Largemouth bass is the most sought after freshwater gamefish in the world.  Among anglers, largemouth bass comes first on the list.  For this reason, popular sport tournament such as B.A.S.S are dedicated to largemouth bass fishing.

Largemouth bass are actually members of the sunfish family.  White bass and striped bass are examples of the true bass
family.  Largemouth bass grow 4 to 6 inches during their first year, 8 to 12 inches in two years, 16 inches in three years.  They are usually green in color with dark blotches that form a horizontal line along each side of their body.  They are best known for their large mouth, as how they got the name “Largemouth” bass.

There are many places where largemouth bass can be found.  Since they inhabit nearly every body of water from small ponds to large lakes, these bass can be easily found.  During the spring months,  bass will move closer to the shore.   The spring months are also the spawning season for bass.  The bass will typically build their nest in the shallow area of the lake.  The male bass are the one who usually guards the nest.  They will not feed heavilily during this time either.  Their main focus is on the protection of the nest.  If they are caught during their spawning season, more than likely, the bass took the bait only because they are trying to defend their nest.

After the spawning season is over, bass fishing will be at its peak.  Largemouth bass in general are eager feeder and will prey on anything they can fit in their mouth.  With their large mouth, largemouth bass are capable of swallowing prey as large as a full grown frog.  Other food source for bass are crayfish, worms, minnows, and other small fishes.   Where there are plenty of baitfish, a largemouth bass is definitely nearby.

During the summer and fall seasons, bass still linger around the shores of lakes and ponds.  Around the shore is where most of the baitfish will be.  Bass will migrate to area that hold a lot of baitfish, which is usually the shallowest part of the lakes.   Under submerged  logs and vegetation are places where they like to hide.  Other places where bass can be found are rock ledges  and man-made structures.

Largemouth bass are a great fish to catch.  They can be easily found and the reason why many fisherman choose to go after them.  You don’t have to be an expert to catch a trophy sized bass.  All you really need is some luck and knowledge of the lake that you will be fishing.

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