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# Artificial Lure's Bass Fishing Update Hey there, bass fans! Artificial Lure here, and boy do we have some exciting news from the waters across America this week. Let's kick things off with a monster catch that just went down at Toledo Bend Reservoir on the Texas-Louisiana border. A 21-year-old angler named Drake Wadsworth landed an absolute tank of a largemouth bass weighing 13.10 pounds with a 24.76-inch length. Wadsworth was fishing in a 161-boat tournament when he spotted this lunker high up in some flooded timber on his sonar. He knew right then it was a big one. After the tournament, instead of just pocketing the prize money, Wadsworth did something pretty cool—he donated the fish to the Texas ShareLunker program so it can be used for spawning at their hatchery. Now that's what we call giving back to the fishery. Over in Florida, the bass action has been heating up too. Banks Shaw from Harrison, Tennessee, just won the Toyota Series event at Lake Okeechobee, one of the most prestigious bass fishing destinations in the country. Shaw caught a total of 15 bass weighing 49 pounds and 5 ounces, edging out Kyle Cortiana by just 3 ounces. Shaw's strategy was simple but effective—he found two areas but focused all his effort on the one spot where he knew nobody else was fishing. Smart fishing, that. Now, if you're thinking about planning a trip, Lake Erie up in Pennsylvania deserves some serious attention. According to tourism guides, Lake Erie is consistently ranked among the top bass fishing destinations in the United States. Plus, if you're into steelhead fishing when the weather cools down, Erie is known as Steelhead Alley and gets stocked with roughly a million juvenile steelhead annually. For trophy bass in the summer months, though, Erie's central basin is absolutely world-class. And here's some big news for folks fishing in Arkansas. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission just released their updated 2026 fishing guidebook with some major changes. The most notable shift is that Lake Monticello is now open to harvest after being under strict catch-and-release regulations. The lake was completely renovated after a drawdown in 2019, and it's been stocked heavily with forage and Florida bass. Anglers can now keep five largemouth bass per day with only one fish needing to be 16 inches or longer. The crappie fishing there is also supposed to be outstanding right now. For those trout fishermen out there who love working tailwaters, Arkansas made some adjustments too. Trout stocking took a hit due to flooding at the Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery and a major die-off at Norfork National Fish Hatchery. So they've tightened up the daily limits on trout in the Bull Shoals, Norfork, Greers Ferry, and Beaver tailwaters. You're looking at keeping two rainbow trout under 14 inches per day in most areas, with some variation depending on which section you're fishing. Looking ahead, the competitive scene is absolutely packed this year. The National Professional Fishing League's championship is coming up at Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama February 26th through the 28th, and they've got qualifying tournaments scheduled all summer long at some incredible destinations like the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida and St. Lawrence River up in New York. Whether you're a competitive angler or just someone who loves getting out on the water with a rod in hand, there's never been a better time to chase bass across this country. The fish are biting, the tournaments are lined up, and new opportunities keep popping up. Get out there and wet a line. Thanks so much for tuning in today! Come back next week for more of the latest bass fishing news and action from across the nation. This has been Artificial Lure for Quiet Please. Head over to QuietPlease.AI to catch all our latest episodes. Tight lines, everyone! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' bass tales to you fly rod slingers who might wanna swap that delicate drift for a chunky topwater popper sometime. Bass fishing's been on fire across the US lately, with monsters showing up where least expected. Let's dive into the latest hooks. First off, Texas is straight-up dominating with the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program, reports The Fishing Wire. Anglers dropped a record 1,071 lunker largemouths from 93 public lakes, including eight over 13 pounds in the Lew's Legend Class. The biggest? Cullie Belveal's 16.39-pounder from O.H. Ivie on April 2 – that's the 19th heaviest in Texas history, and get this, it was a recapture of a 16.65-pounder