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.
Alaska: Are You Tuf Enough?
Just as an Aloha Shirt is suitable for work on all occasions in Hawaii, so too does Alaska have an all-purpose piece of clothing. While the 50th state prefers something on your torso, to find the “National” attire of the 49th state you need to look lower.
What Do You Wear Under Your Waders?
The issue of what to wear under waders hadn’t occurred to me until my 2019 trip to Alaska. At Bear Trail Lodge, the last thing you do before hitting the water is head to the dressing cabin and “wader up.” They use them not just for getting into the water, but also as all-purpose everyday rain pants.
A Performance Tee That Truly Performs
I have well over 50 fishing-related t-shirts, but through years of mixed weather I’ve learned that they’re not all the same, and your standard-issue cotton tee is often a bad choice.
Reppin’ Bristol Bay Sockeye
RepYourWater has established themselves as a clothing company that not only produces species-specific and region-specific gear, but one that also gives back to efforts they support. So whether you want to display your affection for Montana Westslope cutthroat on a hat or show that you’re a Missouri Smallmouth guru, you can do it. You can also contribute to efforts to Stop Asian Carp or provide relief to storm-damaged Bahamas businesses.
