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Chris Shoplock marketing coordinator for Nomad Tackle USA. Crispin Powley vice president of fishing for GSM Outdoors.

Captain Steve Taft just back from a three day trip on the Legend where they can back with limits of bluefin reported on current conditions. Mike Lum recounted the history of the "Tuna wars" and invited all to attend this year's event to meet the Wicked Tuna Captains.

Eric Huff antique saltwater jig collector. Peter J marine artist Dr. Peter Allen from CAL state North Ridge talking about shark and bluefin tuna migration patterns off or West Coast.

WON tournament Director Billy Egan gave us his remembrances of Ray Scott and also talked about past an upcoming Western Outdoor News sponsored fishing events. Danny Wade from H & M Landing talked about the current bluefin bite, lures and gear needed to catch these fish big fish we're currently seeing and how best to come prepared to increase your chances of coming home with a fish of a lifetime

Captain Chuck Taft from Sea Adventure Sportfishing talked about current conditions and the renovation of the Jig Strike. Bill Dance joined us to remember Ray Scott and the early days of B.A.S.S. Jimmy Houston called in to say hello to Bill and offer his remembrances of Ray.

Rob Tressler talked about fishing for big bluefin tuna and some of the techniques he uses to be successful. Pro angler Dean Rojas talked about his heart stopping finish in the MLF tournament at lake of the Ozark.

Professional crappie Fisherman Matthew Rogers. From Hubbs Seaworld research Mike Shane talking about the success of the White Seabass restoration project. Adam Tomison reported on the Sierra's opener at Lake Crowley Lake Fish Camp and June Lake Marina.

Danny Wade from H & M Landing talked about the current offshore bite and other fishing techniques we need to know about to get better bit. Bill Siemantel talked about the new range of Baits he is designing for fishlab, a division of Okuma Fishing Products Rob Tressler shared with us some of the techniques he is using with his success in hooking up and bringing in the current run a bluefin tuna.

Bob Woodward Jr. past president and longtime member of the San Diego Marlin Club talked about the past, present and future of the organization. Abby Tomison from Crowley Lake Fish Camp and June Lake Marina gave us a preview of the High Sierra opener. John Calagaz from Fishing Chaos gave us a glimpse into the future of fishing tournaments.

Captain Steve Taft from Legend Sportfishing gave us an offshore report Jim Sammons from Kayak Fishing with Jim Sammons updated us on what he has been doing lately and the past 13 years of his television show. Alexis Virgillito and Taylor Bacot relayed their story on becoming the Bass Federation Louisiana State High School Champions. Jimmy Houston called into the show to congratulate Alexis and Taylor on their achievement.

Captain Frank Ursitti talked about the latest California Air Resources Board ruling just announced and how it affects California's sports fishing fleet. Rick Scott updated us on the happenings on the Ocean Odyssey. Justin Kerr relived the road to victory taken in the WON BASS Laughlin Open at Lake Mojave.

Doug Lasko president of California CCA and Okuma Fishing Tackle. Crispin Powley vice president of fishing for GSM Outdoors who currently is overseeing the Yamamoto Bait company