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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Our Top Five Berkley Lures for Big Mexican Bass

Berkley has long been a leader in producing scientifically-tested soft plastics, but now they’ve upped their hard bait game to go along with their stalwart Powerbaits. Check out five our “must haves” for your next trip to El Salto or Picachos.

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