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.
Glide Baits on My Current Wish List
I’m addicted to thinking about glide baits and might want/need to add a few more. Which of these three should be next? Or am I barking up the wrong tree?
Chad Meenan’s Swimbait Starter Set for Mexican Beasts
Hanna and I get asked about the best swimbaits for big Mexican bass all the time, and while we can give some generalized answers, we’ve long been in search of a true expert to advise us. We found that person in Chad Meenan, one of the handful of gringos who fishes South of the Border more than we do.
New Swimbait Products — Straight from the Source
We snuck into the arena before Swimbait Gathering 4 started to ask some of the builders, manufacturers, painters and swimbait hooligans what products made them proudest. We've got rods and boards, rats and bunnies, and all sorts of the good stuff.
Where to Buy Swimbaits
If you want to buy high-end or rare swimbaits and glidebaits, but don’t have a quality retailer anywhere near home — here’s an ever-growing list of online vendors who can make your big bait dreams come true.
Thousands of Dollars Worth of Big Baits in Boxes
As I started to prepare for Swimbait Universe’s Gathering IV, I decided to put together at least a very general shopping list. With many individual baits expected to cost somewhere in the low triple digits, I wanted to make sure that whatever I acquired was needed and likely to be used. With that in mind I took an inventory of the big baits I’ve acquired.
