Hey bass junkies, Artificial Lure here with the latest scoop from the bass lakes and creeks all across the United States—trout chasers and fly folks, get ready to see why largemouth and smallmouth fever just won’t quit this November! First up, let’s talk about some monster catches. There was major buzz out of Toledo Bend, Texas, where Cody Pitt shattered the Major League Fishing record books with a whopping single-day bag: 39 pounds, 15 ounces, anchored by a 13-pound, 6-ounce largemouth—the biggest ever weighed in BFL competition. Just imagine that beast bending your fly rod. Pitt said he pulled his 13-pounder out of the depths on a football jig, and the fish barely cleared the water on the jump—just pure Texas magic. Speaking of the Lone Star State, Lake Conroe is the hot spot for pros AND weekend warriors as Major League Fishing’s 2025 Bass Pro Tour fires up in late January. That’s where the top bass pros will be going head-to-head. For those chasing records, don’t forget, Lake Conroe boasts largemouths hitting nearly 16 pounds in years past. If you want a locals-only tip, throw early and deep while the water is cool—those big fish are down there waiting for something special. For my folks up North and Midwest, you’ll want to keep an eye on Berlin Lake in Ohio. Local news say the bass are bigger and meaner this season—lots of anglers hauling in heavy limits, and smallmouths are getting up there in numbers and size. Tactics are changing too; many are swinging big swimbaits and jerkbaits, but the fly anglers are finding success with larger, weighted streamers near drop-offs. If you happen to be cruising through Tennessee or Kentucky, Dale Hollow Lake isn’t just legendary—it’s putting up those trophy smallmouths that old-timers only whisper about. This fall saw some hefty bronzebacks coming off rocky points and deep grass lines. Word on the dock is, slowly stripping a flashy fly along those transition zones is producing heart-racing topwater eats at daybreak! For my East Coast bass-heads, Massachusetts may be famous for stripers, but ponds like Gould, Onota, and Big Sandy are sleeper picks for largemouth fans. State fish records haven’t moved in years, but local tackle shops report a run of above-average buckets showing up, especially in the morning hours as water temps settle into the low 60s—prime time for a streamer or popper on the fly. Now if you’re the competitive type, don’t sleep on the Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash tournaments. These are the largest hourly big bass events for amateurs, with recent winners pocketing thousands for just a single fish. You get the thrill and maybe bragging rights for your wall. Plus, it’s community vibes at the weigh-ins—definitely worth a trip for anyone wanting to feel like a pro for a weekend. Quick lake update for November? Across Texas’s Prairies & Lakes, the bite has been solid on spinnerbaits and vertical presentations in 10 to 30 feet. Stillhouse Lake is producing, and if you’re into mixed bags, this is the place for bass and catfish. Lake Chatuge in Georgia is still fishing well, with guides putting clients on steady spotted bass action and clear water for sight fishing—get those polarized glasses ready. Whether you’re throwing big rubber, flipping jigs, or swinging streamers and deer hair flies, it’s a killer time to be bass fishing in the USA. Keep an eye out for those new MLFTour stops in 2025, as three venues have NEVER been fished on the tour—new water always means fresh chances at a lunker. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure for your weekly dose of fresh, fun, and big-bass-approved info—be sure to come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for even more cool content check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines, fish friends! 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
