Spring 2025 LTO

The largemouth bass is known for being a challenging catch, with a distinctive appearance helping make it an icon of American fishing. Inside, our Original Blend delivers the legendary taste of high-quality tobacco that defines America’s Best.

LARGEMOUTH BASS INSPIRED LOOK

For Original Blend

Best Catches

1. 22 lbs, 4 oz — June 2, 1932
Montgomery Lake, Georgia

2. 22 lbs — March 12, 1991
Castaic Lake, California

3. 21 lbs, 3 oz — March 4, 1980
Oak View, California

Best Tackle

1. Spinnerbaits: Spinnerbaits are named for their spinning blades, which create vibrations to attract bass.

2. Jigs: Highly effective for enticing bass, jigs have a skirted body that imitates crayfish or other prey.

3. Topwater Lures: Topwater lures create surface disturbances that attract bass, making them best to use when the water is warm.

Best Places

1. Lake Okeechobee, Florida.
Known as the "Bass Fishing Capital of the World," Lake Okeechobee’s vegetation offers an ideal habitat for bass.

2. Clear Lake, California.
The West Coast’s best bass spot is known for its clear, shallow water and healthy bass population.

3. Chickamauga Lake, Tennessee.
Chickamauga Lake is a favorite tournament location, thanks to the lake's grass beds and submerged structure.

BROWN TROUT INSPIRED LOOK

For Golden Blend

The brown trout is recognized for its beautiful appearance and is prized by anglers for its impressive size. It’s the perfect choice to be featured on our Golden Blend pouch—which is loved for its smooth, balanced taste.

Best Catches

1. 41 lbs, 8 oz — July 16, 2010
Franksville, Wisconsin

2. 41 lbs, 7 oz — September 9, 2009
Manistee, Michigan

3. 40 lbs, 4 oz — May 9, 1992
Heber Springs, Arkansas

Best Tackle

1. Ultralight Spinning Rod and Reel: This setup provides sensitivity and flexibility, while allowing for accurate casting of small lures and baits.

2. 4-6 Pound Test Monofilament Line: Light line provides better casting distance, essential for brown trout fishing in clear waters.

3. Small Spinners and Lures: Brown trout are attracted to small spinners and lures, which imitate natural prey like minnows and insects.

Best Places

1. White River, Arkansas.
The White River provides the ideal habitat and consistent water temperatures needed for large populations of brown trout.

2. Great Lakes Tributaries, Michigan.
The diverse habitats, deep pools and fast riffles of Michigan's Great Lakes tributaries make them prime locations for brown trout fishing.

3. Yellowstone River, Montana.
Anglers flock to this iconic river for its freestone and tailwater sections, which both support large brown trout populations.

The striped bass represents the thrill of the chase in American fishing, thanks to its acrobatic leaps and legendary power. Meanwhile, our Silver Blend is renowned for pure, high-quality tobacco taste, without the sugar.

STRIPED BASS INSPIRED LOOK

For Silver Blend

Best Catches

1. 81 lbs, 14 oz — August 4, 2011
Westbrook, Connecticut

2. 78 lbs, 8 oz — September 21, 1982
Atlantic City, New Jersey

3. 76 lbs — July 17, 1981
Long Island, New York

Best Tackle

1. Rods and Reels: For striped bass, a medium- to heavy-action spinning or baitcasting rod paired with a high-quality reel is recommended.

2. Braided Lines: Braided fishing line offers superior strength and durability, important when battling large fish like striped bass.

3. Live and Cut Bait: If permitted in the area where you’re fishing, using live baitfish like bunker, eels or herring can be highly effective for targeting striped bass.

Best Places

1. Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Cape Cod and its surrounding waters are renowned for their prolific striped bass fisheries, including the Cape Cod Canal, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

2. Montauk, New York.
Sometimes called the "Sportfishing Capital of the World," Montauk is a hotspot for targeting trophy-sized striped bass.

3. San Francisco Bay, California.
The San Francisco Bay and nearby coastal waters provide the best of striped bass fishing on the West Coast, all year-round.