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.
Bryan Schmitt’s Three Core Hayabusa Hooks for Tournament Fishing
Maryland Elite Series pro Bryan Schmitt relies on Hayabusa hooks from Japan to keep bass buttoned up during tournaments. Here are three of his must-have options to try.

