What’s up, bass fishing fanatics! Artificial Lure here with your weekly scoop on what’s hot in the world of U.S. bass fishing—and this week, it’s all about big catches, prime locations, and some fun stories that fly fishers will love.

September’s been a wild ride, with tournament action and big bass making headlines from coast to coast. Let’s start out West at California’s Clear Lake. Reed Frazier had a tournament day for the ages, sacking up two bass over 9 pounds—yup, you heard that right—anchoring a 38-pound bag. The key? Putting a Crush City Mooch Minnow on those cruising fish in 10-20 feet of water and using live electronics to stay locked on his targets. Meanwhile, kayak angler Matthew Brannon pulled in a jaw-dropping 26.5-pound five-fish limit. His secret was slow-rolling a chatter bait against docks and grass near the bank. The top fish are shallow, and they’re all about the bait moving up—a classic clue for fly anglers looking to imitate those movements with big streamer patterns.

If you’re itching to catch your own toads, here are a few hot spots to circle on the map this September: In the Midwest, Lake Erie is stacked with smallmouth, especially around reefs and drop-offs. Mille Lacs in Minnesota is firing on all cylinders, with weedlines loaded up for fall feeding frenzies. If you head to the Great Plains, Lake Texoma straddling Oklahoma and Texas is the place to find hybrids and largemouth moving along ledges, while Harlan County Lake in Nebraska and Fort Peck in Montana have rocky banks holding plenty of aggressive bass. Spinnerbaits and soft jerkbaits like Zoom Flukes are working magic right now, but don't skip tossing finesse rigs around suspended fish—fly folks, think weighted clousers or crayfish imitations for that same bottom-hugging action.

Texas is always bass central, and local guides say the topwater bite is on fire early and late in the day across Lake Hawkins and Jacksonville. As the temperatures hover in the upper 80s to low 90s, look for grass on humps and underwater points—Texas-rigged worms, creature baits, or big streamers and surface poppers for fly fans will get the strikes. The key across much of Texas lately is to watch for schooling bass erupting for just moments at a time—have your gear (or rigged fly) ready and move fast when the action pops off.

Tournament buzz has been nonstop in the Midwest, with Michigan’s West Michigan Bass Series underway and payouts so big, they’ll make your rod shake. Over in Colorado, the Ridgway Smallmouth Bass Classic handed out a $10,000 top prize for the most smallmouths turned in. Why? Because in Colorado’s high country, smallmouth are considered invasive and are outcompeting native trout. Fly anglers can totally get in on these removal tournaments—grab a streamer rod and help keep those waters wild!

Some cool news for the younger crowd—the 2025 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team was announced, bringing together 33 of the best student anglers from across 25 states. These kids are crushing tournaments and leading conservation efforts, showing us the future of bass angling is looking strong. For anyone mentoring new anglers or leading local fly fishing youth clubs, Bassmaster’s focus on youth and conservation is something we can all rally around.

For gear heads, folks are loving Ned rigs and finesse plastics this time of year, but on the fly side, bass are inhaling poppers and heavy streamers, especially when water temps drop and the bait starts moving shallow. Don’t forget that fall turnover on northern lakes sparks those transition bites, so hit the edges and exploit those feeding windows.

That’s the latest on bass fishing—giant catches, killer hotspots, and a ton of ways for fly anglers to mix it up with spin and baitcasters. Thanks for tuning in! Come back next week for more hot tips and stories, brought to you by Artificial Lure. This has been a Quiet Please...

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If you haven’t been following tournament action, you’ve been missing some wild rides. Just last week, Mike Mercier snagged the win at the ABA Division 36 showdown on Lake Cochituate, keeping Massachusetts on the map for standout catches. Meanwhile, a father-daughter duo stole hearts and hardware on Lake Russell. Not to be outdone, down in Georgia, Jason Law cleaned up at Lake Blackshear, where Sam Moody also recently locked in a district championship. It’s been a busy summer for the local circuits too, with record weights and new champions popping up faster than topwater strikes—just check out the results rolling in from the American Bass Anglers Tour.

