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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Gan Craft’s Peacock Bass Swimbait

There are plenty of peacock bass imitating lures out there, but not all of them can stand up to the sometimes toothy thrashing of Amazonian beasts. Fortunately, there’s a new addition to the mix. The Gan Craft Shift 183 has a beautiful paint job and maintains its proper motion at high speeds.

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