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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New Cold Weather Gear for Winter Bass Fishing

Back in the day, when I fished in winter I coveted the snowmobile suits and motorcycle helmets the older guys owned, but now I can stay every bit as warm with gear that’s faster-drying, more comfortable and lighter, allowing me to stay more mobile and to fish longer.

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AFTCO Cold Weather Clothing Necessities for Women

The ladies of AFTCO are passionate about their fishing and cold weather won’t keep them off the water. I interviewed four of them from different fisheries and different climates to find out the key gear that keeps them warm when they plunge into a cold weather fishing adventure.

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