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Fall 2025 Fall 2025 Fall marks the close of another exciting tournament season and brings with it the much-anticipated Tournament of Champions events. It’s hard to believe how fast the year has flown by! This season may have spared us the chaos of recent years—no COVID shutdowns, supply chain nightmares, or extreme water levels—but it brought a new challenge for California anglers: Golden Mussel restrictions and launch closures. These invasive species continue to disrupt fisheries across the state, with recent restrictions at Diamond Valley Lake (DVL) underscoring the ongoing impact. That said, there was a silver lining for Delta and Clear Lake anglers: the introduction of the Golden Mussel Region by Randy Pringle at Best Bass Tournaments (BBT). His forward-thinking solution allowed for localized, single-area launch team opens at venues affected by broader closures. We appreciate the continued innovation and commitment to the sport—thank you, Randy. On a more exciting note, shipments of new gear from ICAST 2025 have already begun arriving! It’s always a thrill to see what’s coming next, and you can check out many of the latest product releases from online at Fisherman’s Warehouse—our WesternBass advertisers are rolling out some serious game-changers. Tight Lines
Summer 2025
Summer 2025 Hi All, Topwater, six-hour tournaments in California, and ICAST – it all screams summer and while we are used to an FLW or MLF Western Division tournament circuit stop on the California Delta this time of year, for 2025 it was missing. Fortunately, Mark Lassagne and the BAM Trail stepped in and brought those of us that call the tidal water of the West an event. I would like to congratulate Ish Monroe on his win at the Pro/Am event! Quite an accomplishment! Ish has been one of longtime WesternBass supporters and well as one of the Fisherman’s Warehouse pro staff (a WesternBass title sponsor), so it was great to hear that the Fisherman’s Warehouse exclusive color Missile Baits D Bomb in Rotten Tomato played such a big factor in his win! While summer kicks off and we get ready to head to ICAST, we once again ask that the WesternBass readers support the advertisers that allow us to bring this digital mag as well as the site to you for free! We appreciate them and you! Tight Lines Wayne
Spring 2025
Spring 2025 Hi All, It looks like spring is on the horizon and we will soon be on our way to a new spawn! It was exciting to see some of the big bass that already have been caught in the early waves such as the double-digit on the cover with WesternBass mag contributor John Liechty and also the teener that has been making its way through social media pages caught by Gary Collins Jr. at Clear Lake. It is so good to see that the big ones like that are still out there! I hope to see even more as the season goes on. It looks like all the tournament organizations are off to a good start with participation and catches. I am hoping that the local lakes figure out a plan regarding Golden Mussels to allow us all to use there facilities this year. I am anxious Sites reservoir turns into the next bass fishing destination soon, like we discussed in the last issue of the magazine, When thinking about your fishing needs, please keep in mind the advertisers that help keep this magazine and website available to you. I would like to express my own appreciation for another year of support from the WesternBass advertisers and welcome our newest advertiser, joining us in 2025 – G-Ratt Baits. As always, tight lines! Wayne

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Spencer Shuffield Claims Victory at 2025 WON Bass U.S. Open
Spencer Shuffield Claims Victory at 2025 WON Bass U.S. Open The calm conditions were in stark contrast to Monday’s opening round where gusty winds covered Lake Mohave and even stronger winds that forced the cancellation of the second day of the championship.
Sean Coffey Takes Day One Lead of 2025 WON Bass U.S. Open
Sean Coffey Takes Day One Lead of 2025 WON Bass U.S. Open Along with the wind, the temperatures began to cool with overnight lows in the mid 60’s and highs in the upper 80’s.
More Than 630 College Anglers Set to Open at Berkley Big Bass Bash
More Than 630 College Anglers Set to Open at Berkley Big Bass Bash The first event of the 2025-26 season for the Association of Collegiate Anglers
Dylan Denny Wins the 2025 WON Bass Lake Mead Open
Dylan Denny Wins the 2025 WON Bass Lake Mead Open When day two of the 2025 Ranger Boats WON Bass Lake Mead Open presented by Mercury began, Dylan Denny held a lead over Western stalwart pro Joe Uribe Jr.
Dylan Denny Takes Day One Lead of 2025 WON Bass Lake Mead Open
Dylan Denny Takes Day One Lead of 2025 WON Bass Lake Mead Open When scheduling a bass tournament in the desert outside Las Vegas, there are times that the weather at Lake Mead might rise to wreak havoc.

Lake Reports

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Clear Lake By Report: Clear Lake Fishing Report Nov 15 Fishing at Clear Lake showed strong weight potential, with productive windows developing later in the day. Fish responded to deeper cranking and minnow presentations, with changing weather patterns influencing activity levels throughout the event. Best Techniques & Baits Deep-diving crankbaits were a key producer, with anglers using 6XD-style plugs in shad, craw, and bluegill patterns. These baits were effective in reaching depths of 22 to 24 feet, paired with fluorocarbon line to maintain depth and sensitivity. Minnow presentations were also productive, fished on light braid-to-fluorocarbon setups to target fish suspended or roaming offshore. Adjustments in head weight and bait size played a major role in increasing accuracy and triggering bigger bites. Jerkbaits contributed when conditions allowed for precise casts, and lighter heads helped anglers maintain the ideal fall and action needed to connect with quality fish. Weather & Conditions Weather swings influenced feeding periods, with anglers noting improved action after midday and stronger results during unstable weather. Slick-off conditions demanded more accurate presentations, while incoming rain was expected to activate bigger fish. Fog delays and shifting wind patterns also affected timing and positioning, pushing anglers to adapt throughout the day. Tournament Spotlight – BAM Super 60 Pro Tour 1st – Mason McAbee — 27+ lbs (Day One & Day Two totals) 2nd – Luke Johns — 23 keepers over two days
Clear Lake
Clear Lake By Report: Clear Lake Fishing Report – November 14 2025 Cooling fall weather and shifting pressure systems created inconsistent activity across Clear Lake, with fish responding differently throughout the day. Anglers located feeding fish around bait concentrations from shallow zones into mid-depth structure as conditions continued to change. Best Techniques & Baits Minnow-style baits and jerk-shad presentations were productive around areas holding bait, while finesse approaches with light line helped generate strikes when fish became less active. Reaction baits remained effective during short feeding windows, but slower techniques were necessary when the bite tightened. Dropshot and light-line soft plastic presentations helped coax additional bites, especially when fish moved vertically in the water column or held tight to cover. Adjusting weight, line size, and fall rate was essential for getting baits in front of roaming or pressured fish. Weather & Conditions Wind shifts and pressure changes associated with the fall transition influenced how fish positioned throughout the day. Some groups of fish held shallow in clearer, protected water, while others remained offshore or suspended around bait. The most productive depth range varied from 5 to 30 feet, with additional activity coming from isolated shallow areas as conditions stabilized later in the day. Forward-facing sonar helped locate roaming fish, though many required precise, slower presentations to commit. Tournament Spotlight – BAM Super 60 Pro Tour 1st – Austin Bonjour — 29.75 lbs

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