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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Keep Your Bass Boat Ready for Trailering and Cosmetically Pristine

Many boaters spend thousands or tens of thousands of dollars on accessories like high-tech graphs and shallow water anchors. Those definitely help you catch more fish, but they can't do your job if you don't get to the lake or river safely. Here are some simple and inexpensive products that'll make your boat safe on the roads, legal on the water, and looking much better for years to come.

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