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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New Mustad Trebles for Travelers

A treble hook that bends out or that doesn’t hold a point is going to eventually let you down. That’s why we always make sure our lures have hefty, premium versions and that we bring spares. We’re also constantly on the lookout for new heavyweight versions and Mustad’s new Jawlocks fit right in that sweet spot.

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