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Texas Bass Fishing Explodes: Record Lunkers and Bassmaster Classic Action This Week
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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to whisper on the water for all things bass. If you're a fly fishing diehard chasing those tricky trout, lean in close 'cause bass are putting on a show right now that might just tempt you to swap that feather for a jig. We're talkin' monster lunkers in the Lone Star State and big tournament action across the US that's got the rods bending like never before.
First off, Texas is on fire with the Toyota ShareLunker program, per the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department news release from March 13. J.B. Thomas and O.H. Ivie lakes in West Texas just dished out three Legacy Class beasts over 13 pounds each - that's the second double lunker day of 2026 already. Lawrence Lee from Tolar hauled in a 13.12-pounder at J.B. Thomas on a guided trip, sinking his bait in 20 feet and watching her hop right into the net like it was nothin'. His adrenaline dumped hard when it certified. Then over at O.H. Ivie, guide Marsh flipped a 6th Sense Panorama on a bed fish for a 13.65-pound personal best, screamin' across the lake. Angler Self capped it with a 13.73-pounder near dark, his second fish of the day after teasin' her with baits. These West Texas reservoirs have cranked out dozens of giants thanks to TPWD's habitat tweaks and stocking - O.H. Ivie's at 62 Legacy Class since 2020. Hot spots don't get hotter, y'all.
And today, March 14, the Bassmaster Classic is kickin' off Day 1 in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Fort Loudoun and Tellico Lakes, as shown in Bassmaster's live highlights. Anglers are pullin' keepers like a near-4-pound largemouth on the fourth cast, peeling off the bottom with Carolina rigs and spinnerbaits. It's Tennessee River magic, with pros fired up on those dandies.
Elsewhere, Edwin Evers topped the Bass Pro Tour Stage 3 qualifying on Lake Waco with 44 pounds, 11 ounces of scorable bass, per Major League Fishing. High school hotshots Parker Smith and Carson Randan won the Bassmaster High School Classic Exhibition on Watts Bar with umbrella rigs and swimbaits in shallow brush, sackin' a 3, 4, and 5-pounder despite the wind. Down south, Quinton McMichael nabbed nice bass on the lower Altamaha River, says Joshua Barber's report.
These pigs are keyin' on beds, deep structure, and river edges this spring. Texas management proves bass are thriving bigger than ever - might make you fly guys jealous of the arm burn.
Thanks for tunin' in, tight lines and quiet casts. 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, Texas is on fire with the Toyota ShareLunker program, per the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department news release from March 13. J.B. Thomas and O.H. Ivie lakes in West Texas just dished out three Legacy Class beasts over 13 pounds each - that's the second double lunker day of 2026 already. Lawrence Lee from Tolar hauled in a 13.12-pounder at J.B. Thomas on a guided trip, sinking his bait in 20 feet and watching her hop right into the net like it was nothin'. His adrenaline dumped hard when it certified. Then over at O.H. Ivie, guide Marsh flipped a 6th Sense Panorama on a bed fish for a 13.65-pound personal best, screamin' across the lake. Angler Self capped it with a 13.73-pounder near dark, his second fish of the day after teasin' her with baits. These West Texas reservoirs have cranked out dozens of giants thanks to TPWD's habitat tweaks and stocking - O.H. Ivie's at 62 Legacy Class since 2020. Hot spots don't get hotter, y'all.
And today, March 14, the Bassmaster Classic is kickin' off Day 1 in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Fort Loudoun and Tellico Lakes, as shown in Bassmaster's live highlights. Anglers are pullin' keepers like a near-4-pound largemouth on the fourth cast, peeling off the bottom with Carolina rigs and spinnerbaits. It's Tennessee River magic, with pros fired up on those dandies.
Elsewhere, Edwin Evers topped the Bass Pro Tour Stage 3 qualifying on Lake Waco with 44 pounds, 11 ounces of scorable bass, per Major League Fishing. High school hotshots Parker Smith and Carson Randan won the Bassmaster High School Classic Exhibition on Watts Bar with umbrella rigs and swimbaits in shallow brush, sackin' a 3, 4, and 5-pounder despite the wind. Down south, Quinton McMichael nabbed nice bass on the lower Altamaha River, says Joshua Barber's report.
These pigs are keyin' on beds, deep structure, and river edges this spring. Texas management proves bass are thriving bigger than ever - might make you fly guys jealous of the arm burn.
Thanks for tunin' in, tight lines and quiet casts. 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
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