Chasing redfish in Venice Louisiana is often best with a jighead and paddletail or grub under a popping cork, especially for bull reds

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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Simple Soft Plastic Lure Organization for Your Trip to Mexico

Based on years of experience, I can tell you that no matter how many hours you spend organizing your tackle prior to your trip to Anglers Inn El Salto or Picachos, by the second day everything is likely to be a mess. Here’s how we minimize on-the-water inefficiency.

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Organized Hoarding: My Search for a Camera Bag

I am not a professional photographer. Still, if you saw my equipment you may think differently. To make sure that I could lug all of it all by myself, I had to find just the right bag that would hold my other carry-on items as well, including but not limited to my laptop and GoPro.

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