Michael Bennett earns $1 million in bass fishing event
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
California pro angler Michael Bennett, 24, earns the top prize, bringing in nearly 25 pounds worth of largemouth bass, in the Forrest Wood Cup at Lake Murray in South Carolina.

latimes.com
August 14, 2008
OUTDOORS
At 16, Zac Sunderland is trying to become the youngest sailor to solo-circumnavigate the globe. He is homesick and misses football at Grace Brethren but clings to knowledge this is his dream journey. >>

August 12, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
It's the best day yet for a yellowfin season that has just begun. >>

August 5, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
Two in the 20-pound range were landed Monday, reports Dana Wharf Sportfishing. >>

'Everybody was fighting for himself,' says Wilco van Rooijen. Eleven climbers are reported dead on the Pakistan peak. >>

August 4, 2008
Plunging ice knocks away ropes on the treacherous Himalayan mountain in Pakistan. The exact toll is unclear. >>

July 29, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
The tournament sends anglers searching for massive Pacific blue marlin; last year's winning entry weighed 689 pounds, but there have been dozens of 1,000-plus-pounders battled over the years. >>

July 15, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
With skyrocketing cost of diesel, many sportfishing and party boats are remaining at the dock rather than heading out with diminishing passenger loads. >>

July 21, 2008
FISH REPORT
Daily fish counts provided courtesy of Bass Pro. >>

July 18, 2008
OUTDOORS
Fish counts provided daily courtesy of Bass Pro: >>

July 13, 2008
FISH REPORT
Landing counts provided daily by Bass Pro: >>

July 8, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
Crews aboard helicopters used as tuna spotters for a large factory ship reportedly scattered the sport fleet by dropping explosives onto or near their boats. >>

July 7, 2008
FISH REPORT
Fish counts provided daily courtesy of www.976-tuna.com and Bass Pro: >>

July 5, 2008
Fish counts provided daily courtesy of www.976-tuna.com and Bass Pro: >>

June 19, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Such a spate of incidents, in which two surfers are killed and another injured, has never occurred in Mexican region that is newly discovered and popular among Southern California wave riders. >>

June 12, 2008
The eight-mile round-trip trek features spectacular ocean views and all manner of wildlife. Start early to beat the heat and bring along enough water. >>

June 4, 2008
Soar on the ocean and catch a fresh dinner aboard the New Del Mar. >>

May 29, 2008
OUTDOORS
Kayaking trip avoids the leopard sharks and gets a harbor seal of approval >>

May 27, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
Saturday proved bountiful, with 62 landed by anglers aboard the Freedom out of San Pedro. Boat pressure sent the game fish into hiding Sunday. >>

May 20, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
A look around the Southland: Barracuda also are out in big numbers in Santa Monica Bay. >>

May 16, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Mono County hopes the park-like facility will lure anglers from Southern California. >>

May 13, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
Although it's tricky to get the fish to bite, two Southland couples hook their first marlin. >>

May 9, 2008
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Fishing guide Bob Caffey says Diamond Valley Lake is the 'premier holdover lake in the southern half of the state, and it keeps getting better.' >>

December 16, 2007
COLUMN ONE
The five friends played football, partied -- and occasionally brawled. Now they're accused of killing a surfer. La Jolla mourns and asks: Why? >>

October 30, 2007
COLUMN ONE
In a mountain mecca, a former hunter uses tough love instead of lethal force to keep wayward ursines in line. >>

September 1, 2007
Sides form over building one of the world's largest gold and copper mines at the risk of destroying its longtime fishing industry. >>

July 6, 2007
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Taking in Will Rogers State Historical Park offers hikers a unique view. >>

Photo Gallery
The big catch
The big catch
2008 U.S. Open of Surfing early rounds
2008 U.S. Open of Surfing early rounds
Skiing the Matterhorn
Skiing the Matterhorn
Trout opener
Trout opener
High surf at local beaches
High surf at local beaches
Big Wednesday
Big Wednesday
In December 2007, legions of surfers took advantage of the epic conditions, created by the biggest oceanic swell to reach Southern California's shoreline in nearly two years.
Los Angeles Times
Outdoors
Outdoors



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