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.


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Have You Tried Sinking Braided Line? (Updated June 2024)

A main line of braid coupled with a fluorocarbon leader on a spinning rod provides multiple advantages – both in terms of performance and economy. Most braids float. I know that some anglers don’t like that in certain scenarios. To combat that, several manufacturers have produced sinking braids.

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French Fries and Centipedes

French Fry baits and Centipede Lures may be a little bit out of style, or possible forgotten, but they still catch numbers of bass (and big bass) on both Carolina Rigs and other rigging options. Here are six different baits from this stubby genre.

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