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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PRADCO Lures That You Should Take to Mexico

Over the past several decades, PRADCO Outdoor Brands has purchased up quite a few iconic fishing tackle companies. You’ll find some selection of them at every tournament, in just about every angler’s boat. While I haven’t used a Jitterbug in decades, plenty of their offerings are still included on our frequent trips to Mexico.

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