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August 29, 2023

The smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of the order Perciformes.[3] It is the type species of its genus Micropterus (black basses), and is a popular game fish sought by anglers throughout the temperate zones of North America, and has been spread by stocking—as well as illegal introductions—to many cool-water tributaries and lakes in Canada and more so introduced in the United States.[4] The maximum recorded size is approximately 27 inches (69 cm) and 12 pounds (5.4 kg).

Smallmouth bass
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Centrarchidae
Genus: Micropterus
Species:
M. dolomieu
Binomial name
Micropterus dolomieu
Synonyms[2]
  • Bodianus achigan Rafinesque, 1817
  • Cichla fasciata Lesueur, 1822
  • Centrarchus fasciatus (Lesueur, 1822)
  • Cichla minima Lesueur, 1822

The smallmouth bass is native to the upper and middle Mississippi River basin, the Saint Lawrence River–Great Lakes system, and the Hudson Bay basin.[5] Its common names include smallmouth, bronzeback, brown bass, brownie, smallie, bronze bass, and bareback bass.

Smallmouth Bass Range Map

Description Edit

 
Detailed underwater photo of Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu.

Smallmouth have a slender but muscular fusiform body shape making them powerful swimmers.[6] The coloration of the smallmouth bass' ctenoid scales range from golden-olive to dark brown dorsally which fades to a yellowish white ventrally with dark brown vertical bars or blotches along the body and dark brown horizontal bars on the head.[7] The combination of the muscular fusiform body shape and camouflage like coloring make these fish highly effective ambush predators. The coloration can vary greatly depending on the fishes age, habitat, water quality, diet, and the spawning cycle.

Generally, the protruding jaw of the smallmouth does not extend past the eyes which are red or brown. They have two dorsal fins which are separated by a shallow interdorsal notch. The front dorsal has 9-11 spiney rays and the back dorsal has 13–15 soft rays.[8]

Males are generally smaller than females. The males tend to range around two pounds, while females can range from three to six pounds. Their average sizes and coloration can differ, depending on if they are found in lacustrine or riverine habitats. Smallmouth found in riverine habitats are generally long and slender which allows greater agility in moving water, while those found in lacustrine habitats and shorter and deeper bodied.[9] Riverine smallmouth that live in dark water tend to be rather torpedo-shaped and very dark brown to be more efficient for feeding.[10] Lacustrine smallmouth bass, however, that live in sandy areas, tend to be a light yellow-brown and are more oval-shaped.[11]

There are two recognized subspecies, the Northern smallmouth bass (M. dolomieui dolomieui) and the Neosho smallmouth bass (M. dolomieui velox).[12] The Northern smallmouth bass is much more widespread than the much smaller subgroup called the Neosho smallmouth bass. The Neosho are native to an ecologically isolated region of the lower Midwest known as the Central Interior Highlands, which weave through southwestern Missouri, northern Arkansas and northeastern Oklahoma.[13]

They eat tadpoles, fish, aquatic insects, and crayfish.[14][15]

The world record size was 11.94 pounds (5.42 kg) caught in the reservoir Dale Hollow, on the Kentucky—Tennessee border.[16]

Habitat Edit

 
Lighter colored variety holding on typical sandy bottom habitat.

The smallmouth bass is found in clearer water than the largemouth, especially streams, rivers, and the rocky areas and stumps and also sandy bottoms of lakes and reservoirs. It can also survive in a stronger current than other black bass. The smallmouth prefers cooler water temperatures than its cousin the largemouth bass, and as a result will often seek out deeper, faster moving water during the hot summer months. Because it is intolerant of pollution, the smallmouth bass is a good natural indicator of a healthy environment, though they are still much more resilient than most trout species. Carnivorous, its diet comprises crayfish, amphibians,[17] insects, and smaller fish, while the larvae feed on various zooplankton[18] and insect larvae.[19] Adults also cannibalize young of other parents.[20]

The female can lay up to 21,100 eggs, which are guarded by the male in his nest.[citation needed]

Migration Edit

When the weather gets colder, and the water temperature drops below 15 C (60 F), smallmouth will often migrate in search of deeper pools in which they enter a semi-hibernation state,[21] moving sluggishly and feeding very little until the warm season returns.[21] The migration patterns of smallmouth have been tracked and it is not unusual for a smallmouth to travel 12 miles in a single day[21] in a stream, creek or river.[21] The overall migration can exceed 60 miles.[21]

