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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Best Spinning Rods for Bass Under $100

I don’t need to fish budget rods, but there are several that still get into my regular rotation. As a result of my gear testing for Outdoor Life and this website, I’ve tested dozens of bass spinning rods across all price ranges over the past 6 years. Here are five that punch above their price tag.

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