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Current Rumsey Level at Clear Lake

Current Rumsey Level at Clear Lake Last year the lake unfortunately only peaked at 5 Rumsey and made for very shallow water levels during the summer.

Spike in boat thefts on the Delta

Spike in boat thefts on the Delta The rash of thefts have occurred from Pittsburg to Discovery Bay and there is no pattern as to where the thieves are striking. The boats are being stolen and stripped.

The Big Boys Have Arrived at ISE 2019

The Big Boys Have Arrived at ISE 2019 The Big Boys Have Arrived! Rumored to have a 15

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Winter 2019

Winter 2019 Hi Anglers! Here we are ready to kick off another year of fishing. Every time I write this letter to the WesternBass. com Magazine readers, it amazes me how the time flies. The rain is forecasted for us soon and hopefully, it will fill the lakes for springtime fishing that we are looking forward to. As I wrap this greeting up, I would like to ask you to support the advertisers that keep this magazine and site available for you. WesternBass couldn’t do it without them. We appreciate them for allowing us to keep the bass fishing info coming to you and we appreciate your support of us and of our sponsors. In closing, I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I send my best wishes to those that are dealing with the devastation that the California fires have caused. It has been a rough year(s) for many in our state. Best wishes to all and hope you have a great fishing year! Wayne

Fall 2018

Fall 2018 Hi All, I’ve said it many times; however, it is worth repeating... I cannot believe how fast the seasons fly by and fall and TOC time is once again upon us. I look forward to watching the championships play out and the new victors take their stage. With many of the schedules for the circuits already announced, it is exciting to again think of the events that will take place, especially with the Bassmaster Elite Series returning for a western swing. Will our hometown guys claim the trophies, or will a traveler take them home? I hope all of our readers in the fires areas a safe and speedy recovery back to your homes and business’s its just been a crazy year for these catastrophes and I know we just want to get them behind us! As I close, I want to thank all of the readers that support WesternBass.com Magazine and the WesternBass.com website as well as all the readers that support our sponsors. Without them, none of this would be possible as a free source of bass fishing fun, info and camaraderie for all of us! Wayne

Summer 2018

Summer 2018 Hi All, I would like to start off this issue by thanking all of our readers and our advertisers for making this magazine possible, your support for our site is greatly appreciated! If you haven’t seen the newly remodeled Fisherman’s Warehouse locations, Sacramento and Manteca, you must stop in and take a look. It is a whole new store! Looking at the tournament scene, there are many accomplishments to be congratulated, such as Bub Tosh with back-to-back wins in the last two WWBT Pro/Ams and Wayne Breazeale as his FLW win this past month made his 3rd major Clear Lake win in as many years. We are looking forward to this season’s topwater specialty events for the summer – BBT’s Snag Proof Open and FPT’s Ultimate Frog Challenge. They are always a blast. Thanks again to all of our readers. Good luck out there on the water. Wayne

Features

Black Market Marijuana Grow in SoCal Shut Down by Fish and Wildlife

Black Market Marijuana Grow in SoCal Shut Down by Fish and Wildlife The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Orange County Parks (OC Parks) completed a clean-up of a black market marijuana grow at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.

Hatchery getting a $3.3 million renovation

Hatchery getting a $3.3 million renovation The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is conducting a $3.3 million renovation of the Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery in Oak Creek Canyon, north of Sedona. AZGFD expects to complete the renovations by June of 2019.

If you're fishing for smelt this year, make sure you know...

If you're fishing for smelt this year, make sure you know... If you're fishing for smelt this year, make sure you know about a legislative change, signed at the end of 2018.

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Industry Press Releases

Terry Bolton brought in a total of 91 pounds, 3 ounces, to win the FLW Tour season opener at Sam Rayburn

Terry Bolton brought in a total of 91 pounds, 3 ounces, to win the FLW Tour season opener at Sam Rayburn Ranger Pro Terry Bolton Wins FLW Tour Season Opener on Sam Rayburn Ranger pro notches first FLW Tour win

Positioning for the Future with St. Croix

Positioning for the Future with St. Croix St. Croix Rod CEO Paul Schluter announced a planned transition of leadership to St. Croix Team Members on January 3. Sometime in 2019, Schluter will step aside from his current role with the Park Falls, Wisconsin-based company. Paul will continue serving as a member of St. Croix’s Board of Directors, guiding strategy and monitoring performance, along with his sister Pamela Smylie, and brothers Jeff and Dave, and Chairman, John Smylie.

Lucas Oil Pro John Murray Signs With Enigma

Lucas Oil Pro John Murray Signs With Enigma Enigma Fishing announces the addition of Spring City Tenn. Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour pro John Murray to their pro team.

Television’s biggest name in fishing is now entering its 20th season on ESPN

Television’s biggest name in fishing is now entering its 20th season on ESPN The 2019 season of the award-winning program The Bassmasters will see expanded airtime on ESPN networks as part of the sports giant’s increased coverage of B.A.S.S. fishing.

Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Series Sponsored by Secret Lures

Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Series Sponsored by Secret Lures The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that Secret Lures is the newest sponsor to join the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. Secret Lures offers an innovative line of jigs, terminal tackle, and Stupid TubeTM products. As part of the sponsorship, Secret Lures will be offering a $500 Big Bass Bounty, which will be paid to any collegiate angler who claims Big Bass honors in the 2019 Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series events on a Secret Lures product.

Recent Lake Reports

Don Pedro Lake

Don Pedro Lake By WB Staff by RCook » Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:48 am Lake Don Pedro fishing report. On the water- 11:00 am Off the water- 3:00pm Air temp- 50° Water clarity- 8-15' Zach and Mikaela came out for a quick half day Don Pedro Session, and the fish were chewin'! We started out deeper, from 30-60' throwing jigs, swimbaits, and drop shots. We caught several fish on our starting spot, and honestly didnt move the boat much until it was time to leave, (gotta love those days!) We found that the main key this day was to fish extremely SLOW, and seeing the fish on the graph and dropping down straight on top of them was the easiest way to get bit. The fish are still schooling up, but a little more scattered than they have been recently. We wised the day with around 25-30 fish (not bad for 4 hrs) and Mikaela absolutely kicked both of our butts! I have trips available guys! The month of Janruary is almost booked up, I have a few days left, but February is still pretty open! Now is a great time to catch a bunch of fish, and also have a shot at a BIG ONE! $200 gets you and a buddy a FULL day trip, you won't find a better price! Ryancookfishing.com 559-691-7008.

New Melones Lake

New Melones Lake By fastfiat Launched at 7AM out of Tuttletown. Second time to the lake so wasn't to sure where to start so i motored directly across the ramp and worked the shoreline headed south. Started out with a jerkbait and was surprised when i got bit on the first cast. Ended up with 6 spots on the jerkbait to 3 lb's. The bite slowed and nothing on a crankbait so i started throwing a ned rig. By the time i got to the dam i probably put another 15 fish in the boat. Ran across to the east side looking for similar structure and caught 3 fish on three cast at my first stop, again on the ned rig. A breeze came up so i pitch the jerkbait again for 2 more fish. Pretty much a steady pick the rest of the day on the ned. Most of my fish were 10-20 feet of water. Off the water at 5 pm.

From the Blogs

Ron Howe at Sacramento ISE show

Ron Howe at Sacramento ISE show By Ron Howe Ron Howe will be at the Pure Fishing Booth at the Sacramento ISE show on January 19th and 20th come bye and see all the cool Products on display. Ron will be at Booth #3020c

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