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  • Massive Texas Bass, Southeast Pre-Spawn Dominance, and Striped Bass Recruitment Crisis: The Latest Fishing Hotspots Revealed

    Massive Texas Bass, Southeast Pre-Spawn Dominance, and Striped Bass Recruitment Crisis: The Latest Fishing Hotspots Revealed
    2026/02/13
    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly rod junkie dreamin' of switchin' it up for some chunk largemouth or linesiders, I've got the fresh scoop that'll get your pulse racin'. We're talkin' monster catches, hot holes, and buzz that's got the bass world hummin' this February 2026.

    First off, Texas is on fire with legacy-class beasts. TPWD reports Travis McCollough yanked a 14.35-pound ShareLunker from Fort Phantom Hill Reservoir near Abilene – a new lake record that smoked the old one. Drake Wadsworth followed with a 13.10-pounder from Toledo Bend, pushin' the season total to four double-digit pigs already. These hawgs are proof of decades of breedin' and habitat tweaks by TPWD biologists, turnin' spots like O.H. Ivie and Alan Henry into big-bass factories. Imagine sight-fishin' those shallows with a fly – beds are poppin' early!

    Head to Alabama's Lake Martin, where Bassmaster Elite pros are maulin' 'em. Mississippi's Brock Mosley leads Day 1 of the Lippert event with 15 pounds, 7 ounces, grindin' plentiful but finicky fish on secondary points and drops. Bassmaster says fish are stackin' up, but size is tough – perfect for patient fly flingers chuckin' streamers to pre-spawn staging zones. Over on Lake Murray, college studs from University of Montevallo sacked 26 pounds, 6 ounces defendin' their natty title, huntin' key bites in the shallows.

    Hot spots? Bass Forecast's 10-day outlook screams pre-spawn across the Southeast – Alabama, Georgia, Florida, yadda yadda. Hit migration routes, secondary points, transition banks, and flats near spawners with soft jerkbaits or Ned rigs, but swap in a clouser or bugger on the fly for those big females slidin' shallow. West Coast and South? Fair to good bites dodgin' rain, while Midwest and Northeast stay winter-tough – drop-offs and basins if ice breaks. Sam Rayburn's low water is concentratin' fish like crazy, per Bassmaster, with deep points and suspended timber holdin' singles – crankbaits or jigs rule, but a slow-swingin' fly could unlock 'em.

    Interestin' twist: Striped bass on the Atlantic face a recruitment crisis, Midcurrent says. ASMFC kept 2026 regs status quo – 28-31 inch slot, one-fish limit – but seven years of weak baby stripers in Chesapeake and Hudson got 'em formin' a work group. Big '15-class fish are prime for fly chuckers on flats and rips, but schoolies are ghostin'. Tennessee's doublin' down too, backin' Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville and High School Nats on Kentucky Lake – expect crowds and conservation wins.

    Y'all, bass are bitin' if you know where to cast. Tight lines, and thanks for tunin' in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production – for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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  • Reel in the Biggest Bites: Bass Fishing Hotspots Across the US Revealed

    Reel in the Biggest Bites: Bass Fishing Hotspots Across the US Revealed
    2026/02/12
    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly rod junkie like me, dreamin' of tradin' that feather for a jig on cold days, these bass tales might just hook ya. Let's dive into the fresh bites.

    Start with a monster catch down in Texas. Outdoor Life reports 76-year-old Travis McCollough hit Lake Fork Phantom Hill on Feb 5 for some low-key practice. Water at 45 degrees, he crawled a green pumpkin jig slow along an 8-foot ledge. After two hours and a quick prayer, bam – a 14.35-pound largemouth that couldn't even jump, she was so beefy. New lake record, third Legacy class ShareLunker this season. Fought her 20 minutes, 25 inches long, football girth. Guy's fished 40 years, calls it a blessin'. Wired2Fish echoes he hadn't wet a line in three months – talk about divine drag screamer.

    Hot spots are firin' up too. Outdoornews says hang your hat on Blackwater Lake near Longville, Minnesota – just 771 acres but packed with largemouth and smallmouth. High numbers, big sizes everywhere, per guide Will Neururer. Texas Parks and Wildlife weekly report from Feb 11 lights up Dunlap Lake: bass bite turned on, quality up to 7 pounds on soft plastics and crankbaits, spawn comin' soon. Limestone Lake's banks at Branch Marina, Dooley Creek, and Navasota River are gold for prespawn bed hunters. Choke Canyon Reservoir's shorelines givin' black bass if ramps are closed.

