tough call

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

this a solid bet?

Right place, right time results in Lake Jennings record bass

worth a look?

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

is this cool?

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

not half bad?

no surrender

there's always one

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

isn't this awesome?

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

looks ok?

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

worth a look?

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

is this cool?

courage

totally sane

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

is this cool?

New Melones Reservoir kicking out trophy largemouth

might be worth it?

Major changes in the Nor Cal party boat fleet

this a solid bet?

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

this a solid bet?

Penn Slammer IV DX Spinning Reels

not half bad?

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

not half bad?

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

worth a look?

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

is this cool?

Daiwa Freams LT Spinning Reels

looks 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

might be worth it?

Daiwa Certate HD LT Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

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

this a solid bet?

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

looks ok?

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

not half bad?

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

is this cool?

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

is this cool?

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

this ok?

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

not half bad?

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

not half bad?

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

this a solid bet?

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

is this cool?

Northern California blue, blue Christmas offshore

this ok?

Field & Stream Tries to Reel in Viewers With Television Network

looks ok?

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

worth a look?

San Luis Obispo County MPA petitions

might be worth it?

Problems at Wister Wildlife Refuge

this a solid bet?

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

worth a look?

Penn Pursuit V Spinning Reels

this ok?

WON BASS pros gameplan for later Lake Shasta Open dates

looks ok?

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

worth a look?

Abu Garcia REVO X Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

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 a solid bet?

Bonham leaving CDFW for leadership role in conservation group

looks ok?

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

not half bad?

Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Reel

worth a look?

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

this ok?

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

might be worth it?

Trika Ti Series Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Pflueger Trion Spinning Reel

this ok?

PERSPECTIVE: Loveland Reservoir transfer update: public fishing program threatened

not half bad?

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

worth a look?

Okuma Avenger New Generation LE Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Okuma Avenger New "B" Series Spinning Reels

is this cool?

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

looks ok?

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

worth a look?

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

is this cool?

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

might be worth it?

Angler on guide trip boats 42-pound Delta striper

looks ok?

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

looks ok?

The Best Bass Fishing Reels of 2025

worth a look?

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

looks ok?

Team North Star grabs third WON Cabo Tuna Jackpot championship

might be worth it?

looks ok?

The Best Fishing Sunglasses of 2025

might be worth it?

Unparalleled Packability, Unwavering Durability: Simms Flyweight Wader Review

this a solid bet?

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

this a solid bet?

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

might be worth it?

The Best Fishing Waders of 2025

looks ok?

Built for the Long Haul: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Traverse Waders Review

worth a look?

Zuniga Jetty claims sportboat

this a solid bet?

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

might be worth it?

The Best Fillet Knives of 2025

this ok?

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

is this cool?

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

worth a look?

WON READER REPORT: Archery buck down in A33

isn't this awesome?

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

worth a look?

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

isn't this awesome?

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

might be worth it?

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

worth a look?

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

not half bad?

WON On the Spot: 24 hours in the valley

is this cool?

Halloween swordfish highlight Marlin Club haul

not half bad?

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

worth a look?

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

not half bad?

Mulrooney brothers land 582-pound blue marlin that busts hoist

worth a look?

Orange County MPA proposals

isn't this awesome?

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

might be worth it?

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

might be worth it?

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

looks ok?

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

not half bad?

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

this ok?

Orvis Slashes Another 4% of Staff, Cites Trump Tariffs

this a solid bet?

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

looks ok?

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

this ok?

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

isn't this awesome?

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

not half bad?

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

isn't this awesome?

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

looks ok?

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

worth a look?

Anglercore: The Troutless Trend Sweeping the Streets

not half bad?

Eastern Sierra trout move into fall-frenzy mode

this a solid bet?

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

isn't this awesome?

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

might be worth it?

See the Best New Baits From ICAST 2025

might be worth it?

Salmon rivers finishing strong

isn't this awesome?

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

worth a look?

Best in Show: ICAST 2025

this ok?

