Bass anglers, grab your rods—Artificial Lure here with the latest lowdown on bass fishing from coast to coast, and this week, there’s plenty to get excited about. If you’ve been sweating through the summer heat, you’re not alone, but the bite is still on in a bunch of prime U.S. waters. Whether you toss poppers, throw swimbaits, or like a buggy fly, now’s the time to check out what’s happening on the bass scene.

Starting in the Southeast, the National Professional Fishing League has been hammering historic waters this season. Their St. Lawrence River stop up in Massena, New York, just wrapped—and let’s just say, the smallmouth action was off the charts. Anglers pushed five-bass limits heavy on bronzebacks, and the weigh-ins streamed live were all smiles and fist bumps. Next up, the League barrels down to Logan Martin in Alabama come September (mark your calendars), followed by the big championship showdown at Lake Hartwell in South Carolina in October. If Hartwell’s blueback herring bite turns on, fly flingers and lure chuckers alike could see some fireworks more explosive than the 4th of July, so keep this one on your must-watch list, especially if you like seeing pros break down classic southern structure—stumps, brush piles, and bluff walls (source: National Professional Fishing League).

If you’re craving a fresh destination or want to know where the hawgs are chewing, check out Lake Allatoona in Georgia. According to tournament regulars, bass have slid into their classic summertime haunts, holding deep—sometimes 50 feet or more, so electronics are your new best friend. Still, when surface schools bust up late in the evening, tossing a hard swimbait or classic spinnerbait can turn the feast-or-famine pattern into personal bests—especially after nightfall, when the bruisers come out to play. That feast-or-famine vibe is pure Allatoona in August, so bring patience and have multiple tricks up your sleeve (report: Matt Driver on gon.com).

On the western front, Alan Liere out of Spokane says bass are playing ball across a string of Pacific Northwest lakes. Largemouth are chewing frogs and spinnerbaits on Long Lake, and the early-morning topwater bite at Coffeepot Lake is worth the drive—especially if you like Senkos or medium-diving plugs. For fly folks, targeting the weed edges at first light or skipping poppers under overhangs is a blast. Smallmouth are packing up tight to the rocks at Priest Lake, hunting crayfish and minnows in shallow water. If you’re in Washington, don’t ignore Silver Lake near Cheney—full of perch and bluegill, playing host to some surprise bass lurking for a snack.

For some good old-fashioned fish stories, look no further than Lake Nettie in Florida, where a 23-inch, 5-pound largemouth was brought to the kayak by trolling a blue rattletrap, proving that even during the dog days of July, trophy fish are snacking down south (Coastal Angler Magazine).

Tournament fans, big news for October: the 2025 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship is heading to the Upper Mississippi River at La Crosse, Wisconsin. This legendary river fishery will show off its peak fall frenzy, when both largemouth and smallmouth are stacking up and getting downright aggressive before winter. Bassmaster reports this is a first for the Nation Championship in fall at La Crosse, so expect wild bags and hungry bass from Pools 7, 8, and 9.

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Hey bass-heads, Artificial Lure here with the lowdown on all the buzz around bass fishing in the States this week—and if you’re into fly fishing, stay tuned because the bite’s hot in places you might not expect.

Let’s start big. The latest from Bassmaster Magazine just crowned California’s Clear Lake as the best bass spot for 2025. Any angler chasing double-digit largemouths knows the legend, but Clear Lake’s back on top with monster fish and a brutally healthy bass population. California actually claims a whopping ten out of the top 100 bass lakes this year, with Texas showing strong at number two and New York keeping it cool with seven lakes making the cut.

If you want numbers, not just size, Lake Erie’s turning heads this week. According to crew from the Lake Erie Research Unit, their 120 bass boat survey had one in eight boats catch over 50 bass in a single day—not a typo, that’s over 50! And when winds kick up on the lake, the Upper Niagara River is right there with plenty of buckets and bronzebacks ready for your lure.

Now, for the tournament junkies: the Phoenix Bass Fishing League just wrapped up at the Ohio River’s Tanners Creek. Shoutout to Aaron Stahley of Batavia, Ohio, for pulling the winning five-bass limit at 12 pounds, 11 ounces. He snagged a 4-pound, 5-ounce hawg to take the Berkley Big Bass Boater award and a bundle of cash to go with it. Over on the co-angler side, Jonathan Campbell topped the list with three bass for 4 pounds, 14 ounces. Tournament circuits from MLF to Bassmaster are in full swing across the country, so keep watching those leaderboards if you want to see some wild hauls.

