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World Record Largemouth Bass: The Biggest Ever Caught and the Full Story
The full story behind the 22 lb 4 oz world record largemouth bass, George Perry’s 1932 catch, and…
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What Does a Largemouth Bass Look Like? Markings, Coloring, and Size
Why largemouth bass change color with the water they live in, how juveniles differ from adults, and what…
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Freshwater Bass: Types, Where They Live, and How to Tell Them Apart
A quick-ID guide to America’s freshwater bass, largemouth, smallmouth, white, striped, and rock bass, and how to tell…
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Largemouth Bass Facts: 12 Things Most People Do Not Know
12 verified, lesser-known facts about largemouth bass, from color vision to a world record tied on the other…
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Why Is the Largemouth Bass Also Called the Black Bass?
Why largemouth bass are still called black bass in fishing regulations today, and how the name’s history shaped…
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Largemouth Bass Scientific Name: Micropterus Salmoides and Its Taxonomy
The scientific name, full taxonomy, and 2022 genetic species-split of the largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides, explained.
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What Is a Largemouth Bass? Species, Classification, and Why Anglers Love It
What is a largemouth bass? A complete look at its classification, biology, and why it’s the most popular…
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Largemouth Bass: The Complete Guide to America’s Most Popular Freshwater Fish
A complete identification, habitat, diet, and size guide to the largemouth bass, including the 22 lb 4 oz…
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Mahi Mahi and Bycatch: What Gets Caught Alongside It and Why It Matters
Pelagic longlines targeting mahi mahi incidentally hook olive ridley sea turtles at roughly 9 per 1,000 hooks in…
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Mahi Mahi Population: Are Numbers Healthy and Is Overfishing a Risk?
No U.S. mahi mahi stock has a completed formal population assessment. NOAA lists status as unknown for the…
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Baby Mahi Mahi: Should You Release Juvenile Mahi and How to Identify Them
Juvenile mahi mahi, or peanuts, are identifiable by a rounded head and weight typically under 10 pounds. Regulations…
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Mahi Mahi Fishing in Hawaii: When to Go and What to Expect
Hawaii mahi mahi fish nearly year-round but peak September through May, with fish growing from 10-15 lb in…