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Sizzling Smallmouths, Hungry Stripers, and Massive Payouts: Your Bass Fishing Update
Published 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here bringing you the latest—and dare I say juiciest—buzz from the U.S. bass fishing scene. Whether you’re tying tiny hoppers on a 4-weight or slinging jigs from a bass boat, grab your coffee and let’s get into what’s hot, what’s huge, and what might put a real bend in your rod this week.
Let’s kick it off with a headline maker: At Lake Champlain, the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier wrapped up just days ago with Emil Wagner stringing together a monster bag—23 pounds, 7 ounces on the final day, sealing his total haul at just over 69 pounds. He nosed out Matt Messer by less than a pound. Talk about a tight tournament! Champlain’s proven again it’s not just scenic, it’s loaded—those big smallmouths are making even the pro stick-wielders grin ear to ear, and no surprise, fly anglers are starting to migrate there too.
Speaking of fly-fishing crossover, let’s talk about hot spots. Out West, California’s San Francisco Bay has been absolutely popping with striped bass. The Lovely Martha Fish Reports just posted that on September 20, they finished a half-day trip with 14 limits of striped bass and more keepers released than you could shake a Clouser Minnow at. The action’s hot, the fish are hungry, and the striper runs are drawing both conventional and fly rodders to the salt—so if you think bass fishing’s only for the inner lakes, think again.
Heading south, Canyon Lake in Texas is holding its own even as late summer heat lingers. It’s a technical lake thanks to all those rock piles and stained water, but Largemouth Bass are still hitting for patient anglers flipping plastic worms in the grass. Water levels are low, so it’s smart to target flooded timber or sneak your streamer into those rocky pockets early and late in the day. And with guads, spotted, and even smallmouth bass in the mix, it’s a blast for anyone who likes variety.
Don’t miss out on the tournament scene either. The Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash is coming to Lake Fork, Texas this September, with a massive payout that’ll make you rethink mowing your lawn next weekend. This event’s famous for giant fish—amateurs regularly land bass in the 8-10 pound class, so grab your biggest topwater, practice your “surprised face,” and get ready to stand in the winner’s circle. And for weekend warriors, American Bass Anglers continue to run affordable, locally accessible tournaments all fall—the perfect way to test your skills without breaking the bank.
If records are your thing, folks are still chasing legends north of the Mason-Dixon. Pennsylvania’s bass records—both largemouth and smallmouth—have stood for decades, not so much because the fish aren’t out there but because the catch-and-release ethic runs deep. If you’re chasing a true trophy, those Appalachian streams and lakes still have surprises left, especially as fall cools the water.
For my fly-fishing kin, don’t sleep on smaller water. Fall is prime time to swing articulated streamers through rocky shoals or twitch poppers under overhangs for hungry bass prepping for winter. If you’re at Lake Vermilion in Minnesota, smallmouth action near shallow rocks has been steady. Creature baits and jigs dominate, but don’t be afraid to swap in a deer hair diver—bass are still looking up.
That’s your rundown for this week—tight lines, big smiles, and may your next bass outjump your last. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure, and don’t forget to come back next week for another cast into what’s biting across America. This has been a Quiet Please production—if you want more bass talk, check out QuietPlease dot A I. See you next week!
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 it off with a headline maker: At Lake Champlain, the Bassmaster Elite Qualifier wrapped up just days ago with Emil Wagner stringing together a monster bag—23 pounds, 7 ounces on the final day, sealing his total haul at just over 69 pounds. He nosed out Matt Messer by less than a pound. Talk about a tight tournament! Champlain’s proven again it’s not just scenic, it’s loaded—those big smallmouths are making even the pro stick-wielders grin ear to ear, and no surprise, fly anglers are starting to migrate there too.
Speaking of fly-fishing crossover, let’s talk about hot spots. Out West, California’s San Francisco Bay has been absolutely popping with striped bass. The Lovely Martha Fish Reports just posted that on September 20, they finished a half-day trip with 14 limits of striped bass and more keepers released than you could shake a Clouser Minnow at. The action’s hot, the fish are hungry, and the striper runs are drawing both conventional and fly rodders to the salt—so if you think bass fishing’s only for the inner lakes, think again.
Heading south, Canyon Lake in Texas is holding its own even as late summer heat lingers. It’s a technical lake thanks to all those rock piles and stained water, but Largemouth Bass are still hitting for patient anglers flipping plastic worms in the grass. Water levels are low, so it’s smart to target flooded timber or sneak your streamer into those rocky pockets early and late in the day. And with guads, spotted, and even smallmouth bass in the mix, it’s a blast for anyone who likes variety.
Don’t miss out on the tournament scene either. The Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash is coming to Lake Fork, Texas this September, with a massive payout that’ll make you rethink mowing your lawn next weekend. This event’s famous for giant fish—amateurs regularly land bass in the 8-10 pound class, so grab your biggest topwater, practice your “surprised face,” and get ready to stand in the winner’s circle. And for weekend warriors, American Bass Anglers continue to run affordable, locally accessible tournaments all fall—the perfect way to test your skills without breaking the bank.
If records are your thing, folks are still chasing legends north of the Mason-Dixon. Pennsylvania’s bass records—both largemouth and smallmouth—have stood for decades, not so much because the fish aren’t out there but because the catch-and-release ethic runs deep. If you’re chasing a true trophy, those Appalachian streams and lakes still have surprises left, especially as fall cools the water.
For my fly-fishing kin, don’t sleep on smaller water. Fall is prime time to swing articulated streamers through rocky shoals or twitch poppers under overhangs for hungry bass prepping for winter. If you’re at Lake Vermilion in Minnesota, smallmouth action near shallow rocks has been steady. Creature baits and jigs dominate, but don’t be afraid to swap in a deer hair diver—bass are still looking up.
That’s your rundown for this week—tight lines, big smiles, and may your next bass outjump your last. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure, and don’t forget to come back next week for another cast into what’s biting across America. This has been a Quiet Please production—if you want more bass talk, check out QuietPlease dot A I. See you next week!
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