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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, tying on a fresh leader and talking bass fishing in the good old U.S. of A.Let’s start with tournament buzz. Major League Fishing is about to crack open the 2026 Bass Pro Tour season on Alabama’s legendary Lake Guntersville with the B&W Trailer Hitches Stage 1, presented by Mercury. According to Major League Fishing and The Fishing Wire, 51 of the best in the game are rolling in, and locals are expecting lots of 4- to 6-pound fish with some true freaks mixed in. Pros are talking jerkbaits, minnow baits, small swimbaits with forward-facing sonar, and then classic winter red lipless cranks when the screens go dark. Guntersville’s basically the South’s home river for big bass right now.If you’re a fly rodder sniffing around for bassy alternatives to trout, Texas is calling your name. Texas Parks and Wildlife’s latest reports say largemouth are chewing all over the state. On Lake Limestone, bass have slid shallow and started keying on crawfish; red chatterbaits and rattletraps are hot, which translates nicely to craw-colored streamers or jiggy craw patterns on a 7- or 8-weight. Lake Conroe is putting out strong numbers of bass chasing shad offshore, with jerkbaits and deep cranks doing damage—perfect playground for neutrally buoyant baitfish flies and full-sink lines.Want more of a “local’s only” Texas feel? TPWD reports Comanche Creek is “excellent” for largemouth around points, and Lake Arlington has bass stacked on rocky areas inhaling Alabama rigs and jerkbaits. Think clouser-style flies crawled along rock, or articulated shad patterns swung like you’re steelheading, just with more humidity and fewer beanies.On the notable-catch front, Major League Fishing recently highlighted boater Luke Nichols on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, dropping a 24-pound, 6-ounce five-fish bag, anchored by a 7-pound, 11-ounce largemouth. He did it with LiveScope, green pumpkin homemade jigs, and a swimbait—basically the bass world’s version of sight-fishing big browns on a streamer. The bites were scattered, but when they came, they were the right ones.Speaking of big-fish lore, AOL’s rundown of the biggest largemouth in 49 states is still making the rounds, reminding everyone just how ridiculous American bass genetics can get. Add in records like Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Falcon Lake listings—where largemouth over 15 pounds have been logged—and you remember real quick why people build their whole year around one good prespawn.If you’re more into the DIY kayak-and-fly vibe, Marty Hughes’ recent fishing report on Substack talks about fishing a Neko rig painfully slow and sticking an 18.25-inch bass. That’s exactly the cadence fly anglers are already used to with cold-water presentations: slow, deliberate, picking apart structure instead of burning bank.And if you’re thinking about mixing travel with bass, keep an eye on Lake Eufaula in Alabama—registration is opening for the 2026 Minn Kota & Humminbird Owners Tournament there, with serious prize money and a pure big-bass format. Eufaula’s got classic Southern structure: ledges, grass, and enough brush to lose a lifetime supply of flies and jigs.Alright, that’s the bite window for this week. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure, and come back next week for more fresh bass intel and a little cross-talk for you fly junkies thinking about going warmwater.This has been a Quiet Please production. For more from me, check out QuietPlease 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 on US bass chasin' with that local vibe you fly slingers crave – think precise casts into skinny water for those explosive eats, minus the heavy spin gear. Winter's grip is loosenin', and bass are heatin' up across the map.Kickin' off with monster pulls: Down in Texas at Possum Kingdom Lake, Ed Harper hauled a white bass tippin' 3.57 pounds on January 25, 2025, settin' an all-tackle record per Texas Parks and Wildlife records updated October 27, 2025. George Stanley bow-and-arrowed a 33.75-pound smallmouth buffalo there March 10, 2025 – not pure bass, but shows the beast mode in that system. Fresh off the wire, Cole Moore from Louisiana sacked 19 pounds, 