Smash Bass Records and Red-Hot Bite Across the U.S.

Artificial Lure here with the latest scoop on what’s hot in bass fishing across the U.S., and as always, I’m all about the real talk, no fluff—just what you want to know before you hit the water.First up, let’s talk **recent lunkers and records**. Over in Massachusetts, the current leader for largemouth is rocking a hefty 7 pounds 13 ounces out of Moores Pond, Warwick, while a chunky 25-inch catch-and-release largemouth was landed in the Chicopee River, Ludlow. Smallmouth chasers, there’s a 23-inch slab from Assawompset Pond, Lakeville, to inspire your next cast. These northeast waters are getting just cool enough for bass to strap on the feed bag, so don’t sleep on those New England lakes and rivers this fall. All info comes from the state’s November 2025 Sportfishing Awards leaderboard.If you prefer your bass a little swampy, big news down in Louisiana—LDWF has kicked off their very first stakeholder-driven Black Bass Management Plan. Basically, they’re crowd-sourcing ideas on how to keep those marsh monsters fat and plenty. That means bass fishing in the Bayou State could get even better, and they want local anglers involved in shaping the future. For the locals, now’s the time to make your voice heard and maybe nudge your favorite honey hole onto the map.Over in Texas, home of bruiser largemouths, the all-tackle record for the Brazos River still stands at a beastly 11.71 pounds caught by Mark A. Bohanan, but with cooling weather and forage stacked up, don’t be surprised if someone nudges that top mark in the next few weeks. Folks are also reporting strong fall bites for largemouth at Lake Fork and Ray Roberts, and plenty of action on glide baits and swimbaits in reservoirs like Rocky Gorge—prime time for big strips, heavy cover, and aggressive surface attacks, according to local guides.Let’s not skip over the tournament scene, because Grand Lake, Oklahoma, has been the stage for some serious weigh-ins this November during the Toyota Series Championship. Final numbers are still rolling in, but the second day saw big sacks hit the scales, with a mix of classic crankbaits and jigs helping pros pluck bass from deep brush and docks.For you fly anglers—yes, there’s much to be jazzed about. Maryland rivers like the Magothy, Severn, and local reservoirs are on fire right now for those pitching streamers or topwater bugs, especially in areas holding late autumn shad runs. If you’re itching for a hybrid adventure, try targeting bass near shad schools at sunrise with big hand-tied deceivers or mini poppers—you’ll get that aggressive chase hit that makes fly fishing for bass so addictive.And here’s a twist: while most of the country is winding down open water season, Georgia’s fall bite is just heating up, with Lake Lanier and surrounding reservoirs reporting stripers and largemouth blitzing drop-offs and points. If you fancy yourself a night-owl, clear fall nights are producing some impressive topwater action. Think buzzbaits, jitterbugs, and foam creatures dropped right at the edge of a moonlit dock.Major League Fishing’s fall events have also thrown the spotlight on lakes like Big Arbor Vitae in Wisconsin, where teams hauled in 46 scorable bass in a single day. Talk about numbers to keep you warm through first ice!As always, big thanks for tuning in. Come back next week for more local intel, national bragging rights, and maybe a few secrets only the regulars whisper at the ramp. This has been a Quiet Please production—find more at Quiet Please Dot A I. I’m Artificial Lure, and until next time, keep your lines tight and your secrets loose!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 bass heads, it’s Artificial Lure! Buckle up because the last week has been wild for bass fishing across the U.S.—and if you love a river run or tossing flies for monster largemouth, you’re gonna want to hear all this.First off, talk about a reel legend—Ohio just saw its bass record absolutely smashed. George Bruggeman of New Carlisle hooked a jaw-dropping 37.375-pound striped bass at Kiser Lake last week. He was just out for bluegills, rigged up with 8-pound line and half a nightcrawler, and lucked into one of those classic “you’re gonna need a bigger net” moments. Striper fans, pay attention—Kiser’s clearly holding some giants, especially this time of year when the cooling water has the big fish refueling for winter. According to the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee, this beast edged out the record that stood for more than thirty years. Proof that you don’t need heavy tackle to land legends—sometimes panfish gear delivers the thrill! CBS News Pittsburgh had all the details and the photos to make you double-check your own line weight next time you’re targeting bluegill.Want more of a hotspot rundown, fresher than your morning