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.


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Jackall of Japan’s Pirarucu Commitment

It’s a long haul from Tokyo to Manaus, but the jet lag is worth it because lots of Japanese anglers make the journey to chase peacocks and other fierce jungle fish. It’s not surprising, therefore, that JDM manufacturers make gear specifically for and replicating Pirarucu.

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