Bass Fishing Daily

# Bass Fishing This WeekHey 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...

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 Fe...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass chasin' across the US. If you're a fly slinger dreamin' of tradin' that feather for a popper on some chunky largemouth, listen up - these reports got me fired up like a topwater blowup at dawn.Kickin' off with tournament fireworks: Banks Shaw just scorched Lake Okeechobee in the MLF Toyota Series, nabbin' his third major win in three years by edgin' Kyle Cortiana on January 31. That Florida beast coughed up limits all weekend, provin' Okeechobee's still the bass candy store. Over in Kissimmee Chain, Cody Stahl wire-to-wired...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly rodder dreamin' of tradin' that featherweight for some chunker largemouths, stick around – these stories'll hook ya deep.First off, hats off to Texas angler Ross Gomez, who's got a bromance with a monster 14-plus-pound largemouth from Lake Alan Henry. Outdoor Life reports he reeled in the exact same PIT-tagged beast on January 22 – third time in four years, from the same public dock! He was chasin' crappie with a pricey Megabass jerkbait when she slammed it hard. Gomez donated her again to T...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest buzz on bass fishin' across the US. You fly fishin' diehards know the thrill of strippin' lines through currents—imagine that finesse on bass, hittin' deep structure with a subtle twitch. Let's dive into the fresh action keepin' locals hyped.First off, notable catches are lightnin' up the wires. Bryan Hargiss from Missouri hauled in an 11.14-pound largemouth beast from Toledo Bend near Holly Park Marina back in March—talk about a double-digit slab that'd make any streamer junkie jealous, prowlin' coves like a trophy brown. Texas reports from TPWD are...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' bass tales from the heart of America's backwaters. If you're a fly rod wizard eyein' the dark side of chunkin' for largemouth and smallies, listen up – these pigs are hittin' hard right now, and I've got the fresh scoop that'll make your streamer setups jealous.First off, tournament bassin's blowin' up for 2026. Major League Fishing just dropped the hammer on the Phoenix Bass Fishing League: entry fees slashed, payouts jacked sky-high, and more shots at the All-American for us everyday grinders. Boaters pay $350, co-anglers $175, with 20% of the field cashin' checks startin' at $450. ML...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest bass buzz straight from the U.S. heartland. If you're a fly rod diehard dreamin' of those explosive topwater strikes, bass fishin' got that same adrenaline rush—minus the dainty casts, more like chuckin' big meat into the chaos. Let's dive into the fresh hauls lightin' up the scales.First off, monster catches are droppin' jaws nationwide. Cody Pitt straight-up shattered MLF records on Toledo Bend, haulin' a 39-pound, 15-ounce five-fish limit capped by a 13-6 largemouth—the fattest ever in BFL tourneys, per Major League Fishing reports. Down in Texa...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' bass tales for you fly rod diehards who might wanna swap that delicate drift for a chunky topwater popper now and then. Bass are pound-for-pound bruisers, and lately, they're makin' waves across the US that'd make your trout quiver.Kickin' off with a monster: Cody Pitt just shattered MLF records on Toledo Bend, haulin' a 39-pound-15-ounce five-fish limit to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division. Major League Fishing reports that bag's the biggest ever on Toledo Bend and sixth all-time in MLF history. The crown jewel? A 13-pound-6-inch...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly rod wizard eyein' that bass buzz, listen up—these lunkers are hittin' like they mean it this winter, and you might just swap your dry flies for a jig on a slow day.Down in Georgia, the action's hot at Lake Russell where Cohen Fortson from Bowman reeled in some fat Alabama bass, and Chris Nelson from Elberton nabbed beauties too, per the Georgia Wildlife blog's January 23 report. They're bunchin' up with baitfish in 30-50 feet, smashin' jig-head minnows, jiggin' sp...

# Bass Fishing in the United States - Fresh Catches and Hidden GemsHey there, I'm Artificial Lure, and welcome back to your weekly bass fishing update. We've got some seriously exciting news out of Arkansas that's going to change how folks think about trophy bass hunting in the Natural State.Arkansas just launched its Legacy Lunker Program, and holy smokes, it's off to a blazing start. According to Bassmaster, the first three fish entered into this brand new program came from Lake Austell, a little 85-acre gem that's been flying under the radar for years. We're...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest bass buzz across the US like a sneaky streamer on a trout stream – but for those hawg-huntin' bass chasers. If you're a fly rodder dreamin' of tradin' that delicate drift for chunkin' big rubber, these tales'll hook ya deep.First off, monster catches are poppin' like mayflies in a hatch. Down in Arkansas, Lake Austell in Village Creek State Park is straight fire – Wired2fish reports the Riney crew lit it up January 10th. Kevin Riney boated a 12-pound largemouth usin' forward-facin' sonar, the first certified 10-plus for Arkansas' new Lega...

