Spring Bass Bonanza: Young Anglers Smash Records as Michigan Rises and Texas ShareLunker Program Heats Up

Hey there, fly flingers and bass chasers, this is Artificial Lure hittin' you with the hottest U.S. bass buzz straight from the lines. If you're used to delicate dry flies dancin' on trout streams, imagine tradin' that finesse for the heart-p poundin' thump of a lunker largemouth suckin' up a spine craw like it's candy. Let's dive into the fresh action that's got every bank angler grinnin'.First off, hats off to 14-year-old phenom Bennett Bullard, who straight-up owned the Arkansas High School Bassers Tournament on Lake Ouachita March 14. This kid hooked a monster 10.27-pound largemouth not once, but twice—first she broke off his line, then he reeled her in after spotin' her on Livescope in 7 feet of stained water. Outdoor Life reports he donated that trophy to Arkansas' Legacy Lunker program, the 15th big bass this spawn season for hatchery breedin'. That's next-level grit, folks—proves even young guns are smashin' records while keepin' 'em in the gene pool.Speakin' of lunkers, Texas is on fire with their ShareLunker program through March 31—call 'em if you nab a 13-plus pounder for prizes and spawnin' glory. Texas Parks and Wildlife notes a fresh 14.35-pound waterbody record breaker, and Possum Kingdom Lake's all-tackle largemouth hit 16.02 pounds back in '89, but recent pulls like a 10.85-pounder show they're still kickin'. Meanwhile, that legendary 15-pound Massachusetts ice-caught largemouth from '75? On The Water podcast with Mark Burgess is diggin' into if it'll ever fall—talk about a record with mystery.Hot spots? Michigan just climbed to number 3 in FishingBooker's 2026 Best Fishing States Index, thankin' to unmatched Great Lakes access, 11,000 inland lakes, and bass heaven for largemouth and smallmouth. They top geography scores at 34.5 out of 45—perfect for you fly folks lookin' to swing streamers on smallies. Florida still rules number 1, but Michigan's affordability and variety, includin' pike and perch chasers, make it a no-brainer road trip. Connecticut's droppin' hints too—hit drop-offs, rocky lumps, and deep weed beds for pre-spawn bass before ice fully melts.And get this: 22-year-old Dylan Nutt just dominated the 2026 Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River, takin' grassroots talent to the grand stage per The Fishing Wire. Plus, Fishing Clash renewed as title sponsor for Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year—pros hittin' Wheeler Lake right now for the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, chasin' five-fish limits.Whether you're sight-fishin' beds or trollin' timber like Bennett, spring's callin'—grab light tackle, watch those water temps climb into the 60s, and chase the thump.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.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Bass Fishing Heat Map Explodes as Spring Ignites Across AmericaHey there, bass fanatics! Artificial Lure here, and buddy, if you haven't been paying attention to what's happening on the water right now, you're missing out on some absolutely bonkers fishing.We're talking record-breaking heat surging across the country this week, and the bass are responding like someone just flipped a switch. According to Bass Forecast's 10-day outlook, a massive warming trend is pushing water temperatures up fast, and that's triggering what they're calling the first true pre-spawn push of the season. For those of us who love working shallow water and targeting structure, this is basically Christmas in March.Here's what's happening region by region. In the Great Plains, they're expecting the bite to go from good to absolutely epic as that warm water sends waves of pre-spawn bass sliding shallow. The forecast says the biggest bass in every lake move first, so if you're thinking about landing a lifetime personal best, this weekend might be your shot. Meanwhile, up north where ice is still hanging around, anglers need to be smart about safety during rapid thaws, but once conditions stabilize, expect that same pre-spawn magic to unfold.The Southeast is seeing the bite transition from tough to good, with patterns shifting across the board. In some shallow ponds and warmer lake sections, bass are already spawning or post-spawn, while deeper zones are still in that prime pre-spawn window. Down in South Florida, things are already moving into early summer feeding patterns, so if you're heading that way, adjust your presentations accordingly.Now, if you want to see some serious bass action, keep your eyes on what's happening in Texas. According to Major League Fishing, the Bass Pro Tour is heading to O.H. Ivie and Lake Brownwood next week for Stage 4, and these waters have earned a seriously impressive reputation. O.H. Ivie has produced more trophy bass exceeding 13 pounds than any other Texas fishery over the past five years. That's a lot of ShareLunkers. The lakes are relatively deep and rocky with massive amounts of structure, so expect a mix of offshore sonar work and traditional shallow patterns as fish transition toward the spawn.Lake Brownwood will serve as the knockout round venue, and it's loaded with rock, docks, and wood that'll reward anglers willing to slow down and pick apart the cover. This time of year, with fish actively moving shallow, you're looking at a scenario where multiple seasonal patterns could overlap on the same body of water.Speaking of trophy potential, Maryland is making waves in the fishing world too. According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources fishing report, the state just climbed to number two on FishingBooker's best US fishing states list, jumping up from seventh place last year. With roughly a fifth of the state covered by water, Maryland offers insane opportunities for both saltwater and freshwater anglers. Upper Chesapeake Bay anglers are seeing warming water temperatures pushing yellow perch and white perch into their spawning areas, while blue catfish are becoming increasingly active.The key takeaway for this week? Water temperature is your best friend right now. Focus on areas where fish are staging before the spawn, look for those transition zones between deep and shallow, and don't be afraid to adjust your presentations and retrieval speeds as you feel the bite respond to warming conditions.Thanks so much for tuning in! Come back next week for more fresh bass fishing intel. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis 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 secretly dream of chuckin' swimbaits instead of dries. Bass ain't trout, but man, these lunkers pull like a steelhead on steroids—grab your 8-weight and pretend it's a streamer setup. Let's dive into the latest U.S. bass buzz that's got lines tight from Tennessee to Texas.First off, massive congrats to 22-year-old phenom Dylan Nutt from Nashville, Tennessee—he just dominated the 2026 Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River in Knoxville. Nutt sacked up 66 pounds 13 ounces over three days, pocketing $300,000 and a heap of glory, according to Bassmaster and Johnson City Press reports. Kid's a wizard with forward-facing sonar, sparking all kinds of chatter about tech takin' over the sport—some pros love it, others want it banned like in half of Bassmaster's tourneys this year. Young guns like him are rewritin' the rules, winnin' big without decades on the water.Hot spots? Lake Sam Rayburn in Texas is firin' up for the Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash April 17-19, with $590,000 guaranteed cash, a Phoenix bass boat, Dodge truck, and over $250,000 in hourly payouts—$2,500 for the heaviest hourly fish, per Kicks105. Lake Conroe just hosted a Texas B.A.S.S. Nation tourney where Colby Bryant won with 23.72 pounds, kicker a 6.80-pounder, and Bryan Trahan sacked 22.22 including a 5.75 beast on swimbaits. Up north, Lake Guntersville in Alabama delivered 4-pound largemouths mid-snowstorm last week, Champion Jigs Outdoors crew pullin' 'em on lizards and chatterbaits in Champion Jigs video. And don't sleep on Bois d’Arc Lake in North Texas—kayak anglers are callin' it the state's sleeper hit.Notable catches? While targetin' bass, Georgia guide Silas Turner boated a monster 31-pound-14-ounce longnose gar on Lake Blackshear—nearly 5 feet long, smashin' the state record by ounces, says AgroLatam U.S. That thrashin' fight? Pure chaos, even on 50-pound braid. Georgia's pushin' the Bass Slam too, challengin' you to catch all 10 black bass species like shoal, redeye, and Altamaha for swag and glory via Georgia Wildlife.Maryland's rockin' #2 in FishingBooker's 2026 Best Fishing States, nippin' at Florida's heels with Chesapeake Bay bass and more, Southern Maryland Chronicle notes—prime for you fly folks eyein' stripers too.Bass world's boilin' with young blood, tech debates, and trophy water everywhere. Tight lines, you trout snobs—give bass a shot, it'll hook ya.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.