Yo, what’s up bass heads – Artificial Lure here, fresh out of the livewell with this week’s scoop on bass fishing around the U.S.

Let’s start in Tennessee, because the buzz there is louder than a 9-weight in a mayfly hatch. Bassmaster reports that the 2026 Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River out of Knoxville is setting up to be a heavyweight showdown, with pros talking about 17 pounds a day – or more – to win. They’re hyped because the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency just standardized the size limit to 15 inches for all black bass, which means a lot of those 2.5- to 3‑pound smallmouth that got tossed back in past years now go in the box. Bassmaster also points out rumors and pics of legit 10‑pound largemouth from Fort Loudoun, including a 10‑11 caught there in March 2025 as part of a 29‑pound limit, so that place is absolutely on the “could break your personal best” list.

If you’re a fly angler dabbling in bass, that Tennessee River system is basically streamer heaven right now: clear stretches on Fort Loudoun and Tellico with prespawn smallies sliding up, perfect for big articulated baitfish patterns or neutrally buoyant jerkbait-style flies pinned on those staging points and channel swings.

Slide southwest and Major League Fishing has the Bass Pro Tour hitting Texas, with Stage 3 on Lake Whitney for qualifying and Lake Waco for the Knockout and Championship rounds, according to The Lakelander and MLF coverage. Lake Whitney is a deep, clear highland reservoir with both largemouth and some surprisingly beefy smallmouth – local pro Alton Jones is talking 4‑ to 5‑pound smallies in the mix and predicting something around a 9‑pound big fish there and possibly a 10‑plus, maybe even 12, out of Waco. Waco’s shallower and more weather‑driven, so a warm spell could shove fish shallow in a hurry. If you like fishing big deer-hair divers or game changers over rocky points and bluffs, Whitney’s layout screams “trout guy crossed over to the dark side.”

Down on the Gulf side, Louisiana is making a sneaky play to tune up its bass scene. Louisiana Sportsman reports that the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking tournament anglers to feed their results into the LATRIP database to help fine‑tune management. They’re especially watching places like False River, Chicot Lake, Vernon Lake, Indian Creek, Saline–Larto, Lake Bruin, and Lake St. John. Those are classic “local knows” spots where you can get into quality largemouth without the circus of a big national event. For the fly folks, a lot of that water sets up shallow with wood, pads, and grass – perfect for poppers, frog flies, and big buggy offerings swung around cypress knees.

And if you’re looking for a multi‑species bass quest with a little trout‑bum energy, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is still pushing its Georgia Bass Slam, recognizing anglers who catch five different black bass species across the state. They bill Georgia as the “Black Bass Capital of the World,” and between shoal bass in fast rivers, spots in deep clear reservoirs, and largemouth in classic southern lakes, it’s about as close as you get to a western trout-style “slam” but with creatures that try to rip the rod from your hand.

Quick hits to stash in your mental tackle box:
– Hot current tournament waters: Tennessee River (Fort Loudoun/Tellico), Lake Whitney, Lake Waco, Kissimmee Chain down in Florida via MLF’s Toyota Series.
– Notable recent proof of giants: that 10‑11 Fort Loudoun largemouth and multiple 10‑pound‑class rumors ahead of the Knoxville Classic from Bassmaster and NewsChannel 9.
– Management moves worth watching: Tennessee’s new 15‑inch across‑the‑board limit on black bass and Louisiana’s LATRIP tournament reporting push – both should help keep quality fish in the system for years.

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# ARTIFICIAL LURE'S BASS FISHING BREAKDOWN

Hey there, bass enthusiasts! Artificial Lure here, and let me tell you, we're in one of the most exciting windows of the bass fishing year right now, and the action across the country is absolutely firing up.

Let's start with what's happening on the water. According to Bass Forecast's 10-day outlook, a warming trend is loosening winter's grip across the Northeast, and pre-spawn season is either starting now or about to kick off depending on where you are. Here's the thing that gets me excited: the biggest bass in every lake move first. This early window is your golden ticket to stick that giant everyone talks about all season long. The key is timing. When your favorite lakes flip from winter mode to pre-spawn mode, that's your signal to get there early and get to work.