15 ounces of five bass to win the Bass Fishing League at Sam Rayburn January 6, 2026. And Matt Becker crushed Dale Hollow Lake with 22 pounds, 12 ounces of largemouths last Saturday, usin' Garmin LiveScope on creek mouths where they're pre-spawn stagin' – he pocketed $11,610. Grant Adams big-bagged a 6-pound, 12-ounce hawg there too.Hot spots screamin' right now? Possum Kingdom's on fire for whites and largemouths, with records fallin' in winter shallows – perfect for sightin' 'em like trophy trout on the flats. Dale Hollow's primed for a smallmouth slugfest come Bass Pro Tour in April, but largemouths are dominant now with slot limits keepin' it fair. Lake Shasta's risin' fast after holiday rains, pros like Roger Vue reportin' 27 bass over five pounds this year alone, expectin' double-digit sacks at the WON BASS Open with spotted bass lovin' the inflow. Texas fly boys are grindin' Conroe for 10-pound-plus largemouths on warm trends, and Sam Rayburn just proved it's go-time.Buzz in the bass world? Debate's ragin' on closed seasons – Wired2Fish argues no need nationwide thanks to catch-and-release smarts, thrivin' pops in Florida, Texas, Alabama spots like Okeechobee and Fork. But heads up, two US guys got fined $3,260 for hittin' smallmouths in closed season near Willisville per Manitoulin reports. Smart regs over bans, keepin' economies pumpin' and fish healthy.Fly anglers, these bass are sight-fish gold – big flies in prespawn shallows mimic your streamer game, just swap trout for green thunder. Lake Shasta and Possum Kingdom got that wild, structure-packed edge you're after.Thanks for tunin' in, tight lines till next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production – 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

# Artificial Lure's Bass Fishing UpdateHey there, bass enthusiasts! Artificial Lure here with your freshest catch of what's happening in the bass fishing world right now.Let's kick things off with some seriously impressive recent catches that should get your competitive juices flowing. Down at Toledo Bend in Louisiana, an 83-year-old angler named Gene Kidder just landed his personal best, an 11.9-pound largemouth bass on December 18th. This guy has been fishing his whole life, and Toledo Bend delivered him a Christmas gift he'll never forget. The fish measured 28 and a quarter inches long, and after they got her weighed at Buckeye Landing, they made sure to release her back into the water. Now that's sportsmanship.Speaking of Toledo Bend, things are heating up in the competitive circuit too. According to Major League Fishing, Riley Harris of Orange, Texas absolutely dominated a recent event with a five-bass limit weighing in at a massive 40 pounds, 8 ounces. That's the fourth-largest limit ever weighed in Phoenix Bass Fishing League history. Not too shabby if you ask me.Now let's talk about where you should be throwing your line. Lake Fork in Texas is absolutely in great shape right now despite running about three feet low. The official Lake Fork fishing report from January 2026 shows water temperatures sitting in that sweet 50 to 55-degree range, which is perfect for winter bass behavior. The water clarity is fantastic with two to three feet of visibility in most areas. According to the Lake Fork guide reports, the best pattern right now is targeting shallow to mid-depth regions around main lake areas and secondary points at creek mouths. Throw a half-ounce chatterbait in white or chartreuse-white colors, and make multiple passes through any stretch of bank where you catch a few fish. There's always a key feature holding those bass, whether it's a depth change, a bottom composition shift, or vegetation. For the jig enthusiasts out there, black and blue or black, blue, and purple jigs are doing serious damage right now, especially when you trail them with a matching craw pattern.But here's the kicker for those of you who like to go deep. Lake Fork is still holding plenty of fish suspended around bait in the 18 to 25-foot range. Flutter spoons, small slab spoons, tail kickers, and drop shots with finesse worms are all producing winners. The low water conditions actually work in your favor because you can read the water and see exactly where those creek channels run through the middle of your fishing