from 2023. Wild DNA twists too: Ross Gomez caught the same 14.78-pounder twice from Alan Henry, first time ever for one angler. Hot spots there? J.B. Thomas led with 442 entries, Lake Fork 104, Toledo Bend 89, O.H. Ivie 52. Texas Parks and Wildlife says these fat bass are fueling bigger stocks for '26 – submit via their app for a shot at prizes. Jumpin' east, Hank Cherry just snagged his first Bassmaster Elite win at Lake Guntersville, Alabama, per Bassmaster.com. The North Carolina pro totaled 88-11 over four days, capping it with a birthday bomb of 27-11 on a 3-inch chartreuse curly tail grub. Eight pros sacked over 24 pounds there, proving Guntersville's still a pig farm. Bassmaster Elite's kickin' off '26 strong with 101 pros chasing points. Down in Florida, MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 1 at Harris Chain of Lakes saw Mount Carmel's Gill crush a 26-pound final-day limit on February 8 for $100k, says MajorLeagueFishing.com. Dude's 2-for-2 this season, keyin' on umbrella rigs for offshore suspenders in dirty water – three fish over 8 pounds all week. Lake Beauclair edges were gold. Out west, Clear Lake, California, is in late winter mode at 49-53 degree water temps, per WesternBass.com. Recent tourney winners sacked 45-47 pounds scoping mid-lake and Rattlesnake Arm, even with tough bites and some zeros. Big double-digit largemouths for mobile anglers. These hawgs are growin' fast, gettin' recaught, and tournaments are heatin' up nationwide. Imagine hookin' a 16-pounder on fly gear – pure adrenaline. Thanks for tunin' in, y'all. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly rod junkie dreamin' of switchin' to chunkin' lures for big largemouth or spotted bass, this winter's got some heat even in the cold. Let's dive in. First off, massive catches are droppin' jaws. At the Bassmaster Elite on Lake Guntersville, Alabama, Cody Gore yanked an 8-pound 1-ounce kicker that nabbed big fish honors on Day 1, vaultin' him to 7th with 18 pounds total despite the freeze. Bassmaster reports twenty pros sacked 20-plus pounds, three toppin' 24 in that icy bite. Down in southeast Georgia, a local hammered 11 largemouths up to 19 inches on black 6-inch worms and black/blue jigs, per GON.com. And Arkansas guides like Del Colvin at Bull Shoals are pullin' fair winter bass in 45-degree water on jigs and Alabama rigs around standing timber. Hot spots? Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee's gearin' up for the world's richest bass tourney ever, The Champions in October 2026 with a $3 million purse and $1.25 mil to the winner, mixin' Bassmaster Elite and MLF top dogs, says Fox Chattanooga. Lake Martin's callin' Elite pros Feb 12-15, where shallow docks hold big largemouth and spotted bass eatin' bluegill, with spotted bass dominatin' offshore too, accordin' to Bassmaster. Arkansas shines: Sherwood's Fish N Stuff says largemouth and spotted bass hittin' soft plastics on jigheads in 15-20 feet at Lake Norrell, while Lake Chicot's crankin' bass on spinnerbaits shallow. Even SoCal beaches got bass bitin' per BDOutdoors' Feb 5 report. Cool info: That deep freeze in Maryland's Chesapeake might finally boost striped bass spawnin' by slowin' the warmup for larvae survival, per DNR Secretary Josh Kurtz's Feb 5 message, leadin' to tweaks like April catch-and-release. Arkansas Game & Fish just upped Lake Monticello limits to 5 bass, one over 16 inches. Winter patterns rule: hit ledges and bluffs with drop shots, spoons, or Ned rigs in the Southeast, BassForecast advises. Y'all fly fishers, imagine sight-castin' to prespawn bass migratin' on points instead of trout—grab a jerkbait and join the fun. Tight lines! Thanks for tunin' in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Bass Fishing This Week Hey there, I'm Artificial Lure, and welcome back to your weekly bass fishing rundown. We've got some exciting stuff happening in the bass world right now, so stick around. Let's start with what's really heating up on the tournament circuit. Major League Fishing just announced that the Bass Pro Tour is bringing two major events to Texas in March, hitting Lake Whitney and Lake Waco from March 5th through 8th. If you're looking to see how the pros handle Texas bass in early spring, that's your window. Speaking of spring tournaments, the Student Angler League has their Georgetown Weigh-in Series coming up February 7th and April 18th for both redfish and bass, so young anglers have some solid opportunities to compete and learn. Now here's something that caught my attention. The Bass Pro Tour visited Lake Murray in South Carolina recently, and according to reports from Major League Fishing, the fishing conditions were surprisingly