Westernbass Magazine August 2011, Page 44

Westernbass Magazine August 2011, Page 44

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By Chris Ricci

Photo By Jody Only

s a tournament angler, i spend a lot of time

on the road traveling throughout the West

Coast, making stops on some of our most

frequented tournament waters. Here, you will get the scoop on the lakes and where to find the local

information on those lakes.

The new year often begins with a winter stop in

Northern California at lake Shasta. a spotted bass

lake, Shasta is located in the picturesque Shasta-

trinity National Forrest. it is one of the largest lakes

in the West, offering 365-miles of shoreline at full

pool. The lake is a great tournament stop in the

Winter with its predominance of spotted bass.

it is known to produce five-lb spots in vast

numbers. This is a place where you can

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