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.
Oxblood Soft Plastics – Not Just for the West
Oxblood is one of the hot colors for interior designers in 2025. It’s always been a popular shade for western bass anglers. It generally resembles burgundy but has less purple and more dark brown and dates back to the 17th century, when the blood of an ox was used to make dyes.
Kyle Patrick’s Money Colors -- Missile Baits Magic Worm
Bass pro Kyle Patrick is exceptionally disciplined about using lures that he knows will work, especially in high pressure situations or on tough fisheries. That’s why he just about always has a Missile Baits Magic Worm on the deck of his boat If you’re looking to make an initial investment in his go-to lure, try some of these colors.
Ish’s Flipping Colors – Four Staples and Three Secrets (Updated 2025)
For well over two decades California pro Ish Monroe has epitomized the idea of being a big bass specialist. He loves to wield a flipping stick in and around the heaviest cover possible. He’s won hundreds of thousands of dollars with key Missile Baits in key colors.