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' tales from the bass beat that even you fly slingers might wanna hear. Picture this: a 22-year-old Tennessee hotshot, Dylan Nutt, just schooled the pros at the 2026 Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River in Knoxville. Kid from Nashville, fished high school circuit with Sale Creek squad, climbed from B.A.S.S. Nation clubs to snag $300K and the crown. First Nation qualifier to win in 32 years! Newschannel9.com reports he hauled 66 pounds 13 ounces over three days, smashing a tournament-best 26-11 bag on day two with forward-facing sonar on pre-spawn staging spots in Fort Loudoun Reservoir. Caught keepers from 1.5 to 8 feet deep, mixing largemouth and smallies on pea gravel banks and creek backs. Wired2fish.com spills he dialed in with a secret unreleased Berkley Lab Series Minnow prototype, straight outta their Iowa lab. That bait's droppin' later this year, folks.Local hero Dillon Falardeau, Chickamauga Lake guide, ripped a 20-11 comeback sack on day two to crack top 25, finished 24th for $12K. Threw spinnerbaits at laydowns, preachin' to kids: grind hard, dreams come true. Bassmaster.com says Nutt's prep was key, fishin' those waters daily for a month pre-event. "I know this place better than my home lake," he grinned.Hot spots buzzin' now? That Tennessee River system's on fire post-Classic, especially Fort Loudoun and Chickamauga for prespawn beasts. Anglerschannel.com notes patterns holdin' on current-swept clay banks and gravel, 8-30 feet with bait schools. South Georgia blackwater rivers like those in GON.com are stainin' up from rain, perfect for stealthy river bassin' if you're chasin' that murky magic. And Zack Birge just dominated Lake Waco on the Bass Pro Tour, 75-pound total over scorable bass, per Anglers Pro Tackle.Fun twist for you fly folks: these bass are schooled tight like tailin' reds, hittin' minnow imitations precise as a dry fly drop. Student Angler League's rampin' spring trails too, hittin' Lake Keowee March 28 for young guns.Thanks for tunin' in, y'all. Come back next week for more bass buzz. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines!For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Artificial Lure's Bass Fishing UpdateHey there, bass fanatics! Artificial Lure here with your weekly rundown of what's happening in the bass fishing world, and let me tell you, things just got real interesting.First up, we've got ourselves a bonafide champion. A 22-year-old phenom named Dylan Nutt from Nashville, Tennessee just absolutely dominated the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour. The kid hauled in a three-day total of 66 pounds and 13 ounces, which was enough to take home the title. What makes this even cooler is that Nutt came up through the B.A.S.S. Nation program, making him only the second B.A.S.S. Nation angler ever to win the Classic. This guy's got skills, and at 22 years old, he's proving that the next generation of bass anglers isn't just ready—they're dominating.The Classic went down on the Tennessee River in Tennessee, and from what we're seeing, the competition was absolutely brutal out there. It's the kind of event that separates the serious anglers from the weekend warriors.Now, if you're looking for some solid fishing opportunities closer to home, check out Oologah Lake in Oklahoma. This place is a legitimate hotspot that deserves way more attention than it gets. The lake's got serious real estate with over 216 miles of shoreline and plenty of depth to explore—we're talking up to 72 feet in some spots. Bass fishing there has been fair recently with anglers reporting success on crankbaits, grubs, inline spinnerbaits, and minnows around brush structure and channels. The water's sitting at about 57 degrees right now, and while it's a bit murky, that can actually work in your favor if you know what you're doing.The U.S. Corps of Engineers manages campgrounds at Oologah with full RV hookups and boat ramps, so it's got solid infrastructure. The Red Bud Bay Marina also offers a fishing dock with easy access if you want to skip the boat launch. There are plenty of tackle shops in the area too, so you won't be caught without gear. Just a heads up—Oklahoma's got some new rules in place that require non-residents to check in and out of certain fishing areas as of 2025. No cost involved, just a quick process to help them understand how the resource is being used.If you're feeling adventurous, Oologah's also stocking hybrid striped bass and walleye regularly, so you could branch out from straight bass fishing if you wanted. Plus, the paddlefish season just kicked off on the Verdigris River near there, and reports say they're in great numbers right now.What I love about this moment in bass fishing is watching guys like Dylan Nutt come up and remind us all why we love this sport. He's young, hungry, and he just proved on one of the biggest stages in fishing that skill and dedication pay off. Meanwhile, spots like Oologah are out there waiting for the next generation of anglers to discover them.Thanks so much for tuning in to Artificial Lure! Make sure you come back next week for more fresh bass fishing intel, hot spots, and news from across the country. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis 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. If you're a fly rodder dreamin' of tradin' that whippy stick for a chunk of worm on a hook, listen up – these bass tales might just hook ya.Right now, Knoxville, Tennessee is the hottest ticket in town with the 2026 Bassmaster Classic rockin' the Tennessee River through March 15. National Today reports 58 pros battlin' for a fat $300,000 prize and that shiny trophy. Day two saw Dylan Nutt blast into the lead on Fort Loudoun Reservoir with a monster 26-pound, 11-ounce limit – the heaviest ever in three Classics on this system, per Bassmaster.com. That's six-pounders schoolin' up, spotted on LiveScope, and he's sittin' pretty at 46 pounds total headin' into Championship Sunday. His twin bro Carter Nutt crushed the College Classic exhibition on Watts Bar with 15 pounds, 7 ounces – these Nashville boys are unstoppable siblings dominatin' like it's Pickwick Lake all over again.Down in Louisiana, Louisiana Sportsman says Ethan Sims from Many bagged an 11.54-pound pre-spawn beast on Valentine's Day at Toledo Bend. He Texas-rigged a plastic in 10 feet off a creek back, third cast nailed her – 25 inches long, tagged and released for the Lunker Program. He's headin' back with 80-degree heat pushin' big females shallow. Hot spot alert: that mid-lake creek is firin' right now.Georgia's poppin' too, per GON.com – Lake Oliver on the Chattahoochee north of Columbus has prespawn largemouth and spots up shallow in March. Lake Eufaula just wrapped a high school tourney with big payouts, and Lake Oconee saw Christopher Wilder win with 18 pounds, 11 ounces on the MLF BFL. Carters Lake? Spotted bass smashin' shad spawns early mornin'.Emeryville, California's Scallywag boat scored 6 striped bass on a full-day trip March 14, says Fish Emeryville – Bay Area stripers are mixin' it up with halibut for ya West Coast crew.Bass are stagein' prespawn everywhere with warm snaps – creeks, river ledges, shallow flats. Grab that forward-facing sonar if ya got it, or just blind cast like Ethan. These lunkers don't care if you're flippin' flies or worms; they hit hard.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.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to whisper on the water for all things bass. If you're a fly fishing diehard chasing those tricky trout, lean in close 'cause bass are putting on a show right now that might just tempt you to swap that feather for a jig. We're talkin' monster lunkers in the Lone Star State and big tournament action across the US that's got the rods bending like never before.First off, Texas is on fire with the Toyota ShareLunker program, per the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department news release from March 13. J.B. Thomas and O.H. Ivie lakes in West Texas just dished out three Legacy Class beasts over 13 pounds each - that's the second double lunker day of 2026 already. Lawrence Lee from Tolar hauled in a 13.12-pounder at J.B. Thomas on a guided trip, sinking his bait in 20 feet and watching her hop right into the net like it was nothin'. His adrenaline dumped hard when it certified. Then over at O.H. Ivie, guide Marsh flipped a 6th Sense Panorama on a bed fish for a 13.65-pound personal best, screamin' across the lake. Angler Self capped it with a 13.73-pounder near dark, his second fish of the day after teasin' her with baits. These West Texas reservoirs have cranked out dozens of giants thanks to TPWD's habitat tweaks and stocking - O.H. Ivie's at 62 Legacy Class since 2020. Hot spots don't get hotter, y'all.And today, March 14, the Bassmaster Classic is kickin' off Day 1 in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Fort Loudoun and Tellico Lakes, as shown in Bassmaster's live highlights. Anglers are pullin' keepers like a near-4-pound largemouth on the fourth cast, peeling off the bottom with Carolina rigs and spinnerbaits. It's Tennessee River magic, with