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Bass (fish)

There are many different types of bass. The most common is the largemouth. Ask questions about bass here.

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Why is the common name ''bass'' a misrepresentation of what the fish really is?

Many fish are called bass. The black basses of freshwater, the largemouth, smallmouth and allies, are actually just large sunfish.

The true basses are the Morone family, which includes striped bass, white bass, yellow bass, white perch.

Can sea bass injuries be dangerous?

Yes, the Sea Bass with torn ACL's can miss an entire season and therefore prevent his team from going to the National Championship game.

What is the best time of the year to fish for striped bass off of NY?

Actually, stripers can be caught year round, even in winter. December, for example, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is an excellent time to catch stripers in the surf. Most anglers use an 8 ounce weight, and live eels for bait.

What is the legal size to keep a striped bass?

It varies from state to state. Here in NC, it is 16 inches.

Can you put two bass lures two distsnces apart on different hooks on the same line and will they maximise the amount of fish you catch?

Not really; you still have only one hook, and a lot for the fish to nibble.

I have found Berkley Power Worms to be very effective lures over live bait.

How long does it take for a largemouth bass to reach its adult size?

Bass mature at different rates. Males can spawn at three years of age, females four. Males grow six inches a year in warm climates, females five, but these rates are for the first two years, then the females catch up and outgrow the males. Females of five years are around 19-22 iches long and weigh between five and seven pounds. Males that age are 15-17 inches long, and weigh 2-3 pounds. The largest male largemouth ever documented was "Bad Leroy Brown", a fish caught by professional Bass angler Tom Mann, and kept in a giant aquarium with other fish in Mann's Tackle store in Alabama. At his death, Leroy weighed seven pounds.

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.

Will largemouth bass survive with other fish in a 125 gallon fish tank?

This is another of those predatory fish that will hunt and eat anything live that it can get into its mouth. No they are not community fish and should never be mixed with fish you wish to keep alive. You may well keep one of these alive in a large tank but the other fish would be eaten

Okay ive added on to this what if i got a fish that would end up being a little smaller would there still be promblems?

How big do peacock bass grow to?

There are more than 15 species of peacock bass. The largest can grow to nearly thirty pounds. Peacock basses are not true bass, but are cichlids, like oscars and tilapia.

How long does large mouth bass stay on bed?

Spawning begins when the males fan beds and the females come in to lay their eggs. The males guard the eggs, and then the fry for a week. Total spawn time is around three weeks.

How many bass can you catch in a pro am tournament?

In B.A.S.S. sanctioned events, you can catch all you want, but only the five largest bass may be weighed in. All fish are released alive, and weighing in a dead fish results in a penalty.

Where does Bass Pro shop get its animals?

Donations.

First of all, may I say they do not advocate anyone killing or trapping an animal to put on display in the stores. The majority of the wild and exotic mounts have come from museums that are no longer open for business. These museums obtained most of their mounts from zoos where the animal had died naturally.

They also have mounts that are donated from fishermen and hunters who no longer have a place for these magnificent treasures and were taken by legal hunting methods and following all regulations set forth by the state they were taken in.

If we didn't hunt some of these species they would soon overgrow the habitat and die of disease and starvation.

A lot of people would never get to appreciate these animals and their true beauty unless they saw them up close in the stores. They get many school groups coming through the store and do the best to educate the kids about each animal and how and where they lived.

It is hoped that through the displays the customers will be encouraged to want to protect the habitats where these animals live so they will be around for future generations to enjoy.

What is the world record spotted bass?

The world record spotted bass is 10.27 pounds caught by a man in California during a bass fishing tournament.

Which is the only US state in which bass are not native?

California, they were put into the lakes and streams

Does chelian sea bass contain mercury?

Yes Chilean sea bass does contain mercury. It is considered by the FDA as a fish that has lower mercury levels. You should expect at least some mercury in any seafood.

How much is it to mount a large mouth bass?

It depends, from 150 to 300 dollars. Most people record the length and girth, release the fish alive, then have a fiberglass replica made these days.

Does Chilean Sea Bass have omega-3 fats in it?

Yes - 1.3 grams/serving. This is pretty good - salmon, which is considered a good source has around 1.5 grams. However - I wouldn't recommend this fish anytime soon. It's mercury levels are around .3 ppm, and while about .5ppm is where it gets hazardous, .3 ppm is really close - and can be really harmful in pregnant women and children.

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Is a largemouth bass a carnivore or an herbivore or an omnivore?

A largemouth bass is a carnivore. It eats birds, frogs, fish, and rats.

How do bass reproduce?

They spawn on beds. The males typically make a bed in the spring and the female lays her eggs in it. Then the male releases his sperm on the eggs and guards the bed until the eggs hatch and the fry are old enough to be on their own.

How many species of bass are there?

Many, too many to name here. The freshwater black basses, allied to sunfish, include:

largemouth bass

smallmouth bass

spotted bass

coosa bass

Suwannee bass

shoal bass

Guadalupe bass

How do bass fish mate?

they do it y courtng each otter frst

Is there bass in bass lake?

yeah there is because i fish there before and i caught a 5lb bass !! the answer is yes!!