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.
Dan Brovarney’s Swim Jig Tutorial
It might be a stretch to say that swim jigs changed my life, but once I bought into them, I caught tons of fish that had previously ignored or evaded me. Here’s a one-on-one with Dan Brovarney, the man responsible for that improvement.
My Favorite Brovarney Baits Swim Jig Colors
I have extreme confidence in Dan Brovarney’s Wisconsin Swim Jigs, and while I can’t completely pare down my color selection, I’ve narrowed my confidence colors to a limited array. What are your favorites?
Word-of-Mouth Bass Baits that Produce Big Results Worldwide
There’s something particularly gratifying in learning about a lure from a trusted friend or confidante. Much of what we’ve lost in the decline of club-oriented fishing is the role of mentorship, so I value it greatly when someone I know tells me “You really need to buy some of these as soon as possible.”
What is an “Overspin” or “Topspin” Lure?
While perusing the “Summer Release” tab on Tackle Warehouse recently I came across the 1st Gen FlashX Swim Jig, a lure that literally turns those bladed swim jigs on their heads – instead of a wire protruding from the chin of the lure, it emerges from the top. I suppose in the loosest sense of the word that makes it more of a spinnerbait than a swim jig, but the small #3 blade and titanium wire place it squarely in the jig category for me.
