Largemouth Bass

Description

The Largemouth Bass is a freshwater gamefish native to the eastern and central United States, southeastern Canada and northern Mexico.

The Largemouth Bass has an average lifespan of 10 to 16 years and can reach a maximum recorded overall length of 29.5in (74.9cm) and a maximum unofficial weight of 25.1lb (11.3kg). Bernard Germain de Lacépéde was the first to describe the Largemouth Bass in 1802, giving it the name Labrus Salmoides.

The juvenile Largemouth Bass consumes mostly small bait fish, scuds, water fleas, copepods, small shrimp, and insects. Adults consume smaller fish, shad, worms, snails, crayfish, frogs, snakes, salamanders, bats and even small water birds, mammals, turtle hatchlings, and alligator hatchlings. Prey items can be as large as 50% of the bass’s body length or larger. Largemouth bass are a highly sought after angling fish, boasting a high-octane exciting ‘fight’, with fish often becoming airborne in an effort to throw the hook.

In the Call of the Wild: The Angler game, Largemouth Bass can be found in the following reserves:

• Golden Ridge Reserve
• Aguas Claras Municipio

Summary

Habitats

Largemouth Bass can be found in Lake Shore, Shallow Lake, Upriver, River Mouth, and River Wetland.

Bait & Lure Preferences

Popper, Frog, Crankbait, Spinnerbait, Worm, Redworm, Leeches, Minnow, Grub, Shad, Tube, Eggs, Spoon, Spinner, and Jerkbait can be used to lure and catch Largemouth Bass in COTW the Angler.

Traits

The Largemouth Bass has the following traits:

• Aggressive:

  Goes directly for a strike without nibbling.

• Jumper:

  Likes jumping out of the water.

• Last stand:

  When close to getting caught it fights with renewed vigor.

• Sun Lover:

  More active after the sun rises.

Tips for catching Largemouth Bass

Preferred Bait

The Largemouth Bass preferes Popper as bait. If you use Popper you have the best chance of cathing a Largemouth Bass.

Time of Day

The best time for catching a Largemouth Bass is during Daytime.

Ranks & Hook Sizes