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.


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Fishing Gear Aimed at Protection from Bugs

Insects can merely be an annoyance while you’re fishing, but they can also be harmful or even life-threatening. This article contains ways to prevent bug bites and to minimize discomfort and health issues from any that get through to you.

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I’ve Got a Few New Items for Canada, Too

Hanna is stocked up with new gear for our forthcoming trip to Ballard’s Black Island on Lake of the Woods. I couldn’t let her be all fancy and new while I dragged my raggedy old gear up north, so I got some of my own. I’m excited to test them out as we (hopefully) wear out the smallies, enjoy a shore lunch or sit around an evening campfire.

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