areas.Moving out west, Folsom Lake in California has been showing promise in late December and early January. The conditions have been drawing serious attention from local anglers looking for some winter action.Looking ahead, Major League Fishing has some exciting tournaments lined up. The 2026 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit will be hitting Harris Chain of Lakes in mid-February, and things are really ramping up for the season. Yuengling Light Lager just jumped on board as an official sponsor for 2026, so you know the competitive scene is getting bigger and better.Remember, if you're fishing in Texas and you happen to land a largemouth bass over eight pounds or 24 inches, you can enter it into the Toyota ShareLunker program and get recognized for your achievement. It's a great way to contribute to the sport you love while getting some well-deserved recognition.Thanks so much for tuning in to Artificial Lure's Bass Fishing Update. Come back next week for more hot spots, incredible catches, and insider tips to help you land your next trophy. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more content, check out QuietPlease.AI.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 there, fly flingers and lure chuckers, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with the hottest bass buzz straight from the U.S. heartland. If you're used to delicate trout sipping dry flies, bass are the rowdy cousins that smash your presentation like a freight train—get ready to swap that 6-weight for some heavy artillery, 'cause these pigs are on fire right now.Kickin' off with monster catches that'll make your jaw drop. Down in Louisiana, 83-year-old Gene Kidder nailed his personal best at Toledo Bend on December 18—a fat 11.9-pound largemouth from a brush pile in Housen Bay. Louisiana Sportsman reports he hit it with a purple crankbait in 10-12 feet of gin-clear water on a last-chance cast, and the beast barely fought before bellyin' up to the boat. Released healthy, too—talk about a Christmas miracle. Over in Texas' Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas Parks and Wildlife logs a fresh white bass record at 3.57 pounds by Ed Harper on January 25, 2025—shoreline smashers if you're scoutin' hybrids or stripers nearby. And don't sleep on Chicago's Lake Michigan harbors; Outdoor News says smallmouths are bulked up, with a near-record 7-pound, 2-ounce brute from Monroe Harbor last April, just an ounce shy of Illinois glory.Hot spots? Alabama's Bass Trail is explodin' as the nation's second-biggest tourney series, per Southern Fishing News. Lake Guntersville still holds the ABT record at 32.02 pounds from 2014—2026's powerhouse 200-angler lineup is gunnin' to smash it across those legendary waters. Texas is bass nirvana: Lake Conroe hosted the nail-bitin' 2025 Bass Pro Tour opener with Justin Cooper, Colby Miller, and Jacob Wall dukin' it out. Lake O.H. Ivie led ShareLunker entries last season, and the program's 40th year fired up New Year's Day 2026 via The Fishing Wire—loan 'em a 13-pound-plus lunker for spawnin' and stockings that keep Texas pigs growin'. Sabine River above Toledo Bend cranks 3-pound white bass runs, says Texas Outdoors Journal, perfect for numbers if you're bridge-hoppin' like river rats.Fresh scoops? Toyota ShareLunker hits milestone with hotline at 903-681-0550 through March—catch a double-digit and score Bass Pro swag drawings. South Dakota's rampin' up with Governor's Bass Cup on Lake Oahe June 6-7, where world-class smallies lurk amid walleye and pike chaos, per Midwest Lip Rippers. Even Perham, Minnesota lakes promise jiggin' largemouths in weedlines for 2026, Fishing the Midwest whispers.Bass are cold-water tough this January—slow-roll jigs or crank shallow like the pros. Whether you're a fly guy testin' streamers on chunkers or a spin caster, these spots deliver heart-p pounders.