California Lunker Club August 1974
Today in California Lunker Club August 1974 we finish our look back at the first bass organization in California
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Posted by Terry Battisti | Dec 21, 2022 | Old Tournament Organizations, Western |
Today in California Lunker Club August 1974 we finish our look back at the first bass organization in California
Read MorePosted by Terry Battisti | Dec 14, 2022 | Old Tournament Organizations, Western |
In California Lunker Club July 1974, continue our look back into the genesis of bass fishing in the Golden State.
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In California Lunker Club June 1974 we continue our look at the earliest bass-centric newsletter published in California.
Read MorePosted by Terry Battisti | Nov 30, 2022 | Old Tournament Organizations, Western |
In California Lunker Club May 1974 we look back at the first periodical centered on bass fishing in California and the anglers who started it
Read MorePosted by Terry Battisti | Jun 8, 2021 | Old Tournament Organizations, Western |
By 1974, bass clubs had been popping up all over the country as bass fishing became more popular. The clubs offered competition, but they also offered those wanting to learn a platform in which to do so
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In Klein Wins at Clear Lake, we look at Gary Klein’s first western win, taken after he’d already been a BASS pro and won on that trail.
Read MorePosted by Terry Battisti | Jan 23, 2021 | Old Tournament Organizations, Western |
Until this time, rarely, if ever, had a southern angler ventured west to fish unless it was for one of the few events B.A.S.S. held in the west. This event was different, though. The promise of a big payday brought anglers from 22 states. Names like Roland Martin, Bobby Murray, Forrest Wood, Basil Bacon, Harold Allen, Don Butler, Cliff Craft, Rick Clunn and Ricky Green would face off against the West’s best.
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