Although anglers outside the sport of largemouth bass fishing often laugh when they see “wacky rigs”, these special rigs are no joke. This simple setup consists of a soft plastic worm body impaled or affixed to a hook … Continued
Although fishing for largemouth bass is usually exciting, there are times when bass simply won’t bite. A number of factors can affect bass fishing, most of which can be identified and compensated for while fishing. High barometric pressure can be … Continued
The term “black bass” refers to a family of freshwater fish which are native only to North America. In addition to the largemouth bass, biologists generally recognize six other bass species: smallmouth, spotted, Roanoke, shoal, redeye and Suwannee basses. The … Continued
In March, 2012, a new Delaware State record was set for largemouth bass. James D. Hitchens of Georgetown reeled in a 10-pound, 10-ounce female largemouth measuring 26 inches long and 18 3/4 inches in girth. The record bass was measured … Continued
In May 2012, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) launched a three-year largemouth bass stocking project in Back Bay. Approximately 125,000 fingerling largemouth bass were stocked in Back Bay for 2012. F-1 hybrid bass were chosen for … Continued