coffee? Right now, the killer striper and largemouth bite is lighting up at Lake Fork in Texas, a lake that’s basically the bass capital of America. Expectations are always high there, but word from seasoned guides and the Texas Parks & Wildlife crew is that fall action is legit with double-digit largemouth being boated. For the fly anglers, the Brazos River is still producing—recent records show Jamie Meaux landed a sweet 1-pound bluegill on the fly just last month, and the largemouth run is picking up with the cooler temps. Don’t sleep on Clear Lake in California either—its weed beds right now are prime real estate for fired-up largemouth and some husky crappie, if you ever feel like mixing it up.Lake Guntersville in Alabama continues its run as a tournament mecca, with the 2025 Bass Pro Shops REDCREST championship wrapping up there, and big numbers of both largemouth and spotted bass showing up in tourney weigh-ins. The fall tournaments at Table Rock Lake in Missouri and Grand Lake in Oklahoma are heating up as well—pros are reporting steady bites in pre-front conditions. That means time your trips right before the next cold snap for your best chance at those aggressive bass.For you Southern anglers, there’s big news: Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries just kicked off the state’s first ever Black Bass Management Plan, meaning even better days ahead for our favorite green fish—expect this to translate into more big catches and fun tournaments in the future.Pacific Northwest fans—get your kayaks ready. The KFNW Kayak Bass Classic is returning to Washington’s Potholes Reservoir in October 2025, which is famous for monster smallmouth and largemouth. Last season, fly casters cleaning up with streamers around island points had everyone talking, and the bite should stay hot with roomy prep for fall.And to the surf casters mixing things up on the East Coast—New Jersey’s barrier islands are the scene of non-stop striped bass action this week, with bunker schools pulling big fish right up to the sand. That’s the kind of fast bite that tests your knots and your stamina.With cooling water, the bite everywhere is ramping up, but bass are shifting to that classic fall pattern: feeding up before winter, then slowing down after cold fronts. According to the Bass Forecast crew, “Get on the water pre-front if you can—active feeding now turns to slow, tough fishing after the cold moves through.”That’s a wrap for Artificial Lure—thanks for hanging out and soaking up the freshest action. Bring your best stories to the launch, and come back next week for more reel talk and hot lake reports.This has been a Quiet Please production, and for even more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines until next time!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 bass heads, Artificial Lure here with the latest scoop on bass fishing in the U.S.—let’s hit the hot bites, wild catches, and what’s changing on the water this week.First up, the record books got a fresh ink stain in Iowa this month when Toby Franks landed a spotted bass tipping the scales at 2.32 pounds on the Iowa River. This wasn’t just a local legend—it’s the new state record as confirmed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. That stretch between Coralville Lake and River Junction is becoming famous for southern transplants like spotted bass, and regular sampling keeps turning up even bigger fish. So for folks chasing different bass vibes in the Midwest, Coralville Reservoir and Lake MacBride are now on the “must-wet-a-line-here” list.Down south, Lake Dardanelle in Arkansas was the stage for Shawn Gordon to haul in a winning five-bass limit at 20 pounds, 3 ounces during the Phoenix Bass Fishing League showdown last Saturday. If you’re after tournament-size largemouth action, this stretch is proving it’s got the goods for significant stringers.Let’s talk hot spots for fall. Bass Forecast pegs the entire eastern U.S. in “late fall” bite patterns. The Northeast is holding strong with good action, especially in Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. In Maryland, the upper Bay near Conowingo Dam, the mouth of the Patapsco, and the Bay Bridge piers are producing striped bass for those tossing poppers and paddletails at sunrise and sunset. In-shore ledges and deep river channels (think Potomac, Patuxent) have been the go-to for jigging and umbrella rigs. According to Maryland DNR fishing reports, schools of striper are lined up where bait is pouring out, and with water temps dropping into the mid-50s, the big fall feed is on.Farther south, Kentucky Lake in Tennessee is back in the spotlight. ExploreKentuckyLake.com ranks it as a premier pick for both casual floats and serious crappie and bass chasing. If you’re after a multi-species bonanza, Lake Barkley and Land Between the Lakes also deliver, with full-service marinas and bass-rich waters ideal for long casts and kayak missions.Big events keep rolling in. Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana, is set to host the final leg of Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Shops Summit Cup next week at mystery fisheries, so expect some wild scenes and big names battling for bragging rights. Meanwhile, the American Bass Anglers Tour just wrapped up a few divisional wins, proving that it's still anybody’s game (and weekend anglers need not feel left out).What’s going on in regulations and conservation? Striped bass management is making headlines along the Atlantic. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission met in Delaware and, against tighter limits, decided to keep current striped bass quotas for 2026. The debate highlighted concerns about stock rebuilding by 2029, declining catches, and the tangled balance between conservation and keeping charter captains working. Some pro guides say the reduction in catch shows the fish need a break, while others argue economic consequences are hitting real hard. Either way, the Commission will keep tweaking management beyond 2029, so stay tuned if you chase stripers or swap stories with salty locals.Gear heads and fly fishers get an extra nod with Bassmaster’s review of top lures from this season. Jerkbaits and Carolina rigs are catching fire as cooling trends push fish deeper, especially in Great Plains and Midwest lakes. If you like fooling finicky fall bass on long casts—a Ned rig on deep structure is money right now.That’s the short cast for this week. Keep those reels greased, your flies tight, and don’t forget to share your photos—next week could be when your catch makes the highlights!Thanks for tuning in and make sure to come back next week for more bass banter. 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

Hey fellow anglers, Artificial Lure here, reeling you in with the latest buzz from the world of bass fishing in the good ol’ U.S. of A. Let’s cut straight to the chase: if you’re itching for action, big catches, and some local legends, bass fishing has delivered a wild few weeks.First up, notable catches have been making serious waves. On Lake Mayer in Chatham County, Georgia, Dane Eyres just hauled in an 8-pound largemouth that folks are still talking about. That’s the kind of fish that gets you called back to the dock for photos, not just a quick fillet job. Down in Texas, records keep getting tested, and anglers like Hunter Stuart continue to charm largemouth near the 9-pound mark. Just in 2023 at Lake Granbury, Rhyder Hudson bagged a 7.51-pound hybrid striped bass, showing that Lone Star waters are cranking out lunkers for the record books, and recent reports have area mouths watering for the next big bite.Hot spots this week? Get up early or stay late, because Clarks Hill Lake in Georgia is firing for topwater action right at sun-up, especially on buzzbaits and poppers over shallow shoals, according to the Georgia Outdoor News lake reports. If you’re more of a cold-weather chaser, the smallmouth are lining up at Lake St. Clair up north. Trey McKinney just kept the lead wire-to-wire to take the Bassmaster Elite win there—St. Clair is showing why it’s a bucket-list spot for winter smallie hunters who want to see tubes and drop-shots get smashed in deep, cold water.Let’s not leave out Cayuga Lake in New York, where Dakota Ebare just set a Bass Pro Tour record by landing a 7-pound, 10-ounce smallmouth during the championship round. If that doesn’t light a fire under you, check your pulse, because smallmouth of that size in a tournament setting is pure adrenaline. For the fly crowd, the fall run is hot on sand eel and bunker imitations from the Jersey Shore up through the Cape; striped bass are blitzing bait and there’s definitely crossover potential for both fly and spin fishing zest, as fly fishers and regular rodders alike hunt down those visible topwater schools, as The Average Angler blog points out.Out west, if you’re looking for something different, Colorado’s Two Buttes Reservoir has called an emergency fish salvage—water levels are dropping and the state wants all licensed anglers to come take as many bass (and anything else) as they can before winter hits. Not your everyday catch-and-release situation, but hey, an opportunity is an opportunity.There’s also some good homegrown news for anyone rooting for the U.S. on the international stage. Team USA just took home gold at the Black Bass World Championship, with a couple of Lee County, Alabama, locals leading the charge. Next year, the world’s best will be coming stateside to Hot Springs, Arkansas, for another crack at the title—might be worth planning a trip if you want to rub shoulders with the world’s best.So, whether you’re tracking stripers along the Atlantic, bombing crankbaits across Guntersville, or swinging streamers for those freshwater bruisers in the South, it’s a great time to be a bass angler. Bring your tubes for cold water, tie on a hair jig for fall finesse, or just stick it out with your favorite popper on those misty mornings. The fish are biting if you know where—and when—to cast.Thanks for tuning in to the latest from Artificial Lure. Remember, come back next week for more fresh bass intel. This has been a Quiet Please production—if you want more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines, friends!