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.
Daiwa’s Got Your Bass Covered for $150
Daiwa has a lineup of high-end rods, in a huge number of actions, that come in just below $150. Their cork-handled Tatulas are what the pros use, and you can, too. We caught up with Jordan Horita at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic to get the scoop on them.
Straight Outta Japan with Bryan New
Thanks to the international tentacles of SPRO, many of the best JDM tackle products can be purchased from outlets like Tackle Warehouse.Bryan New led us through some of his Japanese favorites at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic Expo.
Four Bizz Baits for Mexico With Louis Monetti
Bassmaster Classic qualifier Louis Monetti is a key cog in the Bizz Baits effort, giving the lures a workout on the water and living on the road. We caught up with him at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic to get some recommendations on products we need to take south of the border.
Clutch Colors for the Boss and Baby Boss
The Clutch Boss has been one of the worst kept secrets on the Elite Series. The second worst is their Darter. Now they’ve added a Baby Boss to the lineup. We caught up with Josh Pladies at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic to discuss “starter colors.”
With Steez, Daiwa Continues to Raise the Bar on Travel Rods
We caught up with Marc Mills in the Daiwa booth at the 2025 Bassmaster Classic in Ft. Worth to learn about their new Steez travel rods. They feature the same components the pros use on tour, just in an easier-to-pack condition.
