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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Is This the Ultimate Modular Waterproof Fishing Luggage System?

It was the brown bear backpack that drew me into the Rokman booth, but once inside I quickly became intrigued by their waterproof packs. They’re “not just another bag,” but actually a system made to protect your gear whether you’re getting dropped off in the backcountry or bouncing through the rapids.

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