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Wild West Bass press release:

Sacramento CA, March 15, 2023, the Western Bass Shootout welcomes Discount Tackle.com to a multi-year agreement as the Event’s Title Sponsor. This is another step in adding to the list of strong industry partners.

The inaugural event is scheduled for April 14-16, 2023, on the Famed California/ Sacramento River Delta. The SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and the Sacramento Sports Commission are bringing this marquee event to the region in partnership with the APEX Pro Tour, Wild West Bass Trail, WON BASS, and Major League Fishing Toyota Series. The event continues to add more key partners as the date nears.

Vertical jigging is a top winter walleye tactic, offering precise bait presentation for lethargic fish. Effective baits include the Rapala Jigging Rap, Rippin Rap, Swedish Pimple, Iron Decoy Steely, Slab Rap, VMC Moon Eye Jig, and Lindy Jigs for finesse. These baits create enticing movements that trigger strikes even in cold, sluggish conditions. Adjusting jigging speed and depth based on fish activity can make a big difference. Adapting to conditions boosts success—always prioritize safety, especially on ice.

Having trouble catching bass during the hot summer months? Here are some of our favorite fish-catching techniques including frogging, crankbaits, and drop shotting.

It's summer, the spawn has passed and the bass have scattered seemingly in every direction across your favorite body of water. Not to mention, bites have become few and far between. We tapped into the knowledge of our bass fishing experts to bring you some of the hottest baits, techniques & tactics to target stubborn summer bass.

The growing popularity of fishing has been well documented in the last two years and one of the fastest growing segments, even before the pandemic, was kayak fishing. There are many reasons for the increased interest, including the lower cost versus purchasing a boat and motor as well as the chance to fish smaller waters and access areas that boats cannot get to.

Two kayak fanatics are the host of The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons, a show beginning its 13th season on television, and a YouTube personality with nearly 430,000 subscribers, Gene "Flukemaster" Jensen. Both have spent thousands of hours fishing from a kayak and have learned how to stay efficient on the water.

When it comes to fishing, for beginners and seasoned anglers, their ultimate weapon is choosing the right rod, reel, lines, and other gadgets to make the most out of this adventure. Anglers are thrill-seekers, so the right choice of tools and equipment will make it more fun.

Choosing the right reel may not be easy as it looks. There are many aspects you should look into before opting for the right reel.