Western Outdoor News

Furuno is expanding its line with the introduction of the TZMAP9 and TZMAP13, two new, powerful all-in-one stand-alone Multi Function Displays with built-in TruEcho CHIRP™ Fish Finders that bring the power of Furuno’s acclaimed TZ MAPS cartography to smaller vessels. Designed for boaters who want simplified, reliable navigation without network complexity, these models deliver powerful features through a user-friendly multi touch interface.

Inspired by the control center of a boat and engineered for elite protection on the water Costa Sunglasses unveiled Pilothouse PRO, the first semi-rimless shield delivering a “full-screen” high wrap view of the water. The launch marks the return of shield eyewear from the brand for the first time in 15 years, offering advanced lens technology for unparalleled clarity and superior protection from the elements in a new full coverage shape.

BIG BASS BATTLE WON BY 0.01 OF A POUND – Chad Frie of Livermore hefts the trophy during the first annual Reese Fishing Clear Lake Big Bass Battle. Photo courtesy of Reese Fishing.

OKUMA reps at the company’s first trade show appearance. Built on an iconic legacy of in-house product design engineered by top anglers and proven worldwide. Okuma Fishing Tackle has officially launched its 40th-anniversary celebration, marking four decades of growth, innovation, and dedication to anglers around the world.

Ontario – Okuma Fishing Tackle is proud to announce the launch of its new Tools and Accessories collection, a comprehensive lineup of performance-driven fishing tools designed to meet the demands of freshwater and saltwater anglers alike. Built with the same commitment to quality and reliability anglers have come to expect from Okuma, the new collection includes over 18 products that include everything from premium pliers and crimpers to cutting tools, fillet knives, and complete accessory kits.

BY MIKE STEVENS MAMMOTH LAKES –  Taking a “grab-and-go” approach to Eastern Sierra road trips occurred to me no less than two decades ago after staying up way too late in the garage putting gear together on “getaway day” eve. The solution at the time was a simple Rubbermaid tub one might stuff in the rafters full of Christmas decorations. It did the job well enough for years, but it wasn’t perfect, a bit of an overkill size wise on some Sierra runs requiring less gear.

Captain and crew of the Clemente kept anglers within reach of Catalina’s top targets from beginning to end BY MIKE STEVENS DANA POINT – The annual Dana Wharf Sportfishing full-day WON charter may have hit Catalina the day before the yellowtail bite really materialized for Dana Wharf boats last week, but it was still a great trip where anglers were always within casting range of big, breezing mossbacks while also picking off decent numbers of quality calico bass.

LAKE ISABELLA – Some impressive largemouth bass catches are being made Lake Isabella including at least one double-digit model at a time of a year anglers most-familiar with the lake expect exactly that to happen. Cope’s Tackle and Rod Shop in Bakersfield is reporting that the lake is currently 57% full, and the best bass action is being found in the North Fork through the Cemetery area. Details of that wallhanger were sent directly to Western Outdoor News by the lucky angler.

BY JIM NEIMEIC PASO ROBLES – A pretty good carry over of mature bucks, plenty of available food and water, combined with unusually mild early summer weather, should offer up decent deer hunting for the coastal sections of the south and north Zone A hunt units.

Anglers asked to take short survey to help get the ball rolling IRVINE – A local fishing family has decided to take what are hopefully the first steps toward bringing boating back to Irvine Lake. After noticing a call-to-action in the form of a short survey, Western Outdoor News reached out to Yasmin Fletcher who launched the campaign with her husband, Kyle.