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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Reppin’ Bristol Bay Sockeye

RepYourWater has established themselves as a clothing company that not only produces species-specific and region-specific gear, but one that also gives back to efforts they support. So whether you want to display your affection for Montana Westslope cutthroat on a hat or show that you’re a Missouri Smallmouth guru, you can do it. You can also contribute to efforts to Stop Asian Carp or provide relief to storm-damaged Bahamas businesses.

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