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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 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.
-2nd Place Jackson Juarez fished a Gan Craft Jointed Claw 178, Lucky Craft LV 200 and a Lucky Craft Flash Minnow landon Juarez all the way in second place.
-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.

2023 WON BASS Membership

Includes Exclusive Hat and a 1 Year Delivered Subscription to WON

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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...

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...

2023 AOY Race after 2 events

  Beyond the prestige of claiming the AOY title are some healthy rewards. Lifesource Water Systems will be kicking down a $5,000 payday to the pro AOY, who will also score a high-end Daiwa Steez rod-and-reel combo valued at north of $1,000 along with a pair of...

Phillips Finds Fish for Wire-to-Wire Win at 2023 California Open

By Jody Only LAKEPORT, Calif. – A full field of 300 anglers blasted off at the 11th annual WON Bass California Open on Clear Lake this past Wednesday. As the west coast bass battle ensured, Nathan Phillips of Cobb, Calif. found himself atop the leaderboard each and...

2023 Cal Open Day 2 Recap

Phillips holds California Open lead and widens gap to nearly 10-poundsBy Jody Only LAKEPORT – Clear Lake giveth and Clear Lake taketh away. That’s not the exact quote; however, it is the gist of what happened to many of the teams on Day Two of the 11th Annual WON Bass...

Cal Open Day One Recap

Phillips and Drake calm fears of a fishless Clear Lake as 2023 California Open wraps Day One By Jody Only LAKEPORT, Calif. – As the 11th Annual WON Bass California Open launched onto the waters of Clear Lake – the Big Bass Factory of the West – all eyes were glued to...

Laughlin Open 2023: Pro Kevin Wiggins & AAA Ronnie Orbaker take top spots

After a day 1 and day 3 cancellation by the NPS due to high winds, the Laughlin Open results in a one-day event on Lake Mohave. PRO Kevin Wiggins and his AAA pairing Ronnie Orbaker took the top spot with a shared weight of 21.33 pounds with a 5 fish stringer. Full...

Laughlin Open Day 1 Cancelled: to Resume Thurs. April 17

Day 1 of the WON Bass Laughlin Open has been cancelled by the NPS due to high wind forecast for Wednesday. We would like to thank the NPS for working with us to determine that based on updated information in the morning rather than based solely on last nights...

AZ Open rescheduled for November 10th – 12th, 2023 – Year End Event!

The AZ Open at Lake Havasu which was cancelled back in February due to inclement weather has been rescheduled for November 10th - 12th.  The new dates are set for a Friday through Sunday tournament hosted out of the brand new Havasu Riviera Marina.  This rescheduled...

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