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Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest splash in bass fishing from across the United States — and let me tell you, the bite is hot right now.

First up, grab your calendar because Major League Fishing just dropped its expanded 2025 Phoenix Bass Fishing League schedule. This circuit is every weekend warrior’s dream, now featuring 12 Regional tournaments so you can compete close to home, fish your favorite water, and maybe, just maybe, win a decked-out Phoenix Pro bass boat or a fat cash prize. The big draw this coming season is the BFL All-American Championship, happening May 29-31, 2025, at Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas. If you’re into grassroots tournaments and that high-stakes adrenaline, this is your shot at glory and some serious payout. The buzz is that Hot Springs rolls out the red carpet for anglers and spectators alike — so bring your best topwater game and maybe pack an extra hat, because the competition’s as heated as the Arkansas sun.

Speaking of big catches, let’s talk records. Florida just saw a new state record for spotted bass thanks to Joe Durden from Blountstown, who hauled in a 3.93-pounder at the Apalachicola River during a local tournament. That beat a record that’s stood for 40 years! Durden landed the fish with a crankbait and some savvy from Livescope, then had it certified by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Apalachicola is quickly staking its claim as a hidden gem for record-class bass — and for fly fans, this river’s mix of currents and backwaters is basically Disneyland. If you’re into chasing records with a fly rod, you might want to swing by Bristol Landing and join the hunt.

Looking for hot spots? Largemouth bass are living their best life right now in some prime bodies of water. According to the folks at A-Z Animals, lakes like Okeechobee in Florida, Lake Fork in Texas, and California’s Clear Lake are producing solid numbers and trophy-caliber fish. In fact, Clear Lake was just named the best bass fishery in the country this week, so West Coast rods, you know where to haul your poppers and streamers. Over in Mississippi, Lake Ferguson is heating up for summer patterns. Bass are hitting topwaters at dawn and moving deeper as temperatures crank up — so rig your frogs, buzzbaits, or fool ‘em with some bluegill imitators in the shallows before switching to cranks and chatterbaits once the sun’s high.

If you’re ever in the Florida Everglades, it’s not just alligators and airboats. OutdoorHub says the Glades’ sprawling maze of canals and grassy flats still turn out world-class largemouths and even wild peacock bass. Try throwing a slider or foam popper along the weed lines if you want to feel that electric surface strike.

On the tech front, there’s exciting news for tournament heads. Bubba and Major League Fishing just announced that, starting spring 2026, the Scoretracker Live platform will hit the Bubba app. Why care? Because now anyone can jump into real-time scoring tournaments, just like the pros on TV — no more sketchy weigh-ins or keeping score on the back of your hand, just full-throttle, modern match fishing.

Youth are crashing onto the scene too. The Student Angler Federation recently wrapped up its high school nationals, where the Georgia team of Cooper Moon and Carson Holbert took home the crown with a whopping 44 pounds over three days. That’s some serious weight, and a tease of what the next generation’s bringing to the sport.

That’s it for this week’s Bass Report from your buddy Artificial Lure. Big thanks for tuning in. Don’t forget to come back next week for your dose of America’s best bass fishing news, brought to you by Quiet Please. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.

Tight lines until next time!

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