Down in the Southeast, things are already heating up with conditions ranging from fair to epic. According to Bass Forecast, shallow ponds and the warmest creek arms are already showing spawn and post-spawn behavior, while deeper lakes and cooler main-lake zones are still in pre-spawn to spawn mode. That mix gives you a wide strike zone, and the recommended baits are jigs, shaky heads, craws, tubes, wacky rigs, and soft jerkbaits. Target those shallow flats, secondary points, and transition banks adjacent to bedding zones.

Over in the Midwest and Great Plains, pre-spawn is on at many locations in the southern portions, and if you're chasing those early season giants, now's the moment. The biggest bass move up first, so knowing the exact day that first wave slides up could mean the difference between a regular weekend and a personal best memory.

Speaking of tournaments, the 2026 Bass Pro Tour Stage 3 just kicked off in Central Texas. According to reports, 51 of the world's top professional bass anglers are competing for a top prize of 150,000 dollars across Lake Whitney and Lake Waco. Days one and two featured the qualifying round on Lake Whitney, and the knockout and championship rounds are happening on Lake Waco. This is elite-level fishing showcasing some of the best bass waters in the country.

Out at the Lake of the Ozarks, Major League Fishing is converging this weekend for the Toyota Series event. According to fishing guide Jack Uxa, a roster full of the region's best bass-fishing pros and co-anglers will be on the water, with the tournament running Tuesday through Thursday next week. Up for grabs are prizes up to one hundred thousand dollars in the pro division and a new Phoenix boat package in the co-angler division.

Here's what's wild: according to Major League Fishing's livestream coverage, we're seeing anglers putting together massive bags. One angler closed with a three-fish flurry in the final fifteen minutes, finishing with fifty-six pounds, twelve ounces on twenty-three scorable bass for the day one lead. That's the kind of bite we all dream about.

If you're tying flies or rigging soft plastics, keep your presentation, retrieval speed, and cadence dialed in this weekend. The warming surge is a game-changer, and those early movers are going to be aggressive.

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Hey there, fly flingers and bass chasers, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest on US bass action that'll make you swap that feather duster for a crankbait. If you're itchin' for pre-spawn pigs like you hunt rising trout, listen up – spring's heatin' up the bite nationwide.

First off, monster news from World Bass Enterprises: over 145 top dogs like Trey McKinney, Cory Johnston, Drew Gill, and Jacob Wheeler from the Bassmaster Elite and MLF Bass Pro Tour just committed to The Champions tournament. It's the first-ever world bass title fight, October 28 to November 1 on Old Hickory Lake near Nashville, Tennessee, with a jaw-droppin' $3 million purse – $1.25 mil to the winner! Picture this: five days at Sanders Ferry Park, fireworks, flyovers, kid fishin' games, and a pro-am at Percy Priest with celebs. Old Hickory's your hot spot right now – those ledges and points are callin' pre-spawn hogs shallow.

Speakin' of hot zones, Bass Forecast's 10-day outlook screams opportunity. Southeast from Florida to Tennessee? Epic to fair, with pre-spawn bass pushin' to secondary points, transition banks, and flats near spawn coves – chuck soft jerkbaits, Ned rigs, or lipless cranks where you'd nymph a tailout. Southwest like California and Arizona? Same deal, multiple patterns firin' on big reservoirs. Rockies and Great Plains southern edges? Big females leadin' the pre-spawn charge to migration routes – get there first for PB glory. Even Midwest and Northeast are thawin' into good-to-tough winter-to-pre-spawn shifts on drop-offs and bluffs with drop shots or spybaits. Storms brewin', so watch the skies, but warmer temps mean bank-beaters can cast to giants that wintered deep.

No massive lunker reports yet, but MLF's Stage 3 on Lake Whitney, Texas, just launched – Ott DeFoe smashed 50 pounds Day 1 on Hartwell earlier, hintin' Texas waters are boilin'. Louisiana's LDWF wants your tourney results to track the frenzy, and college bass is heatin' with Montevallo takin' School of the Year lead.

Fly folks, this bass rush mirrors a hex hatch – precise, explosive, bank-friendly. Grab a jig like you'd tie a stonefly and hit those warming shallows.

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Hey there, fly slingers and finesse fanatics, this is Artificial Lure hittin' you with the straight dope on US bass buzz thats got the lakes boilin'. Forget your dainty dry flies for a sec these greenbacks are smashin' baits like theyre auditionin' for a monster truck rally, and if youre a streamer junkie, youll dig how these hawgs are schoolin' up prespawn style.

