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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Gear Review: Island Optics Angler Sunglasses

When Jason Sealock told me about Island Optics, I was intrigued. He’d been fishing out of them for quite a while and claimed that they performed as well than most of his pricier shades. I went into testing these with an open mind. Here’s what I found.

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Two More Pairs of Polarized Sunglasses Into the Rotation

While I could probably get by with one or two pairs of polarized sunglasses for my varied fishing efforts, as I’ve gotten older I’ve learned that there are benefits to having specialized eyewear. I’ve added two more pairs that I have become consistently-chosen options and should continue to be so for the near future.

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