tough call

Penn Slammer IV DX Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Winter’s REAL arrival puts access into question for Eastern Sierra anglers

worth a look?

Anglers to celebrate boat launch reopening at Lake Skinner with a bass derby

might be worth it?

Daiwa Freams LT Spinning Reels

is this cool?

courage

there's always one

Daiwa Certate HD LT Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Central California ‘teener’ largemouth bagged by kayak basser

this a solid bet?

San Diego angler sets the trophy-bass-bar high with 15-plus-pounder out of Otay Reservoir

worth a look?

Meet an American Renaissance Man: Rancher, Hunter, Combat Veteran, Wildland Firefighter, and Podcast Host

this a solid bet?

totally sane

no surrender

‘Dude Perfect Outdoors’: Viral Stunt Empire Ventures Into Hunting and Fishing

this ok?

H&M Landing adding Matador to its 2026 roster of sportfishers

might be worth it?

Sport King notches first yellowtail of their new year a night after a Catalina lobster beatdown

not half bad?

Electric Gyro Holds Your Boat Steady When the Ocean Gets Ugly: Dometic DG3 Review

is this cool?

Put Your Favorite River on Your Reel: Abel x onWater Custom Reel Review

might be worth it?

Cobey cracks the Clear Lake code for Day 1 of the WON BASS Winter Open

worth a look?

It’s official, the Freedom and Apollo have proud new owners

worth a look?

Gotta Catch ‘Em All: Meet 5th-Generation Floridian Fish Finder, Lacey Kelly

worth a look?

Field & Stream Tries to Reel in Viewers With Television Network

looks ok?

Northern California blue, blue Christmas offshore

might be worth it?

San Luis Obispo County MPA petitions

is this cool?

The 4th Annual Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Yard Sale Is On

isn't this awesome?

Salmon Reclaim the Klamath: First Chinook Seen Above Dams in 100 Years

not half bad?

Problems at Wister Wildlife Refuge

not half bad?

WON BASS pros gameplan for later Lake Shasta Open dates

this ok?

Penn Pursuit V Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Abu Garcia REVO X Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Fired up WON BASS anglers looking forward to Clear Lake in winter

is this cool?

DU Migration Alert: California hunters continue to find spotty success

isn't this awesome?

We Skipped the Showroom and Took Berkley’s New Baits Straight to the Fish

not half bad?

Old School Trout Action Meets Modern Tech: Orvis Superfine Graphite Rod Review

might be worth it?

Bonham leaving CDFW for leadership role in conservation group

this ok?

The one that didn’t get away – five years and hundreds of hours in the making – a 322-pound Broadbill Swordfish

might be worth it?

Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Trika Ti Series Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Deep-Drop Swordfish folks score, hotspots include the Butterfly and right off Newport

not half bad?

PERSPECTIVE: Loveland Reservoir transfer update: public fishing program threatened

worth a look?

Pflueger Trion Spinning Reel

this ok?

Okuma Avenger New Generation LE Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Boating returns to Lake Piru thanks to recent storms bringing up the water level

might be worth it?

Suspicious rubber band ‘tagging’ of largemouth bass happening at Laguna Niguel Lake

not half bad?

Okuma Avenger New "B" Series Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Affordable, Fun, Fish-Ready SUP: Retrospec June Review

worth a look?

WON to produce official show program for upcoming ISE show in Sacramento

might be worth it?

Angler on guide trip boats 42-pound Delta striper

not half bad?

Shimano Caius Casting Combo Nails Power, Control, and All-Day Comfort

this ok?

The Best Bass Fishing Reels of 2025

this ok?

Arizona mulls changing striped bass and catfish bag limits at Lake Mead and Lake Mohave

not half bad?

Team North Star grabs third WON Cabo Tuna Jackpot championship

is this cool?

Hunting and Fishing Access Expanded on Refuges and Fish Hatcheries in 11 States

this a solid bet?

