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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Amphibia Sunglasses: Options and Advantages

With so many high-quality polarized sunglasses on the market, why should you choose Amphibia? And which of their models are right for your needs and your head? We caught up with James Niggemeyer at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic to get some more info.

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A Mid-1990s Tightwad’s Guide to Spending More on Tackle

My first spending priority after graduating was to get a bass boat of my own, but when it came to tackle I was still pretty careful. Eventually some pricey options came along that I simply could not resist. Check out the entry points to my now-high-spending tackle addiction.

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What Keith Combs Throws at Sam Rayburn in May

Keith Combs built his dream house just a short distance from Lake Sam Rayburn because he wanted to have easy access to what he considers consistently the best big bass tournament lake in the country. Here are five lures he’s likely to have on the deck when May rolls around.

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Prepare a Fishing Bug Out Bag

If you regularly travel to the same places to fish, prepare a “go bag” that’s filled with the tackle you need, all in one place. Check out the one I’ve packed for El Salto and Picachos.

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Jockey Outdoors – Far More than Underwear

Jockey Outdoors stepped up for bass anglers in a big way by sponsoring the 2024 Bassmaster Classic. I’ve been wearing the clothing I got there ever since we got back. Here’s a quick video explaining the company’s vision.

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Bass Tackle for Yellowfin Tuna

While the gear at SFPIL stom tailored to the species that are in the Gulf of Chiriqui, I’ve always wondered what it would be like to bring “bass tackle” down there. Could it stand up to the test of these fish, all of which pull harder than any bass you’ve ever caught?

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Melinda Mize’s Favorite Bajio Sunglasses for Women

When you hear Melinda Mize talk about Bajio Sunglasses, it is clear that she shares in the vision and passion that is behind the brand. I saw her in the Bajio booth at the Bassmaster Classic and asked her to tell me about three popular Bajio sunglasses for women.

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Daiwa’s Premium Kyoya Fujita Rods

In order to celebrate and commemorate the first of what will likely be many Bassmaster Classic appearances, Daiwa introduced a very limited edition set of Kyoya Fujita rods at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic.

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What Bryant Smith Throws on Clear Lake in April

Bryant Smith is continuing to chase his dreams around the country this year, a quest that’ll keep him away from his home state for much of the spring, but there are few places he’d rather be in April. Here’s what he’d throw on Clear Lake in April.

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Are Your Marine Electronics Ready for a BeatDown?

As our sonar and GPS options have increased, the risk associated with having them stolen or broken has also become potentially much more costly. Additionally, aging eyes have trouble seeing distant screens. BeatDown Outdoors has some solutions to these potential problems.

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Crickets for Combs

Most bass fishing fans know Keith Combs for his prowess with a crankbait, but they sometimes overlook how good he is with other techniques. Increasingly in recent years, particularly when bass are shallow, he’s put his faith in Strike King’s Thunder Cricket vibrating jig. 

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Yeti’s GoBox Tied Our Booth Together

As we built our booth in anticipation of our first trade show, we needed to find a waterproof, dustproof and uncrushable storage box to preserve valuables between events. We found the perfect vessel in Yeti’s 60 GoBox Gear Case.

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