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.


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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Bad to the Elegy Bone

Elegy Bone — a mix of a translucent body, blue back, chartreuse belly and herringbone lines on the side — is a deadly jerkbait color. Megabass originated it, and now numerous other lure manufacturers have added it to their own lineups.

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Megabass Magdraft Hacks

You can fish the ultra-popular Megabass Magdraft swimbait effectively straight out of the package, but if you want to maximize its deadlness, there are a variety of mods and hacks you can implement. Here are some of the best from the pros.

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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.

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Twinning in Mag Bay

Discover the women’s fishing clothing and Costa sunglasses we loved in Magdalena Bay. Stylish, sun-safe gear perfect for female anglers and great gift ideas.

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