Well, today I caught the first decent sized largemouth of the year, and it was a freak of nature. Perhaps you have heard of Hyperpigmented Melanosis? It is a skin discoloration found occasionally on black bass. It is becoming increasingly common on the Susquehanna, and largemouth in Lake Fork have been caught that are entirely black! It doesn't appear to have any negative health effect, as this is the second bass I have caught with it and both were very strong and very healthy weight wise.
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That was fun! I remember you catching pigmented bass before. It might be something in the water as the Susquehanna is giving the smallmouth bass a real survival problem. Fresh water is precious!!
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If that were the case it wouldn't be species specific. Only bass seem to get it.
DeleteNice looking fish. Do you save any to eat?
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DeleteIt may sound strange but this fisherman does not much like the taste of fish.
Very nice fish, RM. A lot of fun on the fly rod for sure.
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DeleteAny fish is fun on a fly rod!