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.
East Texas Trapping With James Niggemeyer
Texans are as serious about Rat-L-Traps as they are about barbecue, deer hunting and Friday Night Lights. Veteran pro James Niggemeyer leads us through his “Trap” choices for big bass.
20 for 20: Fishing Gear Going Strong After Two-Plus Decades
Newer isn’t necessarily better when it comes to fishing tackle. There are plenty of lures, tools and accessories in my boat that I’ve been using since before many of the current Elite Series pros were born.
“Generic” Bass Lures With Name Brand Results
When interviewing bass pros about their lure choices, when referring to their sponsor’s soft stickbait they’ll often state, “You know, their version of the Senko.” The Yamamoto category leader isn’t the only one, though. Here are some other examples of lures where the specific has become the name for the entire category.
