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Spring 2022 Hi All, As we head into spring, I am always excited to see the big ones that will be caught. Here, at WesternBass we are always rooting for those PB’s and fun days on the water in general. We are happy to continue with a new season because of our sponsors – the ones that have been with us since the beginning, new ones that have just joined and all in between. Please remember without them supporting us, we couldn’t be here for you. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We welcome Fisherman’s Warehouse as a continued title sponsor and their support as a new major sponsor of the Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) as well as the Best Bass Tournaments (BBT) and the Future Pro Tour events. We love to be a part of the fishing world and feel that the team of WesternBass, Fisherman’s Warehouse and the tournament organizations are a great partnership to continue to bring you the best of our industry, in many aspects. WesternBass would also like to welcome our newest site sponsors. · American Baitworks · Bajio Sunglasses · St. Croix Rods Again, thank you – the site users for your support of WesternBass and remind everyone to support those that support our industry! Wayne

Winter 2022 Hi All, What a 2021 we’ve had! Wow! Did Ken Mah close out the year?!?!?! That was very fun to watch! It is great to be kicking off a new fishing season! The winter always gets me thinking about Shasta where many of the western tournament circuits start their new year. Whether you are fun fishing or tournament fishing or a spectator, it is always exciting to think about what is in store for the West and what new fish tales we will have to talk about! As always, we at WesternBass ask that you take a look at our sponsors and know that they are the ones that keep our site going! They support the fishing industry, and we encourage you to support the ones that support our sport! May you and your family have a safe and GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON! Tight lines,Thank you all for your support and good luck on the water! Wayne

Fall 2021 Hi All, A trip to ICAST in 2021 was a welcome adventure, after the closure of last year. It was good to see old friends and make new ones. There are some exciting lures and gear coming our way soon! The most exciting for me was the introduction of Uncle Josh Pork, the same we threw back in the 70 and 80’s. Can’t wait to put that on as a trailer. As always, I ask site users and mag readers to support the manufacturers that support WesternBass. They make everything we do possible. We couldn’t do it without them or you! The fall issue always means it’s TOC time! I am looking forward to seeing the 2021 season’s champions crowned! Hoping the water levels hold, so that year-end events can continue as planned and that an early winter arrives bringing much needed rain to the West and to our fisheries! Our thoughts are also with the areas facing the wildfires. It is such a shame to see these tragic situations continue in our beautiful wildlife areas. I hope you all stay safe and have better times ahead. As always, Great Fishing and stay safe! Wayne

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Daily limit increased to 16 fish The daily fishing limit increased to 16 fish at Boulger Reservoir last week,

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Recent Lake Reports

California Delta By Pat Wilson Launched the kayak at Russo's at 8am. Intermittent rain at the start with a little breeze (picked up later). Stayed in Frank's Tract all day. Started off amazing with a 23.5" fish at 8:30 on a drop shot (6" Roboworm). Best guess around 8lbs. Slow pick rest of the day on 1-2lb fish. All on a drop shot or Senko. One chatter bait fish. Lots of very small (1/4-1/2") bait. Not sure what they were. Did not see anything chasing. Tried frog and punching for zero love. Ended the day with around 30 fish with all but one in the 1-2lb class.

Camanche Lake By Kayak/Boats The day was dark, strewn with black clouds with silver linings. I laid my worries to rest as I approached the shoreline and found a big rock, it spoke to me as if to say “come, sit on me and do nothing for awhile”, so I did. Spinner bait, booya my favorite.. attached to the almighty Skeet Reese jig/worm rod. Paired with a Lews bb1. 5:1-1. A few fan casts and I knew it wasn’t the right bait. Quickly, as if a tip from the gods entered my great anglers brain, I thought. It’s time for a drop shot. And it was.. These godlike instincts aren’t for everyone. I tied my 1/0 EWG offset up the line and left a we little tag of about 8”. Then goofily, I tied on a half ounce bullet weight on the end like a pimple faced teenager with his tongue hanging out.. (I had no DS weights with me) and attached my O-Soo salty pro worm, purple death. They’re soft, like butta.. and when my line moved after an expertly placed cast to nowhere, that’s when I knew I had a bite. Reeled it in and sure enough, my pro worm was half gone. How? It was professional for Pete’s sake. Doubt washed over me, I fell into the depths of despair but to no end! .. I pressed on. I reached down into my bag-o-worms like a wizard, searching for another spell and placed another salty purple worm upon my pointy hooky thingy. Same cast, patience at the ready.. line moved, and kept moving.. as if it had come alive all on its own.. and knew there was a fish.. I just had to catch up with it on my 5:1. Reel reel reel reel reel.. It was at that moment, knowing that at any second I’ll be piercing a pig of unknown size, possibly a record.. that I did just that. The fight was on! And my anticipation wasn’t let down when I reeled in a 3.5# spotted bass. That’s it, made my day. Climbing barometer, wind break point and a good memory in the books.

From the Blogs

RB Bass Outdoors Angler Josh Brown Stop #3 Of The FPT At Lake Camanche By Vern Westberg II

Lets follow along with RB Bass Outdoors angler Josh Brown at his third stop on the Future Pro Tour fishing at Lake Camanche. YouTube channel: INFINITEBASSIN

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