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Spring 2021 Spring 2021 Hi Readers, I hope this issue finds you all in good health and spirits with time to spend on the water. I am looking forward to the start of the 2021 season anticipating the excitement of tournament competitions as well as fun fishing adventures for the year. We will be watching as the new APEX circuit of Wild West Bass Trail kicks off and cheering on the returning locals, Best bass Tournaments and Future Pro Tour. We welcome the return of the specialty events such as the Snag Proof Open, the BassFest and Rat-L-Trap Open. The past year has been a challenging one for most and we want to thank our readers for all of their support. We encourage you to consider our advertisers when spending your hard-earned dollars. They are the ones that allow us to bring you the WesternBass website and WesternBass.com Magazine at no charge. Thank ypo all for your support and good luck on the water! Wayne
Winter 2021
Winter 2021 Greetings anglers, As we set this issue in motion and look to put 2020 behind us, the WesternBass family sends wishes for a safe, health and prosperous new year to you, your family and your business or employment industry. We know many have been challenged by the situations that this year has put upon us and look forward to a new year, new season and new advancements to return the outdoor experiences as we had come to expect, if not bigger and better. We are very grateful for the support that our site viewers and site advertisers have given us through these unprecedented times and for continuing partnerships with us for the upcoming year as well. We have several new advertisers this year and want to welcome AFTCO, RUSSELL MARINE PRODUCTS, SIMMS and 13 FISHING on board! Please remember to support those that support the sport we love! Good luck to all in the competitive fishing scene as well as those who are fun fishing on the hunt for their new personal best. We hope that all of the features of the stie, as well as the free magazine offer you ways to improve your fishing game this year. Good luck on the water! Wayne
Fall 2020
Fall 2020 Hi Anglers Welcome to the pages of WesternBass.com Magazine Fall 2020. As a special insert this issue, we’ve provided a look at some of the new products that site sponsors have worked hard on for release at this year’s ICAST. Feel free to continue your virtual view of ICAST 2020 and make your angler’s wish list. You never know what will be the “next best thing”! Speaking of new product, we are excited to help preview the newest collab from the Frog Master – Bobby Barrack and Tackle Technology with his two new signature series designs. They are available at Fisherman’s Warehouse and affiliate stores. As we head into TOC time, I have to say 2020 has been a year like no other. At WesternBass, we are fortunate to be a place that provides relief from some of that craziness – a place to talk fishing and share our fishing adventures. The support of our sponsors and our readers is what allows us to do so and we are thankful for both. Because of that, we want to take a moment to remind everyone that WesternBass, including the free Classifieds and WesternBass.com magazine is all paid for by the sponsors of the site and provided at no charge to the readers and users. Please remember those companies and support those who support you. Good luck on the water! Wayne

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Industry Press Releases

New Glove Color Patterns from Fish Monkey
New Glove Color Patterns from Fish Monkey Always on the cutting edge, Fish Monkey performance fishing gloves has released its latest color patterns as part of its Spring 2021 lineup, with some hot new prints for fresh and salt water anglers.
Countdown almost in double digits!
Countdown almost in double digits! I’ve fished El Salto every May or June since 2013, and I hope to continue that trend for the foreseeable future.
Big Bass Hope for Kayak Elite
Big Bass Hope for Kayak Elite That means anglers have options aplenty and should be able to fish to their strengths whether that be finesse fishing along channel banks or hard bottom, working crankbaits or jerkbaits at mid-depths, or digging into the brush for bass that are moving up toward the shoreline should water levels run high.
Naturally buoyant Z-Man® Jerk ShadZ™
Naturally buoyant Z-Man® Jerk ShadZ™ ElaZtech® Baits Elevate Gussy to First Bassmaster Elite Series Win
Expand Shop-by-Lake E-Commerce
Expand Shop-by-Lake E-Commerce Omnia is filling a knowledge gap to help anglers discover and purchase tackle and gear based on location and time of year.

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Berryessa Lake
Berryessa Lake By I took my young friend from Church today for his second time ever fishing. He is just 10 years old and he is going to be a pretty good stick in just a few more years. We fished from about 7 AM to 2:45 PM, put on 26 miles before finding the right area. Together we caught 5 bass between us, 3 spots and 2 smallies. Biggest went about 3 Lbs. Needless to say the kid was quite happy! All five fish caught in shallow bays on the main body and in 10 feet or less. Small swimbaits and Texas rigged worms did the trick. I would attach a couple of photos but I don't see where I can do that here.
Calero Reservoir
Calero Reservoir By Fished for about five hours and only got hooked up bouncing texas rigged worms in about 15 feet of water. Caught two in total with nothing big. I spoke to another angler who said they caught some fish on a crank bait in deep water.

From the Blogs

California Delta Pre-Spawn Bass Tactics by Michael Birch
California Delta Pre-Spawn Bass Tactics by Michael Birch By

  Introduction Prespawn on the famed California Delta is my favorite time to fish. Any cast can be the proverbial ?10 pounder?. The California Delta has been listed in the Top 10 fisheries of the country for many years, and with good reason. The big females are coming out of the winter lairs and moving […]

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