Western Outdoor News: Fishing and Hunting Podcast

Send a text After the top stories this week, Brad talks with Dylan Rodden from the Hog Squad fishing channel on YouTube to discuss catching the most elusive species in the SoCal salt scene: the striped bass. Interview starts at the 5:10 mark. Hog Squad SoCal Striper Video:  https://youtu.be/3EmYNxVI5is WON Subscription Deal ($34.95 for one, and up to 5 gifts for $15 each): CLICK HERE Subscribe to...

Send a text Brad runs through this week's top stories and features from WON. Then, we talk with Julian Rangel from Desert Valley Outdoors to discuss the possible closure of Lake Cahuilla. The deadline before the lake is closed to recreational fishing is up in March of 2022, we need the help from the angling community to make sure the lake remains open to fishing. Full Article: https://wonews....

Send a text Before our main topic, Brad runs through this week's top headlines from Western Outdoor News, including details on the smash-and-grab at the Longfin tackle shop in Orange, CA. Then we get into our Winter Surfperch Roundtable discussion with WON Editor Ben Hervey-Murray and Nick Heid. WON Subscription Deal ($34.95 for one, and up to 5 gifts for $15 each): CLICK HERE Subscribe to th...

Send a text This week we have a quick episode highlighting the latest reports from up and down the coast. The main guest on the show is Wyatt Emge from Marin Outdoors discussing his youth fishing and hunting trips to help pass on the tradition of being an outdoorsman to a new generation. WON Subscription Deal ($34.95 for one, and up to 5 gifts for $15 each): CLICK HERE Subscribe to the Digital-Onl...

Send a text If you have been on a party boat or fishing off the coast of California recently, you definitely noticed we have some visitors...tons of ships are sitting right off the coast and some anglers and outdoorsmen claim to know why, but WON spoke with Dr. Donald Maier, the Dean of Maritime Transportation, Logistics, & Management (MTLM) at Cal Maritime to get to the real answer behind the...

Send a text Southern California fisheries from Seal Beach to Dana Point have been re-opened following the October Huntington Beach Oil Spill. What does this mean for anglers? Also, Sacramento River is having a big moment as the king salmon run heats up. Looking to Southern California, the bite at DVL has been diverse with striper, bass and trout being caught all around the lake. Billy Egan discuss...

Send a text We tackle 10 "do's and don'ts" for party boat anglers that all anglers should know before heading out on the water, according to Jon Dickens and WON editor Mike Stevens. We also hear from Guppies Fishing Adventures guide Lorenzo Sandoval about the current striper and trout bites happening at Pyramid Lake and Castaic. Have a report to share? Leave us a voicemail at t...

Send a text We're back! This week, at the 11:55 mark, we talk about winning over $800,000 at the 2021 WON Cabo Tuna Jackpot with members of the team Salty K. With 164 teams joining the battle, this year was Western Outdoor News' biggest payout in the history of the tournament. Before we talk with team Salty K, Nathan Barbour joins the show to talk about this week's cover shot of his...

Send a text This week we speak with calico bass legends Gerry Mahieu, Alex the Sports Barber, and Ben Seacrest about the state of the fishery, the effects of MPA's and how how regulation changes have benefited the species. Check out the video below and share your comments on YouTube to be part of the conversation. Watch the Video HERE To subscribe to Western Outdoor News, and for more content...

Send a text On this week's episode of the Western Outdoor News podcast we sit with WON Bass Tournament Director Billy Egan. We go over the itinerary for the event, some previous winners, and lake conditions. Then we have a conversation with a new spear fishing columnist to Western Outdoor News, Jon Stenstrom. In his most recent column "So you want to be a spear-fishermen" he talks a...

Send a text On this week's episode of the Western Outdoor News Podcast we sit down with editor Mike Stevens to discuss his recent Knee Deep column "So, let me get this straight". We discuss some of the idiosyncrasies and hypocrisies in the fishing industry. We only touch on a few of these topics, and would love to hear from our listeners on the subject. The next "So, let me get...

Send a text This week on the Western Outdoor News Podcast we sit with Gil Hernandez to talk about the recent instructional video that Promar and himself produced, Lobster Hooping 101 . This instructional video will get anyone who is thinking about getting into lobster hooping properly prepared. Organization, basic tools, and a guide to getting started check this instructional video out by followin...

