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New Golden Mussel Quarantine Program: Folsom and Clementine Lakes
approved Solano County Water Agency decontamination facility.
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Check out our new arrivals
Off the water cool with built-in fishability. Bajio builds tools for anglers, enjoyed both on the water and back at the dock.
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THE NEW PLANO STOWAWAY IS HERE
Introducing the NEW Plano StowAway - the next evolution of your favorite tackle box is here. Engineered for anglers, by anglers.
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Westernbass Magazine, Summer 2025
Hi All, Topwater, six-hour tournaments in California, and ICAST – it all screams summer and while we are used to an FLW or MLF Western Division tournament circuit stop on the California Delta this time of year, for 2025 it was missing. Fortunately, Mark Lassagne and the BAM Trail stepped in and brought those of us that call the tidal water of the West an event. I would like to congratulate Ish Monroe on his win at the Pro/Am event! Quite an accomplishment! Ish has been one of longtime WesternBass supporters and well as one of the Fisherman’s Warehouse pro staff (a WesternBass title sponsor), so it was great to hear that the Fisherman’s Warehouse exclusive color Missile Baits D Bomb in Rotten Tomato played such a big factor in his win! While summer kicks off and we get ready to head to ICAST, we once again ask that the WesternBass readers support the advertisers that allow us to bring this digital mag as well as the site to you for free! We appreciate them and you! Tight Lines Wayne
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New D-VEC Reel Bag underscores DAIWA’s commitment
You wouldn’t leave the house without securing your costly camera in a case. Why should reels be any different? To DAIWA, they’re not, especially when traveling and reels are stored separately from your rods.
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New Details Emerge In Fatal Boat Accident During MFL Tournament On Smith Lake…
Randy gives update on fatal boat wreck
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New Arrivals from the Optimum Baits Brands
The Optimum Baits brands continue to innovate with new products, with many of them being created in Japan and then hitting stores in the United States. This group of brands, including Deps, Zappu, ima, and more, is distributed by California-based Optimum Bait Co. and continues adding more products. Here's a rundown of some of the new arrivals.
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New 2025 California Lake Record Largemouth Bass 14.8 Pounds
Bass spawning season runs from March throughout May
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Westernbass Magazine, Spring 2025
Hi All, It looks like spring is on the horizon and we will soon be on our way to a new spawn! It was exciting to see some of the big bass that already have been caught in the early waves such as the double-digit on the cover with WesternBass mag contributor John Liechty and also the teener that has been making its way through social media pages caught by Gary Collins Jr. at Clear Lake. It is so good to see that the big ones like that are still out there! I hope to see even more as the season goes on. It looks like all the tournament organizations are off to a good start with participation and catches. I am hoping that the local lakes figure out a plan regarding Golden Mussels to allow us all to use there facilities this year. I am anxious Sites reservoir turns into the next bass fishing destination soon, like we discussed in the last issue of the magazine, When thinking about your fishing needs, please keep in mind the advertisers that help keep this magazine and website available to you. I would like to express my own appreciation for another year of support from the WesternBass advertisers and welcome our newest advertiser, joining us in 2025 – G-Ratt Baits. As always, tight lines! Wayne
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