By Jody Only Each year as the colder temperatures give way to the spring, I begin to anticipate the “36 lb bag”. Some scoff at my expectations, some say I am spoiled by the Delta fishery that I call my backyard; but at this point – to me – it has just become a tradition. […]
52 Lbs for victory in ABA Lucas Oil Delta Team Open
By Jody Only Ken Mah and Jason Austin claimed victory in the 43 boat field of the first American Bass Lucas Oil Team Open of 2015 on the California Delta. The partners claimed victory with 52 lbs even, a gap just shy of seven pounds over the runner’s up. They earned $7,210 for the two-day […]
NorCal Team Fishing for a BASSMASTER Classic Berth
Originally published of on WesternBass by Jody Only -With the 2015 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell nearing, one Classic berth remains open. The angler that will claim the golden ticket to the epic event this coming February will be decided next week at the inaugural Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship (BTC) on DeGray Lake […]
Nation’s best bass teams to battle for Championship And Classic Berth
BISMARCK, Ark. — The inaugural Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship Dec. 10-13 at DeGray Lake is two bass tournaments in one, offering two highly prized titles. In the first segment of the unique, four-day tournament, two-angler teams from various B.A.S.S.-sanctioned team trails across the country will vie to become the Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Champions, […]
Outdoorsman Expo 2014
MANTECA, Ca. – Summer break is over. And as each morning and evening begins and ends on a cooler note, a transition period that is common amongst the game fish western anglers target comes into play. But it is important to remember that this “summer-fall transition” is not limited to just large mouth bass, but […]
Budgets, Brands and Bells & Whistles – Picking a baitcasting reel
The many brands and types of baitcasters available to bass anglers on the webpages of internet tackle stores or the shelves of brick and mortar locations can make a reel purchase a daunting task. Story & Photos By Jody Only – As seen on Westernbass Read the whole article over on Westernbass.com >
Mah/Austin WIN 2nd Annual River2Sea Open
Bass = Cash at River2Sea Open The 2nd Annual River2Sea Open brings 100+ teams, big bass and thousands in cash to the California Delta By Jody Only One hundred and three boats were welcomed to the two-day, River2Sea bass fishing party on the California Delta, where anglers battled on the tidal waters for a guaranteed […]
Destination: Cal Delta – FLW Fishing News
Habitat diversity, sprawling vastness equal unparalleled Western fishery 16.Sep.2013 by David A. Brown Elvis, Oprah, The Rock – apparently, one of the perks of being famous is being able to go by a single moniker. And that’s pretty much the same reason you never ask for clarification when a bass angler from virtually anywhere in […]
Every Angler’s Panic Box
Most every tournament fisherman has faced the moment when their live well is filled with only four fish and the clock is rapidly ticking toward their weigh-in time or when a limit is in the boat but there is one last dink to cull,.. Story & Photos By Jody Only – As seen on Westernbass […]
Delta Froggin’
A tule berm anchored in years of peat moss accumulation, a dense mat of tangled weeds, a weathered lay down – each forms a solid fortress for Calif. Delta bass. Story & Photos By David A. Brown – As seen on Westernbass Read the whole article over on Westernbass.com >