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.


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.

Gear Pete Robbins Gear Pete Robbins

Dylan Schmitt’s Favorite Bass Fishing Tackle

We received so much positive feedback about our initial interview with charter boat mate and aspiring bass pro Dylan Schmitt that we knew we needed to go back to the source. Click on the video to hear what Dylan throws when the pressure is on.

Read More
Pete Robbins Pete Robbins

Kyle Patrick’s Money Colors -- Missile Baits Magic Worm

Bass pro Kyle Patrick is exceptionally disciplined about using lures that he knows will work, especially in high pressure situations or on tough fisheries. That’s why he just about always has a Missile Baits Magic Worm on the deck of his boat If you’re looking to make an initial investment in his go-to lure, try some of these colors.

Read More