pros fired up on those dandies.Elsewhere, Edwin Evers topped the Bass Pro Tour Stage 3 qualifying on Lake Waco with 44 pounds, 11 ounces of scorable bass, per Major League Fishing. High school hotshots Parker Smith and Carson Randan won the Bassmaster High School Classic Exhibition on Watts Bar with umbrella rigs and swimbaits in shallow brush, sackin' a 3, 4, and 5-pounder despite the wind. Down south, Quinton McMichael nabbed nice bass on the lower Altamaha River, says Joshua Barber's report.These pigs are keyin' on beds, deep structure, and river edges this spring. Texas management proves bass are thriving bigger than ever - might make you fly guys jealous of the arm burn.Thanks for tunin' in, tight lines and quiet casts. 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.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Bass Fishing Boom: Spring is Here and the Fish are HungryHey there, bass anglers! Artificial Lure here, and let me tell you, if you've been itching to get out on the water, this is your moment. Spring is absolutely exploding across the country right now, and the bass are in full spawn mode, which means they're aggressive, territorial, and ready to crush whatever you throw at them.Let's start out west where things are heating up big time. According to Arizona State Parks, spring bass fishing is reaching peak conditions in places like Alamo Lake and Lake Havasu. The warming water temperatures are pushing bass into shallow areas near shore where they're building nests and getting defensive. This is exactly the kind of aggressive fishing we live for. The territorial spawners are hammering artificial baits left and right, and for anyone looking to get into bass fishing, Arizona right now is basically paradise. Just remember to practice catch and release during the spawn so these fish can protect their eggs.Down in Arkansas, things are getting wild too. According to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Dierks Lake just announced itself as the state's top tournament fishing destination for 2025, and for good reason. During just five tournaments last year, the average winning weight was nearly 21 pounds. That's the kind of consistent quality fishing that makes a lake worth the drive. Lake Beaver and Lake Ouachita are still holding strong as well, with plenty of big bass moving through the system.Speaking of big bass, Georgia just saw an absolute monster land on the scales. According to Field and Stream, professional guide Silas Turner caught a record-breaking 31-pound, 14-ounce longnose gar on Lake Blackshear while targeting spawning largemouth bass. Turner hooked this thing on a half-ounce jig meant for bass, and it took him 20 minutes of pure battle before he could wrestle it onto the deck. This thing dethroned a previous record from 2022 and proves that spring's surprises aren't always what you expect.Now, if you want to see the absolute best bass anglers in the world do their thing, pay attention. According to the Sporting News and the Bassmaster organization, the 2026 Bassmaster Classic is happening this weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee. The tournament kicks off on the Tennessee River with live coverage starting Saturday morning at 8 AM on Bassmaster.com, then moving to Fox from noon to 3 PM. The weigh-ins happen at Food City Center, and the best part? It's free to watch. This is the Super Bowl of bass fishing, and 50 of the nation's top anglers are competing for glory on Fort Loudoun and Tellico Lakes.Over in Kentucky, anglers are finding that prespawn bass are responding beautifully to crankbaits along gravel points and chunk rock shorelines. Kentucky Lake's endless structure is producing consistent action right now, especially with suspending jerk baits and deep runner crankbaits in crawfish and Tennessee shad patterns.The bottom line is this: spring is peak time for bass fishing across the country. Whether you're flinging topwater lures in Arizona, chunking crankbaits on Kentucky Lake, or heading to Arkansas to hunt trophy largemouths, the conditions are dialed in and the fish are feeding hard. Get out there and make it happen.Thanks so much for tuning in to this week's Bass Fishing Report. Come back next week for more fresh intel on what's biting and where. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more content, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis 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. If you're a fly rodder dreamin' of tradin' that whippy stick for a bass stick, listen up—these hogs are heatin' up just like your favorite dry fly hatch.First off, the Bassmaster Classic is kickin' off right now, March 12-15 on the Tennessee River in Knoxville. LightandChampion reports two Texans are in the mix among 58 pros battlin' the rocky Holston and French Broad confluence, plus ledge-filled Fort Loudoun and Tellico. Daiwa's sponsorin' the kickoff party tonight at Covenant Health Park, showin' off their new 2026 Tatula Elite reels—lightweight beasts with 9.2:1 gear ratios for skippin' finesse rigs into tight spots. Pros like Brandon Palaniuk and the Johnston brothers are reppin' hard, usin' forward-facin' sonar to nail pre-spawn staging fish. It's the Super Bowl of bass, free to watch, and Bassmaster says the water levels are fluctuatin' wild—perfect chaos for big limits.Down in Louisiana, LouisianaSportsman just dropped a gem: Ethan Sims, a 27-year-old from Many, bagged an 11.54-pound pre-spawn female at Toledo Bend on Valentine's Day. Fishin' a creek in 10 feet with forward-facers, he blind-cast a Texas-rigged plastic three times—third time she thumped it subtle, then dragged him silly. Tagged and released alive at Living the Dream weigh station, qualifyin' for a free replica mount. Toledo Bend's mid-lake creeks are hot now with 80-degree days pushin' big girls up from 100 yards out. That's a lifetime fish for a guy whose PB was 8 pounds—talk about upgradin'!Hot spots? BassForecast says the Southeast—Alabama to Louisiana—is goin' from fair to epic pre-spawn to spawn. Hit shallow flats, secondary points, and transition banks with jigs, shaky heads, or wacky rigs. Big females are pushin' shallow first, especially in warm creek arms. Southwest's strong too in CA and AZ reservoirs, mixin' pre-spawn with early spawn. Midwest and Great Plains seein' the first big push—get on drop-offs and bluffs before storms roll. MajorLeagueFishing notes spotted and largemouth bitin' solid at Pickwick and Lake Waco, where one angler sacked 8- to 9-pounders.Pre-spawn's on fire nationwide with warmer temps—presentation and speed are key. Imagine sightin' a 10-pounder stage like a risin' trout, then slidin' a bait right in her face.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.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis 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 fishing like a sneaky streamer in a trout run. If you're a fly guy eyein' those explosive bass strikes, stick around – this chunk-chasin' world's got some wild action that'll make your rod tip dance.Kentucky's Luke Lamb just edged out the field at the Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lake Guntersville, Alabama, sackin' heavy limits in a grind-it-out battle. Major League Fishing reports he topped 113 bass total weighin' over 318 pounds across the top 10 – pure football fightin' weight. Meanwhile, down in Arizona, spring spawn's firin' up hot. Arizona State Parks says Alamo Lake and Lake Havasu are loaded with largemouth and smallmouth pushin' shallow for beds, perfect for sight-fishin' like you'd nymph a reddin' brown. Hit Buckskin Mountain or River Island along the Colorado River for shore access – 10-pounders at Roper Lake are chompin' stocked trout, accordin' to their updates.Notable catches? Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin had Tucker Smith in fifth after day one with deep jig bites to 55 feet and a big swimbait kicker in just two feet – talk about versatile, like switchin' from dry flies to streamers mid-hatch. The Bass Cast notes Ethan Floyd crushed CATT Santee Cooper with 31.69 pounds, and Jeremiah Westberg hauled 41.92 pounds there too. Lake Guntersville keeps deliverin' – Logan Dyar snagged victory with a monster kicker.Hot spots screamin' right now: Douglas Lake, Tennessee, hosts the inaugural NPFL Military Classic September 23-25, honorin' vets with no live sonar allowed – old-school team battle on world-class water, per NPFL. Lake Guntersville and Lake Wylie are Phoenix BFL money pits, with locals like David Winters usin' home knowledge for wins. Eyes on Tennessee River for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic – KVD's preview calls it a fan fest with big current and ledges.Fun twist: Lake Fork's got a cheatin' scandal rockin' the scene, weights in the well drama straight outta The Bass Cast – keeps it real, huh? Arizona's pushin' catch-and-release on spawners for epic fights and quick pics.Bass world's boomin' – swap that fly rod for a jig, feel the thump.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.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI