Joseph Leduff on EWG-style Ned rig heads for SoCal inshore bass, the Dragon Tail rigged weedless in current, and the sand bass spawn closure petition moving through California Fish and Game.
Nick Hernandez of Young’s Tackle kicks off 2025 on Time on the Water — the LA fires, tournament circuit updates including Spotty Bowl, and the [FISH]rx rebrand officially announced.
Oliver Ngy of Big Bass Dreams on big bait fishing, the three-month online tournament series across California, and why coming at fishing from a different angle than everyone else is what gets you bigger fish.
Nate Stilinovich’s second TOTW appearance — blade bait tactics for winter spotted bay bass, War Blade tournament setups, and a deep dive on Loss Prevention Lures’ jig designs and hook swap options.
Connor Doyle on the running undulation action that makes Reaper jigs different, how to fish them parallel to dock structure, and the mindset of fishing bigger baits to catch bigger fish.
Frank Vargas of Frank’s Fly Shack — the only fly fishing store in LA — on surf fly fishing, calico bass on the fly in SoCal, and why casting technique is the most rewarding part of the learning curve.
Marshall Smith joins live from Bishop in the Eastern Sierras to break down lake vs. stream trout fishing in the Mammoth Lakes area, Crowley Lake tactics, and why fly fishing is near-essential for the streams.
Daniel, Charly, and Luke in the shop — favorite baits and setups for SoCal harbor fishing, technique over bait color philosophy, and a preview of what to expect in the fall season.
Daniel, Charly, and Luke on wall tactics for spotted bay bass, the upcoming Spotty Palooza tournament, and [FISH]rx now live on Tackle Supply.
Fred Klinshaw on what happens to bass when a drought-stricken lake refills completely, why a full-lake spawn at 30 feet produced hundreds of fish per day, and how the new-lake food chain is building something special at Casitas right now.