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' bass tales for you fly slingers dreamin' of tradin' that featherweight rod for some chunkier action. Bass fishin' in the US is heatin' up like a summer hatch, even in these winter months. Let's dive into the fresh bites that'll make you itch for a spin setup.Start with Gene Kidder, an 83-year-old legend from Opelousas, Louisiana. Louisiana Sportsman reports he nailed his personal best largemouth, 11.9 pounds at 28-and-a-quarter inches, on December 18 at Toledo Bend. After a fishless day in Housen Bay, he chucked a purple crankbait at a brush pile in 10 to 12 feet near Miller Bay Point—thought it was a snag, then a catfish, but nope, a trophy that belly-flopped right into the boat without much fuss. Released her healthy; Toledo Bend's still the double-digit dream factory with clear water and sunny vibes.Head south to Alabama's Lake Guntersville, where Major League Fishing says Nathan Brewer crushed Day 1 of the Toyota Series opener with 28 pounds 5 ounces of pure smallmouth—all below the dam after lockin' through. Just 20 casts for a mega-bag topped by a 6-11 brute in movin' water. Locals know that tailrace magic; it's like strippin' streamers on steroids for smallies.Tennessee's reppin' hard too—AOL calls it prime bass country with Chickamauga, Dale Hollow, and the Tennessee River pumpin' monsters. Up in Virginia, Midcurrent notes a late-December warm snap to 60 degrees lit up the Shenandoah and New Rivers for smallmouth and largemouth on big streamers, slow strips with pauses in 36-44 degree water. Fly guys, that's your wheelhouse—sink-tips and articulated patterns haulin' winter bass tight to structure.Don't sleep on California: Westernbass forums buzz about kayak kings pullin' biggest bass of 2025 from the Delta and Clear Lake. Texas stays stacked—Captain Experiences guides like Jay on Lake Fork hittin' points and drop-offs for giants, and TPWD records show Lake Conroe's largemouth history toppin' 15 pounds.Hot spots right now? Toledo Bend for lunkers, Guntersville tailwaters for smallie clinics, Tennessee rivers for non-stop action. Winter bass are stackin' on brush, structure, and current breaks—kinda like nymphin' deep runs, but with more pull.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 on bass chasin' across the US. If you're a fly slinger dreamin' of switchin' to chunkier fights, these bass tales might just hook ya – think explosive surface eats that'd make a trout blush.Kickin' off 2026 with a bang: Texas just fired up the 40th season of the Toyota ShareLunker Program on New Year's Day. Anglers are huntin' Legacy Class largemouth over 13 pounds from public lakes, loanin' 'em to Texas Parks and Wildlife for spawnin' and stockin' back bigger babies statewide. Last year, Lake O.H. Ivie crushed it with six monsters, and Willie Pipkin smashed a lake record 14.05-pounder at Lady Bird Lake. Call the hotline at 903-681-0550 if you bag one through March – prizes include Bass Pro Shops sprees.Out West, Spencer Shuffield just snagged victory at the 2025 WON Bass U.S. Open on Lake Shasta, where calm winds let big largemouth shine. Westernbass.com reports Shasta's winter bite is hot on shallow flats under 10 feet – skip the crowds, hit less-pressured spots with big topwater walkers for afternoon booms. Kayak dudes are haulin' huge spotted bass too, posted just days ago.Hot spots screamin' right now? California Delta's in a finesse winter grind, low 50s temps pushin' bass to grass edges and deeper transitions – slow shaky heads or drop shots. Castaic Lake's at 77% full, limits on Carolina rigs and Ned rigs in shad or green pumpkin down deep; some anglers baggin' 20-plus. Lake Isabella's quality fish on jigs and deep crankbaits at Engineer or Rocky Point, 15-25 feet. Contra Loma's tight to rocky weeds with weedless plastics, dawn topwater flashes. Pyramid Lake drops shots to 40 feet for chunkers.Notable catches? Simpson Redhawks kids Owen Boesiger and Kaiden Dinning hammered winter spotted bass up north Cali-style. And Bass Pro Tour's smashin' weight records on the Potomac – North Carolina's Coble led Day 1 with 20-5 pounds.Gear buzz: Whiskey Riff's toppin' January cold-water lists with green pumpkin gobies on Ned rigs or slow drags. Golden mussels still closin' ramps like Diamond Valley, but innovators like Randy Pringle at Best Bass Tournaments got workarounds for Delta and Clear Lake opens.Bass nation's boilin' – from Texas giants to West Coast grinders. Thanks for tunin' in, tight lines and get after 'em. 