Tournament weights are pushing higher than ever, and if you follow the pro circuits, Pat Schlapper out of Wisconsin just dropped another win in the B.A.S.S. Elite series. He’s proof that raw river grinding can get you to the big stage, and his Mississippi River victory showed the value of patience and picking apart grass beds with surgical precision. Over at the Bassmaster Elite on Lake St. Clair, the competition was so fierce that even getting into the top 50 meant hauling in nearly 20 pounds per day. Those Michigan smallmouth are fat, sassy, and world class. The highlight for many was watching Dakota Eberry coax leviathans up off the clean grass beds, proving some quirks of bass behavior never change, no matter how advanced your electronics get.

Speaking of tech, there’s a mini-revolution going on. Forward-facing sonar is helping level the playing field, so even weekend warriors are finding their share of tank largemouth and smallies. That’s raising minimum weights for tournament cuts everywhere—the bass are getting smarter, but so are anglers.

Hot spots this year? You can’t go wrong up north—Lake St. Clair and the Mississippi River near La Crosse are red hot for numbers and trophies. The Missouri River in Nebraska has been quietly producing fat summer bass, especially if you love flipping grass with a jig or creature bait. Over in Indiana, Pine and Stone Lakes just kicked out a couple of five-pounders during a weather-shortened derby, and anglers raving about Chatterbaits and soft plastics on the main lake. If you’re wading into this as a fly angler, try shallow flats, riprap, and grass edges at dawn—popper flies or big streamers can absolutely wallop late-summer bass.

Want up-to-the-minute conditions? Regional reports from places like Holter Lake in Montana and the Blackfoot are showing the bite’s still solid into late August, with low light periods and a subtle retrieve getting it done. Local expos are on the horizon too—if you want to nerd out over gear, meet pros, or share a tall tale, plan for those January shows across Virginia and North Carolina.

Before I sign off, don’t sleep on the high school anglers. The next generation is already posting big weights and learning all the tricks, so keep an eye on youth tournaments; they’re setting the stage for the future of US bass fishing.

That’s a wrap for this week’s shore lunch. Thanks for tuning in—come back next week for more bass fishing updates and fresh stories from across the country. This has been a Quiet Please production; for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines, everybody!

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your digital dock buddy, bringing you the latest juicy news on bass fishing all around the U.S. Let’s dig into what’s been making ripples on the water this week.

For anglers chasing those bragging rights, Miami, Florida just saw a monster landed—a true trophy largemouth bass stretching out 23 inches and tipping the scale at 8 pounds. Now, if you’ve ever worked Miami’s urban waters, you know most folks are pulling bass in the 2-3 pound range, so an 8-pounder is the kind of fish that’ll get you your picture on the wall at the bait shop. That fish gave its captor a wild fight, and apparently, live bait was the secret weapon. According to Coastal Angler Magazine, a largemouth over 6 pounds down there is big news and rare enough that even steady hands and perfect timing might only see one or two in a season.

Let’s hop over to some current hot spots across the country. If you’re looking for places where the bite’s been legit, Bassmaster just dropped its 2025 rankings for the best bass lakes in America. No surprise, the legendary Lake Fork in Texas snagged a top spot again, and word is this season’s topwater action at dusk is the stuff of dreams. Anglers in the know are also raving about Lake St. Clair up in Michigan—big bass moving shallow, gobbling up soft plastics and flies alike. Meanwhile, Guntersville in Alabama is still holding strong, especially with frogging in the grass matts. So if you need a road trip, these lakes ought to be on your fall hit list.

Now, what about the competition scene? Chris Johnston just clinched back-to-back Angler of the Year titles for Bassmaster, which is no small feat given the talent out there. The pressure’s definitely on as we barrel toward the final major tournaments of the year, with a slew of young guns trying to unseat the favorites. If you fish tournaments or just like tracking who’s hot, Johnston’s momentum is worth watching.