First off, monster catches are droppin' jaws nationwide. Alex Redwine just hauled a pig of a 10.47-pound Florida-strain largemouth from the Knoxville fishery durin' pre-practice for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River system, accordin' to Bassmaster.com reports. Bassmaster Classic crew says those Florida-strain beasts stocked back in 2015 are comin' of age, with TWRA samplin' tons of 8-pounders lately and a fresh 15.75-pounder nabbed Saturday at Nickajack that might smash Georgia's state record. Down in Texas, some lucky local named Gomez boated the exact same 14-pound largemouth for the third year runnin' on January 22, per MeatEater news that fish is tougher than your favorite 6-weight tippet. And collegiately, Drury Panthers duo Jacob Longlois and Seth Prather sacked 42 pounds, 10 ounces for 7th at Sam Rayburn Reservoir's Bassmaster College Series, qualifyin' more teams for nationals on Leech Lake.

Hot spots? Upper Tennessee River chains like Fort Loudoun, Tellico, and Nickajack-Loudoun are firin' on all cylinders. Locals like Knoxville's Robert Gee swear this year's fishery will blow past 2019 and 2023 Classics, thanks to warmin' temps in the mid-70s, a winter shad kill, and droppin' smallmouth limit to 15 inches for fuller limits expect 10-pound bags and 8-pound kickers. Lake Lanier in Georgia's upper end is prime for largemouth around downed trees in coves, per Georgia Wildlife, while Grenada Reservoir in Mississippi wants soft plastics or jig-n-pig on clear cover, says MDWFP's March 3 report. Sam Rayburn just crowned Arkansas high schoolers tops, too.

Fun twist for you fly boys prespawn March means bass are roamin' shallows like spooky browns on the redd. Wired2Fish pros are chuckin' ChatterBaits for vibration in murky water, floatin' worms for finicky beds, walkin' frogs tight to cover, and swim jigs over grass think of 'em as bulky streamers with blades. Trey McKinney from Illinois swears by 6th Sense jerkbaits on clear-water stumps, Jake Whittaker hits shallow crankbaits in dirty water. Youth movement's real too Bassmaster notes young guns like Trey McKinney and Fisher Anaya, both with Elite wins, could steal the Classic show.

Weather's key river fish flip faster than a tailwater bite, but rain's comin' to east Tennessee, promisin' dirty water jigs. These hawgs aint waitin' theyre eatin'.

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# Artificial Lure's Weekly Bass Fishing Report

Hey there, bass enthusiasts! Artificial Lure here, bringing you the hottest catches and happenings from the bass fishing world this week.

Let's kick things off with some absolutely wild news from Texas. According to Outdoor Life, Dale Washington just pulled a monster 13.38-pound largemouth from Lake Fork near Dallas. This guy has been fishing that lake for forty years, and he knew exactly where to hunt. He was casting a red-chrome Hags Chatterbait into a stump-filled creek when he hooked into something serious. The fight was intense, with the bass trying to wrap his line around stumps and roots, but Washington managed to land it without jumping. Here's the kicker, folks: it's only been about five years since someone caught a bass over thirteen pounds on Lake Fork, and Washington himself hadn't landed one that size since 2007. He donated this beast to Texas Parks and Wildlife's ShareLunker Program, which means it'll be spawned to produce more trophy fish. Pretty cool way to give back.

Speaking of big fish, Arkansas just had its own moment to celebrate. According to KTLO, a Benton angler named Rod Martinez landed a 10.22-pound Legacy Lunker at Lake Monticello. What makes this catch interesting is that Martinez was fishing with a jig and absolutely crushing it, landing fourteen fish total in a single day. The lake has been producing exceptional growth, with bass gaining nearly two pounds per year, according to AGFC district supervisor Ryan Mozisek. That's roughly double the typical growth rate for many Arkansas lakes, so if you're looking for trophy water, Lake Monticello is definitely worth the drive.

Now, if you're looking at competitive action, Patrick Walters just made history. According to Yamaha Outboards, Walters became the first angler in National Professional Fishing League history to claim the triple crown: a Regular Season shield, an Angler of the Year shield, and the NPFL Championship shield. The championship tournament happened recently on Smith Lake in Alabama, and Walters absolutely dominated. That's the kind of consistency that separates the pros from the rest of us weekend warriors.

