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.
The Bass-Tackle-for-Tuna Underperformance
One of my 2024 highlights was taking “bass tackle” to Panama in May and using it to fight yellowfin tuna. I spent the next seven months planning and refining my tackle choices for our return in January of 2025. Unfortunately, the results were underwhelming.
Bass Tackle for Yellowfin Tuna
While the gear at SFPIL stom tailored to the species that are in the Gulf of Chiriqui, I’ve always wondered what it would be like to bring “bass tackle” down there. Could it stand up to the test of these fish, all of which pull harder than any bass you’ve ever caught?
