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Q&A WITH THE FISH KISSER: Jimmy Houston turns 74 Jimmy Houston turned 74 20 Questions with the Fishing Legend.jpg Jimmy Houston's trademark is kissing a fish. He's been kissing fish on television for more than 40 years. [PHOTO PROVIDED BY PAT TURNER] Oklahoma's Jimmy Houston, the world's most we...

Cameron County game wardens received a call from South Padre Police Department stating they had come across an ice chest full of red snapper during a traffic stop.jpg The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. Caught Red-Handed Cameron ...

Old Town in action with pix

The common paddlesports dilemma finds consumers trying to decide between a large, spacious kayak and a compact, lightweight model.

More info and pix here: https://www.westernbass.com/article/old ... yak-action

Cabelas Bass Pro Shops Being Sued for Selling Gun Used in Murder.png ORRVILLE, Ohio - The family of a young man killed by his neighbor is now suing one of the nation’s largest outdoor retailers -- Cabela’s and it’s parent company, Bass Pro Shop -- alleging that they played a role in his murder. On ...

01-friendly-fish-get-caught-nationalgeographic_1202407.adapt.676.1.jpg Bluegill, popular for their taste and ease of catch, may be more likely to get hooked if they are sociable. Nice fish may not finish last, but they may be more likely to get caught, new research shows. The bluegill, a fish found...

Elite Pro Fletcher Shryock shows how he likes to rig the new Yamamoto Cowboy, using a swing or Biffle head which increases its underwater action

Mike Iaconelli Showing Jimmy Kimmel His Top Fishing Secrets in the Berkley Tank

florida gov declares state of emergency red tide fish and sea life kill okeechobee.png Florida’s governor this week made official what residents of southwest Florida already knew: The bloom of toxic algae that has darkened gulf waters is an emergency. The red tide has made breathing difficult for l...

PAYSON, Ariz. – The Wild West Bass Trail (WWBT) officially revealed their 2019 schedule for their Pro/Am series and both the California and Arizona Teams circuits today. “We are excited to present the 2019 WWBT schedules,” said WWBT Director of Operations Jeremy DeHart. “With much consideration and ...

trump signs billfish conservation act.jpg We are happy to report that on August 2nd, President Trump signed into law HR 4528, the amended Billfish Conservation Act, closing a loophole in the 2012 act that allowed billfish caught under a "traditional fisheries" exemption for the Hawaiian i...

hypoxia+volume+july+2018+best oxygen chesapeake bay.jpg Due to extreme summer weather, dissolved oxygen conditions in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay mainstem were the best ever observed in late July, reports the Maryland Department to Natural Resources. The department tracks hypoxia throu...

Delta Dan's Outdoors california delta results august 11.jpg http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Lowrance.jpg Dan’s Delta Outdoors Presents The Black Bass Tournament Series Team Event 8-11-2018 Mike Andrews Phil Dutra 19.59 6.15 $1650+220=$1900 +520 BF Harvey Pulliam Jamond Andrews 15.65 3.96 $...

Targeting sea lions is a shrewd and responsible step for saving salmon runs Targeting sea lions is a shrewd and responsible step for saving salmon runs.jpg A sea lion eats a salmon in the Columbia River near Bonneville Dam in North Bonneville (AP Photo / Don Ryan, 2008) Apart from the contentious is...

Cops reel in suspect in curious Bass Pro Shops boot vanishings.jpg Cops reel in suspect in curious Bass Pro Shops boot vanishings Under Armour boots appeared to be mysteriously walking out of the Bass Pro Shops distribution center in north Macon last month. According to a Bibb County sheriff’s repo...

Chelsie Aldridge fishing competition had votes docked after Angling Direct.jpg Chelsie Aldridge has received online abuse after her entry for the fishing competition had votes docked after Angling Direct found bots had been registering votes CREDIT: EDDIE MULHOLLAND Fishing competition lands itself...