    Tourney buzz is huge. Tennessee Tourism's backin' the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville March 13-15, plus High School Nats on Kentucky Lake. TDTD calls it a world-class fishin' spot with 500,000 miles of water. Major League Fishing dropped the new Columbia PFG College Fishing Heavy Hitters Oct 25 on Douglas Lake, Tennessee – top 18 teams by biggest single bass all season. Big bite rewards, catch-weigh-release style.

    B.A.S.S. is pushin' BassmastHER workshops nationwide, startin' Feb 14 at Lake Martin, Alabama – ladies and girls gettin' on-water skills and community.

    Winter bass are huggin' ledges, jigs, and slow crawls like your streamer drifts. Grab the gear, chase these pigs.

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  • Unforgettable Bass Fishing Action Across the US in February 2026

    Unforgettable Bass Fishing Action Across the US in February 2026
    2026/02/11
    # Bass Fishing in the United States: February 2026 Update

    Hey everyone, this is Artificial Lure, and boy do we have some exciting stuff happening in the bass world right now.

    Let's kick things off with what's happening down South. Tennessee is absolutely crushing it as a fishing destination, and they're doubling down on that commitment. The state just partnered with B.A.S.S. to host the 2026 Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, and they're also presenting the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship on Kentucky Lake near Paris this summer. According to Tennessee Tourism, the state boasts 500,000 miles of rivers, lakes and streams with everything from trophy smallmouth to giant largemouth. Eighteen Bill Dance Signature Lakes are scattered throughout, making Tennessee basically a bass angler's dream playground right now.

    Speaking of major tournaments, the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series just announced its field, and 101 anglers are gearing up for what looks like an absolute monster season. Last year was record-breaking with 11 century belts awarded and four first-time champions emerging from the rookie class. The Elite Series is bringing serious talent and serious competition.

    Now, let's talk about what's actually biting. Over in California, the Western Bass community is dealing with some Golden Mussel restrictions that have shaken things up, but anglers are adapting and finding success. Clear Lake just showed why it's called a true big-fish lake, with teams pulling multiple double-digit largemouths despite some challenging conditions. The winning formula? Minnow-style baits in the four to five inch range, and one key detail that separates the winners from everyone else is staying mobile instead of camping on one spot. Top anglers were catching a fish or two, leaving, then cycling back thirty minutes later. That rotation keeps fish active and prevents burning out areas.

    Down in Florida, Drew Gill just had one of those incredible days that remind us why we love this sport. The hottest angler on the planet right now weighed in 26 pounds of Florida bass on Championship Day to take down a Major League Fishing event on the Harris Chain. That's the kind of catch that gets the whole community buzzing.

    For you folks tracking water conditions like we should be doing, there's a free tool from the United States Geological Survey that tracks water temperature and streamflow across the country. According to reports, largemouth bass in the Deep South are already starting prespawn movement. If you're in Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, or Texas right now in mid-February, you might already be looking at prime catching time. February and March are identified as the prespawn months when some of the biggest bass of the year are most catchable.

    Weather's playing a role too. With warmer temperatures moving in across various regions, crappie are beginning to move toward spawning areas, but bass fishing remains solid along creek channels according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

    What we're seeing across multiple reports is that February 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic month for bass action if you get out there and fish smart. Focus on your presentations, pay attention to water conditions, and don't be afraid to move around and cover water.

    Thanks for tuning in, folks. Come back next week for more fresh bass fishing intel and tactics you can use immediately. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more updates, check out QuietPlease.AI.

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  • Reel In Bass Fishing Excitement: Massive Catches, Tournament Triumphs, and Regulatory Updates Across the US

    Reel In Bass Fishing Excitement: Massive Catches, Tournament Triumphs, and Regulatory Updates Across the US
    2026/02/10
    # Artificial Lure's Bass Fishing Update

    Hey there, bass fans! Artificial Lure here, and boy do we have some exciting news from the waters across America this week.