Smallmouth generally begin spawning patterns in spring or early summer when water temperatures are between 15–18 °C (59.0–64.4 °F), which is heavily dependent on latitudinal location.[22] Smallmouth require clean stone, rock, or gravel substrate for a successful spawn.[23]

Angling Edit

Main article: Bass fishing
 
Illustration of a group of smallmouth bass
 
Smallmouth bass from the Rainy River near International Falls, Minnesota (Released)
 
Smallmouth bass from Eagle Lake in Ontario, Canada (Released)

In the United States, smallmouth bass were first introduced outside of their native range with the construction of the Erie Canal in 1825, extending the fish's range into central New York state. During the mid-to-late 19th century, smallmouth were transplanted via the nation's rail system to lakes and rivers throughout the northern and western United States, as far as California. Shippers found that smallmouth bass were a hardy species that could be transported in buckets or barrels by rail, sometimes using the spigots from the railroad water tanks to aerate the fingerlings. They were introduced east of the Appalachians just before the Civil War, and afterwards transplanted to the states of New England.[24][25]

With increased industrialization and land use changes, many of the nation's eastern trout rivers were polluted or experienced elevated water temperatures, reducing the range of native brook trout. Smallmouth bass were often introduced to northern rivers with increased water temperatures and slowly became a popular gamefish with many anglers. Equally adaptable to large, cool-water impoundments and reservoirs, the smallmouth also spread far beyond its original native range. Later, smallmouth populations also began to decline after years of damage caused by overdevelopment and pollution, as well as a loss of river habitat caused by damming many formerly wild rivers to form lakes or reservoirs. In recent years, a renewed emphasis on preserving water quality and riparian habitat in the nation's rivers and lakes, together with stricter management practices, eventually benefited smallmouth populations and has caused a resurgence in their popularity with anglers.[24][26]

Today, smallmouth bass are very popular game fish, frequently sought by anglers using conventional spinning and bait casting gear, as well as fly fishing tackle.[27][28] The smallmouth bass is potentially the toughest fighting freshwater fish in North America, and is commonly the targeted species in many fresh water fishing tournaments.[29] In addition to wild populations, the smallmouth bass is stocked in cool rivers and lakes throughout Canada and the United States. In shallow streams, it is a wary fish, though usually not to the extent of most trout. The smallmouth is highly regarded for its topwater fighting ability when hooked – old fishing journals referred to the smallmouth bass as "ounce for ounce and pound for pound the gamest fish that swims".[30] Smallmouth bass are not usually taken for the table, but rather are caught and released by most anglers. However, smaller specimens in cooler water often have higher quality filets of white, firm flesh when cooked.[31]

The current all-tackle world record for a smallmouth bass is 11 lb 15 oz, caught by David Hayes[32] in the Dale Hollow Reservoir, on the Kentucky/Tennessee border, in 1955.[33]

Tackle Edit

In conventional fishing, smallmouth may be successfully caught on a wide range of natural and artificial baits or lures, including crankbaits, hair jigs, plastic jerkbaits, artificial worms, spinnerbaits, and all types of soft plastic lures, including curly tail grubs or tubes with lead head jigs. Spinning reels or baitcasting reels may be used, with line strengths of 6 to 15 pounds typically utilized. According to many, smallmouth typically put up a better, more exciting fight than any other black bass. Rods are usually of ultralight to medium-heavy action. They may also be caught with a fly rod using a dry or wet artificial fly, nymphs, streamers, or imitations of larger aquatic creatures, such as hellgrammites, crawfish, or leeches. Floating topwater popper fly patterns and buzz baits are also popular for smallmouth fishing.[27][28]

For river fishing, spinning tackle or fly tackle has been the most popular angling tools for smallmouth in North America for many years. When fishing in colder water, it is believed to be more effective to fish with smaller lures like hair jigs or small spinners. During the rest of the year, smallmouth are usually taken using soft plastic tubes or spinnerbaits. The best spots in rivers to fish for smallmouth are behind rocks or in eddies, where water swirls around. Smallmouth can also be taken in cool lakes like Lake Erie or any of the northern lakes.

