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.
Ish’s Flipping Colors – Four Staples and Three Secrets
For well over two decades California pro Ish Monroe has epitomized the idea of being a big bass specialist. He loves to wield a flipping stick in and around the heaviest cover possible. He’s won hundreds of thousands of dollars with key Missile Baits in key colors.
The Semi-Forgotten Craw Tube
A craw tube remains a solid catcher, especially in heavy cover. The Arkansas mafia led by Megabass Champ Doug Garrett tried to keep the tube secret, but Brauer’s Classic victory made them a staple. The addition of craw appendages sometimes made them even better – for example, Texan Kelly Jordon won hundreds of thousands of dollars with the version made by Lake Fork Trophy Lures.
