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Westernbass Magazine, Winter 2026
Hi All, I’d like to begin this issue by congratulating Anglers Marine on their longevity and continued impact on the Western bass community. Their dedication to anglers, tournaments, and the growth of our sport has made them a cornerstone of the region. We are happy to host them on the cover as we step into a new year of fishing. As we go to press, the 2026 season is just about to launch, and tournament anglers across the West are already preparing for another busy schedule. New gear, fresh patterns, and early-season opportunities will shape the months ahead. Whether you compete or simply enjoy time on the water, this season brings plenty to look forward to. January also brings the International Sportsmen’s Exposition back to Cal Expo, a key kickoff event for the year. It’s a great place to learn, connect, and see the latest products in person. The WesternBass title sponsor Fisherman’s Warehouse will be onsite with super show specials and always a shopper’s favorite, the NO SALES TAX deal. Be sure to visit the Westerbass Fish Tank there’s always giant fish to see! Please enjoy this issue with a highlight of some of the new gear for the new year and as always we encourage you to support the sponsors who support you. Their commitment helps keep the WesternBass website, magazine and forums and socials strong and our fishing community growing. Tight Lines, Wayne
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Berkley Triple Minnow Rig Brings Realistic Bait Ball Action to Strolling
New line-through system lets anglers present multiple minnows with flawless strolling action, creating lifelike prey pods for forward-facing sonar and mid-strolling techniques
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More Than 630 College Anglers Set to Open at Berkley Big Bass Bash
The first event of the 2025-26 season for the Association of Collegiate Anglers
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Berkley Nessie: Here's What You Need to Know About
One of the hot baits of the big bass caught at the recent WON Bass, California Open where multiple 30-pound bags were brought to the scales
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All new Berkley FORWARD Line
Purpose built for the ultimate in casting performance, line control, sensitivity, & smoothness for maximum success with your favorite finesse techniques.
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Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Crud Craw & Stank-Bug
Berkley, the leader in fishing innovation, expands its tournament-proven PowerBait MaxScent lineup
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Take Swimbaiting to a New Level With the Berkley PowerBait Unrigged CullShad
Combining the power of a big bait profile with versatile rigging options for the ultimate big bass catching weapon
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Berkley The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Explore Berkley’s Holiday Gift Guide for the season’s top fishing gear! ???? From best-selling baits to essential accessories, find the perfect gifts for anglers of all skill levels who love the water.
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Berkley PowerBait Unrigged CullShad
A versatile variation of the original CullShad, offering an alternative to the standard pre-rigged harness design.
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A Pre-Rigged Lifelike Crawfish Imitator—the Berkley PowerBait Clatter Craw
Looks like a craw, sounds like a craw, and tastes like PowerBait; the Clatter Craw is the epitome of performance and realism
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John McDiffit tops over 1200 anglers at 19th annual Berkley Big Bass
Randy Young wins a new Skeeter ZX 150 with the largest “under” 2.79.
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A Pre-Rigged Swimbait Assassin - the Berkley PowerBait Minnotator
An easy-to-fish pre-rigged swimbait designed for covering water and initiating strikes
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Fishing the Berkley Swamp Lord with Brandon Coulter
The Berkley Swamp Lord came out last year at ICAST, but the Major League Fishing Heavy Hitters on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes in Florida in May might as well have been the official coming-out party.
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Berkley FORWARD Braid Line
Berkley FORWARD Braid Line Berkley’s newest line innovation is optimized and purpose built for forward-facing sonar
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Berkley Fusion19 Hybrid Jighead
Berkley Fusion19 Hybrid Jighead Berkley’s newest ultra versatile jighead for maximum fish catching abilities
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