finicky despite the lake having a healthy population of bass. Pro anglers like Luke Clausen and Britt Myers noted that while fish were present from just one foot deep all the way out to 25 feet, getting them to actually bite was the real challenge. The bass were described as educated and reluctant, often following lures but refusing to commit. This is classic prespawn behavior, and if you're heading to similar waters right now, patience and persistence are going to be your best friends. For those of you chasing big fish, check out what's been happening at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Texas. According to reports from the MLF Toyota Series, one major difference this winter is the lack of vegetation growth across the reservoir. This is pushing anglers toward more traditional offshore patterns and targeting staging areas where bass are beginning to move toward the prespawn. If you're planning a trip out there, focus on tapering drains and deep structure. Here's some encouraging news for conservation-minded anglers. AFTCO and B.A.S.S. Nation announced that their conservation grant program is continuing strong into 2026. Since 2018, they've contributed over 177,000 dollars to grassroots bass conservation projects, funding everything from habitat enhancements to bass stocking initiatives. This partnership shows that the industry is serious about keeping our fisheries healthy for generations to come. If you're dealing with cold fronts like many anglers across the country are right now, know that you're not alone in struggling. According to reports from the National Professional Fishing League, cold fronts before the spawn are notoriously tough fishing conditions. The Carson-Newman University fishing team recently competed at Lake Okeechobee during a cold surge, and while the bite was slower than expected, they still managed to place three boats in the top ten. The key takeaway here is finding stable water, keeping your confidence up, and maximizing every opportunity when they come. Looking ahead, the Ultimate Angler Championship is scheduled for late September through early October 2026 on Lake Guntersville in Alabama, one of the most iconic bass fisheries in the country. If you're thinking about competing or just want to witness top-tier bass fishing at its finest, mark your calendars. Thanks so much for tuning in this week. The bass fishing action is heating up, and we're just getting started with the prespawn season. Come back next week for more fresh intel on what's happening out on the water. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more content like this, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest buzz on US bass fishin' that'll make you fly rod junkies wanna trade that feather for a worm. We're talkin' hawgs haulin' tail in the shallows, pre-spawn fever hittin' hard, and spots screamin' for your next cast. Kick off with the monsters makin' waves. Down in Louisiana, Gene Kidder nabbed an 11.9-pound trophy largemouth at Toledo Bend on Dec 18, fishin' with his kid – pure family gold. Just weeks later, Tater Reynolds reeled in 11.06 pounds from the same beastly bend on Jan 7, weighin' it at Buckeye Landing Marina. Louisiana Sportsman says February's prime for pre-spawn beds there, so big girls are beddin' early. Over in Florida, Cody Stahl dominated the Bassmaster Opens on the Kissimmee Chain, sackin' 74 pounds wire-to-wire by rippin' lipless crankbaits through grass on Lake Toho's south end. He bet on prespawn females stagein' shallow ahead of the full moon – and cashed in big. Jonathan Kelley snagged the 10-7 big bass honors there too. Hot spots? Texas is firin' up. Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour Stage 3 hits Lake Whitney and Lake Waco March 5-8 – sneaky pros like those seven to watch are gearin' for glory on these underrated gems. Lake O' The Pines hosts the massive Big Bass Bonanza May 1-3, amateur showdown with fat payouts. Eufaula, Alabama, still owns "Big Bass Capital" cred, with legends like the Ledgebuster spinnerbait from local mayor Tibbs tearin' ledges. And Toledo Bend? February's beddin' bonanza, per the locals – hit it now before the crowds. Fresh intel: South boys are jerkin' baits on bluffs and riprap, pump-pause for sluggish pre-spawn hogs. Lipless crankbaits in reds or shad patterns are killin' it over grass, ticklin' the bottom then rippin' free – Wired2Fish swears by 'em into March. Even fly guys, note that bluegill record on Falcon Lake via fly rod, hintin' bass might dig lighter presentations too. This bass beat's pumpin' – get out there before spring explodes. Thanks for tunin' in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass chasin' across the