Nearly $1 Million Awarded in 2022

Laughlin Open
April 26-28, 2023

California Open
June 7-9, 2023

US Open
October 16-18, 2023

Arizona Open
November 10-12, 2023
RECENT NEWS
2023 US Open Pro Angler Profiles – Due by Sept. 17th


Have your photo, name and hometown featured in the 2023 US Open Program! US Open Pros,
submit your angler profile by midnight on September 17th to be featured in the October 13th issue of Western Outdoor News.
https://wonews.com/usopenanglers/
2023 U.S. Open Host Hotel Discounts Released

The 2023 Laughlin Tourism Commission has released the discount codes for the U.S. Open coming up in October! PLEASE make sure to use the “Boater” code if you are bringing a boat regardless of PRO or AAA status.
Use the codes exclusively as this is the ONLY way the hotels will know how many boats they need to plan for charging needs. Also, please book before September 16th as the codes will no longer be valid after September 16th!
We expect our anglers to support those that are supporting them.
The hotels will be offering additional events for family members to enjoy while the anglers are fishing, so get your rooms booked today!
For the Aquarius you must use this link – AQ: https://aquariuscasinoresort.book.pegsbe.com/promo…
For the Edgewater you must use this link – EW: https://edgewatercasinoresort.book.pegsbe.com/promo…
Both Aquarius and Edgewater reservations come with a $20 Bingo Voucher for Edgewater Bingo Lounge!
Please feel free to use the “Non-Boater” code if you would like to just come out to the event and explore the EXPO being held October 15th at the EDGE Pavilion.
2023 Cal Open Top 6 Winning Baits






Let’s take a look at the winning baits of the 2023 WON BASS Cal Open at Clear Lake, as seen in the latest issue of Western Outdoor News:
-1st Place California Open Champion Nathan Phillips credited three baits for his success. A Gan Craft Jointed Claw 178 in Clear Lake hitch, a Clear Lake Outdoors exclusive BLT Jr., and a Carolina rig.
-3rd Place Daylon Smith used a 7-INCH SENKO rigged on a 5/0 Gamakatsu hook was the ticket for Daylon Smith.
-4th Place Paul Ramsey Ojai mixed in reaction and finesse techniques on Clear Lake.
-5th Place Chris Costello leaned on two plastics from Reaction Innovations – a Pocket Rocket and a Skinny Dipper.
-6th Place Kent Brown: A Strike King Red Eye Shad worked through a large grass flat propelled Kent Brown of Roseville to a sixth-place finish.
2023 WON BASS Tournament Registration
2023 WON BASS Tournament Registration
There are a few updates for this coming new season that are important to mention.
- There will be no “official” practice at any Open events in 2023. Tournament rules will begin the first morning of each event. All local and State Fish and Game laws and regulations are still in effect prior to any Open.
- All boats must be off the water by 3:00 PM the day before the AZ, NV and CA Opens.
- The U.S. Open will have “Off-Limits” from sunup September 25th until sunup October 7th, and again on October 15th for registration and sponsors EXPO!
- The “Dead Fish” penalty for any event is being raised from .20 to .50 per fish.
- All anglers must purchase a 2023 WON BASS Membership before their first event.