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.
Ultra-Premium Spinning Reels for Bass Anglers
I’ve used some of the ultra premium spinning reels in saltwater, but I still didn’t appreciate their value in freshwater until Keith Combs put me on my PB best smallmouth – with a Shimano Stella FK. Perhaps I would’ve landed it with a lesser reel, but the buttery smooth drag definitely helped. If you’re someone who consistently has to use the best-of-the-best, consider one of these options.
My 2023 Bassmaster Classic Expo Experience
Since 2010, I’d always been on the water during the Bassmaster Classic competition days, often an hour away from the downtown arena, which meant that I essentially never got to visit the Expo. For a tackle junkie like me, that’s a particularly cruel punishment. This year,I got to wander the Expo for a couple of hours each day.