US. If you're a fly slinger dreamin' of tradin' that feather for a popper on some chunky largemouth, listen up - these reports got me fired up like a topwater blowup at dawn. Kickin' off with tournament fireworks: Banks Shaw just scorched Lake Okeechobee in the MLF Toyota Series, nabbin' his third major win in three years by edgin' Kyle Cortiana on January 31. That Florida beast coughed up limits all weekend, provin' Okeechobee's still the bass candy store. Over in Kissimmee Chain, Cody Stahl wire-to-wired the Bassmaster Open with a monster 74 pounds, 6 ounces total - settin' a new record margin of 22 pounds. Dude dominated like a fly rod in a trout stream, fillin' limits with precision casts. Notable catches? Texas Parks and Wildlife logs a 10.40-pound largemouth from the Colorado River back in 2013, but fly rod heads, check this: Bryan Townsend yanked a 3.71-pound Guadalupe bass on fly in 2014 from the same waters. Solid proof spin gear ain't the only game - finesse flies work those rivers too. Hot spots buzzin' right now: Oregon's Southwest Zone is prime winter bassin'. Lost Creek Reservoir's sittin' at 46F with bass mixin' it up near the dam - PowerBait from shore or slow rubber baits from a boat. Emigrant Lake's 30% full, holdin' largemouth and smallmouth; trout school's pushin' 'em shallow. Lake Oahe in the Midwest? Gill nets show 24% smallmouth bass in lower sections per the 2026 forecast - walleye and cats too, but those bronzebacks are stackin' up. Down south, Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash gears up for Lake Guntersville in Alabama March 27-29, with massive payouts beckonin' amateurs. And piers from SoCal like Oceanside are coughin' kelp bass and spotted bay bass on bottom rigs amid mackerel runs. Fun fact to hook ya: Oregon's Tenmile Lakes got largemouth in late winter mode - ditch topwater, go subsurface mid-day for a pickup or two. Water's cool, fishin' slow but steady, kinda like nymphin' a picky brown. Thanks for tunin' in, y'all - tight lines and may your next bass inhale like a risin' trout. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly rodder dreamin' of tradin' that featherweight for some chunker largemouths, stick around – these stories'll hook ya deep. First off, hats off to Texas angler Ross Gomez, who's got a bromance with a monster 14-plus-pound largemouth from Lake Alan Henry. Outdoor Life reports he reeled in the exact same PIT-tagged beast on January 22 – third time in four years, from the same public dock! He was chasin' crappie with a pricey Megabass jerkbait when she slammed it hard. Gomez donated her again to Texas Parks and Wildlife's ShareLunker program; she's already spawned over 100,000 fry for stockin' lakes. Talk about a fish with nine lives – or nine pounds of fight. Speakin' of hot spots, Alabama's Lake Guntersville is primed to explode for the Bassmaster Elite opener February 5-8. Bassmaster says the grass is thick and flawless, with big females stackin' up in 3-6 feet on humps. Local guide Brad Howell predicts 24-pound daily bags if water stays above 44 degrees – prespawn gold for jiggin' or flippin'. Even fly guys might dig sight-fishin' those shallows. Up north, Massachusetts ice anglers are pullin' solid black bass from Wright Pond, Little Chauncy, South End Pond, and Lake Rohunta, per On The Water reports – jig Swedish Pimples slow over 10-14 inch ice. Conservation's heatin' up too: AFTCO and B.A.S.S. Nation just announced 2026 grants, toppin' $177,000 since 2018 for bass stockin', habitat tweaks, and youth projects. Deadline's March 31 – local clubs, get your proposals in to Gene Gilliland at B.A.S.S. And keep an eye on Canadian pro Jeff Gustafson, gearin' up for Guntersville after a rebound year, per Winnipeg Free Press. Bassmaster Classic qualifier Nick Trim's joinin' the Elite too – Pool 7 champ feelin' the pressure close to home. Bass nation's buzzin' with trophies, tournaments, and tomorrows. Thanks for tunin' in, y'all – come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest buzz on bass fishin' across the US. You fly fishin' diehards know the thrill of strippin' lines through currents—imagine that finesse on bass, hittin' deep structure with a subtle twitch. Let's dive into the fresh action keepin' locals hyped. First off, notable catches are lightnin' up the wires. Bryan Hargiss from Missouri hauled in an 11.14-pound largemouth beast from Toledo Bend near Holly Park Marina back in March—talk about a double-digit slab that'd make any streamer junkie jealous, prowlin' coves like a trophy brown. Texas reports from TPWD are hot too: Lake Ray Hubbard anglers are pullin' largemouth with 3/4-ounce Bladed Hazy Eye Slabs in 25-35 feet near timber, and Tawakoni's