Another pro scored big too. According to Major League Fishing, Takahiro Omori claimed his first career Bass Pro Tour victory at Lake Hartwell in South Carolina, pocketing a cool one hundred twenty-five grand. For a guy who'd been chasing tour wins since 2018, this breakthrough moment came after fifty-seven Bass Pro Tour events. Talk about persistence paying off.

March is turning out to be prime spawning season, and according to SpaceFish, we're looking at a full moon, which means bass are heading to shallower waters to feed aggressively. The water is finally warming up from winter, making March an excellent time to get out on the water. If you're in the Southeast, especially around areas like Lake Hartwell and Lake Fork, conditions are shaping up beautifully.

For college anglers, the Drury Panthers just wrapped a solid outing on Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Texas, with multiple teams qualifying for the Bassmaster Collegiate National Championship coming up in August on Leech Lake in Minnesota.

So here's your takeaway: if you want tournament action, you're in for a treat this spring. If you want trophy fish, get yourself to Lake Fork in Texas or Lake Monticello in Arkansas. And if you just want to catch some bass while they're transitioning into spawning season, get on the water this month while conditions are prime.

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Yo, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the hottest bass buzz straight to your ears. February's been absolutely insane out there, folks, and if you haven't been paying attention to what's happening in the bass world, you're missing out big time.

Let's kick things off in Texas, where the ShareLunker program is absolutely on fire. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, Josh Jones from Oklahoma just reeled in his fifth Legacy Class largemouth bass at O.H. Ivie—a hefty 13.51-pounder that's a recapture. This fish has been caught three times now, giving biologists incredible data on how fast these monsters grow. O.H. Ivie has produced 60 Legacy Class bass over the past six years, making it the reigning champ for most lunker-sized fish. If you're dreaming of hooking into something special, this lake is dialed in.

But wait, there's more Texas madness. Austin Miles from Forney absolutely smashed the Purtis Creek State Park Lake record with a 16.04-pound monster on Monday—nearly three pounds heavier than the previous record. Same day, Andrew Scott landed a 13.62-pounder from Ellison Creek Reservoir. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, decades of breeding and stocking programs are finally paying off with bigger fish spreading across more waters. Purtis Creek's got five Legacy Class lunkers in the books, making it prime territory for kayak casters and boat anglers alike.

Head out west to California, and you'll find another record-breaker. Damian Thao paddled his kayak to an 18.75-pound largemouth at Eastman Lake on February 15—the new lake record. This 27-inch beauty with a 25-inch girth was swimming a pearl swimbait near a deep tree point when it ate. The fish got released alive, and now crowds are swarming because sight-fishing conditions are perfect out there.

Now here's what's got fly anglers pumped up. Minnesota just flipped the script on bass fishing. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, bass season is now year-round with catch-and-release open since February 23. Eric Altena, the Little Falls area fisheries supervisor, says bass populations are thriving with increased abundance and bigger sizes spreading across wider geographic areas. The good news for conservation? No biological evidence suggests catch-and-release poses any problem since bass spawning doesn't peak until late May. The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe supports this regulation change too, though they're keeping a close eye on populations.

Wisconsin's got tournament action heating up. Caleb Kuphall leads the Epic Baits Championship on Smith Lake with 13.5 pounds of largemouths caught around docks with jigs. The Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour hits Lake Whitney and Lake Waco down in Texas March 5 through 8, where locals predict you'll see 10 to 12 pounders.

For you finesse guys targeting mixed species, Connecticut's offering some interesting opportunities. According to On The Water reports, small spoons like the Clam Pinhead Pro work solid in 4 to 10 feet over ice when bass are mixing with perch.

The water's clearing up across the country, big bites are waiting, and opportunities are everywhere. Whether you're chasing giants in Texas, kayak fishing California's new hotspot, or enjoying year-round catch-and-release in Minnesota, February proved 2026 is shaping up to be an exceptional bass year.

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest bass buzz straight from the U.S. heartland. If you're a fly rod wizard eyein' those chunky largemouths, grab your gear—these pigs are goin' nuts right now.

Texas is on fire, y'all. Austin Miles from Forney yanked a monster 16.04-pound ShareLunker outta Purtis Creek State Park Lake on Monday, smashin' the lake record by nearly three pounds—27th heaviest in Texas history, per Texas Parks and Wildlife. Same day, Andrew Scott hauled a 13.62-pounder from Ellison Creek Reservoir, another lake record and his new PB. TPWD says these beasts prove decades of breedin' and stockin' are payin' off big time. Hot spot alert: Purtis Creek's got five Legacy Class lunkers in the books—prime for kayak chuckers or boat boys.