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' the latest bass buzz across the US like a perfectly weighted Ned rig on a glassy morning. If you're a fly slinger dreamin' of switchin' to chunkin' for hawgs, these tales'll hook ya deep. Let's dive into the fresh action.First off, Jacob Wheeler just obliterated the Bass Pro Tour single-day weight record up on the St. Lawrence River in Massena, New York. Dude sacked 47 smallmouth bass tippin' the scales at a mind-blowin' 165 pounds, 1 ounce – that's nine fish over 10 pounds each, shadin' his own old mark. Major League Fishing reports Alton Jones Jr. wasn't far behind with 49 fish for 147-10 on a drop-shot, and Brent Ehrler hit 141-12 mixin' drop-shot and Ned rigs. Total day haul? 918 bass weighin' nearly 2,900 pounds from 40 pros. Wheeler joked his knees and back are screamin', but he's geeked for more. Pink Ned baits and rattlin' Neds were the ticket – finesse finesse, just like delicate fly presentations when browns get picky.Hot spots are firin' too. Westernbass.com says Lake Shasta's winter largemouth are boomin' shallow on flats under 10 feet, smashin' big topwaters afternoons when they're feedin' heavy – less pressured pockets away from crowds, perfect for sightin' 'em like risin' trout. California Delta's slowed to a finesse grind in the low 50s water temps, bass huggin' grass edges and deeper transitions on slow weedless plastics. Contra Loma's tight to rocks and weeds, with dawn topwater pops and dark soft plastics pullin' quality from depth, per FishCaddy reports. And eyes on Table Rock Lake for MLF's Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2026 – prime Missouri smallmouth and largemouth territory.Other buzz? Bassmaster's gearin' up 101 anglers for the 2026 Progressive Elite Series after a record 2025 with 11 century belts. Texas Parks and Wildlife logs a solid 10.47-pound largemouth record in Houston, holdin' strong. Kayak dudes on Westernbass scored huge spotted bass lately too.Y'all, bass are stackin' limits like never before – if fly fishin's your jam, grab a spin stick and finesse these beasts; the explosions rival any dry fly take.Thanks for tunin' in, tight lines till 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' the latest buzz on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly slinger who digs sightin' big slabs and strippin' lines through structure, bass season's got that same thrill—think Woolly Buggers dancin' in the shallows for hawgs that hit like trucks. Let's dive into the fresh action as 2026 kicks off.Texas is heatin' up big time with the Toyota ShareLunker Program launchin' its historic 40th season on New Year's Day, per Wired2Fish. Anglers are droppin' double-digit lunkers into the gene pool right now, chasin' that legacy sharelunker glory—perfect for us fly guys eyein' Falcon Reservoir, where the all-tackle largemouth record still sits at 15.63 pounds from 2011, though recent blues and whites are pushin' limits, says Texas Parks and Wildlife.Out West, Lake Shasta's winter largemouth are stealin' the show on WesternBass.com forums. Shallow flats under 10 feet are holdin' giants hittin' topwaters in afternoon feeds—imagine strippin' a big streamer over those subtle spots for explosive takes. California Delta's gone finesse with bass on edges in the low 50s, slow drags mimickin' your fly presentations. And kayak dudes just hauled a huge spotted bass, provin' you don't need a boat to tangle with monsters.Head to Alabama for the Ultimate Fishing Expo, debuting January 16-18 at Cullman OmniPlex, reports Cullman Tribune. Pros like Jordan Lee and Brandon Lester are speakin' on bass tactics, with seminars on livies and sonar—grab show deals and maybe win a $40K Ranger boat. Meanwhile, MLF's announcin' packed 2026 fields: 101 for Bassmaster Elite, 125 for Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, and Invitationals hittin' Harris Chain first.Hot spots? Shasta for West Coast slabs, Falcon for Texas records, Kissimmee Chain for the Invite Champ in September per Major League Fishing. Even fly-friendly ponds in Cape Cod and Rhode Island are open pre-ice, with black Woolly Buggers nailin' largemouths before the freeze locks 'em, via On The Water reports.Big catches from '25 still echo: Michael Neal edged Jordan Lee by an ounce on an 8-plus pounder, MLF style. Tourney trails are stacked—get out there before the crowds.