got 'em on main lake points in 30-35 feet usin' joggin' spoons. Fairmont Sentinel notes aggressive yellow bass schools in Minnesota's Fairmont Chain, easy to limit out now that DNR's bumpin' the bag from 30 to 100 startin' March 1—Hall and Budd lakes are prime for those frenzy feeds. Hot spots? Texas is on fire per TPWD weeklys. Hit Lake Dunlap for 3-5 pounders on creature baits around rock and wood in deep water; Arlington's winter haunts yield bass on Alabama rigs and jiggin' spoons post-cold front; Comanche Creek's warm power plant water is stacked with largemouth—deadstick stickbaits slow near bushes. Lake Lewisville's dock-poundin' with red chatterbaits in under 6 feet. Kentucky Lake stays a bass magnet, per ExploreKentuckyLake, with solid numbers in the Tennessee River system. And don't sleep on Reelfoot Lake's legendary pull, where Major League Fishing says big bass mix with crappie action. Interestin' scoop: Seaguar's renewin' sponsorship for Bassmaster's Junior, High School, and College Series in 2026, per Bassmaster.com—pourin' into youth anglers with line tips and events nationwide. Plus, A-Z Animals ranks state-record largemouth giants, remindin' us every water from North Dakota ponds to Florida giants holds monsters. Match-the-hatch vibes from FishingTheMidwest: Crayfish patterns on Pelican Lake's rock-weed edges or bluegill imitations in Alex lakes are nailin' 3-4 pounders. Winter patterns mean deep and slow, but warmer days fire up the shallows—perfect crossover for you fly folks with streamers over grass or drop-offs. Gear up, stay safe on ice where it's holdin'. Thanks for tunin' in, tight lines till next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production—check out QuietPlease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' bass tales from the heart of America's backwaters. If you're a fly rod wizard eyein' the dark side of chunkin' for largemouth and smallies, listen up – these pigs are hittin' hard right now, and I've got the fresh scoop that'll make your streamer setups jealous. First off, tournament bassin's blowin' up for 2026. Major League Fishing just dropped the hammer on the Phoenix Bass Fishing League: entry fees slashed, payouts jacked sky-high, and more shots at the All-American for us everyday grinders. Boaters pay $350, co-anglers $175, with 20% of the field cashin' checks startin' at $450. MLF says it's the most rewarding season in 46 years – perfect for testin' those big swimbaits everyone's buzzin' about. Go big or go home, they say, and lakes like Clear Lake, Lake Fork, and Guntersville are swimmin' with 'em. Hot spots? Man, the Minocqua Chain in northern Wisconsin just got crowned one of Bassmaster's top 25 bass lakes in the central U.S. – think smallmouth smashin' in those crisp waters, not far from your trout streams. Down south, Florida's Harris Chain of Lakes kicks off the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit soon, and Lake Okeechobee's hostin' the Bassmaster College Series this week – shallow flats crawlin' with hawgs. Texas' Brazos River still holds that monster 11.71-pound largemouth record from 2016 by Mark Bohanan, and recent reports scream it's fishable year-round. Even forgotten rivers like the St. Lawrence or White are callin' – ditch the crowds, hit the current for underrated slabs. Notable catches? Wyatt Marler from Oldfield, Missouri, just sacked 33 pounds over two days at Bull Shoals Lake to win a BFL Super Tournament. And don't sleep on Louisiana's Cross Lake – Nathaniel Rudisill boated a 12-pound, 4-ounce beast back in '22, but word is those beds are firin' again. State records across 49 spots prove the U.S. is bass paradise, from farm ponds to giants. Fly guys, imagine sight-fishin' beds with poppers or streamers – bass eat that chaos like candy. Gear up, hit these waters before the tourneys lock 'em down. Thanks for tunin' in, y'all – come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest bass buzz straight from the U.S. heartland. If you're a fly rod diehard dreamin' of those explosive topwater strikes, bass fishin' got that same adrenaline rush—minus the dainty casts, more like chuckin' big meat into the chaos. Let's dive into the fresh hauls lightin' up the scales. First off, monster catches are droppin' jaws nationwide. Cody Pitt straight-up shattered MLF records on Toledo Bend, haulin' a 39-pound, 15-ounce five-fish limit capped by a 13-6 largemouth—the fattest ever in BFL tourneys, per Major League Fishing reports. Down in Texas, Ross Gomez reeled the same 14.74-pound beast from Lake Alan Henry for the third time, Wired2Fish says—talk about a loyal lunker. Jeremy Treadway nabbed a 13-pounder on Cane River durin' a brutal cold front, Louisiana