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.
Even though largemouth bass and stripers are part of different families, they have some similarities. Both fish are carnivorous, aggressive, and eager to hunt. While largemouths sit in cover and use ambush methods to hunt, striped bass go into open water and hunt for their prey. Aggression and bass go hand-in-hand. Anglers who have spent …
Largemouth bass love to eat goldfish. While they’re considered an invasive species and should stay out of public waters, goldfish occasionally make it into wild bodies of water. Their bright colors and inability to escape give largemouth bass an easy opportunity for a large meal. Growing up, my parents would come home with a big …
Largemouth and spotted bass have different features, prefer different water conditions, and hunt differently from one another. Largemouths don’t need to spend time around other largemouths, whereas spotted bass spend most of their time in schools. Both are aggressive and willing to do whatever it takes to get their meal. The black bass family has …
Largemouth bass can swim upwards of 15 miles per hour in short bursts. Scientists say bass can swim 2.5 times their body length per second. Smaller bass can swim around three miles per hour, and fish over 20 inches can swim 12 to 15 miles per hour. As a football fan, I often compare the …
Largemouth bass will go as deep as the oxygen supply allows. In warmer states, oxygen levels diminish below 15 feet. But certain spring-fed lakes or cold bodies of water have enough oxygen down to 50 feet. It’s entirely dependent on their comfort level and the current water temperature. The one predictable thing about largemouth bass …
Bass are some of the heartier freshwater fish. They can survive for 10 to 15 minutes out of the water. But bass enter shock and may never fully recover if kept out that long. Do your best to limit the time out of the water to no more than one or two minutes. The majority …
A good-sized largemouth bass is anything over 17 inches or three pounds. Most adult bass are 12 to 18 inches long and weigh a few pounds. Depending on the region, a good-sized largemouth bass is going to change, but no angler will scoff at an 18-inch, four-pound fish. My friends and I have always been …
Some of the best color Whopper Ploppers for largemouth bass are white, perch, loon, monkey butt, bluegill, phantom shad, bone, powder, and “I Know It.” Whopper Plopper offers colors for almost every situation when largemouth bass fishing. These include clear water, muddy water, and everything in between. There’s nothing like catching bass on topwater baits. …
Largemouth bass can be delicious, and they have firm white meat that can be prepared in various ways. Many anglers compare largemouth bass meat to that of a larger sunfish. If you clean it, store it, and prepare it properly, largemouth bass is a tasty option. Growing up, I never considered eating largemouth bass. While …
Yes, bass can live in cold water. Largemouth bass are cold-blooded fish, so their body temperatures depend on water temperatures. In cold water, bass will survive, but their metabolism slows, and so do their movements and feeding habits. They barely move and find the warmest water possible. Largemouth bass continually impress me with their ability …