the Expo for a couple of hours each day.
