Chasing redfish in Venice Louisiana is often best with a jighead and paddletail or grub under a popping cork, especially for bull reds

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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Bass Boat Saver Keeps Your Fiberglass in Peak Condition

I’m pretty sure that I bought my first bottle of Bass Boat Saver in 1998, and six boats later it’s still my preferred product. It removes grime and bugs and all sorts of debris with a minimum of elbow grease, smells good, and it’s affordable. Last year I started using their Black Label Ceramic Shield.

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