Reel in Monster Bass Bites Across the US This Winter
Published: January 4, 2026
Duration: 2:38
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...
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...