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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

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Industry Press Releases

LIVETARGET introduces the Yellow Perch Rattlebait
LIVETARGET introduces the Yellow Perch Rattlebait Just What the Angler Ordered Building on the success of the Golden Shiner Rattlebait, LIVETARGET introduces theYellow Perch Rattlebait
Fish With Chris & Trait Zaldain Sweepstakes Open For Entries
Fish With Chris & Trait Zaldain Sweepstakes Open For Entries By entering the Fish with Chris & Trait Zaldain sweepstakes on Bassmaster.com, one fortunate fan will have the chance to learn firsthand from not just one, but two professional anglers.
New Guide Series Tackle Bags by Plano
New Guide Series Tackle Bags by Plano Handsome, rugged and quick on the draw, the New Guide Series Tackle Bags by Plano are sharp dressed and ready for business.
2019 Bassmaster Marshal Program Opened for Registration
2019 Bassmaster Marshal Program Opened for Registration Registration is now open for B.A.S.S. members who are interested in serving as marshals for the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Bassmaster Classic Berth Given to Team Tournament Angler
Bassmaster Classic Berth Given to Team Tournament Angler Matthew Robertson wins the 2018 Bassmaster Team Championship Classic Fish-Off on Harris Chain of Lakes, out of Leesburg, Fla., with a two-day total of 57 pounds, 9 ounces.

Lake Reports

Bullards Bar Lake
Bullards Bar Lake By I did a 6 hr day trip with buddy Mike to check out conditions at Bullards Bar. Conditions were not so good. Dark Day ramp is out of the water - no launch possible. The ramp at the dam is at the curve - it is ok, but awkward. Good to have a buddy help with the launch. The bite was very slow - did not hook any quality spots, 7 or 8 with only 2 keepers. Only saw two other boats on the lake. Very cold mornings - temps around freezing or below. Water is clear.
New Melones Lake
New Melones Lake By Bite was tough all day. I’ve been fishing this lake for 10+ years and haven’t seen it this tough during this time of year ever. I fished last month and it was extremely tough too. I tried big baits for 3 days in the rain and only yielded a big catfish. Finesse only yielded small spots. Lots of fishing pressure has definitely had an affect on these lakes. Saw over 30 bass boats on Sunday.

From the Blogs

Marine Corps Toys for Tots Bass Tournament by Mike Rogers
Marine Corps Toys for Tots Bass Tournament by Mike Rogers By So last Saturday, November 10th was the Marine Corps 243rd birthday and it being 0230 hours, Chris Perez and I headed are our way South, we call it the deep South, to Tracy Oasis, where the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Bass Tournament is being held. We arrived early, because I miss judged the driving […]