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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Come on Baby Light My Fire -- Red Swim Jigs

Now that we’ve detailed some of the red jerkbaits you didn’t know you needed, take note that there are also a wealth of red swim jigs available today. For times when the blade is a little bit too much, or you want to snake through even heavier cover, consider some of the following.

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