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 here—ready to drop some spicy updates about what’s cooking in the world of bass fishing across the United States.Let’s start with some big catches making headlines. Last weekend at City Lake, Jack Meehan landed a chunky 4 lb. 15 oz. bass, snatching the top spot for largest catch in his club’s season and only one ounce behind the all-time record. That’s the kind of bass that makes you rethink your knot choices and wish you’d brought along a bigger net. Meanwhile, over at Lake Eufaula, Ben Cleary from Monticello out-fished more than 700 anglers and walked away with a brand new Nitro bass boat at the 3rd annual Minn Kota and Humminbird Owners Tournament in March. Sometimes dreaming big pays off, especially if you can land 18 lbs. in a five-fish limit, like Christopher Wilder did at Lake Oconee’s tournament, pocketing a sweet $6,641—including a fat bonus for tossing his Phoenix gear.Looking for hot spots this month? Bartletts Ferry on the Chattahoochee is firing up for both largemouth and spotted bass. Word is the bite’s staying strong through November, so if you’re itching for action, get those rigs ready. Lake Varner in Georgia is also living up to its reputation for big bass—locals still recall its explosive prespawn runs in early spring, but the bite’s been consistent this fall. Out west, anglers are buzzing about Folsom Lake in California, where the spotted bass are chasing bait like they’re late for a party, especially at dawn and dusk. If you’re one for smallmouth, Carters Lake has been delivering fast action on shad-chasing spots.Tournament fever is still raging. The Bass Pro Tour’s Tackle Warehouse Invitationals are about to wrap up at the legendary St. Lawrence River in New York. This spot is ground zero for smallmouth showdowns, and last August saw Casey Smith haul in 72 pounds over three days—serious bragging rights. The Invitationals this July are expected to be rowdy, with the Angler of the Year race coming down to the wire and championship slots on the line.In Virginia, Smith Mountain Lake and Kerr are heating up with back-to-back BassKings Solo events, including a December classic. The Bass Nation of VA just wrapped its big State Championship at Smith Mountain Lake, where Daniel and Douglas Eubank clinched the team title on November 2nd. If you’re in the area, pencil in November 8th—another BassKings event is dropping at Buggs Island.For the bass heads who pivot to fly rods now and then, the turnover season is here. Water temps are cooling off and oxygen levels are up along the banks, especially in spots like Lake Nottley, Georgia. Bassmaster pros say now’s prime time for bass to corral baitfish in flats and creek pockets, so throwing smaller flies or lighter jigs near gravel bars and secondary points could spark some wild strikes.The science side says fall bass are getting trickier. Their big summer schools are breaking up and solo fish or small gangs are roaming, hunting shad and bluegill stuffing the cafeteria. Don’t expect a bonanza every outing—patience, a keen eye for water clarity, and a variety of presentations are key right now.A little controversy erupted at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, where striped bass management stays unchanged for 2026 despite angler concerns and scientific calls for cuts. Maryland waters, especially the Chesapeake Bay, have seen below-average young-of-year surveys for striped bass seven years running, so expect more chatter about fisheries management this winter.Before I crank the trolling motor off, huge thanks for tuning in to this week’s bass fishing briefing with Artificial Lure. Next week, you know where to catch the latest on the nation’s best bites, record-breaking catches, and local lore. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines till next time!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

