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.
Don’t Call it a Comeback
For the most part, modern lure staples are better than their discontinued predecessors. They are better engineered, with better components. At the same time, there will always be past versions that are proven or perceived to be better – like the old school Wiggle Warts that command a handsome price. Here are a few that have come back or been improved upon in recent months.
Three Potomac River Killer Lures That I’ll Continue to Ration
I’ve previously written about some of the lures that every old-timer on the Potomac River had placed on their deck, as well as a very special river buzzbait that’s no longer made. I may have also been the one to introduce the concept of “spongeworthiness” to fishing, but now I’m going to take it one step further. I’m going to meld those past columns and describe three Potomac River killers that are in short supply – at least in my boat and my garage.
Danger Mouse: My Best Hour of Fishing So Far in 2022
The brief window of opportunity to throw my SPRO size 50 rat paid off with three brutal strikes and three above-average bass. If you’re headed to El Salto or any Mexican lake, bring some rodents.