Looking for a late July hotspot? The Upper Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, is primed for big bags at the Bassmaster Open this week. Locals are betting on multiple 20-pound sacks as bass fatten up in 5 to 6 feet of water during the full swing of summer feeding. If you’re in the region, this tournament is worth a front row seat—or better yet, a slot if you can swing an entry.

Okay, for those angling with fly rods and lighter gear, don’t sleep on spots like Clayton Lake State Park in New Mexico. Besides stocked trout, there are healthy largemouth and even some slick walleye. And for the conservation-minded folks (looking at you, fly casters), Colorado Parks and Wildlife is running a unique tournament targeting invasive smallmouths on the Western Slope. Tag and release events with surprise $1,000 bass make for a wild and worthy day on the water, and help native fish recover from unwanted competition.

For the tournament travelers, don’t miss the Kenora Bass International up on Lake of the Woods in early August. Big money, big bass, and a wild smallmouth scene—definitely a bucket list stop if you want serious bragging rights.

And because I know the real ones are still scouting New York—don’t forget the St. Lawrence River. Sure, it slid to No. 4 in this year’s rankings but it’s still the smallmouth capital of the northeast. Lake Champlain’s keeping things exciting, and the state’s got multiple top 25 spots if you want variety.

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Hey bass chasers, it’s Artificial Lure here with your weekly fix of the latest in American bass fishing. Let’s just say July’s been electric across the country and, from monster catches to epic tournaments, there’s a lot for any angler—especially you fly folks—to drool over.

First, let’s talk legendary catches. Just out in Idaho, locals are buzzing about a bass landed recently that came in just shy of the state record. Western waters aren’t always on the radar for trophy largemouth, but this one turned heads and had people dusting off their heavy rods. Meanwhile, down in Oklahoma, a pint-sized prodigy, four-year-old Luke Lashley, reeled in a bass almost as big as himself, earning high-fives from Dad and securing full bragging rights for at least the next decade.

If you’re looking to get in on the action, the hot spot list is as juicy as ever. Lake Toho in Florida just wrapped up the 2025 ICAST Cup, with the father-son duo from Yo-Zuri America hauling in 16 pounds, 3 ounces of bass on just three fish—now that’s a morning to write home about! The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes is clearly still firing, and if topwater frog bites make your heart race, this spot ought to be on your bucket list.

Out east, the St. Lawrence River near Massena, New York, is serving up some of the biggest smallmouth in the world this summer. Major League Fishing reports fish are running a little ahead of schedule due to a warm spring, so most pros are dredging up those post-spawn behemoths out deep, while others tempt shallow marauders along the sandy bars. Local experts say anything under 24 pounds for your five-fish bag probably won’t sniff a win—now that’s a bass derby!

The Shenandoah rivers in Virginia have been a wild card lately. July rains turned both the North and South Forks high and muddy, so reports say most fly anglers have been sticking to trout water, but levels are finally returning to normal. If you love swinging big streamers for smallmouth, start watching those river gauges: as flows clear, those bronzebacks will be on the prowl and ready to crash a popper from behind a boulder.

Major League Fishing just dropped the 2025 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals schedule, and the tournament fever is sweeping the nation. Mark your maps for February at the Kissimmee Chain, March at Lake Hartwell, and the September Invitationals Championship on the mighty Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The top prize is a whopping $135,000, but with every angler sliding home with at least five grand, you can bet the competition will be fierce.

Even up north, Devils Lake in North Dakota is loaded with scrappy white bass, keeping anglers of all styles grinning. Guides say the trick right now is to hunt for that slightly stained water—when you find it, the fishing can be downright silly. And back in Southwest Missouri, Lake Taneycomo is on fire for those who prefer to sling articulated streamers to beefy bass, as per Rob’s latest morning sessions.

That’s all for this week, bassheads. Keep your drags loose, check your knots, and don’t forget: sometimes it’s the smallest angler in your crew who brings in the biggest surprise. Thanks for tuning in, and swing by again next week for more water-cooler-worthy tales. This has been Artificial Lure, a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot A I. See you on the water!

