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.
Megabass Sleeper Baits and Special Run Colors With Lin Bell
Lin Bell has been a Megabass dealer for 30 years and is deeply connected to the brand. He gets two shipments a month, so the best producers tend to stay in stock. Full pegs mean that it’s not always easy to tell what is working best – but Lin is an open book. I asked him to talk about some sleeper baits and new colors.
Best Lures for April on the Chickahominy River
After a few dark years in the early 2000s, the Chickahominy is consistently producing big bags and monster bass. April is one of the best time to chase the giants, and while there will of course be some local tournaments, this is the first year in a while with no FLW or Bassmaster Open to add extra pressure. Hunter Smith of Fishing Pro Tech told us what he throws in April.
Special Colors of the Megabass PopMax
Lin Bell of Fishing Pro Tech eats, sleeps and breathes Megabass lures. One of the least-appreciated tools in that box is the PopMax, a unique topwater. Lin carries several colors that are hard to find or discontinued.
Three Must-Have Lures for the Tidal James and Chickahominy Rivers
Tidal rivers in general and the James in particular often befuddle anglers used to lakes. Not only do the water level swings create navigational issues, but you can be on the best spot at the worst tide and think that it is barren. Fortunately, my friend Lin Bell, owner of Toano, Virginia's Fishing Pro Tech, knows what the bass on these waters chew over other options.
