
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.
Daiwa’s Got Your Bass Covered for $150
Daiwa has a lineup of high-end rods, in a huge number of actions, that come in just below $150. Their cork-handled Tatulas are what the pros use, and you can, too. We caught up with Jordan Horita at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic to get the scoop on them.
Daiwa Baitcasters for Mexico That Provide Value and Performance
On your next trip to Lake El Salto or Lake Picachos, I’d strongly recommend bringing no fewer than five reels. Chris Martin of Daiwa offered us up information on reels that excel for flipping, cranking and swimbaiting that are also value propositions.
