Bass fishing is more than just an enjoyable pastime—it’s practically a religion. That is, if you’re as serious about it as we are. We assume that’s part of the reason you’re here, so welcome to the church of bass, where every day is Sunday.
Of course, you might also be a beginner who’s unsure of the difference between largemouth and smallmouth bass. That’s okay—everyone has to start somewhere, right? For your convenience, we’ve divided our articles into subsections, so you’ll know exactly what type of bass we’re talking about.
Why is it important? Well, because the type of bass you’re trying to catch will have a significant impact on your technique. Read on to find out more, and don’t forget to let us know what you think in the comments sections.
Golden largemouth bass are rare. Anglers have reported a few golden largemouth bass over the years, but catching them is rare. Experts say the gold color comes from a genetic mutation called Xanthism. The mutation lowers the number of black melanophores, which allows the yellow xanthophores to dominate. With more and more anglers hitting the …
Largemouth bass are native to the southern half of Virginia and most of the Southeast and Midwest. The majority of Virginia has native populations, which makes it an excellent state to fish for largemouth bass. Largemouth bass are also in the areas of Virginia without native populations. Largemouth bass are part of the backbone of …
Largemouth bass can have red eyes. Many experts agree that largemouth bass have red eyes because of pigment discoloration. Others argue that largemouth that live in deep waters have red eyes to help them see better in darker waters. Either way, largemouth bass with red eyes aren’t common. In nature, nothing is guaranteed. Unexpected things …
Largemouth bass are invasive in certain bodies of water across the United States. When introduced, they can eradicate native species, hurting those ecosystems. Native largemouth bass can be removed from bodies of water by invasive largemouths. In freshwater, largemouth bass are near the top of the food chain. While their power and aggression make them …
Largemouth bass and peacock bass are different species. While they have similar mouth shapes, largemouth belong to the centrarchid family, and peacock bass belong to the cichlid family. Both share aggressive tendencies and use ambush strategies when hunting. Peacocks and largemouths sit atop the freshwater food chain. Catching my first peacock bass on a fly …
Throughout the United States, the largemouth bass spawn happens in the spring. Depending on water temperatures, it could happen as early as December or as late as June. Bass look for water around 65 degrees before it officially starts. Once conditions align, the spawn gets underway. For anglers, the largemouth bass spawn is on the …
While trolling for bass is illegal in professional circles, it’s effective for amateurs. The ideal trolling speed is two to four miles per hour if you’re fishing with crankbaits and similar lures. There isn’t a perfect speed, but less than five miles per hour is a good place to start. For most amateur athletes like …
Largemouth bass eat rock bass. Rock bass congregate in schools, are a small target, and put up a minimal fight. They’re found in areas largemouth bass frequent. As long as a largemouth can fit a rock bass into its mouth, it won’t hesitate to eat it. Bass anglers see rock bass as the redheaded stepchild …
Largemouth and smallmouth bass do breed. For it to happen naturally, both species need various factors to align. Since they spawn in different areas, they rarely interact during the process. But they can overlap if largemouth bass spawn in deeper areas and smallmouth move up shallow. Largemouth and smallmouth bass live unique and different lives. …
Largemouth bass cannot live in saltwater; they need freshwater to survive. Exposure to saltwater causes the freshwater in their cells to drain, leading to dehydration. Freshwater fish like largemouth bass are tough and resilient. They can withstand significant water and air temperature fluctuations, survive off little food, and adapt to their surroundings. But they aren’t …