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.
Old School Lures That’ll Still Make the Trip to El Salto and Picachos
Even though I’m constantly testing out new lures on our trips South of the Border, and attempting to give them a valid assessment, of course there will always be some “gold standard” lures that are hard to replace. Nevertheless, the introduction of new lures means that others get left by the wayside through no fault of their own. Here are four that regularly make the trip down to Mexico with me.
Less Costly Tackle Solutions for El Salto and Picachos
Restaurants may sometimes have a strict “No Substitutions” policy, but here at Half Past First Cast we’re not that rigid. If you need to save a few bucks on your trip to El Salto or Picachos, we have some ways to shave down your tackle-buying bill.
ICAST 2021 – New Lures and Terminal Tackle for El Salto
I may have more tackle in Mexico (with backups in my garage) than I will ever use, but I’m always looking for new options and better mousetraps. This year’s ICAST show introduced a litany of cool-looking products, many of which will no doubt make the trip South of the Border with me. Here are a few of the early favorites.
