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The largemouth, Micropterus Salmoides, is normally larger than the smallmouth, Micropterus Dolmeides. The smallmouth is more of a bronze color, while the largemouth is dark green or blackish on top.The smallmouth's dorsal notch is not as pronounced as the largemouth's, and the largemouth's closed mouth extends past the eye, while the smallmouth's ends in front of the eye. Pound for pound, most angler consider the smallmouth the better fighter.

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What is the difference between white bass and black bass?

The white bass is a member of the Morone family, with stripers and yellow bass and white perch. The black bass includes largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, and redeye bass, which are sunfish, white bass are open water schooling fish, while black bass are structure orientated fish, ambush hunters. There is also a black sea bass, which is no relation to freshwater bass.


What is the difference between a carp and a bass?

Carp and bass are both popular freshwater fish, but they belong to different families and have distinct characteristics. Carp, typically characterized by their elongated bodies and barbels on their upper jaws, are often bottom feeders and are known for their adaptability to various environments. In contrast, bass, such as largemouth and smallmouth, are predatory fish with a more streamlined body, often sought after by anglers for their fighting ability and taste. Additionally, carp are generally less desirable for sport fishing compared to the more aggressive bass species.


Is bass poisonous?

Bass, including species like largemouth and smallmouth bass, are not poisonous to humans. However, they can carry parasites or toxins that may pose health risks if consumed improperly, particularly if they come from polluted waters. It's essential to follow local fishing regulations and guidelines regarding consumption to ensure safety. Always cook fish thoroughly to eliminate potential harmful substances.


What is the difference in a cello and a base?

Its Bass, and the Bass is held while standing. Cello is always sitting.


What is a good sized Bass?

It depends on type of bass. A small mouth... 2-3lbs.12" or longer large mouth...4-6lbs.18"or longer. rock bass are smaller 8"to 10"would be big. These are nice size, but will get much bigger. Striped & sea bass I'm not real sure. Hope you catch & release. Take a picture with a tape measure. Good luck on the water. Answer #2 Largemouth Bass 5lbs or bigger....

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Do largemouth bass eat smallmouth bass?

A big largemouth would eat a smaller fish of any species.


What is a black bass?

A black bass is any fish of the genus Micropterus, such as the smallmouth bass or the largemouth bass.


What state has the biggest bass?

For largemouth, California, smallmouth, Lake Erie states.


Can bass eat crayfish?

Bass in the genus Micropterus, the largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, and Coosa bass all love crayfish.


What is the legal bass fish size?

In most places, 14 for largemouth, 12 for smallmouth.


How many eggs do bass lay?

a largemouth bass can lay anywhere in between 2,000-7,000 eggs per pound that the bass weigh


What class is Bass in?

The largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are actually sunfish. The true basses are the white bass, striped bass, and yellow bass, and white perch, of the Morone group.


Are bass a spiny-rayed fish?

Yes. Both Morone (true bass) and Micropterus (largemouth, smallmouth and allies) are spiny rayed fish.


How long does a bass have to be to keep it?

Largemouth, 14 inches, smallmouth, 12 inches. But as they are top predators, they should all be released.


How long does a bass have to be to keep?

Largemouth, 14 inches, smallmouth, 12 inches. But as they are top predators, they should all be released.


What is the class of a bass fish?

The true basses, striped, white, and white perch and yellow bass, are in the family Morone. Largemouth and smallmouth and their allies are sunfish. There are several types of bass.


What is a trophy size bass?

For a largemouth, five to eight pounds, for a smallmouth, four to six. Depends on where you live, they grow bigger in the South.