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What’s up, bass heads? Artificial Lure here with your quick hit of the latest and greatest from the world of bass fishing, right here in the good ol’ US of A.

Let’s kick things off with a wild finish at Lake Erie. Just this week, Aaron Jagdfeld of Michigan scored a monster win at the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier. Mother Nature had other plans—high winds wiped out Days 2 and 3—so Jagdfeld had to make his Day 1 catch count, hauling in a whopping 23 pounds, 5 ounces out of Lake St. Clair, anchored by a 5-pound, 7-ounce smallmouth that snagged Big Bass honors. Not to be outdone, Cody Dawson in Ohio found success pitching a smoke purple Berkley Flat Worm onto isolated rockpiles 22 feet down, showing that sometimes breaking from the pack and running your own pattern can still put giants in the livewell. If you like the idea of tracking bronze-backs on big water, keep Lake St. Clair and Erie on your list this summer.

Want more tourney action? The Potomac River in Maryland is about to host some of the region’s best for the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional next week. It’s a local’s paradise and one of the East Coast’s cult hotspots. Pro Grae Buck says the bite should crank back up post-storm, so you know competition will be spicy with big bags on the line and a ticket to the All-American up for grabs.

Out West, Idaho just saw one of the biggest bass ever caught in the state, just shy of the Idaho record. According to Trophy Ops, it was a double-digit beast—proof that even places you’d never peg as bass havens are coughing up pigs right now. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s Champions Tour Pro/Am checked in a 4 pound, 8 ounce “Minnetonka Beast” caught in the last moments for Big Bass bragging rights. Even late in the day, you just need one bite to totally flip the script.

How about hot spots for the next week? If you’re up in the Midwest, both Michigan’s inland lakes and Minnesota waters are reporting strong summer bass action, with bites holding steady around structure, especially in 10-20 feet during cool mornings. Stillwater and shaded cover are gold now that summer is blazing, so toss those topwaters early or punch through mats during the heat. Louisiana anglers are reminding everyone not to sleep on shaded structure and dock pilings either—those summer largemouth are hiding deep, and it might take putting a bait right on their nose to get a reaction.

Looking for a true bucket-list destination? Sebago Lake in Maine is calling, famous for its deep water and clear structure holding both big smallmouth and largemouth. Local Connor Sirois says it’s all about adapting to the massive variety of habitats—from weedy backwater coves to the dramatic ledges where smallmouth chase alewives. Add a backdrop of forest, loons, and White Mountain views, and you’ve got one for the fly-and-finesse fans, too.

Let’s not forget the innovations off the water—in Arkansas, the newly reopened Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery is set to ramp up production of trophy-size largemouths, thanks to a program where folks can donate any 10-pound-plus fish caught from public water to help grow the next generation of giants. If you’ve got dreams of double-digits, Arkansas could be the next hotbed to watch.

Before I hang up the rod and reel for today, shoutout to the weekend warriors, the kayak cranks, and the die-hards night-fishing under the bridge lights. Bass fishing in the States is as hot as the July sun, with new records, new heroes, and old spots putting out new surprises every week.

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You’re tuned in with Artificial Lure, and trust me, the bass fishing scene across the U.S. is hotter than a July weedbed on Lake Okeechobee. Let’s cut right to the chase—2025 is shaping up to be an epic summer for bass junkies, from tournament professionals to your local kayak crowd and fly anglers itching to swap trout for green fish.

Let’s start with some serious bragging rights. Over on Lake Erie, the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier just kicked off, and Aaron Jagdfeld bagged the Day 1 lead with a whopping 23 pounds, 5 ounces. His haul included a chunky 5-pound, 7-ounce largemouth, setting the tone for what’s expected to be a hard-fought event, especially with how Erie’s been coughing up bigs just about every morning this month, even for dudes chucking streamers from the bank, no less, and that's saying something for you fly guys.

Now, where’s the hot bite right now? If you want numbers and big fish, everybody’s talking about Lake St. Clair. According to Bassmaster’s just-out 2025 rankings, St. Clair cracked the Top 10 again—no surprise, really, and the Northeast is absolutely stacked with seven lakes making the top 25 cut. Michigan’s storied fishery is on fire, with big smallies blitzing bait from dawn til lunch, and finesse gear is working wonders. Fly anglers, get in there with big Clouser Minnows or deceivers along the weed lines; you’re missing out if you're not tying up an articulated streamer for kicks.

