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.


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.

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Simple Senko Storage Solutions

Whether you’ve never caught a bass or you regularly compete for six-figure checks, the Yamamoto Senko should be a part of your arsenal. I’ve probably caught more of them using it wacky style, but its uses are far more extensive than that, Under certain circumstances it’s possible to go through dozens in a day, and if you waste time you can miss the best bite. Check out my Senko storage pet peeves and solutions.

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Three More Senko Colors for Your Next Bass Fishing Trip to Mexico

Don’t go to Lake El Salto or Lake Picachos without Senkos – when fishing is good they can produce giants, and when it’s tougher than usual they can save the day. I’m constantly trying new shades of soft plastic, looking for something that might work just a little bit better. If you can’t resist that urge, here are 3 colors that have worked for us.

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Building Confidence in Bass Lures

Confidence is a a huge part of fishing success and you can’t gain confidence in a lure until you’ve caught a pile of fish on it. Here are two lures that I’ve used successfully in various places, and two that I know will work but still need to get better to gain true confidence.

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