I recently had the opportunity to talk to one of Northern California’s Bass Fishing Legends, Dink Mendez. Dink is from the San Jose Area and started fishing with his father when he was 5 years old. He was introduced to Bass fishing when he was about 13 years old. Dink was heavily involved in Motocross […]
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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 […]
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 […]
X Zone Lures review by Ryan Hall
As I get ready for the 2018 BBT Delta – Wine season opener I wanted to clue everyone in on some baits that I really like and have been catching some fish for me as well. I recently came in contact with some product from X-Zone Lures and I immediately liked what I […]
Wicked Weights review by Ryan McGinnis
For the past few years we have seen more and more tungsten products being introduced into the market. Why is that? Because they flat out work! For many, when it comes to spending money on tackle we often have no problem busting out the wallet for giant swimbaits, custom painted crankbaits or even our favorite […]
Let’s Go Fishing Show – Collinsville, Illinois
By RBBass staffer Jeff Jewell This weekend one of the Midwest’s biggest fishing shows was held just across the frozen Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. The Gateway Center in Collinsville, Illinois hosted the Let’s go Fishing Show. Being a NorCal native I’m used to breaking up the winter doldrums by going to the International […]
2018 California B.A.S.S. Nation Schedule Set
The 2018 California B.A.S.S. Nation schedule has been set. The dates and locations give anglers an opportunity to test their skills fishing both challenging and rewarding bodies of water. The season will start off March 17th & 18th at Castaic. The 320,000 acre⋅ft (390,000,000 m3) lake with a surface elevation of approximately 1,500 feet (460 m) above sea […]
Don’t leave money on the table in 2018..
Now finishing well – or just participating in Coors Light Future Pro Tour competition, can put more cash in your pocket than ever before… so for the upcoming 2018 season, don’t leave good “money on the table”, but take full advantage of all the CASH money that is available to you just for competing with product you […]
Has Tournament Bass Fishing Become An Elitist Sport?
Don’t laugh…this is a legitimate question. Why? How? The average price for a new tournament-ready bass boat out the door is between $60,000 – $80,000. The most expensive bass boat on the market right now sells for over $100,000. You heard me correctly, that is not a typo…over $100K! I did not say it […]