Bass ( /bæs/; pl.: bass) is a generic common name shared by many species of ray-finned fish from the large clade Percomorpha, mainly belonging to the orders Perciformes and Moroniformes, encompassing both freshwater and marine species. The word bass comes from Middle English bars, meaning " perch", [1] despite that none of the commonly referred bass species belong to the perch family Percidae.
Many species are also known as basses, [2] including:
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Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are the most popular game fish in North America. [3]
It is also very popular in South Africa. In the country, largemouth bass are often found in lakes, rivers, creeks, and dams.
When fishing, lures ( Bass worms), live bait, spinner baits, jig bait or crank bait will work well. Lures that mimic baitfish, worms, crayfish, frogs, and mice are all effective.
Bass ( /bæs/; pl.: bass) is a generic common name shared by many species of ray-finned fish from the large clade Percomorpha, mainly belonging to the orders Perciformes and Moroniformes, encompassing both freshwater and marine species. The word bass comes from Middle English bars, meaning " perch", [1] despite that none of the commonly referred bass species belong to the perch family Percidae.
Many species are also known as basses, [2] including:
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verification. (December 2023) |
Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are the most popular game fish in North America. [3]
It is also very popular in South Africa. In the country, largemouth bass are often found in lakes, rivers, creeks, and dams.
When fishing, lures ( Bass worms), live bait, spinner baits, jig bait or crank bait will work well. Lures that mimic baitfish, worms, crayfish, frogs, and mice are all effective.