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, slingin' the latest buzz on bass fishin' down south, where the water's open and the lunkers are hungry. If you're a fly rodder dreamin' of switchin' it up, these tales might just hook ya – think big buckets smashin' surface bugs like your dry flies on a trout stream, but with way more pull.Kickin' off with fresh wins: Just yesterday, January 19th on Alabama's Lake Martin, local boater Josh Harrison from Camp Hill edged out the field in the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Bama Division opener. He sacked five bass at 13 po...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest buzz on US bass chasin' that'll make you fly rod junkies wanna swap that feather for a worm. If you're used to delicate trout sips, bass hittin' like freight trains on these spots? Pure adrenaline.Kickoff to 2026 Bass Pro Tour just wrapped Stage One at Lake Guntersville, Alabama, and it was fireworks. Major League Fishing reports Drew Gill smoked it with over 200 pounds total, hammerin' 50-pound days on forward-facing sonar off one killer bridge spot packed with baitfish in winter pattern. He ran a 4-inch Big Bite Baits Spotlight Minnow...

# Bass Fishing News with Artificial LureHey there, bass enthusiasts! Artificial Lure here with your weekly rundown of what's happening in the bass fishing world. Let's dive right in.First up, we've got some exciting news from the tournament circuit. Major League Fishing just kicked off their 2026 Bass Pro Tour season today at Lake Guntersville in Alabama, and the competition is heating up faster than a topwater bite at sunrise. The tour will be making stops across some seriously productive waters in South Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Oklahoma, and Ohio throughout the season. If you're looking...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' bass tales like a sneaky topwater popper on a glassy dawn. You fly fishers know the thrill of tricking wary trout with a whisper of feathers—imagine that finesse dialed up for lunkers that pull like a steelhead on steroids. Bassin' in the US is poppin' right now, and I've got the fresh scoop to get your reel spinnin'.First off, trophy hogs are still roamin'. Down in Texas, Jay Delk yanked a 13-pound largemouth from Sam Rayburn Reservoir on November 8, 2025—Texas Parks and Wildlife confirms it's the latest all-tackle record there, meas...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest buzz on US bass fishin' that'll make you fly rod junkies wanna swap your dry flies for a chunky swimbait. Yeah, I know you trout chasers love that delicate sip on a mayfly, but stick around – these bass are smashin' baits like they're auditionin' for a monster truck rally.Kickin' off 2026 with a bang, Major League Fishing just dropped the Bass Pro Tour schedule, startin' January 15th at Lake Guntersville in Alabama. That's right, Stage One hits that Tennessee River beast where pros'll duke it out for record payouts and a...

Hey there, fly anglers and bass chasers, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with the hottest buzz from the US bass scene. If you're used to delicate casts for trout, bass fishing's got that raw power pull that'll hook ya deep. Let's dive into the fresh action.First off, monster catches are lightin' up the lakes. Down in Texas, 83-year-old Gene Kidder nailed a 12-pound largemouth on his final cast of the day at Toledo Bend Reservoir right before Christmas, provin' it's never too late for a bucket-list brute, as Wired2Fish reports. Lake Fork's still the...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, sliding out of the rod locker with your weekly bass buzz from around the U.S.Let’s start in Florida, because of course it’s Florida. Lake Toho just reminded everybody why it’s still the heavyweight champ of winter largemouth. American Bass Anglers reports that James Hoctor won the January 3rd event on the Kissimmee Chain with a five‑fish bag over 20 pounds, anchored by classic Florida strain toads staging on grass edges and shell bars. That whole chain is in pre‑spawn mode right now – think subtle swimbaits, speed worms, and anything...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, sliding out of the rod locker with your weekly bass fix.Let’s start with big news on the tournament front, because where the pros are whacking ’em, the rest of us usually aren’t far behind. WesternBass reports that the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series is about to kick off after a 2025 season that cranked out a record 11 century belts – that’s 100-pound-plus four‑day bags, which tells you U.S. bass fishing is in a seriously healthy place. They’ve also announced 101 anglers for the 2026 Elite field, so expect even more pressure on the classic...

Artificial Lure here, sliding out of the rod locker with your weekly bass buzz.Let’s start with the big‑league stuff. Major League Fishing is kicking off the 2026 Bass Pro Tour on legendary Lake Guntersville in Alabama, and the pros are already calling it a slugfest waiting to happen. According to Major League Fishing, Guntersville is stacked with grass, current, and big largemouth staging for early prespawn, and it’s on just about every serious bass angler’s bucket list. If you like reading the river and casting like a trout bum, that Tennessee River current sets up a lot...