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.
More-Ning Dawn
I’ve been a fan of Roboworm’s original Morning Dawn color for over a decade, and previously wrote about the company’s multiple variations on that proven theme. Here are four new “morning” and “dawn” patterns for those of you who need something specific.
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.
Roboworm Straight-Tail Worms – My Three Favorite Colors
I’ve known the power of the Roboworm for nearly two decades. While I often turn to soft plastics like the Berkley Flat Worm or the Yamamoto Shad Shape worm to dropshot, when in doubt the Robo gets the call. While I own quite a few, the following are my standbys.
