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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It’s a Frog! It’s a Bird! You’re Both Right

Earlier this year, Ish Monroe won on the Cal Delta with a variety of lures, but two of the keys were a River2Sea Phat Mat Daddy Frog and River2Sea Whopper Plopper, both in “Yellow Head,” a black body with a yellow head. That pattern has also frequently been referred to as “Tweety” or “Canary.”

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Only One Lure? The Pros Answer the Ultimate “What-If”

Every angler has their go-to bait—the one they reach for when the bite gets tough, the conditions are unpredictable, or the pressure is on. But what if you could only fish with one bait for the rest of your life? No backups tucked under the lid of your boat. Just one.

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