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.
10 New Shades of Pink from ICAST 2025
Anglers must be buying pink lursbecause the manufacturers keep on producing more. This isn’t an exhaustive list of the ones introduced at the 2025 ICAST show in Orlando, but 10 of the ones that stood out to me most.
Swimbait Trends from ICAST 2025
Swimbaiting was historically an underground culture. Not everyone could get the hottest baits at any price. In fact, there were plenty of brands, baits and presentations that were strictly on the downlow. Here are signs from ICAST 2025 at how much more mainstream it has become.
New Products for Mexican Bass from ICAST 2025
I never stop scheming for our next Mexico bass trip Picachos. While I could probably have great trips South of the Border with established lures, sometimes showing the bass something different makes for some unreal days. Here are a few new offerings from ICAST that caught my attention for my southbound travel bag.