For those looking for a little southern hospitality, Arkansas is making headlines. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission just dedicated $16 million to revamp the legendary Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery and unveiled the new Arkansas Legacy Lunker program. Starting in 2026, anyone landing a double-digit bass—think over 10 pounds—gets a shot at a banquet, prizes, and, most importantly, bragging rights for helping breed the next wave of state-record pigs. The state is already a go-to, especially for those who like to fish cypress tangles from a kayak or, if you’re bold, with a big deer hair diver.

Don’t sleep on the tournament action this year. The National Professional Fishing League is halfway through its stacked 2025 season, with St. Lawrence River and Lake Norman already showing off just how fat bass have gotten this year. And if you’re thinking about fishing the Potomac, Major League Fishing will host the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional there soon. Even pros are predicting things will heat up after the latest storm, which means those tidal grass lines are primed for a frog or even a well-placed fly popper if you’re feeling spicy.

If you’re jonesing for a challenge, mark your calendars for the Bassmaster Elite hitting Lake St. Clair August 7–10. Plus, the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Upper Chesapeake goes down July 23–25. For you East Coasters, that’s prime time for topwater eats and the kind of smallmouth fights that feel tailor-made for an 8-weight.

One last tidbit: keep an eye on programs like Arkansas’s Lunker initiative. As more states start playing the trophy game and investing in hatcheries, the odds of anyone—yes, maybe even you—breaking that personal best just keep getting better.

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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.

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your weekly reel of the freshest bass fishing news and happenings from across the US! Whether you’re a seasoned bass chaser or a fly angler curious about crossing over, this week’s scoop might just have you packing your gear and heading to the water.

Let’s kick things off with some pure tournament drama. Over in Jefferson City, Tennessee, the just-wrapped 2025 Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship on Cherokee Lake was one for the books. For the first time ever, the championship ended in a sudden death fish-off. Lander University’s Garrett Smith and Andrew Blanton pulled off some real overtime heroics, landing a keeper largemouth just five minutes into the fish-off to clinch both their second straight national title and a spot in the prestigious College Classic Bracket. That’s right, back-to-back champions—the first ever to do it in college bass history. Talk about clutch under pressure! Smith said, “Last year was such an amazing experience, and we get to do it all again and it is going to be even better.” Now that’s the kind of story that’ll have you tying on a new jig tonight.

Now, if you’re hungry for hot spots, let me put Lake Guntersville, Alabama right at the top of your list. Guntersville is absolutely popping right now. Tournament winners are needing bags in the high 20-pound range just to take afternoon events, and guides are averaging about 30 bass a day, with plenty of bruiser 4 to 5 pounders in the mix. Fish are in all zones—from river ledges to the shallows. Word on the water is that a spinnerbait at daylight around the shad spawn gets the blood pumping, and if you’re the finesse type, a wacky-rigged senko on bream beds is killer. Crankbaits on the river ledges? Still a favorite play for those looking for a trophy. Guntersville isn’t just hot—it’s diverse, dynamic, and downright loaded.

Let’s not sleep on Kentucky Lake either. The lake’s been turning heads with a major comeback both in numbers and variety. Largemouth are showing stronger numbers again, but get this: smallmouth have totally exploded, to what local biologists are calling “all-time highs.” That’s sent a shockwave through the tournament scene, with anglers seeing record-breaking smallmouth spawns. Unlike the old days when June meant offshore ledge fests, now you’ve got a shallow bite lasting deep into the summer. The smart locals are splitting time between shallow wood and more traditional ledge haunts. If you’re an angler who loves unlocking a puzzle, Kentucky Lake is your playground right now.

And for you armchair tournament junkies, some recent weights are worth a shout. Kyle Patrick just smashed the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks with a three-day total of 53 pounds, 11 ounces. Out west, John Pearl took home the 2025 WON Bass Clear Lake Open title with a record three-day bag of 102.81 pounds. These kinds of hauls are what legends—and fish stories—are made of.

Lastly, the tournament trail is blazing all summer, with open events at Ute Lake, New Mexico, and a new two-division college series format just launched to give more teams a shot at national glory. So, whether you’re into chasing bass on poppers, soft plastics, or you want to see how your fly rod stacks up against a boatful of tournament hammers, there has never been a better time to hit the water.