MPA proposals for San Diego County

is this cool?

The Wheelhouse Scoop: The Elephant’s ass

this a solid bet?

Review: Crankin’ In Whoppers With the KastKing Megatron 200

is this cool?

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

is this cool?

Final 2025 WON BASS Angler of the Year standings

might be worth it?

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

not half bad?

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

might be worth it?

The Best Tackle Boxes for Fishing of 2025

is this cool?

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

this ok?

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

might be worth it?

Quantum Reliance Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Van Staal VSX2 Series Silver Bail-Less Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Knee Deep – The other ninja fishing

isn't this awesome?

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

is this cool?

Okuma Safyre Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

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

is this cool?

Abu Garcia Beast Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

PROFISHIENCY Krazy Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

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

worth a look?

Bluefin caught five miles out of Morro Bay

not half bad?

Lew's Speed Spin Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

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

looks ok?

Lew's KVD Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Lew's Custom Inshore Speed Spin Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

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

isn't this awesome?

Berkley launches new shallow Money Badger 

not half bad?

Daiwa Procyon AL LT Spinning Reels

looks ok?

13 Fishing Kalon C Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Feather River anglers shift focus with closure of upper zone

worth a look?

Ocean salmon quota met during four-day season

isn't this awesome?

13 Fishing Source F Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Van Staal VR Series Silver Spinning Reels

not half bad?

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

might be worth it?

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

this ok?

Van Staal VR Series Black Spinning Reels

looks ok?

SPRO Vortex-E Series Spinning Reels

worth a look?

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

this ok?

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

not half bad?

Shimano Nasci Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Shimano Twin Power FE Spinning Reels

worth a look?

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

not half bad?

California highlights Pacific Flyway in 2025 state waterfowl surveys

is this cool?

Shimano Stradic FM Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Shimano Stella FK Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Recreational lobster season opens September 26

this ok?

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

might be worth it?

Shimano Spirex FG Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Shimano Spheros SW Spinning Reels

this ok?

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

worth a look?

Shimano Sienna FG Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Shimano Sedona FJ Spinning Reel

this ok?

Recreational Groundfish Regulations Now Effective in State Waters

might be worth it?

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

this ok?

Shimano Sahara FJ Spinning Reels

this ok?

Shimano Sahara FI Rear Drag Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

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

looks ok?

Feather River Salmon, numbers picking up for boats and bankers

is this cool?

Shimano Nexave FI Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Shimano Miravel Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Knee Deep: Chair Men of the Boat

this a solid bet?

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

looks ok?

SEVIIN GX Series Spinning Reels

not half bad?

SEVIIN GS Series Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Lake Henshaw bass anglers are quietly crushing it

this a solid bet?

Knee Deep: Pride Swallowed: Scooped by the Tournament Director

is this cool?

SEVIIN GFS Series Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Quantum Strive Inshore Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Bait receivers running light

worth a look?

Central Coast lakes feeling heat of Gifford Fire

looks ok?

Quantum Energy Spinning Reels

looks ok?

PROFISHIENCY Krazy-3 Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

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

looks ok?

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

might be worth it?

Pflueger Trion SP Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Pflueger Supreme XT Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

‘Right Stuff’ keeps Eastern Sierra trout bite hot

is this cool?

SoCal salt anglers finding consistency offshore

worth a look?

Pflueger Supreme Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Pflueger President XT Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

‘Bluefin Fever’ epidemic breaks out in Northern California

this a solid bet?

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

isn't this awesome?

Pflueger President Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Pflueger President LE Spinning Reels

is this cool?

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

is this cool?

Silverwood Lake closed indefinitely in wake of fire

is this cool?

Pflueger Patriarch Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Penn Fierce IV Spinning Reels

is this cool?

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

not half bad?

Penn Clash II Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Penn Battle IV Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

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

isn't this awesome?

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

might be worth it?

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

this a solid bet?

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

not half bad?

Okuma ITX -CB Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Okuma Ceymar HD Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Clear Lake named Best Bass Fishery in the United States

looks ok?

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

might be worth it?