Send a text This week we talk with Mike Stephenson of Big Bear Municipal Water District about the conditions of Big Bear Lake, stocking plans, and tactics for anglers entered in this years 16th annual Troutfest. The trout are starting to move as the water temperatures cool at Big Bear Lake. We then sit with Floyd Sparks, who's 395.4-pound bluefin tuna is a pending California State record. Spa...

Send a text On this week's episode of the Western Outdoor News podcast we get a field report from Andrew Mack after his first dove hunt of the season, the opener, and how he prepares his dove for the grill. We also recap WON's coverage of the recent appearance of bluefin in Monterey Bay. Then, Larry Murphy of The Final Code and GOFISH.ROCKS explains the new fish count data graphs used by...

Send a text On this weeks episode of the western outdoor news podcast we sit with staff editor Mike Stevens to talk about how the recent National Forest closures are affecting the eastern sierra outdoor community.  We then speak with John Karayan. John just landed on the cover of Western Outdoor News with a Giant Tule Elk. He explains how he obtained this tag, as well as the hunt details and the p...

Send a text On this week's episode we call in to bass fishing legend Rick Clunn to talk about the WON Bass US Open. We talk about his first experience, his two wins, and his outlook for this years tournament on Lake Mead. Lake Mead harbors many challenges, and this year is no different with extremely low water levels. "Just one more challenge" in Clunn's eyes. We then have the...

Send a text In this week’s episode of the Western Outdoor News Podcast we sit down with Greg Trompas of Team Bendalotzee. They would sweep the field in this years California Tuna Jackpot with a bluefin weighing in at 218.3-pounds, taking home an over $13,000 check and prizes. Trompas explains how the format of this even was imperative to landing the larger grade fish. Excited for next years event...

Send a text  In this week’s episode of the Western Outdoor News Podcast we sit down with Amber Scarsella from Visit Yuma. She talks about the upcoming events surrounding the dove opener in Yuma. Every year the city of Yuma benefits from the hunting community enjoying the spectacular dove hunting. We also sit and talk with Northern California guide Robert Weese about the conditions of the rivers th...

Send a text This week we get the chance to talk with our northern editor here at Western Outdoor News, Dave Hurley. We discuss the king salmon fishery both in the salt and in the river systems up north. Dave also covers everything from kokanee in the reservoirs, frog only bass tournaments on the Delta, low water levels, and even a touch on the fall striper fishing to come. Before all that we get t...

Send a text This week we speak with Western Outdoor News Staff Editor Mike Stevens, and get a quick review on the ICAST show held in Orlando Florida. Mike talks about the positive outlook of show participants, as well as the direction the industry seems to be taking. More to come from ICAST in future episodes. We then get the chance to sit down with local surf fishing guide Ben Hervey-Murray to ta...

Send a text This week we sit down with Luke James from RHA Tackle. Luke talks about his passion for designing high quality spoons for trout and salmon. He explains what it is like to start your own lure company, how RHA came to be, and what it stands for. We also talk about future plans and baits that are in the making to target a larger variety of fish, both deep and shallow. We then go in-depth...

Send a text This week we sit down with Virginia Salvador of Gatecrasher Fishing Adventures.  She shares with us her first experience in local waters fishing for white sturgeon from the kayak. We talk about the kayak rigging, bait, and the proper outfit to target these prehistoric looking fish. We then get to listen in on a conversation with WON Bass Tournament Director Billy Egan and professional...

Send a text This week we sit down with Wesley Brough of Cabo Surf Caster a surf fishing guide service in Cabo. He was recently on a trip with a client when he hooked into what would turn out to be a pending world record white snook. An Unexpected catch just before dark. We then have a chance to catch up with Gonzo Ortiz who just won the San Diego Offshore Jackpot aboard the New Lo-An. Gonzo was fi...

Send a text This week we sit down with touring professional bass fishing angler Justin Kerr. We talk about his journey to the Bassmaster Classic, his day on the water, and outlook on upcoming events including the WON Bass U.S. Open. We then talk with Cody Rogers, captain of the Island Spirit out of Ventura Harbor Sportfishing about the current conditions and the upcoming Channel Islands Shootout e...

Send a text Captain Chris Bogseth of Left Coast Sportfishing talks early season conditions at San Clemente Island when targeting yellowtail. At the 11:00 mark, Mercury Marine VP of Engineering Tim Reid discusses advancements in technology, leading to the development of the marine industries largest and most powerful outboard motor: the Mercury V12 Verado. Mercury Marine:  https://www.mercurymarine...