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.
Big Baits and New JDM Products That Gained Street Cred on the 2024 Elite Series
This was the first Elite Series season I can recall where big gliders showed up in more than just a couple of derbies. There were also quite a few JDM products that gained a following. Most notable among them was the Deps Sakamata Shad.
Deps 2024 Bassmaster Classic Special Runs and Restockings
Whenever we have a question not just about JDM gear, but about forthcoming trends and tactics, Matt Paino is our go-to source of info. His booth at the Bassmaster Classic was brimming with gear that’ll catch pressured bass on any continent.