The Best Fishing Sunglasses of 2025

worth a look?

isn't this awesome?

WON BASS golden ticket holders took their talents to Wisconsin for the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on the Upper Mi

isn't this awesome?

Unparalleled Packability, Unwavering Durability: Simms Flyweight Wader Review

worth a look?

The Best Fishing Waders of 2025

isn't this awesome?

WON BASS anglers reflect on ‘golden ticket’ B.A.S.S Nation Championship and share thoughts on new Winter Open at Clear Lake

isn't this awesome?

Zuniga Jetty claims sportboat

worth a look?

Built for the Long Haul: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Traverse Waders Review

this a solid bet?

The Best Fillet Knives of 2025

is this cool?

Fury finishes season strong with a 40-plus-pound yellowtail that took some creativity to land

this ok?

Berkley Triple Minnow Rig brings realistic bait-ball action to strolling

isn't this awesome?

HUK Pro Series Review: Badass Bibs & Jacket for Foul Weather Fishing (and More)

might be worth it?

Florida Boat Captain Found Guilty of Shooting and Poisoning Dolphins Faces Fines and 1 Month in Prison

isn't this awesome?

WON READER REPORT: Archery buck down in A33

not half bad?

Last Licks: Eastern Sierra anglers shoot their final shots at the general trout season

looks ok?

‘It’s a Gem’ on a Budget: Johnny Morris Platinum Signature Spinning Reel Review

is this cool?

Bucket-List Fly Fishing: Chasing Everglade Snook & Tarpon With the Fam

might be worth it?

Boating no longer available at Lake Piru as water drawn down to a drastic level

looks ok?

WON On the Spot: 24 hours in the valley

is this cool?

The (Almost) Maintenance-Free Fillet Knife: Benchmade Fishcrafter Review

this ok?

Crankbaits to Jigs, This Rod Rules the Bass: G. Loomis NRX+ Review

might be worth it?

Halloween swordfish highlight Marlin Club haul

not half bad?

Mulrooney brothers land 582-pound blue marlin that busts hoist

this a solid bet?

Stop Drifting, Keep Fishing: Power-Pole Micro Anchor Review

not half bad?

Angler Beware, This Reel Is Almost Too Fast: Revo Rocket Review

is this cool?

Orange County MPA proposals

might be worth it?

State Investigators seize suspected rhino horns and thousands of pieces of elephant ivory in Los Angeles County

this a solid bet?

Modular Tackle Box Lets You Focus on Fishing: Plano Guide Series StowAway Rack System

this a solid bet?

This Rod Won’t Teach You to Fish, But It’ll Do Everything Else: Fenwick Elite Bass Casting Rod Review

not half bad?

Striped bass migrating into the California Delta, sturgeon holding up, and largemouth bass abundant in numbers

might be worth it?

2025 Cabo Tuna Jackpot Minerva’s Local Legend: Capt. Julio Casto Verdugo

looks ok?

Orvis Slashes Another 4% of Staff, Cites Trump Tariffs

isn't this awesome?

The Pants That Changed My Fishing Wardrobe: Magellan Outdoors Men’s Pro Angler Joggers Review

not half bad?

Suspicious rubber band ‘tagging’ of largemouth bass happening at Laguna Niguel Lake

isn't this awesome?

Book closes on WON’s 2025 charter schedule with dual-boat lobster combo trip with LA Watertfront Sportfishing

this a solid bet?

Winch In Your Next PB With the Abu Garcia Revo SX Low-Profile Reel

might be worth it?

Ditch the Grip-and-Grin: ‘No Dry Fish July’ Challenge Is On

looks ok?

Toronado 2.0: WON-Charter withdraws bluefin from Cortes Bank and more

this a solid bet?

Eastern Sierra trout move into fall-frenzy mode

this a solid bet?

