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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Gary Dobyns Introduces Kaden Series Travel Rods

When western tournament legend Gary Dobyns introduced his rods nearly two decades ago, he went all-in with technique-specific tools at a variety of price points. Recently he added some specialized travel rods in the Kaden Series.

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New Travel Rods and Travel Rod Accessories – Early 2023

We continue to seek out new and more efficient ways to travel long distances with fishing rods. Sometimes that means an enhanced selection of multi-piece sticks from varied manufacturers. Other times it means new ways to pack and transport the gear so it makes it to your destination in one piece – well, you know what I mean.

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New Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition Travel Rods at Tackle Warehouse

Tackle Warehouse has historically been diligent about stocking premium products, including a long list of multi-piece rods ideal for travelers at any budget. That has included sticks from Megabass. Recently they added the Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition travel rods – two spinning rods and six casting rods including several lengths and strengths that are otherwise hard to find in multi-piece tools.

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