
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.
Ringworms for River Bass Fishing
The Ringworm — made popular by companies like Rebel in the 1970s — remains a killer lure on tough fisheries, especially rivers. It’s getting tougher to find them, but a few options remain in tackle stores.
Simple River Rat Lure Mod -- Flat Rubber Skirts
As we’ve seen in recent years, it’s possible to get rid of your skirt altogether on wire baits, but if you still want a skirt and particularly if you fish river systems, consider a comparatively ugly flat rubber skirt. They pulse differently and provide a distinct look that moving water fish sometimes seems to prefer.