Anglercore: The Troutless Trend Sweeping the Streets

is this cool?

I Took Garmin and YakAttack’s First Kayak Motors for a Spin at ICAST 2025

this ok?

P-line Spin-X Braid is made for spinning reels and perfect for high-level finesse fishing

looks ok?

Salmon rivers finishing strong

is this cool?

See the Best New Baits From ICAST 2025

might be worth it?

The Viral Fishing Gadget That Took Over ICAST 2025: DHUKR Human Hook Removal Tool

this a solid bet?

Excellent duck opener in southern portion of Pacific Flyway

worth a look?

MPA proposals for San Diego County

not half bad?

Best in Show: ICAST 2025

worth a look?

Review: Crankin’ In Whoppers With the KastKing Megatron 200

looks ok?

The Wheelhouse Scoop: The Elephant’s ass

not half bad?

Final 2025 WON BASS Angler of the Year standings

isn't this awesome?

‘Bad Intentions’: Alaska Fishermen Indicted for Poaching Over 5 Tons of Halibut

not half bad?

Packable, Pedal-Powered, and Fishing Tough: BOTE Rackham Aero Fischer Review

not half bad?

Near double-digit bass inhales sub-three-inch bait at Castaic Lake

is this cool?

Shuffield Claims Victory at 2025 WON Bass U.S. Open, Brown wins AAA Division

this a solid bet?

The Best Tackle Boxes for Fishing of 2025

might be worth it?

Quantum Reliance Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

WON BASS pro assists Arizona Game and Fish Department in restocking Arizona’s Apache Lake with smallmouth bass

this ok?

Knee Deep – The other ninja fishing

isn't this awesome?

Van Staal VSX2 Series Silver Bail-Less Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Van Staal VSX2 Series Black Bail-Less Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Storm-revitalized Big Bear Lake to receive 4,000-pound trout plant prior to Troutfest

looks ok?

El Capitan Reservoir loses launch ramp due to low water, Otay feared next

looks ok?

Okuma Safyre Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Abu Garcia Beast Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Coffey Takes Day One Lead of 2025 WON Bass U.S. Open, Day 2 canceled due to high winds

looks ok?

Suzuki Marine’s partnership with West Marine bringing Suzuki outboards and Suzuki-powered boats to customers nationwide

this a solid bet?

PROFISHIENCY Krazy Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Lew's Speed Spin Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Bluefin caught five miles out of Morro Bay

looks ok?

The Wheelhouse Scoop: A simpler, freer time

this a solid bet?

Lew's Mach I Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Lew's KVD Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Sitka never disappoints as a prime Alaskan adventure for WON group

might be worth it?

Curating Convention: DAIWA’s new 2025 SALTIST SD elevates the perception, performance, and stylings of the conventional star-dra

this a solid bet?

Lew's Custom Inshore Speed Spin Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Daiwa Procyon AL LT Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Berkley launches new shallow Money Badger 

worth a look?

Feather River anglers shift focus with closure of upper zone

this a solid bet?

13 Fishing Kalon C Spinning Reel

not half bad?

13 Fishing Source F Spinning Reels

this ok?

Ocean salmon quota met during four-day season

is this cool?

WON charter on Fury a true ‘Southern California package trip’

isn't this awesome?

Van Staal VR Series Silver Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Van Staal VR Series Black Spinning Reels

is this cool?

WON-San Pedro Showdown 2025 – Sport King Goes Deep for the Win

not half bad?

CDFW anticipates another good season for quail and chukar hunting in California

this ok?

SPRO Vortex-E Series Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Shimano Nasci Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Denny locks up WON BASS Lake Mead Open after 2-day sprint to finish

this a solid bet?

WON Tested: Ranger Z520 gets Brett Ehrler’s stamp of approval

this a solid bet?

Shimano Twin Power FE Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Shimano Stradic FM Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

California highlights Pacific Flyway in 2025 state waterfowl surveys

worth a look?

Recreational lobster season opens September 26

worth a look?

Shimano Stella FK Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Shimano Spirex FG Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Four-day Ocean salmon season brings out the flotilla from Point Reyes south to Point Sur for incredible action – a ‘brief glimme

worth a look?

WON Big Bear Troutfest (Sept. 27-28): essential info on rules, prizes and registration

not half bad?

Shimano Spheros SW Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Shimano Sienna FG Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Double-digit largemouth (and one just short) bagged at El Cap

looks ok?

Recreational Groundfish Regulations Now Effective in State Waters

not half bad?

Shimano Sedona FJ Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Shimano Sahara FJ Spinning Reels

not half bad?

WON Reader Report: A 60-plus-bass day on El Capitan to remember

this a solid bet?

Serious bassers have no shortage of Berkley baits to lean on when finding biters is crucial

isn't this awesome?

Shimano Sahara FI Rear Drag Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Shimano Nexave FI Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Feather River Salmon, numbers picking up for boats and bankers

not half bad?

Knee Deep: Chair Men of the Boat

isn't this awesome?

Shimano Miravel Spinning Reels

is this cool?

SEVIIN GX Series Spinning Reels

is this cool?

WON Bay Area charter on the California Dawn 2 taps into flatties

not half bad?

Lake Henshaw bass anglers are quietly crushing it

looks ok?

SEVIIN GS Series Spinning Reels

not half bad?

SEVIIN GFS Series Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Knee Deep: Pride Swallowed: Scooped by the Tournament Director

isn't this awesome?

Bait receivers running light

not half bad?

Quantum Strive Inshore Spinning Reel

this ok?

Quantum Energy Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Central Coast lakes feeling heat of Gifford Fire

not half bad?

Yellowtail ballistic at Coronados: Following a spring no-show, yellows arrive in force

worth a look?

PROFISHIENCY Krazy-3 Spinning Reel

this ok?

Pflueger Trion SP Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Todd Kline tackles Lake Mead in the latest Power-Pole Lake Breakdown

is this cool?

‘Right Stuff’ keeps Eastern Sierra trout bite hot

might be worth it?

Pflueger Supreme XT Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Pflueger Supreme Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

SoCal salt anglers finding consistency offshore

is this cool?

‘Bluefin Fever’ epidemic breaks out in Northern California

worth a look?

Pflueger President XT Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Pflueger President Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

WON READER REPORT: Stalking the Skinny: local surf innovator sticks corbina on his own “hand tie”

isn't this awesome?

WON Big Bear Troutfest (Sept. 27-28) essential info

might be worth it?

Pflueger President LE Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Pflueger Patriarch Spinning Reels

this ok?

Silverwood Lake closed indefinitely in wake of fire

isn't this awesome?

Major fish die off at Laguna Niguel Lake sparks outrage throughout angler, local community

isn't this awesome?

Penn Fierce IV Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Penn Clash II Spinning Reels

worth a look?

WON READER REPORT: Double-digit swimbait muncher bagged at Santee Lakes

isn't this awesome?

Willow Beach rings trophy striper bell, Southern portion of Lake Mohave producing improved numbers of linesides, largemouth and

might be worth it?

Penn Battle IV Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Penn Battle IV DX Spinning Reels

this ok?

Conditions are shaping up for solid summer fishing on the Kern River

looks ok?

ICAST SNEAK PEAK: Costa all-ahead-full on eyewear for young anglers

this ok?

Okuma X-Series Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Okuma ITX -CB Spinning Reel

this ok?

Two-time U.S. Open champ spills the goods on lithium batteries

worth a look?

Clear Lake named Best Bass Fishery in the United States

this a solid bet?

Okuma Ceymar HD Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Okuma Ceymar "A" Spinning Reels

this ok?

Knee Deep: What if Owens River water stayed in Owens Valley?

not half bad?

