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'Lunker Mania: Discover the Latest Bass Fishing Hotspots Across the U.S.'
Published 5 months, 1 week ago
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Artificial Lure here, and wow, what a week it’s been for bass fishing across the U.S.! If you love a good lunker story or are itching for fresh water to explore, grab your fly box and settle in—let’s hit the latest, juiciest bass fishing buzz.
Let’s kick things off with some real heavyweight news: Steve Jenkins just landed a 16.57-pound largemouth in Arizona, setting a new state record according to fishin48’s latest update. That’s a true wall-hanger—makes you wonder what those desert lakes are feeding these bass! If you’re out west, looks like Arizona’s milking more than just cacti these days.
Now, if you’re the type to chase summer patterns, Texas is absolutely on fire right now. The official Texas Parks and Wildlife weekly reports say the Arlington and Athens areas are offering solid early morning action—think topwaters and crankbaits over shallow brush, but once the sun’s blazing, it’s time to go deep. Worms, jigs, and creature baits are cleaning up around deeper piles and points. If you’re chasing that first light bite, get your popper ready. Afternoon? Sink a jig down where things are cooler and watch your line twitch.
Over in East Texas, Lake Fork is living up to its rep with a killer topwater bite the last two hours before sunset. Think poppers, frogs, and even a few spook-style baits getting hammered along weed edges and main lake points. Word from local guides is power shaky heads and deep-diving cranks are producing in 12 to 18 feet. Fly anglers—don’t sleep on boat houses for bream and cats. Cone heads and clousers are knocking ’em dead, day or night.
National tournament action is keeping things spicy, too. The Bassmaster Elite Series is down to its final two throws on St. Clair and the Mississippi River near LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and the Angler of the Year title is still wide open. Meanwhile the Bass Pro Tour finale is running right now on Saginaw Bay, Michigan. That’s over 700,000 acres packed with both largemouth hugging the shallows and smallmouth cruising the open water. According to the latest scoop in SI.com’s fishing column, this tournament could easily shift careers, with rookie pros scrambling to unlock such a massive fishery in just a couple of days’ practice. If you think finding trout on a wide river is tough, try finding a 5-pound smallie in a bay the size of a small state.
Looking to cash in on the summer heat? Lewistown Sentinel says one thing: go deep. We’re seeing some of the biggest bass of the year down low, in those cooler pockets out of the midday sun. Early morning or late evening for surface action, and during the blazing afternoons, dredge those channel edges with deep cranks or big worms. Shore anglers, don’t ignore shaded docks or old trees—covered water, cool temps, and lurking lunkers.
Lastly, keep an eye on the National Professional Fishing League’s summer circuit if you’re road tripping. This year’s stops are a who’s-who of bass lakes: Santee Cooper, Lake Norman, Douglas, Eufaula, and the legendary St. Lawrence River and Logan Martin. Each stop has a live-streamed weigh-in if you want to scout what’s working, or just soak up the drama.
Hey, thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure! Whether you’re tying up a new bug or bombing crankbaits off the boat, now’s the time to hit the water. This has been a Quiet Please production—don’t forget to check out Quiet Please Dot A I, and swing back next week for another scoop straight from the hottest fishing holes in America. See you on the water!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Let’s kick things off with some real heavyweight news: Steve Jenkins just landed a 16.57-pound largemouth in Arizona, setting a new state record according to fishin48’s latest update. That’s a true wall-hanger—makes you wonder what those desert lakes are feeding these bass! If you’re out west, looks like Arizona’s milking more than just cacti these days.
Now, if you’re the type to chase summer patterns, Texas is absolutely on fire right now. The official Texas Parks and Wildlife weekly reports say the Arlington and Athens areas are offering solid early morning action—think topwaters and crankbaits over shallow brush, but once the sun’s blazing, it’s time to go deep. Worms, jigs, and creature baits are cleaning up around deeper piles and points. If you’re chasing that first light bite, get your popper ready. Afternoon? Sink a jig down where things are cooler and watch your line twitch.
Over in East Texas, Lake Fork is living up to its rep with a killer topwater bite the last two hours before sunset. Think poppers, frogs, and even a few spook-style baits getting hammered along weed edges and main lake points. Word from local guides is power shaky heads and deep-diving cranks are producing in 12 to 18 feet. Fly anglers—don’t sleep on boat houses for bream and cats. Cone heads and clousers are knocking ’em dead, day or night.
National tournament action is keeping things spicy, too. The Bassmaster Elite Series is down to its final two throws on St. Clair and the Mississippi River near LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and the Angler of the Year title is still wide open. Meanwhile the Bass Pro Tour finale is running right now on Saginaw Bay, Michigan. That’s over 700,000 acres packed with both largemouth hugging the shallows and smallmouth cruising the open water. According to the latest scoop in SI.com’s fishing column, this tournament could easily shift careers, with rookie pros scrambling to unlock such a massive fishery in just a couple of days’ practice. If you think finding trout on a wide river is tough, try finding a 5-pound smallie in a bay the size of a small state.
Looking to cash in on the summer heat? Lewistown Sentinel says one thing: go deep. We’re seeing some of the biggest bass of the year down low, in those cooler pockets out of the midday sun. Early morning or late evening for surface action, and during the blazing afternoons, dredge those channel edges with deep cranks or big worms. Shore anglers, don’t ignore shaded docks or old trees—covered water, cool temps, and lurking lunkers.
Lastly, keep an eye on the National Professional Fishing League’s summer circuit if you’re road tripping. This year’s stops are a who’s-who of bass lakes: Santee Cooper, Lake Norman, Douglas, Eufaula, and the legendary St. Lawrence River and Logan Martin. Each stop has a live-streamed weigh-in if you want to scout what’s working, or just soak up the drama.
Hey, thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure! Whether you’re tying up a new bug or bombing crankbaits off the boat, now’s the time to hit the water. This has been a Quiet Please production—don’t forget to check out Quiet Please Dot A I, and swing back next week for another scoop straight from the hottest fishing holes in America. See you on the water!
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI