tough call

Bone-Dry Storm Gear for the Sopping-Wet Angler: Columbia Force XII Collection

looks ok?

Right place, right time results in Lake Jennings record bass

not half bad?

USA Kayak Team erases 14- point deficit on Day 3 to become golden

this a solid bet?

Drew Gill Holds On for the First Win of the Season: MLF Stage One at Lake Guntersville

is this cool?

courage

no surrender

Ross x Coors Light Color-Changing Reel Lets You Know When It’s Safe to Fish

this ok?

A year-and-a-half after their discovery in the California Delta, the golden mussel has few solutions but the potential for plent

this a solid bet?

Long-time WON editor to be inducted into California Outdoors Hall of Fame

this a solid bet?

This Fly Rod Costs $1,600 — Is It Worth It?

looks ok?

totally sane

there's always one

Interior Moves to Open All Federal Lands to Hunting and Fishing by Default

might be worth it?

New Melones Reservoir kicking out trophy largemouth

worth a look?

Major changes in the Nor Cal party boat fleet

worth a look?

No More Tangled Lures: Evolution Fishing Ballistix HANGR 3.7D Tackle Tray Review

this ok?

Penn Slammer IV DX Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Migration Alert: California Hunters Look to Finish Season on a High Note

looks ok?

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

not half bad?

My Favorite Shoulder Season Fishing Top: Free Fly Gridback Fleece Anorak Hoodie Review

isn't this awesome?

Daiwa Freams LT Spinning Reels

this ok?

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

is this cool?

Central California ‘teener’ largemouth bagged by kayak basser

looks ok?

Daiwa Certate HD LT Spinning Reels

looks ok?

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

this ok?

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

is this cool?

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

isn't this awesome?

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

looks ok?

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

looks ok?

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

worth a look?

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

this a solid bet?

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

isn't this awesome?

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

isn't this awesome?

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

isn't this awesome?

Northern California blue, blue Christmas offshore

worth a look?

Field & Stream Tries to Reel in Viewers With Television Network

this ok?

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

might be worth it?

San Luis Obispo County MPA petitions

looks ok?

Problems at Wister Wildlife Refuge

might be worth it?

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

this ok?

Penn Pursuit V Spinning Reels

looks ok?

WON BASS pros gameplan for later Lake Shasta Open dates

not half bad?

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

looks ok?

Abu Garcia REVO X Spinning Reel

worth a look?

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

this ok?

DU Migration Alert: California hunters continue to find spotty success

this ok?

Bonham leaving CDFW for leadership role in conservation group

is this cool?

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

looks ok?

Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

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

is this cool?

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

not half bad?

Trika Ti Series Spinning Reels

this ok?

Pflueger Trion Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

PERSPECTIVE: Loveland Reservoir transfer update: public fishing program threatened

this ok?

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

worth a look?

Okuma Avenger New Generation LE Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Okuma Avenger New "B" Series Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

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

worth a look?

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

is this cool?

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

worth a look?

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

looks ok?

Angler on guide trip boats 42-pound Delta striper

is this cool?

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

isn't this awesome?

The Best Bass Fishing Reels of 2025

this ok?

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

might be worth it?

Team North Star grabs third WON Cabo Tuna Jackpot championship

worth a look?

isn't this awesome?

The Best Fishing Sunglasses of 2025

this a solid bet?

Unparalleled Packability, Unwavering Durability: Simms Flyweight Wader Review

looks ok?

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?

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

this a solid bet?

The Best Fishing Waders of 2025

this ok?

Built for the Long Haul: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Traverse Waders Review

worth a look?

Zuniga Jetty claims sportboat

looks ok?

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

this a solid bet?

The Best Fillet Knives of 2025

not half bad?

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

might be worth it?

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

isn't this awesome?

WON READER REPORT: Archery buck down in A33

worth a look?

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

looks ok?

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

looks ok?

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

not half bad?

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

worth a look?

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

this a solid bet?

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

not half bad?

WON On the Spot: 24 hours in the valley

not half bad?

Halloween swordfish highlight Marlin Club haul

isn't this awesome?

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

is this cool?

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

not half bad?

Mulrooney brothers land 582-pound blue marlin that busts hoist

is this cool?

Orange County MPA proposals

this a solid bet?

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

this a solid bet?

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

looks ok?

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

might be worth it?

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

looks ok?

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

looks ok?

Orvis Slashes Another 4% of Staff, Cites Trump Tariffs

worth a look?

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

might be worth it?

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

not half bad?

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

not half bad?

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

looks ok?

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

worth a look?

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

is this cool?

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

not half bad?

Anglercore: The Troutless Trend Sweeping the Streets

is this cool?

Eastern Sierra trout move into fall-frenzy mode

worth a look?

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

looks ok?

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

isn't this awesome?

See the Best New Baits From ICAST 2025

looks ok?

Salmon rivers finishing strong

worth a look?

Excellent duck opener in southern portion of Pacific Flyway

this ok?

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

looks ok?

Best in Show: ICAST 2025

worth a look?

MPA proposals for San Diego County

this a solid bet?

The Wheelhouse Scoop: The Elephant’s ass

this a solid bet?

Review: Crankin’ In Whoppers With the KastKing Megatron 200

not half bad?

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

might be worth it?

Final 2025 WON BASS Angler of the Year standings

looks ok?

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

looks ok?

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

might be worth it?

The Best Tackle Boxes for Fishing of 2025

might be worth it?

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

looks ok?

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

not half bad?

Quantum Reliance Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Van Staal VSX2 Series Silver Bail-Less Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Knee Deep – The other ninja fishing

worth a look?

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

this a solid bet?

Van Staal VSX2 Series Black Bail-Less Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Okuma Safyre Spinning Reels

this ok?

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

this a solid bet?

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

not half bad?

Abu Garcia Beast Spinning Reels

worth a look?

PROFISHIENCY Krazy Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

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

looks ok?

Bluefin caught five miles out of Morro Bay

worth a look?

Lew's Speed Spin Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Lew's Mach I Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

The Wheelhouse Scoop: A simpler, freer time

worth a look?

Sitka never disappoints as a prime Alaskan adventure for WON group

worth a look?

Lew's KVD Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Lew's Custom Inshore Speed Spin Spinning Reel

this ok?

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

worth a look?

Berkley launches new shallow Money Badger 

isn't this awesome?

Daiwa Procyon AL LT Spinning Reels

worth a look?

13 Fishing Kalon C Spinning Reel

this ok?

Feather River anglers shift focus with closure of upper zone

not half bad?

Ocean salmon quota met during four-day season

worth a look?

13 Fishing Source F Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Van Staal VR Series Silver Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

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

not half bad?

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

isn't this awesome?

Van Staal VR Series Black Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

SPRO Vortex-E Series Spinning Reels

looks ok?

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

not half bad?

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

might be worth it?

Shimano Nasci Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Shimano Twin Power FE Spinning Reels

this ok?

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

is this cool?

California highlights Pacific Flyway in 2025 state waterfowl surveys

might be worth it?

Shimano Stradic FM Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Shimano Stella FK Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Recreational lobster season opens September 26

not half bad?

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

this a solid bet?

Shimano Spirex FG Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Shimano Spheros SW Spinning Reels

not half bad?

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

is this cool?

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

this ok?

Shimano Sienna FG Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Shimano Sedona FJ Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Recreational Groundfish Regulations Now Effective in State Waters

not half bad?

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

looks ok?

Shimano Sahara FJ Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Shimano Sahara FI Rear Drag Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

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

not half bad?

Feather River Salmon, numbers picking up for boats and bankers

this a solid bet?

Shimano Nexave FI Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Shimano Miravel Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Knee Deep: Chair Men of the Boat

this a solid bet?

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

is this cool?

SEVIIN GX Series Spinning Reels

is this cool?

SEVIIN GS Series Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Lake Henshaw bass anglers are quietly crushing it

worth a look?

Knee Deep: Pride Swallowed: Scooped by the Tournament Director

not half bad?

SEVIIN GFS Series Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Quantum Strive Inshore Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Bait receivers running light

worth a look?

Central Coast lakes feeling heat of Gifford Fire

this a solid bet?

Quantum Energy Spinning Reels

is this cool?

PROFISHIENCY Krazy-3 Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

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

this a solid bet?

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

looks ok?

Pflueger Trion SP Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Pflueger Supreme XT Spinning Reels

looks ok?

‘Right Stuff’ keeps Eastern Sierra trout bite hot

worth a look?

