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 several other bass species: Florida, smallmouth, spotted, Roanoke, shoal, redeye, and Suwannee basses. … Continued
Fish health surveys conducted by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) revealed the presence of largemouth bass virus (LMBV) in four West Virginia lakes. Surveys performed during the summer and early fall of 2011 were focused on monitoring … 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