ASA/FRED HALL SHOWS JOIN WESTERNBASS.COM SPONSOR GROUP

OAKLEY, CA (December 30, 2005) — WesternBass.Com announced today the signing of the Fred Hall Fishing Tackle, Boat and Travel Shows, as the newest addition to its sponsor group.

For over 60 years the ASA and Fred Hall and Associates have presented The Largest Shows in the West's Largest Cities.

The Fred Hall Fishing Tackle & Boat Show at the Cow Palace, January 4-8, 2006 will feature the most impressive seminar line-up appearing at any show in California even the other famous Fred Hall Shows in Long Beach and Del Mar.

Many internationally famous anglers will only be appearing in the Bay area at the Fred Hall Show at the Cow Palace.

The list of exclusive anglers includes: Gary Dobyns the all-time leading West Coast money winner on the bass fishing tournament trail; Byron Velvick, the Bachelor from the ABC TV Show, two time winner of the U.S. Open and host of ESPN’s Bass Center; Larry Dahlberg, host of the ESPN Outdoors TV show “The Hunt for Big Fish”, presented by Shimano; Steve Carson, internationally renowned angler know as the “the Walkin’ Encyclopedia of Fishing Knowledge”; David Fritts, Bassmaster Classic Champion and “Master of Crankbait Fishing”, presented by Normark; Captain John Grabowski, legendary long-range fishing expert; Don Iovino, the “Godfather of Finesse Bass Fishing” and Lowrance electronics expert; Mike Gash, the big bass specialist at using swimbaits for giant largemouth; internationally famous angler Buzz Ramsey with his methods to catch more trout, presented by Berkley; Ronnie Kovach, host of the TV fishing show “Fishing Expeditions”; Captain Barry Canevaro, popular local fishing captain; Bill Adelman, American shad expert; Morgan Hall, financial expert will show you how to buy a $50,000.00 boat with only $8,000.00 out of pocket money; Eric Anfinson will teach you how to catch more halibut in the bay; Captain David Bacon, writer, lecturer and marine electronics expert; Keith Fraser is the final word on sturgeon fishing; and Capt. Billy Santiago, Jr. will present a special video presentation of legendary long-range fisherman Frank Lopreste. This video presentation can only be seen at the Fred Hall Shows and Capt Santiago will answer questions at the conclusion of the video. .

These great speakers and many, many more will be part of the over 200 seminars that will take place at the Fred Hall Fishing Tackle & Boat Show, January 4-8, 2006 at the Cow Palace. This show is a treasure chest full of fishing tackle, fishing knowledge and fishing boats. There is no other show like it in the Bay Area. Don’t miss it!

For more information go to www.fredhall.com.

Each of the six ISE showcases from 300 to more than 500 leading resorts and lodges, outdoor product manufacturers, boat dealers, regional and specialty retailers, guides and outfitters, national and local conservation organizations, state and federal government agencies, and nonprofit groups.

ISE's industry-leading interactive features allow any show-goer to view, learn about, and actually try a wide variety of outdoor products and activities offered by ISE exhibitors and sponsors.

International Sportsmen's Expositions' reputation as the industry leader is based on our commitment to presenting a broad spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities as honorable, quality and conservation-affective pursuits.

WesternBass.Com is a suite of web sites for bass fishing enthusiasts of all types; shore anglers, tubers, competitive tournament anglers, club anglers and non-tournament anglers all use and share the sites along with industry professionals, manufacturers and Pro Anglers. The site was originally created in 1996.

WesternBass.Com features reports, forums, classifieds, chat rooms, lake specific information, an ever expanding library, BASS WEST USA archives, partner pairings, video and book rentals and special ‘Nutcase’ events. Also featured is video programming on WesternBass.TV and audio on radio.westernbass.com. Striped Bass are a highlight on stripers.westernbass.com.

Sponsors of WesternBass.Com include Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards, G3 Boats, Northlake Ford, Bass West / AC Pro Shop, Yamamoto Bait Co., Walton's Pond, The Hook, Line & Sinker, Phil's Props, Jay Liu's Service, Persuader Bass Baits, Glory Hole Sports, Galaxie Marine / BassCat – Triton, Tracy Oasis Marina-Resort, Reaction Innovations, Bass Weekly Radio, C&C Marine, National Bass West Inc., Sawyer Cook & Co. Bass Boat Insurance, Dave's Bass Shack, Tackle Warehouse, 1-800-BASS BOAT, International Sportsman's Expositions, Fred Hall and Associates, Extreme Angler, American Bass, Suction Coolie Cup, Pro’s Soft Bait Glue, Beauty and the Bass Calendar, Nor-Cal Fishing, AIM Marine, Anglers Marine, Save Phace, Gone Fishin’ Marine, Sacramento Pro Tackle, Snag Proof Mfg Inc., WON BASS, Maritech Industries, No Sweat Mist, Mark Lassagne/Farmers Insurance, Bay Tackle in El Cerrito, ComforTroll, Charles Burleigh/Intero Real Estate, KeelShield Hull Protector, Nixon’s Marine and Troy’s Outdoors Sports.

Affiliated guides include Cooch's Fishing, Rich Thiel's Guide Service, Larry Hemphill - Instruction/Guide Service, Bass Fishin' with Richard Pounds, Randy Pringle: The Fishing Instructor, Don Levett Guide Service, The "Maine" Guide, Johnny Mac's Shasta Lake Guide Service, Golden State Guide Service & Instruction, Johnny C's Bassin1A Guide Service, Bob Myskey Guide Service, Dave Gliebe Guide Service, Bob Thein Guide Service, Dave Mckenzie’s Bay Area Backwaters Guide Service, Donnie Vachon Gudie Service, Paganelli’s Bass Fishing Experience, Dean Sault Guide Service, A day on the Water Bassin’ with Jerry Fournier Bobby Barrack Back To Class Guide Service.

For more information, contact WesternBass.Com at (925) 679-9575 or visit http://www.westernbass.com/.