
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.
Class Up Your Fishing Travel With These Lesser-Known Yeti Products
Most of the time when we use Yeti products it’s primarily for functional purposes. Their coolers and insulated drinkware are likely the best-known products, but if you’re looking to imbibe or celebrate in other ways, check out these lesser-known items from the catalog
Dylan Schmitt’s Favorite Bass Fishing Tackle
We received so much positive feedback about our initial interview with charter boat mate and aspiring bass pro Dylan Schmitt that we knew we needed to go back to the source. Click on the video to hear what Dylan throws when the pressure is on.
Distinctive Buzzbait Colors – Are They Worth a Try?
Most of my buzzbaits are black or white, with silver or gold blades -- masterful simplification or am I missing some key options to trigger more bites? Here are the Tackle Warehouse "oddballs."
I’m Here to Catch Big Fish and Chew Bubblegum
Bubblegum lures -- not just Trick Worms and Super Flukes. We've got frogs, buzzbaits, crankbaits and more, so THINK PINK.
Tilapia-Colored Baits Keep on Coming
Judging by the new product intros, tilapia fishing lures remain in demand. It’s mostly for anglers in Texas, Florida, of course Mexico and perhaps South Africa, but the best imitations might have universal appeal. Here are six more to add to your arsenal.
Why Are There Jigheads With No Hooks?
If you follow tackle trends carefully you may have noticed jigheads with no hooks. It seems counterintuitive. Nevertheless, there are some key reasons that you might purchase and employ this relatively new class of items.
The Eight Craziest Swimbait Colors at Tackle Warehouse Right Now
If you don’t want to mess with drops or auction sites, you can increasingly find various high-end swimbaits from retail sellers. They’re generally available in pretty “vanilla” colors, but occasionally an oddball or three sneak through. Here are eight of the craziest colors available at Tackle Warehouse right now.
Skeet Reese’s Winning Baits
As we prepare to induct Skeet Reese into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame this week, he is to me iconic of what a true Hall of Famer should be – a multi-tool player. He excelled at many things, but most of all he was and is a tournament winner.
New Multi-Piece Travel Rods at Tackle Warehouse – Fall 2024
After a few years where it seemed like manufacturers introduced only lower- or mid-range travel rods, there is a resurgence in models. In addition to the Dobyns Kaden travel rods, including models dedicated to swimbaits and crankbaits, other brands have picked up the pace.
Hideki Maeda, ebay killer
If you’re a bass angler you may not know the name Hideki Maeda, but you definitely know his work. He’s developed some of the most storied topwaters in bass fishing history. I won’t name the “originals,” but in several key cases he’s managed to reclaim the molds or designs.
HPFC Hall of Fame: iRod Magic Stick
The iRod Magic Stick is my favorite rod for lures like chatterbaits, swim jigs and spinnerbaits. I pay retail and they’re a true value purchase.
Five Products that Keep Going In and Out of My Cart at Tackle Warehouse
While I spend plenty of money at Tackle Warehouse, you may be surprised to know that I put plenty of thought – bordering on agonizing obsession – into my orders. Here are five items that have made it into my cart multiple times but which have yet to make it to the “submit order” portion of the process.
Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge Stays Connected with Mustad Hooks
One of the differences between our trips to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge and some other destinations is the wealth of different species to be caught – as many as 20, some of which require vastly different rods, reels, lines and lures. One consistent factor, however, is that Captain Shane Jarvis and his staff rely exclusively on Mustad hooks.
Prepping Your Tackle for Storage at Anglers Inn
If there are items that you know you’re likely to use on your next trip to Mexico it pays to keep a bag of gear in the Anglers Inn storage. We’ve done so for about a decade, and we’ve never had a problem of any sort. I just send a message before we travel and it’s waiting outside our room.
Six New Tackle Warehouse Products That Update Our Past Articles
Tackle companies keep on innovating. Tackle Warehouse is usually the first vendor to get the new gear and they certainly have the most comprehensive selection. I scour the “New Products” tab daily -- here are 6 new items that update our past articles.
Big Baits and New JDM Products That Gained Street Cred on the 2024 Elite Series
This was the first Elite Series season I can recall where big gliders showed up in more than just a couple of derbies. There were also quite a few JDM products that gained a following. Most notable among them was the Deps Sakamata Shad.
Celebrating Our 19th Anniversary with Special Gifts
We've been married 19 years and we have every material thing we need – and if we don’t we tend to buy it for ourselves. That makes purchasing anniversary gifts tough, because you want to do something special, but we’re also laser-focused on saving for retirement. Let me know if you think I handled the process well.
My Latest Crock-O-Gator Buzzbait Order
I overlooked the Crock-O-Gator Head Knocker Buzzbait for about 20 years. That was a mistake and now I’m making up for lost time. Check out what I purchased from them with cold, hard cash to make sure I’ll have enough.
Gary Dobyns Introduces Kaden Series Travel Rods
When western tournament legend Gary Dobyns introduced his rods nearly two decades ago, he went all-in with technique-specific tools at a variety of price points. Recently he added some specialized travel rods in the Kaden Series.
R-Rated in Mexico -- Reaction Innovations Lures We Love
Reaction Innovations makes some groundbreaking and creatively-named fishing lures. Here are some of our favorites for catching big Mexican bass.