This is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest on bass fishing in the USA, and if you’re a fly fishing enthusiast hoping to land a lunker – you’re in the right spot.Let’s talk recent notable catches. Down South, Lake Guntersville in Alabama has been lighting up the bass fishing scene, with big bass coming out of grass mats practically begging for a punch rig. Anglers out there have been pulling out hefty largemouths by targeting the thickest mats of hydrilla and coontail. Just last week, Archer from Dollar Jerky Club and friends showed off some hogs caught punching through those juicy mats – it’s proof those grass edges are still holding monsters this fall. They’re running a heck of a giveaway, too, so keep your eye on those Guntersville videos for a chance to win some bass-grade jerky. If you’re a fly flinger, you might have to ditch the 4-weight for an 8 or 9, but those weed lines are legit for stripping big streamers through – big bass absolutely cannot resist when the water cools.Now, up North, the bite is just as hot but a bit more finesse. In Michigan, the Phoenix Bass Fishing League’s smallmouth tournaments have kept pressure on those Great Lakes brutes. Nolan Mandel has dominated the lakes with consistent top-10 finishes, mostly working drop-shots and Ned rigs, but don’t let that discourage you fly anglers. Late fall is prime for sight-fishing monster smallmouths in clear water with baitfish imitations, and if you’re willing to brave chilly Michigan mornings, you might just hook into a fish of a lifetime.Hot spots? This month, Lake Conroe in Texas is still the place to flex your drag – largemouths up to 16 pounds have shown up in past seasons, and current reports from Texas Parks and Wildlife keep it in the heavyweight championship running. Fall turnover has got fish moving shallower, and Conroe’s timber and boat docks are holding, especially on bright days after a cold snap. Throwing a big fly near the shade line or flipping craw patterns will put you in the running for a photo-worthy bass.Meanwhile, up in Pennsylvania, Outdoor News reports the big bass bite is kicking in on many lakes as water cools into the 50s. The classic fall pattern of topwater in the mornings is hanging on just a little bit longer than usual this year. If you’re not throwing poppers on your fly rod in skinny water before the sun gets high, you’re missing out. It’s not all good news, though. On the striped bass side (which, let’s be real, plenty of us also chase when we get the chance), there’s been drama. Fishery managers on the East Coast are holding back on cutting catch limits despite concerns about menhaden, a key food source for stripers, according to Chesapeake Bay Magazine. While the current management plan claims striped bass are on track for rebuilding, conservation groups are still sounding alarms – so if you’re headed out after stripers in the coming weeks, stay tuned for possible new regulations and keep an eye on forage patterns.Big money tournaments continue to draw the best in the sport, and the recent Folds of Honor Patriot Cup on Logan Martin Lake in Alabama saw Jacob Wheeler and Dustin Connell mop up with over 70 pounds of bass. Just goes to show, fall tournament season is prime time for heavy sacks and heavy bragging rights across the southeast.Quick reminder: Whether you’re a gear-head or sworn to the stick and line, November is still topwater time in a big chunk of the country. Don’t be in a hurry to put those poppers and mice away just because the calendar flipped – water temps in the low 50s still produce heart-stopping eats.That’s a wrap for this week’s trip around the nation’s best bass haunts. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure! Come back next week for the latest fishing updates, and remember, 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

Artificial Lure here with your weekly lowdown on the latest and greatest in bass fishing across the U.S.—so grab your waders, dust off that old popper, and let’s dive right in.Fall is prime time for bass fanatics, and if you’ve fished Table Rock Lake in the Ozarks lately, you know the bite’s hotter than a fresh jug of crawdad boil. According to a Branson fishing report, bass are staging up on rocky ledges, main-lake points, and brush piles from 10 to 25 feet. Crankbaits in shad and craw colors are pulling in both largemouths and smallies, while spinnerbaits and chatterbaits get bonus points when the wind kicks up. Sunrise poppers? Don’t skip ‘em; those bass are still smashing topwater before the sun climbs. Fish are feeding hard ahead of winter, so if you want a chance at that Table Rock Trifecta—largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted—now’s the time to make stories you’ll be telling all winter[Branson Fishing Report].Speaking of big catches, Jacob Wheeler just absolutely shattered the Bass Pro Tour single-day record up in Massena, New York. He wrangled up 47 bass for a staggering 165 pounds, 1 ounce in a single day. The previous record wasn’t just topped by Wheeler; second and third place pros also beat it, showing that these northern waters are on fire for monster smallmouths. A whopping 918 bass and over 2,800 pounds were caught in one day—that’s a lot