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' bass tales like a sneaky streamer in a trout seam. You fly fishers know the thrill of that subtle take—well, bass chasin' is the beefed-up cousin, hittin' hard and fightin' dirty across these US waters. Let's dive into the fresh buzz from late 2025, straight from the hooks.First off, monster catches are lightin' up the scales. GunnFishTV dropped a killer YouTube reel December 29 showin' their top 2025 hauls—think 3-plus pound river bruisers on frogs, a legit 33-incher that's the biggest they filmed, and sacks pushin' 13 pounds with 4-6 ounce chunks. Over on O.H. Ivie Lake in Texas, Owen Harmon boated a 14.25-pound largemouth June 2, per Texas Parks and Wildlife records—that's a lunker that'll bend your fly rod dreams. And don't sleep on Jacob Wheeler; the guy's reppin' top spinning reels like the Shimano Stradic in Major League Fishing wins, includin' his 10th career victory on Saginaw Bay where Day 2 smashed records with over 3,200 pounds of bass weighed.Hot spots? Table Rock Lake's offshore game is firin'—Extreme Outdoors reports main lake gravel points in 20-30 feet with drop shots, spoons, and deep crankbaits pullin' bass mixed with walleye, water temps climbin' to 68-70 degrees. Northeast Texas lakes are stacked too, says TheLakeForkGuide, with big bass waitin' now. Lake Conroe kicked off the Bass Pro Tour season with a nail-biter top-three battle among Justin Cooper, Colby Miller, and Jacob Wheeler. Ohio's Lake Rupert's a sleeper for big bass, per Outdoor News December 29. And South Holston Lake? Prime for bass and boats, 7,580 acres of action.Fun scoop: Spinning reels are the new rage thanks to forward-facing sonar—Whiskey Riff's December 29 list loves the Seviin GX at 200 bucks, Daiwa Prorex for icy northern bites, and Shimano Stradic that Wheeler swears by. Tourneys like Toledo Bend saw pros like Reynolds sackin' 8-pounders on secondary points post-spawn, while Bassmaster's gearin' up 2026 Elite rookies. Texas ShareLunker program's callin' anglers to drop giants for hatchery boosts.Patterns dyin'? Adjust quick—National Professional Fishing League says hit confidence spots when pressure or weather flips the script.Thanks for tunin' in, you legends. Come back next week for more bass beats. This has been a Quiet Please production—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 bass buzz across the US like a sneaky streamer in a trout hole. If you're a fly slinger dreamin' of tradin' that whippy rod for some heavy greenbacks, listen up—these hogs are pullin' boats sideways right now.Kickin' off with recent monsters: Spencer Shuffield just snagged victory at the 2025 WON Bass U.S. Open on Lake Mead, dominatin' calm waters after a windy opener, per Westernbass.com. Out West, a teener alert lit up Central Cal forums—a 16-pounder crashed the party on December 23. Shasta Lake's dishin' big largemouth shallow on topwaters in the afternoons, holdin' on flats under 10 feet where less pressured spots explode. Down in Texas, Falcon Lake records stay hot with a 1.05-pound white bass by Ernst Toepfer on August 1, but those lunkers like Tommy Law's old 15.63-pounder ghost the joint still.Hot spots? Table Rock Lake in Missouri's gearin' up huge—MLF dropped Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2026 there April 17-19, 35 pros chasin' $300K on that Ozark gem with water temps hoverin' 49-52 degrees main lake. Bass hug bluffs and bottoms in 11-15 feet per Table Rock Fishing Intel. California Delta's a winter grind in the low 50s—finesse edges and transitions. Illinois south ponds got bass bitin' steady as of December 19 Outdoor News report, while Navajo Lake in New Mexico keeps bass fair amid kokanee action.Fresh scoop: B.A.S.S. Nation crowned champs, and 11 rookies plus a returnee join the 2026 Elite Series—101 anglers total, comin' off a record 2025 with 11 century belts. Golden mussels still closin' ramps like Diamond Valley, but innovators like Randy Pringle at Best Bass Tournaments carved out Delta opens. Jacob Wheeler bagged a $50K payday fish recently, eyein' revenge on Shearon Harris. ICAST 2025 gear's hittin' shelves—think Missile Baits D Bomb in Rotten Tomato that powered Ish Monroe's Pro/Am win.Tight lines, whether you're flippin' flies or frogs—these bass don't care, they just eat. 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