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  • What is the Power-Pole CHARGE and VISION

    What is the Power-Pole CHARGE and VISION

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    At the 2017 ICAST show, Power-Pole unveiled two new products that generated a high level of interest from boaters: the CHARGE and VISION. The company has long been known as the leader in shallow water anchoring and they have now added two innovative products; one that keeps anglers on the water longer and another that creates a seamless marine electronics experience. Now that the products are nearly ready to purchase, here is what you need to know about the CHARGE and VISION.

  • Paul Mueller Breaks Down Spinning Rod Selection

    Paul Mueller Breaks Down Spinning Rod Selection

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    Finesse fishing and spinning rods just go together. The thin line, light lures and soft bites all set up perfectly for spinning gear. Knowing which rod to use for each technique comes down to how you are fishing, where you are fishing, your budget and a little bit of personal preference.

  • Top 4 Fishing Knots and How-To Tie Them with Mike Iaconelli

    Top 4 Fishing Knots and How-To Tie Them with Mike Iaconelli

    When, why and how to tie Iaconelli's 4 top fishing knots.

  • 11.90 to Win Collins Lake | Yuba Sutter Fishing Club Top Results

    11.90 to Win Collins Lake | Yuba Sutter Fishing Club Top Results

    Yuba Sutter Fishing Club had a fun tournament at Collins Lake today! 1st place went to Jacob Marriner with 11.90lbs.

  • The New L Series for 2018 | Ranger Bass Boats Bold Updated Styling at Anglers Marine

    The New L Series for 2018 | Ranger Bass Boats Bold Updated Styling at Anglers Marine

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    When you think of bass boat brands Ranger is usually one of the first that comes to mind.  They have a long history of building great boats and 2018 marks their 50th anniversary.

  • Comprehensive Delta Fishing Report | Morning Freezes Wintertime Dec 16

    Comprehensive Delta Fishing Report | Morning Freezes Wintertime Dec 16

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    Photo: Anthony Gibbs on the California Delta Dec 2017 Delta Report…. Bait fishing Stripers Sturgeon Solid

  • A New Concept | Paddle Tail 4 Ways

    A New Concept | Paddle Tail 4 Ways

    New Reins 6" Paddle Tail Worm: Simple yet versatile and effective...

  • Lake Oroville Update This Week | Fishing Report Dec 13

    Lake Oroville Update This Week | Fishing Report Dec 13

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    Winter bite has arrived, got to work much harder to find fish these days. After trying some locations I thought would hold fish, didn't, began working points and managed a few fish. Hop skip around from point to point seemed to work today.

  • Project T 2018 Begins! | Daiwa for the New Season

    Project T 2018 Begins! | Daiwa for the New Season

    Keep Your Eyes On Project T for 2018 with the Daiwa Team

  • 2 Rigging Presentations | Lunch Worm and King Tail with Skeet Reese

    2 Rigging Presentations | Lunch Worm and King Tail with Skeet Reese

    Bassmaster Elite Series pro shows two rigging options for the Lunch Worm and the King Tail new from Berkley's PowerBait® MaxScent line of baits

  • Long Pauses for Jerkbaits

    Long Pauses for Jerkbaits

    I went out with my wife Tanya and as usual, she struck first with the first bass in the boat. She was fishing a jerkbait with a very long pause. After she caught her first one I asked how long she was pausing it. "It was a long time, I was spacing off thinking of our vacation," she said. That was the trick, I guess, and I started using much longer pauses.

  • Does Your Bass Boat Insurance Cover Your Tackle?

    Does Your Bass Boat Insurance Cover Your Tackle?

    How Much Did You Spend On Your Tackle, Your Cooler, Your Rods, Your Foul Weather Gear... If It's In Your Boat, Does Your Bass Boat Insurance Cover It?

  • Comprehensive Delta Fishing Report | Cold Weather Striper Bite Dec 9

    Comprehensive Delta Fishing Report | Cold Weather Striper Bite Dec 9

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    Cooling water have slowed the stripers in the Cache Slough area. Spoons and hair Jigs have become favorite tools of lure tossers in the area.

  • Fishing Winter Warming Trends with Andrew Upshaw

    Fishing Winter Warming Trends with Andrew Upshaw

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    I love those times when the air temperatures go from the 50’s to the 70’s, in winter. These are the times when I feel like I can really take advantage of the nature of bass, and truly catch big ones

  • Fishing the High and Low Tide of the California Delta

    Fishing the High and Low Tide of the California Delta

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    The Delta can be one fishery on a high tide and another on the low...Specifically, it’s about understanding what rising and falling water does to vegetation.

  • Know Your Forgage To Catch More Bass | Sunfish and Tule Perch

    Know Your Forgage To Catch More Bass | Sunfish and Tule Perch

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    Sunfish as Forage- a broad group of fishes comprised of bluegill, pumpkinseed, redear sunfish, green sunfish, warmouth, etc. I’m also going to touch on Tule perch as they are native to California and behave similar to introduced sunfish, but exhibit some unique characteristics we do not see with other species.

  • Darter Head Vs. Shaky Head

    Darter Head Vs. Shaky Head

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    “I don't really fish darter heads much anymore, only under certain situations,” said Gutierrez. As darter heads have been a staple for Western anglers for decades, his initial response caught me off guard.

  • WesternBass.com Mag | Winter Issue is Live and Free to Read NOW!

    WesternBass.com Mag | Winter Issue is Live and Free to Read NOW!

    No Registration, No Membership, No Charge | Just Click to Read! | Winter Warming Trends with Upshaw, Small Things on Lowrance with Ike, Finesse with Kriet, Plastic Rigging with Shryock, Improve Your Casting, Bait Mods of the Pros and More.

  • Upsizing Vs. Downsizing Your Line For Crankbaits

    Upsizing Vs. Downsizing Your Line For Crankbaits

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    Fishing line is one of the most vital parts of fishing success. It is after all what connects you to the fish. Line also plays a huge role in the action and diving depths when it comes to crankbait fishing.

  • Comprehensive Delta Fishing Report | Chilly Wintertime Dec 2

    Comprehensive Delta Fishing Report | Chilly Wintertime Dec 2

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    Stripers Sturgeon Solid Bass action settling in. ABA Kicks off Out Of Russo’s Marina Saturday morning promises to be a good tight Tournament as Fall winter conditions settle in.