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
From June through October 2012 Maryland Department of Natural Resource (DNR) will be conducting a smallmouth bass angler survey on the Potomac River between Harpers Ferry and Seneca Breaks. The Potomac River Smallmouth Club and the Maryland Bass Federation are … Continued
Pennsylvania’s Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recently released information in response to reports from anglers that smallmouth bass in the Susquehanna River sometimes exhibit black spots on their body. The agency noted that blackish spots have been previously observed on … Continued
Smallmouth bass, like their relative the largemouth bass, are opportunistic feeders. Their diet is often dependant upon the environment where they are found. In cool lakes, smallmouth feed heavily on crayfish, small fish, aquatic insects, and other invertebrates. Studies have … Continued
Tube lures are a favorite choice for catching crappie, sunfish, bass, pickerel and other species. These highly effective lures are often fished on jig heads, but when weeds are thick in productive fishing areas, weedless tube rigs can make the … Continued