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.

Pete Robbins Pete Robbins

New Products for My Panama Testing Ground

As we embark on our fourth trip to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge, I’ve learned that while there are plenty of creature comforts, inferior gear gets left behind. I’ve saved some luggage room for some new items. After all, it’s the perfect testing ground for future fishing trips around the world.

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