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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Pack a Mexican Feast in Your Tackle Bag

I absolutely love Mexican food. I mean, I could eat it every night of the week. Of course I’d be 400 pounds and unable to operate the trolling motor, but I’d die fat and happy. Here are some Mexican-themed baits and colors that may fill the void.

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