Chasing redfish in Venice Louisiana is often best with a jighead and paddletail or grub under a popping cork, especially for bull reds

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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ICAST 2022 – Gimmick or Gold?

In 40+ years of fishing I’ve learned that the sport has only one steadfast rule: There are no absolutes. That means that you can NEVER say that something will NEVER work. As I looked through the new introductions from ICAST 2022, I saw quite a few that in the past I might have immediately condemned to the gimmick bin. Here are six products that I’ll put in the “TBD” category until someone kicks my ass with them.

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ICAST 2022 – New for Globetrotting Anglers

Whether you’re heading across town or across the globe, packable quality gear is an asset for any angler. In the past, sometimes objects labeled “packable” or “travel” meant a diminution of performance, but increasingly you can get these items with no drop off in quality. Here are some ICAST 2022 introductions that are universal in nature.

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ICAST 2022: Gear that Deserves to Be Tested at El Salto and Picachos

Mexico is the perfect testing ground for new stuff that I might take all around the globe: There are great shallow water, deep water and mid-depth bites; the fish grow big and mean; and there are times when you happen onto massive schools and get put the hardware to the test. That’s why I look to ICAST “reveals” for new stuff I could test out South of the Border.

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