Sportsman notes, turnin' a slow mornin' into high-fives heard a mile off. And don't sleep on Florida's Lake Okeechobee, where Michael Deen sacked 24 pounds includin' an 8-2 kicker, Lake O' News confirms. Hot spots? Toledo Bend's risin' waters are vomitin' giants—Pitt power-fished deep scatters with a football jig. Lake Okeechobee's Observation Island is flippin' gold right now. For southern vibes, Flat Lake in the Atchafalaya Basin's northwest corner between Bayou Cane and Grosbeak is prime, says Louisiana Sportsman—hit outer cypress at dawn with buzzbaits or Whopper Ploppers when docks peek at Russo's Landing. East Texas lakes like those in Texas Parks & Wildlife reports are spawn-ready on hydrilla with Senkos and chatterbaits. Arkansas is risin' fast as a giant bass factory, Serious Angler Podcast chats up. Fresh news? Yamaha locked a monster B.A.S.S. extension through 2028, Bassmaster announces, boostin' tourneys, conservation, and Power Pay cash. BassResource hits 30 years as the OG web hub for tactics and forums, PRNewswire shares—perfect for scoutin' like the Elite pros doin' habitat hunts this offseason. Tourney trails like BAM Super 60 are heatin' up too, with Greg Gutierrez bankin' $50K on Don Pedro. These hawgs don't mess around—pure power that'll make your fly line sing with envy. Tight lines, y'all. Thanks for tunin' in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' bass tales for you fly rod diehards who might wanna swap that delicate drift for a chunky topwater popper now and then. Bass are pound-for-pound bruisers, and lately, they're makin' waves across the US that'd make your trout quiver. Kickin' off with a monster: Cody Pitt just shattered MLF records on Toledo Bend, haulin' a 39-pound-15-ounce five-fish limit to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division. Major League Fishing reports that bag's the biggest ever on Toledo Bend and sixth all-time in MLF history. The crown jewel? A 13-pound-6-inch largemouth that inhaled his football jig in 32 feet – biggest bass ever weighed in BFL comps. Pitt said it fought like a submarine, barely jumpin' before he netted her. Toledo Bend's still the hot spot, with north-end spawn creepin' south per Louisiana Sportsman, thanks to warmer shallows blockin' north winds. Water clarity and depth are key – think 4-7 feet bushes for stickbaits, or squarebills on points when temps climb. Texas reports from TPWD and NTXE-News echo the heat: Bois d'Arc largemouth fair on slow stickbaits midday around 4-7 feet bushes, crankin' up afternoons on chatterbaits near drop-offs. Ray Hubbard's good for Alabama rigs and jerkbaits in 32-38 feet flats, especially south end. Granbury blacks to 5 pounds hittin' soft plastics on main lake points and laydowns. Lewisville? Red chatterbaits on docks under 6 feet till February warmup. College crews are grindin' too – McKendree's Fields and Stephens snagged 20th at Bassmaster's Lake Toho, dodgin' winter storms. And Lake Okeechobee's BFL weigh-in dropped January 24, promisin' more Southern fireworks. Pro tip for you fly anglers: These hawgs love subtle presentations in winter – finesse 'em like a nymph drop, but scale up for the fight. Sea bass regs in Connecticut's Sound are gettin' surveyed till Monday via CT Examiner, pushin' for harmonized rules with NY and RI amid boomin' stocks. Tight lines, y'all – chase those pigs before the spawn explodes. Thanks for tunin' in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly rod wizard eyein' that bass buzz, listen up—these lunkers are hittin' like they mean it this winter, and you might just swap your dry flies for a jig on a slow day. Down in Georgia, the action's hot at Lake Russell where Cohen Fortson from Bowman reeled in some fat Alabama bass, and Chris Nelson from Elberton nabbed beauties too, per the Georgia Wildlife blog's January 23 report. They're bunchin' up with baitfish in 30-50 feet, smashin' jig-head minnows, jiggin' spoons, and football jigs—key is scopin' those schools on your electronics. Clarks Hill's drawin' tournament crowds even in the cold; biologists like Aaron Gray say jigs, soft jerkbaits, and swimbaits are pullin' quality largemouth. Head to Spring Creek or Fish Pond Drain on Lake Seminole, says Ken Sturdivant at southernfishing.com—bass are deep in timber, suspended with shad. Over on the Satilla River, Craig James boated 15 bass, 10 over 3 pounds, on a wacky rigged worm in the rain. Private ponds and Reed Bingham State Park kicked out 5-pounders on Texas-rigged plastics and chatterbaits. Up north in Massachusetts, the sportfishing awards list from mass.gov updated January 23 shows a 7-pound-13-ounce largemouth leadin' from Moores Pond in Warwick— that's a hawg for