WON On the Spot: No-game-plan bass hunting at Lake Wohlford

not half bad?

Okuma Avenger New Generation Spinning Reels

this ok?

Okuma Avenger LE New Generation Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

WON TESTED: The 2025 Triton 20XP Patriot Delivers Comfort and Quality

is this cool?

Okuma Inspira Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Mitchell 300PRO Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Mach 2 Series Spinning Reels

this ok?

MACH 1 Gen 3 Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Lew's Wally Marshall Gen 3 Spinning Reel

this ok?

Lew's Speed Spin Gen 2 Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Lew's Speed Spin CRX Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Lew's Mach Smash Spinning Reel

this ok?

Lew's Laser SG Speed Spin Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Lew's Laser Lite Gen 2 Spinning Reel

this ok?

Lew's HyperMag Magnesium Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Lew's Custom Pro Gen 2 Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Lew's Custom Lite SS Series Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Lew's Custom Lite Series Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Lew's American Hero Tier 1 Series Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Lew's American Hero Gen 2 Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Level Fishing LSR1 Spinning Reels

not half bad?

KastKing Speed Demon Elite Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

KastKing Skeet Reese Icon Spinning Reels

is this cool?

KastKing Kestrel Carbon Body SFS Spinning Reels

this ok?

Googan Squad Green Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Googan Squad Gold Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Fitzgerald Stunner Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Favorite Fishing Balance Gen2 Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Denali Fission Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Denali Fission Pro Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Daiwa Tatula MQ LT Spinning Reel

this ok?

Daiwa Tatula Elite Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Daiwa Strikeforce-B Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Daiwa SOL MQ LT Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Daiwa Saltist Backbay Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Daiwa Saltiga SW Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Daiwa Revros LT Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Daiwa Regal LT Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Daiwa Legalis LT Spinning Reels

this ok?

Daiwa Laguna LT Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Daiwa Kage LT B Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Daiwa Exist G LT Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Daiwa Exceler LT Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Daiwa Eliminator Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Daiwa Crossfire Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Daiwa Certate SW Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Daiwa Certate LT Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Daiwa BG Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Ark Fishing Gravity 5 Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Ardent Finesse Spinning Reel

this ok?

Ardent C-Force Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Ardent Bolt Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Abu Garcia Zenon X Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Abu Garcia Zenon MGX Spinning Reels

this ok?

Abu Garcia Zenon LTX Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Abu Garcia Zata SP Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Abu Garcia Revo X SP Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Abu Garcia Revo Winch SP Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Abu Garcia Revo SX SP Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket SP Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Abu Garcia Max SX Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Abu Garcia Max Pro Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Abu Garcia Max Elite Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Abu Garcia IKE Signature 3.0 Spinning Reel

this ok?

Quantum Throttle Spinning Reels

is this cool?

13 Fishing Source R Spinning Reels

looks ok?

13 Fishing AL13 Spinning Reels

worth a look?

13 Fishing Aerios Spinning Reels

not half bad?

13 Fishing Axum Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Visser Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

SPRO Jason Christie Elite Spinning Reels

is this cool?

SPRO Jason Christie Elite MG Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Shimano Sustain Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Shimano Exsence Spinning Reels

looks ok?

SEVIIN GW Series Inshore Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Shimano Sustain FJ Spinning Reel

this ok?

Shimano Catana Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Shimano Ultegra FD Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Shimano Twin Power XD FB Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Quantum Benchmark Inshore Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Quantum Merit Inshore Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Quantum Cabo Inshore Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Okuma Ceymar Tactical Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Lew's Wally Marshall Speed Shooter Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Lew's KVD Elite Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Lew's Mach Crush Spinning Reels

this ok?

Lew's Custom Gen 2 Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Daiwa Prorex X LT Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Daiwa Prorex MQ LT Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Daiwa Luvias ST Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Ark Fishing Gravity 7 Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Shimano NASCI FC Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Abu Garcia Jordan Lee Spinning Reel

is this cool?