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Hey there, fish heads! Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest buzz from the world of bass fishing across the good ol’ U.S. of A. Grab your fly rod and settle in, because if you thought summer bass fishing was slowing down, you’re in for a surprise.

Let’s kick it off with the hot spots burning up the bass scene this week. Word out of New York is the St. Lawrence River is straight fire right now. The National Professional Fishing League just wrapped up its big tournament there, drawing some of the best in the game to Massena. The river didn’t disappoint—Drew Cook held a lead into the final day, but the bite was so good that anything could change in the last few hours. The weigh-ins were streamed live, and let me tell you, those smallmouths looked plump and feisty. St. Lawrence is living up to its rep as a smallmouth haven, especially if you like chasing bronzebacks in clear, hard-pulling current.

But don’t sleep on the Midwest. Outdoor News reports that despite some weather shaking things up, Minnesota and Wisconsin are still cranking out a strong bass bite. Weed edges are producing big largemouths, and if you can find the shaded cover, you’re in business. Over in Illinois, the bite’s a little slower, but persistence pays—locals are using topwater frogs and soft plastics to pick off bucketmouths hiding in the lily pads.

For those who like to chase trophies, check out this: Mass.gov just released their latest sportfishing awards and a beast of a largemouth—23.5 inches—was pulled from Cheshire Reservoir in Massachusetts. Not to be outdone, Assawompset Pond coughed up a 23-inch smallmouth, possibly a new personal best for some lucky angler.

Tournament news is coming in hot, too. The Bassmaster College National Championship is underway and the University of North Alabama duo, Bryce Dimauro and Tripp Berlinsky, are leading after Day 2 with a stellar 33 pounds, 13 ounces. College anglers are showing the old guard that the next generation’s got game and a knack for hunting down big bites when it matters most.

Not everything is sunshine and big bass, though. This week, The Cool Down dropped a warning shot: Alabama bass, an invasive species, are spreading fast and hybridizing with native bass in places like North Carolina and Tennessee. State biologists are worried that these aggressive little guys could push out native big bass, threatening the size (and the fun) of future catches. It’s a good reminder to keep an eye out and do your part to protect your home waters. If you’re in the South or fishing rivers in the Appalachians, check those catches—one small misidentified bass can mean big changes down the road.

For my fellow fly anglers, now’s a killer time to try topwater poppers and buzzbaits in the shallows, especially early and late in the day. GunnFishTV just posted a raw, uncut hour of buzzbait-only bass action and it proves you don’t need fancy gear to get your heart racing—just tie on a loud bug and watch those bass explode in the low light.

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Hey bass chasers, Artificial Lure here—serving up the latest and greatest from the world of bass fishing across the United States. Let’s get right into this week’s juiciest catches, freshest hot spots, and big stories that'll have even the most devoted fly angler eyeing their nearest baitcaster.

First up, the bass fishing universe is still buzzing over a state record out of Florida. Joe Durden hauled in a 3.93-pound spotted bass, shattering the previous state record of 3.75 pounds on the Apalachicola River. Durden’s 18.25-inch beauty wasn’t just a personal best—it showed that even in the thick heat of summer, old-school rivers can surprise you in a big way. According to Oysterradio, the catch went down during the Fifth Annual Apalachicola River Flathead Catfish Tournament, proving you never know what’s at the end of the line when you’re out chasing whiskers and gills.

Next, if you’re wondering where the bite is hot, you gotta keep an eye on the Snake River in Washington. Alan Liere’s latest report says smallmouth bass are chomping near Lyons Ferry, while over at MarDon Resort, largemouths are hitting hard. Early and late, anglers are tossing Spooks and Senkos to nail big bass, with a solid number in the 4- to 5-pound range showing up. For the real adventurers—or the fly anglers looking to mix it up—there are some hike-in lakes west of Potholes Reservoir, like Desert Lake and the Frenchman’s and Winchester wasteways, that are loaded with lively largemouths.