sure. Quabbin Reservoir's holdin' smallmouth to 5 pounds 12 ounces. Texas is whisperin' giants ahead, with MLF pros hypin' Lake Conroe for the Bass Pro Tour stop. It's a big bass factory, coughin' up 17 ShareLunkers over 13 pounds since '86 via Texas Parks and Wildlife, includin' a 15.93 lake record. Kelly Jordon calls it prime for double-digit hogs. Hot spots right now? Main lake ledges on Weiss Lake and West Point in the 40s-50s temps, Carolina rigs with green pumpkin worms on Lanier (down 5.83 feet), and river creeks before cold fronts. Bassmaster Elite's 2026 opener at Guntersville drops forward-facing sonar limits, pushin' grass bites with lipless cranks and jerkbaits. Winter patterns mean find the bait, work it slow—could be your ticket to a wall-hanger. Weather flips could send 'em shallow to spawn ditches come February. Thanks for tunin' in, y'all—come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Bass Fishing in the United States - Fresh Catches and Hidden Gems Hey there, I'm Artificial Lure, and welcome back to your weekly bass fishing update. We've got some seriously exciting news out of Arkansas that's going to change how folks think about trophy bass hunting in the Natural State. Arkansas just launched its Legacy Lunker Program, and holy smokes, it's off to a blazing start. According to Bassmaster, the first three fish entered into this brand new program came from Lake Austell, a little 85-acre gem that's been flying under the radar for years. We're talking about a 12.04-pound largemouth caught by Kevin Riney, followed just two days later by his son Dylan landing an 11.65-pounder, and then Kyle Lochridge bringing in a 10.16 beast. The fact that a father and son duo caught two of the first three fish? That's the kind of story that gets anglers talking around the fire. Here's what makes this program special. Bassmaster reports that when you catch a 10-pound-plus bass between January 1st and March 31st, you call the Legacy Lunker hotline, and they pick up your fish in a mobile tank. The fish get taken to the Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery in Lonoke where they spawn in a state-of-the-art indoor facility. After the babies are born, they release both the parents and the offspring back into their home lake. You get a replica mounted by Harper's Pure Country Taxidermy, and you're entered to win a 21-foot Xpress bass boat worth about 75 grand. Not bad for doing your part for conservation. Lake Austell is now the hot spot to watch. According to AGFC Black Bass Program coordinator Jeremy Risley, the lake has been managed as a trophy fishery for years with Florida bass stockings. It only allows electric motors, which keeps the pressure down. The Riney family clearly knew what they were doing, laying off the lake all fall and then hitting it hard come January. They used LiveScope to spot fish about eight feet down and threw custom glidebaits. That's the kind of technique that separates the serious anglers from the weekend warriors. The Legacy Lunker program modeled itself after Texas's famed ShareLunker program, according to Bassmaster. Arkansas is even using Titan Maxx bass from Georgia's Red Hills Fishery for the male component, fish that have been genetically tested for trophy-class growth. This isn't just about catching fish; it's about changing the narrative. AGFC's Trey Reid made it clear they want folks to know that Arkansas has some serious bass potential, even if we're not quite at Florida or Texas levels yet. Over in Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Weekly Fishing Report, things are heating up too. Brownwood is reporting black bass to 9.34 pounds on shallow crankbaits and Alabama rigs. That's solid January fishing, my friends. Arlington's seeing good action on jerkbaits and small swimbaits in their winter haunts as the water temperature sits around 55 degrees. Down in Florida, Lake Okeechobee is setting up for a promising spawn cycle. According to The Fishing Wire, angler Kane Weekley says the lake has tons of new vegetation growth, including eelgrass and needlegrass in the back bays where bass like to spawn. They're expecting the top tournament teams to bring in over 20 pounds per day when the Bassmaster College Series hits in late January. The bottom line? Whether you're headed to Arkansas to check out Lake Austell, hitting the Tennessee lakes, or making a run to Florida, winter bass fishing is offering some genuine opportunities right now. The fish are predictable, the patterns are working, and the stories are already legendary. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you come back next week for more fresh bass fishing intel. This has been an Artificial Lure production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest bass buzz across the US like a sneaky streamer on a trout stream – but for those hawg-huntin' bass chasers. If you're a fly rodder dreamin' of tradin' that delicate drift for chunkin' big rubber, these tales'll hook ya deep. First off, monster catches are poppin' like mayflies in a hatch. Down in Arkansas, Lake Austell in Village Creek State Park is straight fire – Wired2fish reports the Riney crew lit it up January 10th. Kevin Riney boated a 12-pound largemouth usin' forward-facin' sonar, the first certified 10-plus for Arkansas' new Legacy Lunker Bass program. Then his son Dylan and buddy Kyle doubled down within an hour: Kyle's 10.16-pounder and Dylan's 11.65-pounder. AGFC's Jeremy Risley weighed 'em official, hauled 'em to Joe Hogan Hatchery for spawnin' super-genetics, then they'll swim back home. Talk about a family pig roast – those bass'll breed giants for years. Head East to South Carolina's Santee Cooper Lakes, where Major League Fishing's Phoenix Bass Fishing League just shattered records. Gary Pope from Georgetown tied the all-time biggest bass at 13 pounds 6 ounces on a Berkley Big Bass boater award – that's a bucket-mouth thicker than your favorite fly line. Brent Riley won the event with 35 pounds 3 ounces over five fish, provin' the shallows are simmerin'. Up North, Jacob Wheeler smashed the Bass Pro Tour single-day weight record on the St. Lawrence River – 47 bass for 165 pounds 1 ounce, per MLF. That's nine crossin' the 100-inch total mark, folks. Lake Guntersville kicked off MLF Stage One January 15-18, with rookies and vets slingin' everything from FFS to finesse, and Gill holdin' for the win amid pre-spawn madness, says GearJunkie. Hot spots? Lake Austell for doubles over 10 – creeks, structure, sonar your ticket. Santee Cooper's grass and ledges for hawgs. Potomac River's grass flats and tides delivered in Toyota Series openers, with winners mixin' frogs, jigs, and drop-shots on Greenway and Mason Neck. Guntersville's loaded with 3-5 pounders now, perfect for sightin' beds soon. Fresh info: FY26 appropriations via ASA Fishing keep lead tackle safe from regs, pump millions into habitat like oyster reefs boostin' bass forage, and push science over moratoriums in Biscayne Bay. Plus, free online bass tourneys from Shane Flint Outdoors in 2026 – regional North/South splits and nationals, even a New Yorker won last year's giant-slayer. Fly guys, imagine submittin' your smartphone catches against Florida heavies. Thanks for tunin' in, tight lines y'all. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, slingin' the latest buzz on bass fishin' down south, where the water's open and the lunkers are hungry. If you're a fly rodder dreamin' of switchin' it up, these tales might just hook ya – think big buckets smashin' surface bugs like your dry flies on a trout stream, but with way more pull. Kickin' off with fresh wins: Just yesterday, January 19th on Alabama's Lake Martin, local boater Josh Harrison from Camp Hill edged out the field in the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Bama Division opener. He sacked five bass at 13 pounds 15 ounces, no fancy forward-facing sonar – just grindin' shallow with crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and jigs for 20 keepers, includin' a fat 4-pounder. Anglers Channel reports he pocketed $3,630, provin' old-school beats tech sometimes. Over on Hyco Lake in North Carolina, team Phillip Eakes and Todd Gibson topped a windy opener with 18.05 pounds for five fish, edgin' young guns Ayden Rigsbee and Chase Brown who nabbed big fish at 6.70 pounds, per The Bass Cast. Hot spots? Head south to dodge the ice, says Outdoor News. Sam Rayburn in Texas pumps 3-to-12-pounders regular, with a 16.80 record. Toledo Bend straddlin' Texas-Louisiana is a 10-pound magnet, especially Six Mile Creek. Caney Lake in north Louisiana just spit out 13-pounders, holdin' the state record at 15.97 – hit hydrilla with Rat-L-Traps or deep brush with big worms. Pickwick Lake across Ala-Miss-Tenn. has 14-pound largemouths and 10-pound smallies lovin' current; throw jigs or Ned rigs. Lake Guntersville in Alabama's grassy shallows churns 5-to-8s, record 14.50. And Florida's Kissimmee Chain? Giants over 15 on wild shiners 'gainst hydrilla edges. Interestin' nugget: While us fly folks finesse, these bass pros like Harrison are ditchin' gadgets for pure feel, remindin' ya that a good drift or strip can outsmart any screen. Lake Martin's tough – perfect for testin' your casts on cypress knees or matted grass, buzzin' frogs like a popper on steroids. Thanks for tunin' in, tight lines and big hooks. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI