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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Storage Wars – Fishing Tackle Edition

I’m ashamed and disappointed to admit that I’ve probably ruined more good fishing tackle than many other people will ever own. Between bent tails and broken hardware and rusted-out hooks, I’ve been forced to trash lots of gear that never even saw the water. Accordingly, I try to take care of my stuff. Here are a few things to consider of your rapidly-expanding collection is becoming unwieldy.

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Protect Your Travel Tackle From Rust

Rust is the enemy of fishing tackle, and unfortunately if you’re not vigilant about preventing or combatting it you will sacrifice a lot of expensive gear. In this case, an ounce or prevention is truly worth a pound of cure—especially for the traveling angler.

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