    Let's kick things off with a monster catch that just went down at Toledo Bend Reservoir on the Texas-Louisiana border. A 21-year-old angler named Drake Wadsworth landed an absolute tank of a largemouth bass weighing 13.10 pounds with a 24.76-inch length. Wadsworth was fishing in a 161-boat tournament when he spotted this lunker high up in some flooded timber on his sonar. He knew right then it was a big one. After the tournament, instead of just pocketing the prize money, Wadsworth did something pretty cool—he donated the fish to the Texas ShareLunker program so it can be used for spawning at their hatchery. Now that's what we call giving back to the fishery.

    Over in Florida, the bass action has been heating up too. Banks Shaw from Harrison, Tennessee, just won the Toyota Series event at Lake Okeechobee, one of the most prestigious bass fishing destinations in the country. Shaw caught a total of 15 bass weighing 49 pounds and 5 ounces, edging out Kyle Cortiana by just 3 ounces. Shaw's strategy was simple but effective—he found two areas but focused all his effort on the one spot where he knew nobody else was fishing. Smart fishing, that.

    Now, if you're thinking about planning a trip, Lake Erie up in Pennsylvania deserves some serious attention. According to tourism guides, Lake Erie is consistently ranked among the top bass fishing destinations in the United States. Plus, if you're into steelhead fishing when the weather cools down, Erie is known as Steelhead Alley and gets stocked with roughly a million juvenile steelhead annually. For trophy bass in the summer months, though, Erie's central basin is absolutely world-class.

    And here's some big news for folks fishing in Arkansas. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission just released their updated 2026 fishing guidebook with some major changes. The most notable shift is that Lake Monticello is now open to harvest after being under strict catch-and-release regulations. The lake was completely renovated after a drawdown in 2019, and it's been stocked heavily with forage and Florida bass. Anglers can now keep five largemouth bass per day with only one fish needing to be 16 inches or longer. The crappie fishing there is also supposed to be outstanding right now.

    For those trout fishermen out there who love working tailwaters, Arkansas made some adjustments too. Trout stocking took a hit due to flooding at the Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery and a major die-off at Norfork National Fish Hatchery. So they've tightened up the daily limits on trout in the Bull Shoals, Norfork, Greers Ferry, and Beaver tailwaters. You're looking at keeping two rainbow trout under 14 inches per day in most areas, with some variation depending on which section you're fishing.

    Looking ahead, the competitive scene is absolutely packed this year. The National Professional Fishing League's championship is coming up at Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama February 26th through the 28th, and they've got qualifying tournaments scheduled all summer long at some incredible destinations like the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida and St. Lawrence River up in New York.

    Whether you're a competitive angler or just someone who loves getting out on the water with a rod in hand, there's never been a better time to chase bass across this country. The fish are biting, the tournaments are lined up, and new opportunities keep popping up. Get out there and wet a line.

    Thanks so much for tuning in today! Come back next week for more of the latest bass fishing news and action from across the nation. This has been Artificial Lure for Quiet Please. Head over to QuietPlease.AI to catch all our latest episodes. Tight lines, everyone!

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  • Massive Bass Bonanza: Catch Record-Breaking Lunkers Across the U.S.

    Massive Bass Bonanza: Catch Record-Breaking Lunkers Across the U.S.
    2026/02/09
    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' bass tales to you fly rod slingers who might wanna swap that delicate drift for a chunky topwater popper sometime. Bass fishing's been on fire across the US lately, with monsters showing up where least expected. Let's dive into the latest hooks.

    First off, Texas is straight-up dominating with the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program, reports The Fishing Wire. Anglers dropped a record 1,071 lunker largemouths from 93 public lakes, including eight over 13 pounds in the Lew's Legend Class. The biggest? Cullie Belveal's 16.39-pounder from O.H. Ivie on April 2 – that's the 19th heaviest in Texas history, and get this, it was a recapture of a 16.65-pounder from 2023. Wild DNA twists too: Ross Gomez caught the same 14.78-pounder twice from Alan Henry, first time ever for one angler. Hot spots there? J.B. Thomas led with 442 entries, Lake Fork 104, Toledo Bend 89, O.H. Ivie 52. Texas Parks and Wildlife says these fat bass are fueling bigger stocks for '26 – submit via their app for a shot at prizes.

    Jumpin' east, Hank Cherry just snagged his first Bassmaster Elite win at Lake Guntersville, Alabama, per Bassmaster.com. The North Carolina pro totaled 88-11 over four days, capping it with a birthday bomb of 27-11 on a 3-inch chartreuse curly tail grub. Eight pros sacked over 24 pounds there, proving Guntersville's still a pig farm. Bassmaster Elite's kickin' off '26 strong with 101 pros chasing points.

