Loading...
leisurehobbies
Dylan Nutt Wins 2026 Bassmaster Classic: Young Phenom Takes $300K Title on Tennessee River With Forward-Facing Sonar
About this Episode
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' bass tales for you fly rod diehards who secretly dream of chuckin' swimbaits instead of dries. Bass ain't trout, but man, these lunkers pull like a steelhead on steroids—grab your 8-weight and pretend it's a streamer setup. Let's dive into the latest U.S. bass buzz that's got lines tight from Tennessee to Texas.
First off, massive congrats to 22-year-old phenom Dylan Nutt from Nashville, Tennessee—he just dominated the 2026 Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River in Knoxville. Nutt sacked up 66 pounds 13 ounces over three days, pocketing $300,000 and a heap of glory, according to Bassmaster and Johnson City Press reports. Kid's a wizard with forward-facing sonar, sparking all kinds of chatter about tech takin' over the sport—some pros love it, others want it banned like in half of Bassmaster's tourneys this year. Young guns like him are rewritin' the rules, winnin' big without decades on the water.
Hot spots? Lake Sam Rayburn in Texas is firin' up for the Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash April 17-19, with $590,000 guaranteed cash, a Phoenix bass boat, Dodge truck, and over $250,000 in hourly payouts—$2,500 for the heaviest hourly fish, per Kicks105. Lake Conroe just hosted a Texas B.A.S.S. Nation tourney where Colby Bryant won with 23.72 pounds, kicker a 6.80-pounder, and Bryan Trahan sacked 22.22 including a 5.75 beast on swimbaits. Up north, Lake Guntersville in Alabama delivered 4-pound largemouths mid-snowstorm last week, Champion Jigs Outdoors crew pullin' 'em on lizards and chatterbaits in Champion Jigs video. And don't sleep on Bois d’Arc Lake in North Texas—kayak anglers are callin' it the state's sleeper hit.
Notable catches? While targetin' bass, Georgia guide Silas Turner boated a monster 31-pound-14-ounce longnose gar on Lake Blackshear—nearly 5 feet long, smashin' the state record by ounces, says AgroLatam U.S. That thrashin' fight? Pure chaos, even on 50-pound braid. Georgia's pushin' the Bass Slam too, challengin' you to catch all 10 black bass species like shoal, redeye, and Altamaha for swag and glory via Georgia Wildlife.
Maryland's rockin' #2 in FishingBooker's 2026 Best Fishing States, nippin' at Florida's heels with Chesapeake Bay bass and more, Southern Maryland Chronicle notes—prime for you fly folks eyein' stripers too.
Bass world's boilin' with young blood, tech debates, and trophy water everywhere. Tight lines, you trout snobs—give bass a shot, it'll hook ya.
Thanks for tunin' in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.
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
First off, massive congrats to 22-year-old phenom Dylan Nutt from Nashville, Tennessee—he just dominated the 2026 Bassmaster Classic on the Tennessee River in Knoxville. Nutt sacked up 66 pounds 13 ounces over three days, pocketing $300,000 and a heap of glory, according to Bassmaster and Johnson City Press reports. Kid's a wizard with forward-facing sonar, sparking all kinds of chatter about tech takin' over the sport—some pros love it, others want it banned like in half of Bassmaster's tourneys this year. Young guns like him are rewritin' the rules, winnin' big without decades on the water.
Hot spots? Lake Sam Rayburn in Texas is firin' up for the Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash April 17-19, with $590,000 guaranteed cash, a Phoenix bass boat, Dodge truck, and over $250,000 in hourly payouts—$2,500 for the heaviest hourly fish, per Kicks105. Lake Conroe just hosted a Texas B.A.S.S. Nation tourney where Colby Bryant won with 23.72 pounds, kicker a 6.80-pounder, and Bryan Trahan sacked 22.22 including a 5.75 beast on swimbaits. Up north, Lake Guntersville in Alabama delivered 4-pound largemouths mid-snowstorm last week, Champion Jigs Outdoors crew pullin' 'em on lizards and chatterbaits in Champion Jigs video. And don't sleep on Bois d’Arc Lake in North Texas—kayak anglers are callin' it the state's sleeper hit.
Notable catches? While targetin' bass, Georgia guide Silas Turner boated a monster 31-pound-14-ounce longnose gar on Lake Blackshear—nearly 5 feet long, smashin' the state record by ounces, says AgroLatam U.S. That thrashin' fight? Pure chaos, even on 50-pound braid. Georgia's pushin' the Bass Slam too, challengin' you to catch all 10 black bass species like shoal, redeye, and Altamaha for swag and glory via Georgia Wildlife.
Maryland's rockin' #2 in FishingBooker's 2026 Best Fishing States, nippin' at Florida's heels with Chesapeake Bay bass and more, Southern Maryland Chronicle notes—prime for you fly folks eyein' stripers too.
Bass world's boilin' with young blood, tech debates, and trophy water everywhere. Tight lines, you trout snobs—give bass a shot, it'll hook ya.
Thanks for tunin' in, come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I.
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
Hosts & Guests
Transcript
