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.
Daiwa’s Do-Everything Ardito Three-Piece Rod
Daiwa’s three-piece Ardito travel rod combines premium components with a reasonable price tag. They excelled for us in Africa on tigerfish.
Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag: The Snowbee XS
Just as I was about to (really) give up for the time being, I somehow stumbled onto the Snowbee XS Travel Bag, which is apparently made by a British fly fishing company with a branch in California. Based on my prior experiences I wanted to avoid another disappointment, so I reached out to the Snowbee USA through Facebook on a Saturday night.
Solutions for When You’re Forced to Check a Travel Rod Tube
After the security staff at the Mazatlan airport forced me to check my travel rod tube when flying home to the US, I was forced to reexamine how I’d travel with multi-piece rods in the future. Here are some ideas, with their pros and cons.