    Down in Florida, MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 1 at Harris Chain of Lakes saw Mount Carmel's Gill crush a 26-pound final-day limit on February 8 for $100k, says MajorLeagueFishing.com. Dude's 2-for-2 this season, keyin' on umbrella rigs for offshore suspenders in dirty water – three fish over 8 pounds all week. Lake Beauclair edges were gold.

    Out west, Clear Lake, California, is in late winter mode at 49-53 degree water temps, per WesternBass.com. Recent tourney winners sacked 45-47 pounds scoping mid-lake and Rattlesnake Arm, even with tough bites and some zeros. Big double-digit largemouths for mobile anglers.

    These hawgs are growin' fast, gettin' recaught, and tournaments are heatin' up nationwide. Imagine hookin' a 16-pounder on fly gear – pure adrenaline.

    Thanks for tunin' in, y'all. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines!

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  • Reel In the Big Ones: Top Winter Bass Fishing Hotspots Across the US

    Reel In the Big Ones: Top Winter Bass Fishing Hotspots Across the US
    2026/02/06
    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly rod junkie dreamin' of switchin' to chunkin' lures for big largemouth or spotted bass, this winter's got some heat even in the cold. Let's dive in.

    First off, massive catches are droppin' jaws. At the Bassmaster Elite on Lake Guntersville, Alabama, Cody Gore yanked an 8-pound 1-ounce kicker that nabbed big fish honors on Day 1, vaultin' him to 7th with 18 pounds total despite the freeze. Bassmaster reports twenty pros sacked 20-plus pounds, three toppin' 24 in that icy bite. Down in southeast Georgia, a local hammered 11 largemouths up to 19 inches on black 6-inch worms and black/blue jigs, per GON.com. And Arkansas guides like Del Colvin at Bull Shoals are pullin' fair winter bass in 45-degree water on jigs and Alabama rigs around standing timber.

    Hot spots? Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee's gearin' up for the world's richest bass tourney ever, The Champions in October 2026 with a $3 million purse and $1.25 mil to the winner, mixin' Bassmaster Elite and MLF top dogs, says Fox Chattanooga. Lake Martin's callin' Elite pros Feb 12-15, where shallow docks hold big largemouth and spotted bass eatin' bluegill, with spotted bass dominatin' offshore too, accordin' to Bassmaster. Arkansas shines: Sherwood's Fish N Stuff says largemouth and spotted bass hittin' soft plastics on jigheads in 15-20 feet at Lake Norrell, while Lake Chicot's crankin' bass on spinnerbaits shallow. Even SoCal beaches got bass bitin' per BDOutdoors' Feb 5 report.

    Cool info: That deep freeze in Maryland's Chesapeake might finally boost striped bass spawnin' by slowin' the warmup for larvae survival, per DNR Secretary Josh Kurtz's Feb 5 message, leadin' to tweaks like April catch-and-release. Arkansas Game & Fish just upped Lake Monticello limits to 5 bass, one over 16 inches. Winter patterns rule: hit ledges and bluffs with drop shots, spoons, or Ned rigs in the Southeast, BassForecast advises.

    Y'all fly fishers, imagine sight-castin' to prespawn bass migratin' on points instead of trout—grab a jerkbait and join the fun. Tight lines!

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  • Reel in the Latest Bass Fishing Insights: A Weekly Rundown

    Reel in the Latest Bass Fishing Insights: A Weekly Rundown
    2026/02/04
    # Bass Fishing This Week

    Hey there, I'm Artificial Lure, and welcome back to your weekly bass fishing rundown. We've got some exciting stuff happening in the bass world right now, so stick around.

    Let's start with what's really heating up on the tournament circuit. Major League Fishing just announced that the Bass Pro Tour is bringing two major events to Texas in March, hitting Lake Whitney and Lake Waco from March 5th through 8th. If you're looking to see how the pros handle Texas bass in early spring, that's your window. Speaking of spring tournaments, the Student Angler League has their Georgetown Weigh-in Series coming up February 7th and April 18th for both redfish and bass, so young anglers have some solid opportunities to compete and learn.

