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.
Bajio Says “Keep Calm and No Sancocho”
The Bajio Cocho is an XL frame with side shields that’s perfect for high-glare days when you’re trying to spot as many sailfish as you can in the spread.
New Products I Found for Summer at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic
I love summertime, so while I was at the Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville I made sure to ask some friends how they were gearing up for the summer on the water. Check out new products from AFTCO, Bajio and FXR.
Lures for Carnivorous Smallmouth Bass
Do smallmouth eat their young? Steve Kennedy believes that they do, and several JDM manufacturers build lures painted to look like bronzebacks, available at Tackle Warehouse.
Zoom Bait Company’s Prolific Crop of Watermelons
Confused by Zoom’s endless watermelon colors? Discover the best Zoom soft plastics, must-have baits, and which watermelon variations actually catch more bass. Shop smarter today.
Pumpkinseed Sunfish Are Everywhere — These Swimbaits Finally Match Them
Bass often feed on pumpkinseed sunfish and in many situations may favor them over bluegills. Discover the best pumpkinseed swimbaits, glide baits, and sunfish lures to match the hatch and get more bites.
Alabama is All About Football and Fishing
Discover the best Alabama Craw football jigs for offshore bass. They don't just excel on Guntersville, Lay, and Logan -- try them wherever you fish. Proven picks you can buy now at Tackle Warehouse.
Amago: The Japanese Trout Behind Some of the Best JDM Lure Patterns
Discover JDM swimbaits, jerkbaits, and glide baits designed to imitate Amago, a striking native trout from Japan that bass love to eat.
Daiwa’s Travel Tackle for Golden Dorado
Dylan Levin from Daiwa joined us to put together the perfect travel combo — five-piece rod, hefty reel and quality braid — for our inaugural Golden Dorado excursion to Argentina.
Take Your Golden Shiner for a Walk
Discover the top walking baits for Florida bass, focusing on golden shiner matches and gear tips for fishing topwaters in and around heavy gras.s
Ode to An Ozarks Staple: Table Rock Shad Jerkbaits
Discover the best Table Rock Shad jerkbaits for Ozarks-style bass fishing — even if you chase bass with ripbaits elsewhere. See top models, colors, and Tackle Warehouse links to boost your jerkbait game.
Best Golden Trout & Palomino Trout Swimbaits for Big Bass (Custom + Tackle Warehouse Picks)
Discover the best golden and palomino trout swimbaits for trophy bass. From rare custom builders to Tackle Warehouse-ready glides, wakes, and line-thru baits—see what actually gets crushed.
Lures Named for Toledo Bend: Crankbaits, Craws, and Big Bass Colors
Discover Toledo Bend-inspired lures, from Holy Toledo crankbaits to Toledo Perch jigs, with tips from a co-angler’s tournament experience.
Island Optics Sunglasses Conquers Guatemala
Island Optics outfitted our group of 16 for an epic trip to Casa Vieja Lodge in Guatemala — different frames for every head and optical needs. They passed our tests with flying colors.
Inside Bizz Baits: Louis Monetti on Go-To Lures from the Road
Meet Bizz Baits road rep Louis Monetti at the Chicagoland Fishing Expo as he shares go-to lures, dealer feedback, and why these Bizz Baits products earn space in anglers’ tackle boxes nationwide.
The Megabass Palette of Crawfish Variations
Shop Megabass crawfish crankbaits in Fire Craw, Phantom Smoke Craw, IT Craw and more. See the detail that demonstrates why these premium Megabass colors trigger big bass.
You can’t get Hank Cherry’s Grub yet. So what can you use in the meantime?
Hank Cherry said that you likely can’t yet purchase the specific grub that he used to win on Lake Guntersville. He expects that they’ll be available soon. In the meantime, if you’re looking for a finesse grub in chartreuse, we’ve got options.
Lake-Specific Jig Colors for Picky Bass
Discover lake-specific bass jig colors like Table Rock Secret, Guntersville Special, and Falcon Lake Craw. Proven regional patterns that get bites when standard jigs fail — all available at Tackle Warehouse.
Lures That Are All Business Up Front, Party in the Back
From glides to grubs, these mullet-pattern lures catch bass, stripers & more. Shop the best picks from Tackle Warehouse and bring the party to your cast.
Top Spot Remover Spinnerbaits & Vibrating Jigs That Trigger Bass Everywhere
Discover the best Spot Remover spinnerbaits and vibrating jigs that trigger spotted bass everywhere. Compare proven models from Strike King, Z-Man, War Eagle & more — all in stock now.
Strike King’s Texas-Sized Imprint
Strike King has deep Texas roots—and the lures to prove it. Discover the best Strike King crankbaits, worms, jigs, and Texas-specific colors proven on Rayburn, Falcon, Amistad, and more.

