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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 modern bag limits.
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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 freshwater gamefish in America.
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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 world record, how it differs from smallmouth bass, and how to catch one.
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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 Costa Rica, plus silky and thresher sharks. Here is what the data says, why trolling avoids the problem, and how mitigation works.
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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 South Atlantic and not subject to overfishing for three Caribbean complexes based on 2022 data. Here is what that actually means.
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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 on keeping them vary sharply by region, from a 20-inch Florida Atlantic minimum to no state limit in the Gulf or Hawaii.
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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 March to 40-50 lb by May. Here is where to fish around the islands, the 2024 license requirement, and what a typical trip looks like.
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Finding Mahi Mahi on Sargassum Lines: Why Weed Lines Are the Key
Spotting a productive weed line comes down to reading visual cues: a color change, weed density, circling birds, and floating debris. Here is how to actually find and work sargassum lines from the boat, not just why fish gather there.
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Trolling for Mahi Mahi: Speed, Spread, and Setup Explained
A productive mahi mahi spread runs 4 to 6 lines at 6 to 8 knots, staggered from 30 feet to over 150 feet back. Here is exactly how to build that spread, position each line, and adjust it for sea conditions.
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