    Now here's something that caught my attention. The Bass Pro Tour visited Lake Murray in South Carolina recently, and according to reports from Major League Fishing, the fishing conditions were surprisingly finicky despite the lake having a healthy population of bass. Pro anglers like Luke Clausen and Britt Myers noted that while fish were present from just one foot deep all the way out to 25 feet, getting them to actually bite was the real challenge. The bass were described as educated and reluctant, often following lures but refusing to commit. This is classic prespawn behavior, and if you're heading to similar waters right now, patience and persistence are going to be your best friends.

    For those of you chasing big fish, check out what's been happening at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Texas. According to reports from the MLF Toyota Series, one major difference this winter is the lack of vegetation growth across the reservoir. This is pushing anglers toward more traditional offshore patterns and targeting staging areas where bass are beginning to move toward the prespawn. If you're planning a trip out there, focus on tapering drains and deep structure.

    Here's some encouraging news for conservation-minded anglers. AFTCO and B.A.S.S. Nation announced that their conservation grant program is continuing strong into 2026. Since 2018, they've contributed over 177,000 dollars to grassroots bass conservation projects, funding everything from habitat enhancements to bass stocking initiatives. This partnership shows that the industry is serious about keeping our fisheries healthy for generations to come.

    If you're dealing with cold fronts like many anglers across the country are right now, know that you're not alone in struggling. According to reports from the National Professional Fishing League, cold fronts before the spawn are notoriously tough fishing conditions. The Carson-Newman University fishing team recently competed at Lake Okeechobee during a cold surge, and while the bite was slower than expected, they still managed to place three boats in the top ten. The key takeaway here is finding stable water, keeping your confidence up, and maximizing every opportunity when they come.

    Looking ahead, the Ultimate Angler Championship is scheduled for late September through early October 2026 on Lake Guntersville in Alabama, one of the most iconic bass fisheries in the country. If you're thinking about competing or just want to witness top-tier bass fishing at its finest, mark your calendars.

    Thanks so much for tuning in this week. The bass fishing action is heating up, and we're just getting started with the prespawn season. Come back next week for more fresh intel on what's happening out on the water. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more content like this, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

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  • Dominate the Pre-Spawn Bonanza: Top Spots and Tactics for Monster Bass in the Southeast

    Dominate the Pre-Spawn Bonanza: Top Spots and Tactics for Monster Bass in the Southeast
    2026/02/02
    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest buzz on US bass fishin' that'll make you fly rod junkies wanna trade that feather for a worm. We're talkin' hawgs haulin' tail in the shallows, pre-spawn fever hittin' hard, and spots screamin' for your next cast.

    Kick off with the monsters makin' waves. Down in Louisiana, Gene Kidder nabbed an 11.9-pound trophy largemouth at Toledo Bend on Dec 18, fishin' with his kid – pure family gold. Just weeks later, Tater Reynolds reeled in 11.06 pounds from the same beastly bend on Jan 7, weighin' it at Buckeye Landing Marina. Louisiana Sportsman says February's prime for pre-spawn beds there, so big girls are beddin' early. Over in Florida, Cody Stahl dominated the Bassmaster Opens on the Kissimmee Chain, sackin' 74 pounds wire-to-wire by rippin' lipless crankbaits through grass on Lake Toho's south end. He bet on prespawn females stagein' shallow ahead of the full moon – and cashed in big. Jonathan Kelley snagged the 10-7 big bass honors there too.

    Hot spots? Texas is firin' up. Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour Stage 3 hits Lake Whitney and Lake Waco March 5-8 – sneaky pros like those seven to watch are gearin' for glory on these underrated gems. Lake O' The Pines hosts the massive Big Bass Bonanza May 1-3, amateur showdown with fat payouts. Eufaula, Alabama, still owns "Big Bass Capital" cred, with legends like the Ledgebuster spinnerbait from local mayor Tibbs tearin' ledges. And Toledo Bend? February's beddin' bonanza, per the locals – hit it now before the crowds.

    Fresh intel: South boys are jerkin' baits on bluffs and riprap, pump-pause for sluggish pre-spawn hogs. Lipless crankbaits in reds or shad patterns are killin' it over grass, ticklin' the bottom then rippin' free – Wired2Fish swears by 'em into March. Even fly guys, note that bluegill record on Falcon Lake via fly rod, hintin' bass might dig lighter presentations too.

    This bass beat's pumpin' – get out there before spring explodes. Thanks for tunin' in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines!

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