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Record-Breaking Bass Tournaments: Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Lake Shasta, and Top Fishing Spots Heating Up This Season
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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, slingin' the latest bass buzz from the US waters that even you fly fishin' purists might wanna sneak a peek at. If you're castin' dries for trout but got a hankerin' for some chunky largemouth action, stick around - these hawgs are hittin' like freight trains right now.
First off, massive congrats to Pake South from Winnsboro, Texas, who just rewrote the Bassmaster Opens record books at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Bassmaster reports he sacked up a monster three-day total of 96 pounds, 15 ounces - the heaviest winning weight ever in Opens history or any three-day B.A.S.S. tourney. Dude kicked it off with 28-1, then crushed 34-4 and 34-10 the next days. Sam Rayburn's on fire, locals say those deep ledges and hydrilla edges are holdin' giants, perfect for a Texas rig or frog if you're feelin' bold. Think of it like strippin' a streamer into structure, but with bigger lips.
Up in California, Brennan Osborn took down the WON Bass Lake Shasta Open, per The Bass Cast. Shasta's smallies and spots are keyin' on shad schools this time of year - hit those points and drop-offs with a swimbait or jig. Day one was near record-breakin', so if you're road-trippin' west, pack the kayak; those DIY builds from Fishing the DMV YouTube vids are makin' waves for river-to-big-water bass hunts.
Phoenix Bass Fishing League was poppin' too - weigh-ins at Ross Barnett Reservoir in Mississippi and Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri on Feb 21, Major League Fishing says. Ozarks is a classic for suspendin' jerkbaits over brush piles, while Ross Barnett's grass lines are givin' up solid limits. And don't sleep on Wisconsin's Quiet Lakes in Chequamegon National Forest - Islands.com calls out Lost Land, Teal, and Ghost for pristine bassin' with a 10-mph speed cap keepin' it serene like your favorite remote creek. Largemouth cruise those undisturbed weed beds, mixin' with pike and crappie; paddle in quiet, no jet ski racket, spot eagles and loons while you wait for the tick.
Bass Pro Tour's Stage 2 wrapped Day 3 same weekend, with top dogs battlin' for championship spots. Youth and college crews hittin' Rayburn and Lake Seminole next - Abu Garcia High School Fishing weigh-ins showed Seminole's grass mats are loaded.
These spots are heatin' up as waters warm - Sam Rayburn, Shasta, Ozarks, they're the hot tickets for lunkers right now. Whether you're flippin' jigs or daydreamin' fly-style topwater eats, get after it safe.
Thanks for tunin' in, y'all. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines!
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 Pake South from Winnsboro, Texas, who just rewrote the Bassmaster Opens record books at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Bassmaster reports he sacked up a monster three-day total of 96 pounds, 15 ounces - the heaviest winning weight ever in Opens history or any three-day B.A.S.S. tourney. Dude kicked it off with 28-1, then crushed 34-4 and 34-10 the next days. Sam Rayburn's on fire, locals say those deep ledges and hydrilla edges are holdin' giants, perfect for a Texas rig or frog if you're feelin' bold. Think of it like strippin' a streamer into structure, but with bigger lips.
Up in California, Brennan Osborn took down the WON Bass Lake Shasta Open, per The Bass Cast. Shasta's smallies and spots are keyin' on shad schools this time of year - hit those points and drop-offs with a swimbait or jig. Day one was near record-breakin', so if you're road-trippin' west, pack the kayak; those DIY builds from Fishing the DMV YouTube vids are makin' waves for river-to-big-water bass hunts.
Phoenix Bass Fishing League was poppin' too - weigh-ins at Ross Barnett Reservoir in Mississippi and Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri on Feb 21, Major League Fishing says. Ozarks is a classic for suspendin' jerkbaits over brush piles, while Ross Barnett's grass lines are givin' up solid limits. And don't sleep on Wisconsin's Quiet Lakes in Chequamegon National Forest - Islands.com calls out Lost Land, Teal, and Ghost for pristine bassin' with a 10-mph speed cap keepin' it serene like your favorite remote creek. Largemouth cruise those undisturbed weed beds, mixin' with pike and crappie; paddle in quiet, no jet ski racket, spot eagles and loons while you wait for the tick.
Bass Pro Tour's Stage 2 wrapped Day 3 same weekend, with top dogs battlin' for championship spots. Youth and college crews hittin' Rayburn and Lake Seminole next - Abu Garcia High School Fishing weigh-ins showed Seminole's grass mats are loaded.
These spots are heatin' up as waters warm - Sam Rayburn, Shasta, Ozarks, they're the hot tickets for lunkers right now. Whether you're flippin' jigs or daydreamin' fly-style topwater eats, get after it safe.
Thanks for tunin' in, y'all. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for me check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Tight lines!
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
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