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Westernbass Magazine, Summer 2016
I can’t believe spring has already passed. WesternBass was happy to help cover many of our springtime events including the hourly weigh-in excitement of the Yamamoto Big Bass Challenge on the California Delta and the Wild West Bass Trail’s California Teams championship on Clear Lake. We hope you enjoyed the live video coverage that we were able to bring to you from the water and the scales. It’s that time of the year again and ICAST is on in just a few weeks! Frog Master, Bobby Barrack and I will be returning to the show and running live video shots from the floor. I have already made several appointments with manufacturers and their pros to review the latest products they have to offer. We are both excited to see all the new items and share them with you! Next month will be the 15th annual Snag Proof Open -the Original Frog Tournament. You may recall that last years event had over 200 boats with a 100% payback of over $40,000. This year, Nate Chandler owner of Snag Proof is hoping to have over 300 boats and make this the biggest event out west, along with the biggest, two-day specialty tournament payout... Go Snag Proof! In September, there are many events that we are looking forward to. For all the Delta rats, we will have the kick off of the 2016-2017 season of the Hook tournaments, Dan’s Delta Outdoors will host their only Pro/Am of the season and Randy Pringle and the Best Bass Tournaments will bring us the return of BassFest. The 34th annual WON Bass U.S. Open will hit Lake Mead and early bird registration is already underway for this one! We also have the WWBT Lucas Oil Pro/Am western championship also at Lake Mead. All and all, the WWBT took off and never looked back. Great turnouts along with 100% payouts really attracted many of our best anglers and great competitor numbers. Next year’s events should only get better! This quarter, WesternBass has welcomed three new sponsors. Ben Green Insurance specializing in insurance for outdoor enthusiasts, Mystery Tackle Box featuring a fun and affordable way to discover new fishing products every month and Crossed Industries offering automotive accessories for anglers and angler sponsorship programs. Finally, I would like to thank all of you and all of our sponsors for supporting WesternBass!
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Summer 2016 is Live! | Click to read WesternBass.com Magazine
Summer Issue of WesternBass.com Magazine is now available. Free to read. You only have to click.
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Cleanup, air monitoring ongoing after pipeline spill in Ventura
A multi-agency response has been established to manage cleanup operations in the area impacted by a June 23 pipeline spill in Hall Canyon, Ventura.
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Steep drop-off in fish making it to spawning grounds puzzles scientists
That catch-and-release heyday for Senft was maybe 20 years ago, when American shad appeared to be on the rebound from a severe decline in their springtime spawning runs. Optimism abounded, as a big new fishlift hoisted more and more of them over the 94-foot dam on their way upriver to reproduce.
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Fresno, Livermore and Sacramento Valley Students Take Top Honors in 2016 Invasive Species Youth Art Contest
The winners of “The Invader Files” Youth Art Contest have been announced by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Invasive Species Program.
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New Arctic grayling initiative could bring historical species back
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, has announced a proposed initiative that aims to bring back an extirpated species to the state – Arctic grayling.
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Gender-Bending Fish Mates for Life
For the tiny fish found in the coral reefs off Panama, a lifelong relationship with its partner doesn't come without some give and take. In fact, the faithful pair owe their evolutionary success to trading male and female roles: According to an April 2016 University of Florida study in the journal of Behavioral Ecology, the fish switch genders at least 20 times each day.
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Butte County Receives Local Spill Response Equipment
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) oversaw the delivery of oil spill response equipment and training for Butte County first responders today. Butte County is the fifth inland area awarded the spill equipment grant since OSPR expanded its preparedness activities statewide.
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New Day Dawns for Living Shorelines
The Army Corps of Engineers has released for public review its list of nationwide permits, including a proposed permit that specifically addresses living shorelines.
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Students From Across America Win Top National Honors in 18th Annual State-Fish Art Contest
Brooklyn Center, MN - Wildlife Forever is proud to announce the winners of the 2016 State-Fish Art Contest from across the nation. A distinguished panel of five honorary "fishery experts" selected the following Top 12 National Awards from the 1st place winners of individual states.
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Giant Flathead from Arkansas' Lake Maumelle
That's how Chris Dillman described this 64.6-pound flathead catfish he pulled out of Lake Maumelle recently. Dillman shared details of the catch on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Facebook page. The fish was 49 inches long and 12 inches across the head, and took Dillman's bait, bream. He's hoping an even bigger one is waiting
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Ponds Converted to Saltwater Creek
Bass Edge Radio, presented by MegaWare KeelGuard features FLW Tour Pro, John Cox in this most recent episode of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove chat with the #1 Ranked Angler in the World! Topics include Johns commitment to shallow water fishing and his strategies' that make it successful. -
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Commercial and Recreational Rock Crab Fisheries Open near Channel Islands
State waters around the Channel Islands are now open to both the recreational and commercial rock crab fisheries. Today, the director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), after consultation with the director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), notified the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Fish and Game Commission (Commission) that they recommend lifting the remaining closure within the Channel Islands exclusion area between Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa islands.
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Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects
At its June 2 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $17 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 20 funded projects will benefit fish and wildlife – including some endangered species – while others will provide the public with access to important natural resources. Several projects will also demonstrate the importance of protecting working landscapes that integrate economic, social and environmental stewardship practices beneficial to the environment, landowners and the local community. The state funds for all these projects come from initiatives approved by voters to help preserve and protect California’s natural resources. Funded projects include:
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SF-AFG Steering Committee - S.2533 Update
California anglers are in danger of losing the San Francisco Bay - Delta striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and panfish fisheries due to this poorly crafted bill
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Lost Senko Fish Meltdown Bobby Barrack
We're taking the camera's to Clear Lake and we'll see if we can't catch some bass. Wonder how an experienced "bass pro" handles a lost fish??? With Grace and dignity of course!! More to follow!!
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Pitchin’ Your Way Through the Seasons
Each of the different seasons presents a different approach for fishing of all type and pitching is no different. Card changes his methods based on the time of year and has a general rule for each season.
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NOAA Fisheries Releases Design Guidelines for Nature-like Fish Passages
Fish ladders and other types of fish passage for migratory sea-run fish have been constructed for more than 275 years, with an assortment of attempted designs. In the last 45 years or so, we have learned a great deal about what works and what doesn't when it comes to restoring access to upstream spawning and rearing habitats for our region's 14 diadromous fish species, including three which are listed under the Endangered Species Act.
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