While there are plenty of great baitcasting reels for far less cash, if you’re the type of bass angler who needs to know that he or she has the best that money can buy, there are plenty that fit the bill. Here are nine you might consider.

Casey Shedd can utilize any AFTCO products that he wants, but I asked him to choose a few that he cannot live without, and to explain why. Here are his choices.

Recently we published an interview with OT Fears in which he talked about when and where to fish a spinnerbait with a fluorescent red or fluorescent orange kicker blade. It’s a presentation that was either developed or popularized in his home state of Oklahoma, but it works all over.

I was a little bit nervous about bringing bass tackle to Panama. Even though I was prepared to sacrifice the gear to the tuna gods, I simply wasn’t sure how it would hold up in the heat of battle. I’m thrilled with how the experience turned out.

I recently took an opportunity to look through the Zoom lineup with an eye toward packing for Mexico. I reencountered several lures that’ll do double-duty on your next trip, and which therefore you should consider.

A main line of braid coupled with a fluorocarbon leader on a spinning rod provides multiple advantages – both in terms of performance and economy. Most braids float. I know that some anglers don’t like that in certain scenarios. To combat that, several manufacturers have produced sinking braids.

Chicago’s Ryan Whitacre is best known for his bulked-up finesse jigs, but at a recent trade show it was his tough-as-nails little spinnerbait that caught my eye.

The STI Pupfish is one of the most coveted topwater lures, but like many things from Vegas, they eventually went bust. Until recently, if you wanted to buy one you had to eBay, but now Jason St. Mary of Phoney Frogs has his own updated version of this legendary walk-the-dog surface lure.

I wanted to see if bass lures could handle the power of Panama’s tuna and roosterfish. I had only limited room in my luggage for extra tackle, so check out the video to understand my thought process and to see what I toted south

Tackle Warehouse is running a sale this Memorial Day weekend that includes many of the product that we recommend you always bring to Lake El Salto or Lake Picachos. There are plenty of other good deals on offer, but these are some of our proven winners and right now the price is right.

Most of us tend to use a limited range of spinnerbait color and blade options. I was reminded not to be so narrow-minded recently when I interviewed Elite Series pro Bryant Smith for B.A.S.S. Times – he informed me that a bluegill-colored spinnerbait can be deadly.

Taking the right equipment on a fishing trip can make all the difference between a smooth excursion and one where you may not return. I test products in order to offer expert and HONEST guidance about their quality. My goal is to help you enhance your overall trip.

If your father introduced you to fishing, then you owe him a special debt of gratitude. If somehow you found the sport on your own, then why not bring him into the fold? Seriously, dad put up with all of your crap over the years, so demonstrate that you’re thankful by going over and above with a fishing-related gift.

Yesterday, I detailed some new items that will be headed to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge for the first time. Today, I’m going to list a few that have already been there and earned their right to return.

As we embark on our fourth trip to Sport Fish Panama Island Lodge, I’ve learned that while there are plenty of creature comforts, inferior gear gets left behind. I’ve saved some luggage room for some new items. After all, it’s the perfect testing ground for future fishing trips around the world.

Elite Series pro John Crews has developed an expertise on tidal fisheries. His two Elite Series wins came on the California Delta and the St. Johns River, 2,700 miles apart but bound by the fact that their fish respond to moving water. He’s also earned high Bassmaster finishes on Winyah Bay, the Delaware River and the Potomac River.

We’ve used tons of St. Croix models both at home and at Anglers Inn’s properties in Mexico, and we’re always excited to see what they’ll come up with next. Ryan Teach showed us the new Physyx lineup at the Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa.

Clark Reehm put in a lot of time on Arkansas waters during his formative fishing years. While he was there, he learned one of the region’s worst concealed killer lures.

With so many high-quality polarized sunglasses on the market, why should you choose Amphibia? And which of their models are right for your needs and your head? We caught up with James Niggemeyer at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic to get some more info.

My first spending priority after graduating was to get a bass boat of my own, but when it came to tackle I was still pretty careful. Eventually some pricey options came along that I simply could not resist. Check out the entry points to my now-high-spending tackle addiction.