Okuma Ceymar "A" Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Okuma Avenger New Generation Spinning Reels

looks ok?

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

isn't this awesome?

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

isn't this awesome?

Okuma Avenger LE New Generation Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Okuma Inspira Spinning Reels

this ok?

Mitchell 300PRO Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Mach 2 Series Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

MACH 1 Gen 3 Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Lew's Wally Marshall Gen 3 Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Lew's Speed Spin Gen 2 Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Lew's Speed Spin CRX Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Lew's Mach Smash Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Lew's Laser SG Speed Spin Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Lew's Laser Lite Gen 2 Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Lew's HyperMag Magnesium Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Lew's Custom Pro Gen 2 Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Lew's Custom Lite SS Series Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Lew's Custom Lite Series Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Lew's American Hero Tier 1 Series Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Lew's American Hero Gen 2 Spinning Reel

this ok?

Level Fishing LSR1 Spinning Reels

worth a look?

KastKing Speed Demon Elite Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

KastKing Skeet Reese Icon Spinning Reels

this ok?

KastKing Kestrel Carbon Body SFS Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Googan Squad Green Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Googan Squad Gold Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Fitzgerald Stunner Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Favorite Fishing Balance Gen2 Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Denali Fission Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Denali Fission Pro Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Daiwa Tatula MQ LT Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Daiwa Tatula Elite Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Daiwa Strikeforce-B Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Daiwa SOL MQ LT Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Daiwa Saltist MQ Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Daiwa Saltist Backbay Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Daiwa Saltiga SW Spinning Reel

isn't this awesome?

Daiwa Revros LT Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Daiwa Regal LT Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Daiwa Legalis LT Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Daiwa Laguna LT Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Daiwa Kage LT B Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Daiwa Exist G LT Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Daiwa Exceler LT Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Daiwa Eliminator Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Daiwa Crossfire Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Daiwa Certate SW Spinning Reel

this ok?

Daiwa Certate LT Spinning Reel

this a solid bet?

Daiwa BG Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Ark Fishing Gravity 5 Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Ardent Finesse Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Ardent C-Force Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Ardent Bolt Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Abu Garcia Zenon X Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Abu Garcia Zenon MGX Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Abu Garcia Zenon LTX Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Abu Garcia Zata SP Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Abu Garcia Revo X SP Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Abu Garcia Revo Winch SP Spinning Reels

this ok?

Abu Garcia Revo SX SP Spinning Reels

this ok?

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket SP Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Abu Garcia Max X Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Abu Garcia Max SX Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Abu Garcia Max Pro Spinning Reel

worth a look?

Abu Garcia Max Elite Spinning Reel

worth a look?

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

looks ok?

13 Fishing Aerios Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

13 Fishing Axum Spinning Reels

this ok?

Visser Spinning Reels

is this cool?

SPRO Jason Christie Elite Spinning Reels

is this cool?

SPRO Jason Christie Elite MG Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Shimano Sustain Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Shimano Exsence Spinning Reels

not half bad?

SEVIIN GW Series Inshore Spinning Reels

is this cool?

Shimano Sustain FJ Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Shimano Catana Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Shimano Ultegra FD Spinning Reels

this ok?

Shimano Twin Power XD FB Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Quantum Benchmark Inshore Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Quantum Merit Inshore Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Quantum Cabo Inshore Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Okuma Ceymar Tactical Spinning Reels

not half bad?

Lew's Wally Marshall Speed Shooter Spinning Reels

looks ok?

Lew's KVD Elite Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Lew's Mach Crush Spinning Reels

this a solid bet?

Lew's Custom Gen 2 Spinning Reel

looks ok?

Daiwa Prorex X LT Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Daiwa Prorex MQ LT Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Daiwa Luvias ST Spinning Reel

not half bad?

Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reels

worth a look?

Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT Spinning Reel

is this cool?

Ark Fishing Gravity 7 Spinning Reels

isn't this awesome?

Shimano Vanford FA Spinning Reels

might be worth it?

Shimano NASCI FC Spinning Reel

might be worth it?

Abu Garcia Jordan Lee Spinning Reel

this ok?