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.
20 for 20: Fishing Gear Going Strong After Two-Plus Decades
Newer isn’t necessarily better when it comes to fishing tackle. There are plenty of lures, tools and accessories in my boat that I’ve been using since before many of the current Elite Series pros were born.
Lure Colors I Don’t Throw Anymore for No Apparent Reason
There are lure colors that produced really well for me earlier in my fishing life, in shapes that I still use frequently, that got benched. Maybe I found a “better” color, or one that’s easier to purchase, but the following four options got “retired” for no apparent reason.