6 results for tag: swba

TOC Wrap Up

The SWBA Tournament of Champions presented by Abu Garcia saw a few new twists in 2016. The single-day tournament held out of Long Beach CA, featured 12 hours of competition and ‘coastal only’ boundaries. While all 3 species were allowed in this event, the real ‘wild card’ would prove to be the elusive ‘spottted bay ... More

Midnight Mixer Bass Fishing

Nothing better than a Midnight Mixer with friends We would like to give a big thanks to everyone who came out last night for the 'Midnight Mixer' with the SBS crew!  The weather cooperated and allowed all 50 anglers who came from as far away as Atascadero, San Diego to San Bernardino to throw their $20 bucks into the hat ... More

Saltwater Hard Bait Fishing 101

Hard Jerk-bait fishing can be deadly productive for targeting Calico Bass as Southern California's waters begin to warm. SUMMER DRAWS NEAR!!! As the water warms throughout Southern California ,calico bass migrate from their deep water winter haunts to the shallow structure that comprises what truly makes calico bass ... More

California Offshore Challenge: Reflections

Good Times with Good Friends! Hot summer days, bikinis on the beaches, warm water, when one thinks of theses things, one place comes to mind, Southern California. For those of us who have been fortunate enough to live here our entire lives, we look forward to the warm weather and bikinis on the beaches. Fishermen also ... More

Face-Off at the Wall

Spinner baits were key in helping Keith Michael and Jim Behrens win the top ten Finale'. Keith and Jim weighed 5 bass for 14.86lbs. and also took "Big Fish" honors with a Sand Bass that weighed 3.49lbs. PHOTO:HeeYoung Park Season Finale' "Face off at the Wall" It seems like only yesterday... we gathered in the parking ... More

A Day On The Water with Jack Sowell

You could hear the shotgun start from the sign-up desk in the parking lot as 33 boats raced away to secure 5 Calico Bass in the hopes of adorning “The Cup” with their team's name. The weather couldn't have been better, flat calm seas with the air temperature in the upper 70s.The field was split; most headed north to fish ... More