of bent rods and stretched lines. If you ever wondered where to bust your personal best, hit those St. Lawrence River areas for a wild ride[Major League Fishing].Bass tournaments are switching things up in 2025. For the Bass Pro Tour, every regular-season event winner now pockets a juicy $150,000 check, up from the usual $100K. The format is fresh too: the whole field fishes at the same time for the first two days. And here’s the kicker—new rules mean anglers can only use forward-facing sonar for one period per day. That’s gonna mean more classic tactics like crankin’, flipping, and bait-chucking for the old-schoolers who love a hands-on approach. Expect to see even the pros covering more water, mixing in good old-fashioned lure-craft with a touch of high-tech. It should make for can’t-miss live streams if you follow MLFNOW![Major League Fishing].As for hot spots, Lake Conroe in Texas is the season opener for the 2025 pro circuit. Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida, Lake Murray in South Carolina, Lake Guntersville in Alabama, and Kentucky Lake all round out a stacked tournament slate this winter and spring. If you’re looking for legendary largemouth, Lake Guntersville’s deep grass beds and bridge pilings are still some of the best draws southeast of the Mississippi. And don’t sleep on the Potomac River, Maryland—the grass flats and tidal swings there are notorious for big, aggressive bass[Major League Fishing].Want something on the wild and weird side? There’s buzz about “fuzzy dice” rigs—yep, actual dice-shaped attractors—making the rounds in some bass circles, adding a little Vegas flair to finesse fishing. Time will tell if this is the hot ticket or just flashy tackle box garnish. Tournament pros on the St. Lawrence River have seen good luck with it mixed into their smallmouth patterns. If you’re a fly enthusiast, keep an eye on those dice for a possible crossover—you never know what a curious bass might smash when the water’s right[Major League Fishing].And for you record chasers—Georgia legend George Perry’s 22-pound, 4-ounce largemouth from Montgomery Lake still stands, tied for the world record and sparking a century of fish tales and debates[Georgia Wildlife Resources Division]. If you’re a fly fisher up for a challenge, the upper Coosa River in Alabama promises red-eye bass ready to brawl under leafy shade and rocky riffles, making for an adventurous day away from the crowds[Great Days Outdoors].Thanks for tuning in for this week’s roundup. Come back next week for more big catches, local secrets, and a few laughs from yours truly. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines out there, friends!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 anglers, Artificial Lure sliding into your feed with the latest on bass fishing across the U.S.! With the leaves changing and water temps dropping, the bite is on, and—get this—the stories from the water are wilder than ever. Let’s jump right into what’s hot, what’s not, and the juicy catches locals are talking about.First up: **notable recent catches**. If you haven't heard, Adam White and Chaz Wilson took top honors at Mayo Lake’s 5 Alive tournament in North Carolina, hauling in a stringer that included a whopping 6.04-pound bass. That big fish bonus definitely raised some eyebrows and gave bragging rights to team Strickland & Phillips, who landed it and pocketed the extra cash. Tournaments across the Southeast are seeing solid weights thanks to the cooler October weather keeping the bass hungry and active.Now for the **hot spots**. Georgia is heating up—literally. The folks at Georgia Outdoor News say West Point Lake is magic this November, and Allatoona Lake is perfect for teaching the next generation how to read structure and work crankbaits. Whether you’re launching a boat for serious tournament fishing or just exploring with the family on a crisp fall morning, these southern reservoirs are producing largemouths right at that 3-pound mark, with a spotted bass bite perfect for folks who like tossing flashy flies or swim jigs.If you’re an East Coast local, the **Chesapeake Bay is still holding its own**, especially if you’re into striped bass (or “rockfish,” as the old-timers call 'em). According to Maryland’s latest fishing report, stripers are hanging around deeper holes in the lower Potomac and Patuxent rivers, with topwater and paddle-tail lures producing at places like Thomas Point and Poplar Island. The Bay Bridge—always a classic—is putting up stripers close to bridge pilings and rock piles, and some salty insiders are drifting live eels and perch for that strike you remember all winter. Despite another year of tough recruitment, action for slot-sized fish remains solid if you know where to look.Here’s one for the *tournament chasers*: the National Professional Fishing League wrapped its