Out west, California's Eastman Lake is the new hotspot after Damian Thao's kayak epic on Feb 15. Dude boated an 18.75-pound largemouth—27 inches long, 25-inch girth—lake record on certified scales, Dieter Melhorn Fishing reports. He swam a pearl swimbait near a deep tree on a point after smaller giants; fish got released alive despite some transport drama. Crowds are swarmmin' now—perfect for sight-fishin' fans.

Up north, Minnesota DNR flipped the script: bass season's year-round with catch-and-release rollin' since Monday. Eric Altena says populations are boomin' with bigger sizes and wider spread—no spawn worries till late May. Leech Lake Band's watchin' close, but anglers are stoked.

Competitions heatin' up too. Wisconsin's Caleb Kuphall leads the Epic Baits Championship on Smith Lake with 13.5 pounds of largemouths via docks and jigs, National Professional Fishing League says—rainy bite's slow but big 'uns are fallin'. MLF Bass Pro Tour hits Waco's Lake Whitney and Lake Waco March 5-8; locals like Alton Jones predict 10-12 pounders. South Carolina's SALTT kids tourney at Lake Keowee March 28—bass tourneys poppin' everywhere.

Fly anglers, think finesse: jig small spoons like Clam Pinhead Pro in 4-10 feet over ice in Connecticut for bass mixin' with perch, On The Water reports. Or hit Lanier docks for spotted bass in Georgia.

These spots are dialed—Purtis, Eastman, Smith Lake. Water's clearin', big bites waitin'. Tie on tight.

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest buzz on bass fishin' across the US. If you're a fly rodder dreamin' of tradin' that featherweight setup for some chunk largemouth action, stick around – these hogs are hittin' like freight trains right now.

Kickin' off with monster catches that'll make your jaw drop. Down in Texas, guide Josh Jones just boated a 13.51-pound largemouth from O.H. Ivie Lake, his fifth ShareLunker donation from that beastly spot and 15th over 13 pounds total. Outdoor Life reports he found a school of 20 giants at 15 feet on a point, usin' heavy swimbaits in windy chaos – talk about a lunker factory. Ivie Lake's high water and killer habitat got Jones callin' it prime for years. Over at Purtis Creek, guide Brandon Burks reeled a 13.16-pounder on Feb 12, slotting it as Texas' 27th biggest ever per LightandChampion.com. And Toledo Bend's coughin' up trophies too – Gene Kidder nabbed 11.9 pounds and Tater Reynolds hit 11.06 early this year, says Louisiana Sportsman.

Hot spots? O.H. Ivie Lake's the undisputed king for double-digit hogs, especially points with sonar schools. Purtis Creek and Toledo Bend are crankin' state-class fish in pre-spawn mode. Up north, Minnesota's goin' wild – the DNR just dropped a year-round catch-and-release season for largemouth and smallmouth startin' Feb 23, backed by 91% angler support per Fox9 and Minnesota DNR. Mille Lacs Lake's still the big bass haven there. Alabama's Lewis Smith Lake hosts the NPFL Championship this week, with spotted and largemouth mixin' it up on 21,000 acres – pros like Brandon Perkins say it's fishin' small but loaded. Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley keep deliverin' steady bass pulls too.

Fun twist: B.A.S.S. and AFTCO renewed their hookup for 2026, pumpin' grants over $177k into conservation since 2018, plus youth programs and live release boats. Bass are thrivin', populations boomin' – perfect for us locals chasin' that next pig.

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# Artificial Lure's Bass Fishing Beat

Hey there, bass fanatics! Artificial Lure here with your weekly rundown of what's happening in the world of freshwater fishing. Buckle up because things are getting spicy out there on the water.

First up, let's talk about what's brewing on the competitive circuit. The Bassmaster Classic is coming to Knoxville on the Tennessee River in just over two weeks, and this is shaping up to be a wild ride. According to Bassmaster coverage, they've changed the smallmouth size limit from eighteen inches down to fifteen inches, which is huge news. Why? Because anglers have been avoiding smallmouth like the plague when the limit was higher. Now expect to see way more quality smallmouth catches and some sneaky fishing strategies nobody's seen before. The vibe is totally different from past years too, especially since Jeff Gustofson, the two-time defending champ, isn't in the field this time. Forward-facing sonar is still legal, so the young guns are going to have a major advantage hunting for those hidden gems.

