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.
Spinnerbaits with Red Kicker Blades
Recently we published an interview with OT Fears in which he talked about when and where to fish a spinnerbait with a fluorescent red or fluorescent orange kicker blade. It’s a presentation that was either developed or popularized in his home state of Oklahoma, but it works all over.
Simple River Rat Lure Mod -- Flat Rubber Skirts
As we’ve seen in recent years, it’s possible to get rid of your skirt altogether on wire baits, but if you still want a skirt and particularly if you fish river systems, consider a comparatively ugly flat rubber skirt. They pulse differently and provide a distinct look that moving water fish sometimes seems to prefer.
