Angler Bio I’ve been avid angler my whole life. I started bass fishing in 2005, and have been hooked ever since. I have 16 tournament wins, one AOY title (as well as 2 AOY runner ups). I won the 2009 Anglers Choice TOC championship at Lake Oroville. The Motherlode area is what I […]
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California B.A.S.S. Nation announces open format with 2019 schedule
California B.A.S.S. Nation announces open format with 2019 schedule California B.A.S.S. Nation announces open format with 2019 schedule Taylor Parsons, a member of the 2019 California B.A.S.S. Nation State Team, is pictured at a 2018 tournament. The open format will attract more talent, increase payouts, and generate excitement SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The 2019 California B.A.S.S. […]
Changes, Choices and Opportunity in Professional Bass Fishing
BASS? FLW? or MLF-Bass Pro Tour? Its been an exciting few weeks as a fan of the sport for some, while others seem disgruntled. I for one, and this is my personal opinion, it’s a much needed injection that the industry so desperately needed. As a fan it will […]
September 2, 2018 Dove Hunt by Chris Evola
Air temperature: 64-93 Wind direction/speed: West 1-3 mph On September 2, 2018 my brother in law, my son, and I, tried our luck at dove hunting. From time to time it can be difficult to wake my son up early in the morning, so I decided to take him on a afternoon/evening hunt. The particular […]
Nominations for 2018-2019 California B.A.S.S. Nation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tyler McCollum California B.A.S.S. Nation [email protected] Nominations for 2018-2019 California B.A.S.S. Nation Board of Directors are now open Any California B.A.S.S. Nation member can nominate someone SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If you know someone who is dedicated to promoting bass fishing and the B.A.S.S. Nation here in California, […]
PRESS RELEASE: California B.A.S.S. Nation reschedules Nacimiento tournament
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tyler McCollum California B.A.S.S. Nation [email protected] Nacimiento tournamet moved to Dec. 8-9 (Nacimiento.jpg) The California B.A.S.S. Nation will visit Lake Nacimiento again this year, but the dates are being moved to December. The Nacimiento tournament is the final one of the 2018 series. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The final tournament […]
Stephen “Bub” Tosh wins on the Delta with 38.58 pounds
Stephen “Bub” Tosh wins on the Delta with 38.58 pounds Bub Tosh of Valley Bass won the boater division of the California B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier on the California Delta, July 14-15. Bub Tosh and Tim Meeks earn spots on 2019 State Team ISLETON, Calif. — Stephen “Bub” Tosh of Modesto won the 2018 California B.A.S.S. […]
Rick Novotny joins RBBASS Group of Anglers
I have been fishing since I was a little kid. Many of my childhood vacations involved fishing in one way or another. My father, grandfather and uncles were all avid fisherman. I have had the joy of fishing in California, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and Idaho for many […]
FOUR frog companies jump back into 2018 Ultimate Frog Challenge (UFC4)
BETHEL ISLAND, Ca. – Frog companies from as far away as the “land of the rising sun” have announced that they will be part of the 2018 Ultimate Frog Challenge (UFC4) – presented by Gone Fishin Marine, an exciting and unique event that allows participating teams to use ANY BRAND of top water frog they choose, […]
Summertime Oroville Spotted Bass Techniques by Mark Lassagne
Lake Oroville can be fun or frustrating, depending on your goals. If you’re looking for a nice lake – clean water, camping, boating and fishing – that also has a ton of fish, then Oroville is a fun and enjoyable place to be. However, if you’re looking for an easier shot at quality fish, then […]