Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Smallie Fishing


Micropterus Dolomieu

aka the Smallmouth Bass or Smallie- pound for pound the strongest fighting fish in North America.  Identified by the smaller mouth- where the jaw does not extend beyond the center of the eye when the mouth is closed, and the vertical diamond shape markings.


Micropterus Salmoides

aka the Largemouth Bass or Bucket Mouth- the Smallies bigger/heavier brother.  Identified by the larger mouth- where the jaw extends beyond the eye when the mouth is closed, and the horizontal lateral line/stripe.