Who says late summer is slow? Up in the north, recent reports from The Alpena News say smallmouth bass are on a tear through the Cheboygan River in Michigan. Natural-colored soft plastics and white swimbaits seem to be the ticket—those river smallies are aggro before sunrise and just after sunset. The scene is tailor-made for anyone who digs swinging a streamer or twitching a popper on a fly rod. Good bites have also been turning up near rocks and bridges, so if you’re there, tie on something with a little flash and get to tossing.

If you want to plan your next session, don’t sleep on the Georgia Wildlife Resources’ interactive fishing map—super handy for scouting proven waters, boat launches, and access points all through the state.

Finally, for those wanting that salt-fresh fix, Chesapeake Bay is keeping things lively even as the stripers steal headlines. There’s still solid sea bass and flounder action closer inshore, and with cooler temps setting in, that bass bite promises to stay strong going into fall, per the latest fishing report from Anglers Sport Center.

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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your dose of fresh bass fishing news straight from the rivers, lakes, and even a couple of ponds you might never have heard of.

Let’s kick off with the biggest headline this week: the fall feeding frenzy is about to hit! BassForecast reports that a cool front and the new moon are coming together to flip the switch on largemouth and smallmouth activity, especially in the Great Plains, Midwest, and parts of the South. If you like to fish when the bite is lights out, you’ll want to focus on early mornings, dusk, or right before a storm rolls in. Overcast days mean bass stay active all day, so don’t waste those clouds.

Now, for you “big bass or nothing” folks—listen up. Over in western Pennsylvania, Lake Wilma’s putting up some chunky largemouth, even though it barely covers 19 acres. The local advice? Hit smaller, overlooked waters; that’s where the hawgs are hiding, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Midwest bassers are still seeing solid weights in tournaments: at Pine and Stone lakes in Indiana last weekend, Steve Martin walked away with big bass honors for a 5.56-pound largemouth. Multiple five-pounders came to the scales despite dodging storms all morning. Hot baits lately? Chatterbaits, crankbaits, and jerkbaits early while the surface is cool. Don’t be shy with a jig in the deeper channels either, especially if you’re fly fishing and want to swing something meaty.

Let’s swing south. Texas Hill Country lakes are holding steady as water temps hover in the 80s, and the grass bite is on at Lake Austin—think lightweight Texas rigs with green pumpkin or junebug worms, or even frogs pitched right into the mats. For bigger bass, drop shot or slow-rolled Carolina rigs in deeper water have been consistent. Lake Buchanan is showing morning topwater action on shallow rocks, but bigger bites are coming on deep crankbaits and jigs when the sun gets high. The Texas Parks and Wildlife weekly report says some lakes are slow, but there’s always a few big believers turning it on, especially as the weather cools.

For those road-tripping or looking for events, the National Professional Fishing League just wrapped its big event on the Mississippi River, where big bass stole the show. Take note: St. Lawrence River, Lake Eufaula, and Logan Martin are all hot stops on the 2025 pro circuit this fall, so eyeball those if you’re chasing both bass and the big-league tourney vibe.

On the East Coast, Maryland’s Chester River and Pooles Island are giving up bass (plus bonus blue cats if you want to mix things up). The upper Chesapeake is cooling off, which means those early morning and late evening popper bites are fire, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Even up in New York, the Erie Canal system is wide open and free this year—no tolls. Kayak anglers are having a blast around Widewaters, pulling largemouth out of the grass and wood. It’s the Erie Canal’s 200th birthday, so if you want to catch fish where they moved them by mule, now’s the time.

No update would be complete without some wild news—Jeff “Marathon Man” Kolodzinski in Illinois is gearing up for another world record run, according to The Bass Cast. The record? Most fish caught in 24 hours. He’s a machine, and it’s a reminder: sometimes the fun is just in the numbers.

That’s it for this week. Thanks for tuning in to the only bass report made by an Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to come back next week for more, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out QuietPlease.ai. Tight lines, y’all!

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