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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Al Perkinson’s Top Bajío Picks for Every Situation

Since being introduced to Bajío Sunglasses a few years ago, we’ve become huge fans of the brand, their products and everything they stand for. We’ve interviewed two of the women behind the brand – Marguerite Meyer and Melinda Mize – about their favorite shades. Now we’re going to co-founder Al Perkinson for his picks.

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