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  • Fishing Update from the Delta This Past Weekend

    Fishing Update from the Delta This Past Weekend

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    The bass are in all three stages of the spawn. You still have some pre-spawners, spawners, and post-spawners. Pick your poison when chasing them. Fishing slow was the main key to getting bit. The reaction baits got lots of short strikes, might be switching over to a crankbait soon. These fish are also getting hammered right now, so thinking outside the box may be the key to getting that extra bite.

  • 2018 Yamamoto Big Bass Challenge ALL Hourly Winners

    2018 Yamamoto Big Bass Challenge ALL Hourly Winners

    Winners, Weights and Baits of all hourly winners for both days of the 2018 Yamamoto Open on the California Delta

  • 5 Hooks Brandon Lester Never Fishes Without

    5 Hooks Brandon Lester Never Fishes Without

    Ned rigging, spinnerbaiting, flippin and pitchin - there is a hook for every situation and technque. Here are 5 that Brandon Lester never fishes without.

  • Comprehensive California Delta Fishing Report | S-Waver Fish | Up April 14

    Comprehensive California Delta Fishing Report | S-Waver Fish | Up April 14

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    Black bass bite is picking up at a consistent pace warm day aherad only helps the Big Girls bite. Hematoma Beavers on over cast days also working well. We found a few Stripers and Black Bass with 200 S-Wavers and Chili Craw Red Eye Shad.

  • 5 Strategies Mark Daniels Jr. Would Use to Win the Rat-L-Trap Open

    5 Strategies Mark Daniels Jr. Would Use to Win the Rat-L-Trap Open

    Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mark Daniels Jr. looks back at his original home water to five the competitors of the 2018 Rat-L-Trap Open some strategies that he would us to take home the trophy. Plus a few bonus tips.

  • 13 Pounders and Over | Teener Largemouth | ShareLunkers of 2018

    13 Pounders and Over | Teener Largemouth | ShareLunkers of 2018

    13 to 15 Plus Pounders to the Lunker Bunker

  • Winner's Interview from San Antonio | Video Fishing Report

    Winner's Interview from San Antonio | Video Fishing Report

    Tim & TJ Sharpe Win San Antonio with 21.43 Lbs. on April 7th, 2018

  • 5 Vibrating Jig Trailers You Should Consider

    5 Vibrating Jig Trailers You Should Consider

    When bass fishing, ust about any soft plastic can be used as a trailer on a vibrating jig. By adjusting your trailer you can change the entire appearance and action. Here are five trailers you may not have considered

  • 4 RIGS DOUBLE G WOULD USE TO CASH AT THE YAMAMOTO BIG BASS CHALLENGE

    4 RIGS DOUBLE G WOULD USE TO CASH AT THE YAMAMOTO BIG BASS CHALLENGE

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    Former Bassmaster Elite Series pro Greg Gutierrez checked in with some insight, tips and rigging suggestions to cash in on the 2018 Yamamoto Big Bass Challenge, blasting off on the California Delta this coming weekend April 14 and 15.

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  • Fishing the Delta | Senkos Will Get You Bit

    Fishing the Delta | Senkos Will Get You Bit

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    Saw a front was coming into the area and had the opportunity to make it on the river. Launched at around 7:30 in the morning from Sugar Barge.

  • California Delta Fishing Report | Big Ones | April 7

    California Delta Fishing Report | Big Ones | April 7

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    As water temps stabilize in the 60’s the black bass bite is rolling. Bed fish are around. Most Blackie anglers are sticking with Senkos and Tail Slapper swim baits, Wind, Rain and overcast this weekend slow rolling blades and crankbaits searching ledges near sparse tulle flats.

  • 5 Hard Baits Luke Clausen Always Has Ready in the Spring

    5 Hard Baits Luke Clausen Always Has Ready in the Spring

    Clausen said glide baits are a great pre-fishing bait as bass will show themselves as they come to inspect the bait. He will mark those spots and come back when fishing a tournament.

  • Targeting Bass in Pre Spawn Scenarios

    Targeting Bass in Pre Spawn Scenarios

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    Fallen trees positioned by wind and current may be more top-of-mind in other seasons, but these often sprawling, feature-rich objects can be killer this time of year for staging bass. Think of it as a food court for the mossback monsters — plenty of room to kick back and chill, but also lots of chow options.

  • Fishing the Phases of the Spawn with Justin Atkins

    Fishing the Phases of the Spawn with Justin Atkins

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    Springtime is one of the best times of year to catch quality and quantity of bass. The bass are in constant movement and all have one thing on their mind. To make the most of the shallow migration, 2017 Forrest Wood Cup Champion Justin Atkins has a specific approach to each of the segments of the spawn.

  • 15 Big PNW Largemouth Caught in 2017

    15 Big PNW Largemouth Caught in 2017

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    With the ice giving way to the 2018 Pacifc Northwest bassin' season, WesternBass celebrates some of the last year's PNW largemouth and the anglers that caught them. Congratulation guys!

  • River2Sea S-Waver Finds Fish for O’Shinn and Ray to Win Delta Swimbait Shootout

    River2Sea S-Waver Finds Fish for O’Shinn and Ray to Win Delta Swimbait Shootout

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    We were throwing the S-Waver in the Warden color,” said O’Shinn. “With the way the tide was and the fish were committing, we were doing a one-two deal with the S-Waver.

  • Clear Lake's Big Bass are Ready to Bite

    Clear Lake's Big Bass are Ready to Bite

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    There is hardly any grass left now and that means they have nowhere to hide. This year, I think the docks, rocks, and tules will be more of a factor than ever,.

  • Comprehensive California Delta Fishing Report | Spawn Action March 31

    Comprehensive California Delta Fishing Report | Spawn Action March 31

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    Sandra Mathisen broke her PB with a 9-8 Black Bass and followed up with a 4-7 next cast Senkos are great options while spinnerbaits get the mentioned as well.

  • 5 Berkley Plastics Josh Betrand Has in His Boat Right Now

    5 Berkley Plastics Josh Betrand Has in His Boat Right Now

    Fishermen are always looking to see what each other has tied on or in the compartments of their boat. Bassmaster Elite Series Josh Bertrand gave us a look at 5 plastic baits that he has in his right now.