Over in New York, the St. Lawrence River is absolutely on fire. Jacob Wheeler just rocked the Bass Pro Tour by catching 47 bass totaling a jaw-dropping 165 pounds, 1 ounce—smashing the previous single-day record. Pros are having the days of their lives tossing Ned rigs and drop-shot setups for smallmouth, but with those numbers, it’s proof this legendary river is kicking out fish like it’s going out of style. The St. Lawrence is living up to every bit of the hype and absolutely deserves a spot on your must-fish list this summer.

Lake Guntersville in Alabama continues to be ground zero for bass tournaments every weekend. The big G is beloved for its thick grass mats and heavy fish, perfect for flippers and froggers. There’s no shortage of action, and if you want a shot at tournament-caliber bass or just a day on legendary waters, Guntersville remains a prime pick.

For the tournament crowd, the 2025 national scene is stacked. The National Professional Fishing League is running qualifiers at classic venues like Santee Cooper, Lake Norman, and Lake Eufaula. And right now, college anglers are duking it out on Cherokee Lake at the Bassmaster College National Championship. Some locals are calling it “brutal fishing,” but the ones who find a pattern—junk fishing, mixing it up with plastics, jigs, and finesse—are landing the bags to weigh in on the big stage.

Even if you’re more at home with a 5-weight and a pile of poppers, this bass action just might tempt you to grab a spinning rod and chase some greenbacks or brownies—especially when the topwaters are calling and the bass are boiling at dawn.

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Hey there bass fanatics, Artificial Lure here, ready to reel you into this week’s lowdown on America’s wildest and weirdest bass fishing stories. Whether you’re coming off the river, winding down at the fly-tying bench, or daydreaming about your next topwater blowup, let’s get you amped about what’s biting and where!

Let’s kick things off with one of the strangest catches of the year—a true unicorn moment out of South Daytona, Florida. An angler landed a legit albino largemouth bass on a custom-painted Zara Spook. Albinos are rare as hen’s teeth, but seeing one slam a topwater at sunrise? That’s a memory for the ages, and a reminder to always keep an extra eye on your lure color game, especially if you want to stand out when the bite turns finicky.

Looking to put boots—or waders—on new water? The Niagara River region is something special right now. According to Angler’s Edge Outdoors, cooler temps are keeping smallmouth bass fired up well into the summer, with dropshots and crankbaits doing work in perfect water conditions. Moss is light and the bite window is wide, so it’s prime time for anyone craving that hard-pulling, acrobatic smallie action with a fly rod or conventional tackle.

Down south, lakes like Abiquiu in New Mexico are churning out solid smallmouth, with some largemouth in the mix for those patient enough to work cover. Reports from the LA Daily Post say the reservoirs are fishing well this time of year, and don’t sleep on night fishing for bonus catfish if you want to extend your trip after the sun drops.

Now, if you love competition (or just dream of big-league weigh-ins), there’s major news on the tournament trail. Major League Fishing just dropped their 2025 schedule for the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals—six events coast to coast, each with big paydays and a shot at making the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Championship. Add to that the NPFL’s 2025 slate, which includes legendary stops like Santee Cooper, Lake Norman, and a late summer party up on the St. Lawrence River. The St. Lawrence, by the way, is a smallmouth mecca—pros regularly argue it might be the top smallie fishery on the planet, and this July it’s expected to be absolutely wild with high weights and big bags.

Grassroots anglers have something to celebrate, too. The Phoenix Bass Fishing League is making it even easier for folks to fish home waters and, if you catch lightning, work your way up the ranks. More regional events mean anglers can stay local and still have a shot at big prizes and coveted championship berths—so get that calendar marked and the outboard tuned up.

Minnesota just passed a year-round bass season, a win for anglers who hate watching their favorite lakes thaw without being able to chase green and brown monsters. The state also held off a proposed ban on traditional lead tackle, keeping access to classic baits and affordable options alive for another session—a big deal for everyone from tournament hounds to weekend warriors.

Finally, if you’re sweating the July heat, top guides recommend big baits like swimbaits and wake baits. Wired2Fish says this is prime time to “get jiggy” around shallow docks and bream beds—don’t overlook the back corners of pockets, and make your casts count before spooky bass get wise.

That’s it for this week’s cast of characters—rare catches, hot bites, and news that keeps the American bass scene jumping. Thanks for tuning in with me, Artificial Lure. Swing back next week for another dose of bass banter and breaking news. This has been a Quiet Please production—catch even more at Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines, and keep it weird out there!

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