SoCal salt anglers finding consistency offshore

this ok?

Pflueger Supreme Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Pflueger President XT Spinning Reels

this ok?

‘Bluefin Fever’ epidemic breaks out in Northern California

not half bad?

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

not half bad?

Pflueger President Spinning Reels

this ok?

Pflueger President LE Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

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

this ok?

Silverwood Lake closed indefinitely in wake of fire

worth a look?

Pflueger Patriarch Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Penn Fierce IV Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

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

not half bad?

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

this a solid bet?

Penn Clash II Spinning Reels

this ok?

Penn Battle IV Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

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

is this cool?

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

this ok?

Penn Battle IV DX Spinning Reels

this ok?

Okuma X-Series Spinning Reels

worth a look?

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

not half bad?

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

this a solid bet?

Okuma ITX -CB Spinning Reel

this ok?

Okuma Ceymar HD Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Clear Lake named Best Bass Fishery in the United States

might be worth it?

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

isn't this awesome?

Okuma Ceymar "A" Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Okuma Avenger New Generation Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

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

not half bad?

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

not half bad?

Okuma Avenger LE New Generation Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Okuma Inspira Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Mitchell 300PRO Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Mach 2 Series Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

MACH 1 Gen 3 Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Lew's Wally Marshall Gen 3 Spinning Reel

not half bad?

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 a solid bet?

Lew's Laser SG Speed Spin Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Lew's Laser Lite Gen 2 Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Lew's HyperMag Magnesium Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Lew's Custom Pro Gen 2 Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Lew's Custom Lite SS Series Spinning Reels

this ok?

Lew's Custom Lite Series Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Lew's American Hero Tier 1 Series Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Lew's American Hero Gen 2 Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Level Fishing LSR1 Spinning Reels

this ok?

KastKing Speed Demon Elite Spinning Reels

is this cool?

KastKing Skeet Reese Icon Spinning Reels

looks ok?

KastKing Kestrel Carbon Body SFS Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Googan Squad Green Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Googan Squad Gold Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Fitzgerald Stunner Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Favorite Fishing Balance Gen2 Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Denali Fission Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Denali Fission Pro Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Daiwa Tatula MQ LT Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Daiwa Tatula Elite Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Daiwa Strikeforce-B Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Daiwa SOL MQ LT Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Daiwa Saltist Backbay Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Daiwa Saltiga SW Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Daiwa Revros LT Spinning Reels

this ok?

Daiwa Regal LT Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Daiwa Legalis LT Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Daiwa Laguna LT Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Daiwa Kage LT B Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Daiwa Exist G LT Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Daiwa Exceler LT Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Daiwa Eliminator Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Daiwa Crossfire Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Daiwa Certate SW Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Daiwa Certate LT Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Daiwa BG Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Ark Fishing Gravity 5 Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Ardent Finesse Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Ardent C-Force Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Ardent Bolt Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Abu Garcia Zenon X Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Abu Garcia Zenon MGX Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Abu Garcia Zenon LTX Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Abu Garcia Zata SP Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Abu Garcia Revo X SP Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Abu Garcia Revo Winch SP Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Abu Garcia Revo SX SP Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket SP Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Abu Garcia Max SX Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Abu Garcia Max Pro Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Abu Garcia Max Elite Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Abu Garcia IKE Signature 3.0 Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Quantum Throttle Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

13 Fishing Source R Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

13 Fishing AL13 Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

13 Fishing Aerios Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

13 Fishing Axum Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Visser Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

SPRO Jason Christie Elite Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

SPRO Jason Christie Elite MG Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Shimano Sustain Spinning Reels

this ok?

Shimano Exsence Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

SEVIIN GW Series Inshore Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Shimano Sustain FJ Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Shimano Catana Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Shimano Ultegra FD Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Shimano Twin Power XD FB Spinning Reels

this ok?

Quantum Benchmark Inshore Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Quantum Merit Inshore Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Quantum Cabo Inshore Spinning Reels

this ok?

Okuma Ceymar Tactical Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Lew's Wally Marshall Speed Shooter Spinning Reels

this ok?

Lew's KVD Elite Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Lew's Mach Crush Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Lew's Custom Gen 2 Spinning Reel

this ok?

Daiwa Prorex X LT Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Daiwa Prorex MQ LT Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Daiwa Luvias ST Spinning Reel

this ok?

Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT Spinning Reel

this ok?

Ark Fishing Gravity 7 Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Shimano NASCI FC Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Abu Garcia Jordan Lee Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?