Over on the Bass Pro Tour side, things kick off next month at Lake Guntersville in Northern Alabama, which is absolute smallmouth paradise according to Major League Fishing. Guntersville has been a tournament hotspot forever, and several pros in the field have already won big events there.

Now let's talk about some seriously impressive recent catches. Kayak angler Damian Thao, a two-time world freshwater kayak gold medalist, just put Eastman Reservoir in California back on the map in a big way. According to Western Outdoor News, Thao landed a seventeen-point-four-six-pound largemouth bass, which is believed to be an unofficial lake record. What makes this wild is that Eastman had been quiet for a few years, but Thao and other local kayak anglers have been putting in serious work. Thao's been crushing it with big swimbaits, landing limits over thirty pounds consistently on recent trips. The lake has trout plants coming in the next couple weeks, so the big girls are going to be feeding heavy. That's a lake worth your attention if you're chasing trophy fish.

Speaking of trophy territory, California's Don Pedro Reservoir is absolutely going off right now. According to Western Outdoor News, largemouth and spotted bass are on an absolute rampage, chasing shad all over the main lake and coves. Walking baits like the Berkley Choppo are working killer, along with flukes, spoons, and umbrella rigs. If you want red-hot action, that's your spot.

Looking at the bigger picture, some of the absolute best lakes for bass fishing in the United States keep showing up on everyone's radar. Lake Guntersville in Alabama, Lake Okeechobee in Florida, Lake Fork in Texas, and Lake Champlain spanning New York and Vermont are all producing consistently. Clear Lake in California, Lake St. Clair in Michigan, and Lake Chickamauga in Tennessee round out the elite circuit. Each has its own personality and best seasons, so do your homework before you head out.

Here's something cool for Minnesota folks: you can now fish for bass year-round thanks to a new catch-and-release season. The traditional opener doesn't hit until May ninth, but you don't have to wait anymore.

One more thing worth mentioning—the Bassmaster Classic is heading back to Lake Hartwell in 2027, which will be the fifth time the tournament lands there. That's a record and a huge deal for the Greenville area.

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest bass buzz straight from the U.S. heartland. If you're a fly rod wizard eyein' those chunky largemouth and smallies, listen up – these spin-castin' boys are heatin' up spots you might wanna sneak a streamer into.

Big news out of Minnesota: the DNR just dropped a game-changer on February 23. Largemouth and smallmouth bass seasons on inland waters are now open year-round, alternatin' catch-and-release with harvest periods, no closures. Minnesota DNR fisheries supervisor Eric Altena says bass pops are boomin' in size, numbers, and spread across the state – no spawn risk since they peak late May. Anglers polled in 2023? 91% lovin' it, plus nods from Leech Lake and Mille Lacs Ojibwe bands. Grab your license; regs book hittin' shelves March 1. That's prime pre-opener action for sight-fishin' beds with flies, locals.

Down South, Brandon, Mississippi's Bradley Burns lit up the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League opener on Ross Barnett Reservoir February 23. Dude sacked five bass at 27 pounds, 8 ounces for his first win and $3,160 – topped by a hog 10-pound, 6-ounce largemouth on a black/blue jig, then upgraded with a bladed jig in windy flats. MajorLeagueFishing.com reports he chased big bites all day, cullin' smart. Co-angler Mitchell Bond nabbed 12-13 on three fish for $1,490, includin' a 7-pounder. Ross Barnett's shallow hard bottoms and main-lake flats? Hot ticket for reaction strikes – think sub-surface flies bouncin' off chunk rock.

Hot spots screamin' right now: Minnesota's inland lakes for that new endless C&R grind, Ross Barnett for jiggin' giants, and keep an eye on Leech Lake – it's hostin' the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Championship outta Walker. Northlandfan says it's primed for big college bags. Kentucky Lake's always a bass factory too, per ExploreKentuckyLake.com, with crappie bonuses if you're mixin' it up.

Burns' 10-6 brute? That's the kinda lunker makin' fly guys jealous – imagine strippin' a bunny leach for that pull. Bass are thrivin', regs loosin' up, tournaments poppin'. Get after it quiet-like before the crowds.

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