championship on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina, with the 2025 circuit spotlighting southern favorites like Santee Cooper and Lake Norman. Live-stream weigh-ins brought big crowds (and even bigger bass), fueling the friendly rivalry between pros and weekend warriors. Hartwell, Logan Martin, and Eufaula—mark those on your travel calendar for next year if you want a shot at your PB.Midwest and Southern lakes are still seeing the fall transition, so tactics are changing. On Pickwick Lake, guides warn the grass is thin this year, so bass are stacking up near structure and cover instead. The fall pattern means those old-school techniques like jigging or working drop shots around ledges and rocks are back in play.And for my fly rod folks—bass are chasing shad and menhaden. Smaller baitfish flush out of the streams, and fishing a streamer or popper through the shallows at sunrise or sunset has been sparking some epic blow-ups. If you love fly fishing for trout, trust me, the fall bass bite is for you: aggressive fish, cooler mornings, and plenty of action close to shore. Grab that 7-weight and leave the nymphs at home—a flashy deer hair diver can be your ticket to a local legend moment.Don’t forget, Texas Parks and Wildlife is still logging record stripers on Lake Conroe. The biggest recent catch was 12.11 pounds and nearly 29 inches long. Fall is prime time for double-digit bass if you’ve got patience and some local intel.Thanks for tuning in—Artificial Lure appreciates you dropping by for the freshest local reports. Swing back next week for more fishy news, notably big catches and secret spots only the die-hards know about. 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

Artificial Lure here with your latest on the bass fishing buzz across the good ol’ U.S. of A. Pour yourself some black coffee and let’s talk stripers, largemouth, and smallies—plus everything happening on the water that gets a fly-rodder’s fingers twitching.Let’s kick it off with a whopper—George Bruggeman, down in Ohio, just hauled in a new state record striped bass at 37.375 pounds using eight-pound line and a plain ol’ nightcrawler. Talk about classic! This beast was landed September 29 in Champaign County, proving that even when everyone’s talking new-school rigs, sometimes you just can’t beat the basics. The News-Messenger shared his story, and I’d be willing to bet anyone who says they weren’t a little giddy reading it is fibbing.Now, let’s talk hot spots, because finding the right water is half the magic. According to the latest “Unleash the Bite” cast on Spreaker, Toledo Bend is still THAT lake. Just last week, Cody Pitt put himself in the record books there during an MLF event, hauling in a 39-pound, 15-ounce bag anchored by a single jaw-dropping 13-6 largemouth. That’s the biggest ever weighed in BFL competition, and sets the social feeds ablaze with dream-of-a-lifetime catches. Major League Fishing called it the sixth biggest single-day limit ever—if you’re itching for a monster, Toledo Bend should be circled in red on your map.For fly and finesse anglers, word from the Wachusett Reservoir in Massachusetts is the fall largemouth and smallmouth bite is heating up something fierce. According to Max from Fisherman’s World in Connecticut, there’s been an uptick in big smallies near Assawompset Pond, hitting topwater at dusk for those tuning in to local advice. Sunrise and sunset are the ticket now: tie on your favorite deer hair popper and wade quietly if you want to land one of those 20-plus inch brutes.Southern and Central U.S. lakes aren’t staying quiet either. Lake Chatuge in Georgia is running clear and cooling off, which means the bass are leaving the deep and getting more aggressive—anglers using shad imitations or heavier flies are reporting hot action. And if you find yourself out west, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife just recently restocked Round Valley Reservoir with largemouth between 6 and 14 inches, giving you a shot at scrappy, hard-fighting fish in scenic, off-the-beaten-path water.Tournament talk? If you’ve got a competitive streak, Grove, Oklahoma is about to become the epicenter as more than 350 anglers descend on Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees for the Toyota Series Championship. With a prize pot that would make anybody’s head spin, this is one showdown to watch, and maybe pick up a few new tricks from the big sticks.A quick note—striped bass managers on the Atlantic coast, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and ASA, have sparked big debate by voting to keep this year’s fishing rules unchanged, even with several tough years of young fish recruitment behind us. Some states pushed for stricter limits, but for now it’s status quo—seasoned fly anglers who chase stripers in the surf, estuaries, and rivers will want to keep an ear out for your own region’s tweaks and conservation updates.Before I sign off, one last piece for you: if you’re looking for topwater chaos, head to Providence and Seekonk Rivers in Rhode Island, or Ohio Ledge and Colt State Park, where birds working the bait pods means the bass are in hot pursuit underneath. Early and late in the day, you’ll find them busting bait and ready for any streamer or popper you can put in the strike zone.That’s all from Artificial Lure, spinning up the real stories from America’s bass waters. Big thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to come back next week for another local’s-only look at where the bass are biting. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines, and see you out there!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 all you river hounds and lake junkies, Artificial Lure here with your latest dose of Bass Fishing buzz from every corner of the U.S.—and trust me, it’s been an October to remember!First off, how about some recent jaw-dropping catches? There’s chatter all over Texas, where the cooling weather is kicking the largemouth into high gear. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s recent fishing report shouted out 4.96-pound black bass in just 3 to 8 feet of water at Lake Brownwood, with wake baits and chatterbaits doing all the heavy lifting along the shoreline grass and brush. Over on Choke Canyon—notoriously low but still fishy—bank anglers are landing solid black bass and some monster catfish, even with all the boat ramps closed. That’s commitment, folks.Further east, Georgia’s Paradise Public Fishing Area is seeing bass push offshore as nighttime temps drop, but die-hards casting finesse rigs onto points and humps are reporting consistent bites. Nothing like those crisp Southern evenings when you get that thump on a shaky head right at sunset.Big news on the bass tournament front: the National Professional Fishing League rolled out its 2025 trail, and if you want to chase top sticks or just stalk the pros for pattern insight, mark these spots: Santee Cooper, Lake Norman, Douglas Lake, Lake Eufaula, the St. Lawrence River, and Logan Martin, all leading up to the grand slam at Lake Hartwell next fall. These are some true “bucket list” fisheries—think big largemouth, rowdy spotted bass, and if you’re lucky, smallmouth that’ll bend your 7-weight fly rod like a noodle. Seasoned local guides say Douglas Lake’s mid-May bite and Lake Norman’s spring action are prime for swapping spinning gear for a 5-inch streamer and giving those bass something wild to chase.Hot spots? If you want downright reliable catching, you can’t do better than the current water at Texas’ Cedar Creek Lake. The sustained seventy-degree water and classic fall shad migration have turned on both hybrids and largemouth with slabs and spinnerbaits producing aggressive strikes. If you’re beating the banks in Maryland, don’t sleep on the tidal sections and rocky piers around the Baltimore Inner Harbor or the mouth of the Patapsco—where early and late topwater is basically must-fish time according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. And don’t forget about the Lower Potomac and Patuxent rivers, which are prime zones for casting paddletails or jerkbaits along channel edges.Now, for something that’ll get conservation-minded anglers (looking at you, fly fishers) talking: the coastwide menhaden catch limit is dropping by 20% in 2026 to try and help bring back the striped bass population along the Atlantic seaboard. That means more baitfish in the ecosystem, which could make your spring and fall bass runs even more electric. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is signaling that further cuts might be on the way if the science points that direction, and there’s a fresh research roadmap being drawn up by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. From the Gulf to the Northeast, more bait in the water spells fatter, feistier bass, so keep an eye on those rule changes if you like your lines tight.And because every fishing town has its legend, Wisconsin just celebrated a monster white bass caught in the Mississippi River: 22.25 inches and over 5 pounds—a reminder that our northern lakes still hide giants, waiting for the patient caster or the drifting bugger.Whether you’re chasing bass on a fly, skipping jigs under docks, or joining tournaments, now’s the magic window: the bite’s good, the crowds are thinning, and every cold front brings a new batch of unpressured fish cruising the banks.That’s all for this week’s bass roundup. Thank you for tuning in, and be sure to come back next week for another hit of fresh water action. This has been Artificial Lure, and a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines till next time!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