000322718_original_650x650.jpg ...“I don’t believe that I just won this,” said Davis, a former FLW College Fishing standout for the University of Montevallo. “I almost walked away from professional bass fishing last year. I was burned out on fishing. I sold all of my gear – my boat, all of my rods,...

NEW PRIZES ADDED! Due to generous sponsor donations, we will now be pulling 4 WINNING TICKETS for our raffle! Thanks to the Lake County Youth fishing Club's generosity, proceeds will now be donated to local families who have lost their homes in the Mendocino Complex Fires... Only a few days left bef...

http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Lowrance.jpg PLACE ANGLER CITY/STATE DAY 1 WT (Fish) DAY 2 WT (Fish) DAY 1&2 WT (Fish) WINNINGS 1 WES LOGAN SPRINGVILLE, AL 11 - 9 (5) 12 - 4 (5) 23 - 13 (10) 2 NICK LEBRUN BOSSIER CITY, LA 13 - 5 (5) 9 - 6 (3) 22 - 11 (8) 3 JAMES NIGGEMEYER VAN, TX 12 -...

Brighton,_MI_Sunoco_Ethanol-Free_Pump_Options.jpg Pump Grades: 127Driver Boaters need a safe supply of approved E10 and ethanol-free gasoline WHAT: The battle to protect your boat's engine is not over. Right now, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the amount of ...

no fishing info, but incase you weren't aware 10 mph limit on the lake

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theif valley reservior.png LA GRANDE, Ore. – Dry conditions in eastern Oregon and declining water levels in Thief Valley Reservoir have prompted local fish biologists to remove daily catch limits on the reservoir starting Friday, Aug. 10. From Aug. 10 to Sept. 30, 2018 the daily bag and possession ...

http://www.westernbass.com/shared/images/Lowrance.jpg Alex Davis Leads Day 1 of the 2018 Forrest Wood Cup at Lake Ouachita.jpg ...“I moved out of my ‘best’ area and fished some new water and managed to catch three, which put me at four fish. On the way back to check in I decided to stop at the one ...

RIO VISTA, Calif. — The Rio Vista Bridge reopened early Friday morning after it was stuck in the "up" position for more than 10 hours. Officials have not disclosed what has caused the bridge to become stuck. https://www.kcra.com/article/rio-vista-bridge-stuck-in-up-position-until-friday/22...

Untitled-1.png The Rio Vista bridge, as seen in this undated file photo, is currently stuck in this position, according to Caltrans. California Department of Transportation RIO VISTA, Calif. — Traffic is backed up for miles in Rio Vista as the Rio Vista Bridge is stuck in the "up" positio...

15_5_million_fry_fingerlings_and_mature_fish_into_public_waters.png Largemouth bass fishing this spring was notable in Oklahoma, as anglers hauled in several lunkers in the 13- and 14-pound classes. Those monster fish undoubtedly resulted from previous stocking efforts of Florida largemouth bass (F...

oregon lake toxic alge level safe for human not dogs.JPG CRESCENT JUNCTION, Ore. - The health advisory issued last month for Odell Lake has been lifted after tests showed levels of toxic algae had fallen below acceptable levels for humans. However, the level of cyanotoxins in Sunset Cove where the ...

ocean-fishing-605d20598e9f5efc.jpg Unusually early and large hatchery coho off the mouth of the Columbia River will bring sportfishing there to an end Sunday evening. (Bill Monroe) An unexpectedly early and torrid coho bite off the mouth of the Columbia River this week will cause federal and state ...

BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. —
Authorities found part of a human leg on the shore of a California lake Saturday, authorities said.
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forrest-gordon-clark-1533760742-203.jpg Holy Fire: Suspected Arsonist Arrested As Flames Jump Road to Lake Elsinore LAKE ELSINORE, CA — As firefighters work to keep flames at bay in the large Holy Fire, national forest officials say a man has been arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting the ...

aus.png 53 firefighters from Australia and New Zealand arrive in Redding The Australian and New Zealand firefighters who arrived in the U.S. last weekend to help fight the wildfires spreading throughout the country have been deployed to blazes in Northern California and Oregon, the National Interag...

An article from her arrest in December 2017 Debra Ann Windholz, 59, was booked into Napa County Jail on 11 counts of arson to forest land and is being held on $500,000 bail. Police said they suspect Windholz of lighting wildland fires near the north end of Lake Berryessa. A Napa woman was arrested o...

Hey guys... Bobby Barrack checked in on this one post to... Bobby said “ It’s a great hook. It’s (punchin’) is such an abusive technique on tackle, you’re going to have some equipment failures. The shrink tubing holds the keeper, so it’s essential to this hook. When this happens: Cut about 3/8 of an...

@Mark

Checked again with Bobby, here's what he said ....

Looks like they say it’s “Extra Heavy”, but it’s medium heavy. It’s all in one’s perspective I guess. But that is the right rod.

I.D. Kayaks, Canoes and Paddleboards.jpg Coast Guard Asks Boaters to I.D. Kayaks, Canoes and Paddleboards BOSTON — The Coast Guard is asking the public to label their kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards with their name and phone number after an influx of cases this summer involving unmanned an...

law adds extra step to boat registration; may help prevent fraud or theft.png Arkansas Now Requires Physical Proof of Boat Hull Identification Number LITTLE ROCK – New state laws to match federal guidelines add an extra step to boat registration, but they may help prevent fraud or theft. According ...

Water_Tunnels_BigAgWater_CA_300_LH0318.jpg ACTION ALERT: Gov. Brown: Don’t give Corporations a Blank Check for Water! From Restore the Delta Our friends at Food & Water Watch need your help. It’s time to tell key legislators: it would be completely irresponsible to hold a final hearing on the w...

Bobby checked in to say...

@Beau... It is a medium heavy rod.

Payouts announced for BBT's Snag Proof Open Pros and Ams

Okay, guys... just so we know weigh-in is going to be late tonight, last flight of the Snag Proof Open presented by BBT isn't due in to even start weighing in until 7:20 p.m. Flight Times For Day 1 Of The Snag Proof Open: Boat 196 to 15 5:00pm Boat 16 to 40 5:20pm Boat 41 to 65 5:40pm Boat 66 to 90 ...

pivot02_into_this_scenario_come_rumors_of_another_major_tournament_trail_emerging.jpg Last week, competitive fishing experienced a first-of-its-kind occurrence when both major organizations had to shorten events. The flagship circuit at B.A.S.S., the Elite Series, dropped their tournament scheduled...

lake berryessa arsonist.png A Napa woman charged with setting 11 fires near Lake Berryessa from 2015 to 2017 pleaded no contest Wednesday to three counts of arson. Debra Ann Windholz, 60, entered her plea in Napa County Superior Court before Judge Diane Price. She is set to be sentenced Sept. 18, a...

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salmon Hot water is putting an end to some fishing on the Columbia River in the Tri-City area starting Monday..jpg KENNEWICK, WA Hot water is putting an end to some fishing on the Columbia River in the Tri-City area starting Monday. The Yakima River is too hot for sockeye salmon to move upstream, a...

Husband and wife turned in by tipster for exceeding limit with more than 250 crappies.png A couple in Minnesota have been charged with snagging 253 crappies, well above the maximum 10 fish allowed by state law. According to a report from the state's Department of Natural Resources, a tipster contac...

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Steele Fire info as of August 2 ... Evacs lifted and all roads open Steele Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: August 02, 2018 12:04 pm FINAL Date/Time Started: July 28, 2018 4:30 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit County: Napa County Location: off Arroyo Grande Drive and St...

Frog tips that only Bobby Barrack can give. It's all here and its free... click to watch, just in time for the Snag Proof Open.

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@Monte...

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