Bassmaster is still good, you just have to learn how to make what they say work for you. Most of their articles are based on the waters back east.

Yamamoto... :-( Unless you fish nothing but his baits, and don't mind adds about his baits on every other page...stay away.

Bass West...The only way to go! Very informative. They cover traditional and new techniques. They also cater to the West Coast, but don't leave out techniques that will work anywhere.

Bassin' Magazine is another add filled rag. Strike King this and Strike King that. Phooey :P

I also receive WON (week old news) :+

I just like to know what's going on around California and see the big fish pics. They cover everything...salt, trout, cats, bass even hunting.