Footnotes Edit

 
Wikispecies has information related to Micropterus dolomieu.
 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Micropterus dolomieu.
  1. ^ NatureServe (2013). "Micropterus dolomieu". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T202564A18230216. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T202564A18230216.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2019). "Micropterus dolomieu" in FishBase. December 2019 version.
  3. ^ "Micropterus dolomieu, Smallmouth bass : Fisheries, gamefish, aquarium".
  4. ^ "Micropterus dolomieu, Smallmouth bass : Fisheries, gamefish, aquarium".
  5. ^ "Micropterus dolomieu, Smallmouth bass : Fisheries, gamefish, aquarium".
  6. ^ Wiegmann, D. D., Baylis, J. R., & Hoff, M. H. (1997, January 01). MALE FITNESS, BODY SIZE AND TIMING OF REPRODUCTION IN SMALLMOUTH BASS, MICROPTERUS DOLOMIEUI. Retrieved from https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1890/0012-9658(1997)078[0111:MFBSAT]2.0.CO;2?saml_referrer
  7. ^ Wiegmann, D. D., Baylis, J. R., & Hoff, M. H. (1997, January 01). MALE FITNESS, BODY SIZE AND TIMING OF REPRODUCTION IN SMALLMOUTH BASS, MICROPTERUS DOLOMIEUI. Retrieved from https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1890/0012-9658(1997)078[0111:MFBSAT]2.0.CO;2?saml_referrer
  8. ^ "Micropterus dolomieu, Smallmouth bass : Fisheries, gamefish, aquarium".
  9. ^ Schlosser, Isaac J. “The Role of Predation in Age‐ and Size‐Related Habitat Use by Stream Fishes.” The Ecological Society of America, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 1 June 1987, esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.2307/1938470.
  10. ^ Schlosser, Isaac J. “The Role of Predation in Age‐ and Size‐Related Habitat Use by Stream Fishes.” The Ecological Society of America, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 1 June 1987, esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.2307/1938470.
  11. ^ Schlosser, Isaac J. “The Role of Predation in Age‐ and Size‐Related Habitat Use by Stream Fishes.” The Ecological Society of America, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 1 June 1987, esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.2307/1938470.
  12. ^ University of Missouri-Columbia. (2020, October 19). Management of a popular game fish, the smallmouth bass. ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 26, 2021 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201019155920.htm
  13. ^ University of Missouri-Columbia. (2020, October 19). Management of a popular game fish, the smallmouth bass. ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 26, 2021 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201019155920.htm
  14. ^ Hanke, Gavin. "Smallmouth Bass." Aliens Among Us. Web. 31 Oct. 2014.
  15. ^ Animal Diversity Web 2008. Micropterus dolomieu: Information. [1]. Accessed 23 April 2021
  16. ^ Vitek, J. (2015, June 18). 10 biggest Smallmouth bass world records of all time. Game & Fish. https://www.gameandfishmag.com/editorial/10-largest-smallmouth-bass-world-records/190547
  17. ^ "Micropterus dolomieu (Bass)".
  18. ^ Paulson, Niclole; Hatch, Jay (October 23, 2002). "Smallmouth Bass". University of Minnesota. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  19. ^ "Micropterus dolomieu (Bass)".
  20. ^ "Micropterus dolomieu (Bass)".
  21. ^ a b c d e "Bass biology and identification" see section entitled, "Smallmouth Bass", Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, . Archived from the original on 2014-08-11. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
  22. ^ Ridgway, M., Goff, G., & Miles H. A. Keenleyside. (1989). Courtship and Spawning Behavior in Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieui). The American Midland Naturalist, 122(2), 209-213. doi:10.2307/2425905
  23. ^ Ridgway, M., Goff, G., & Miles H. A. Keenleyside. (1989). Courtship and Spawning Behavior in Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieui). The American Midland Naturalist, 122(2), 209-213. doi:10.2307/2425905
  24. ^ a b Ryan, Will, Smallmouth Strategies for the Fly Rod, Lyons & Burford Publishers (1996)
  25. ^ Waterman, Charles F., Black Bass & the Fly Rod, Stackpole Books (1993)
  26. ^ Waterman, Charles F., Black Bass & the Fly Rod, Stackpole Books (1993).
  27. ^ a b Murray, Harry, Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Lyons Press, 1989
  28. ^ a b Kreh, Lefty, Fly Fishing for Bass, Lyons Press, 2004
  29. ^ Retrieved 2013 - Bass Fishing Information - Smallmouth and Largemouth Specific
  30. ^ Henshall, James (Dr.), Book of the Black Bass (1881)
  31. ^ Arizona Game & Fish Department, Smallmouth Bass 2011-07-18 at the Wayback Machine
  32. ^ "60 years ago today: World-record smallmouth caught". Bassmaster. 9 July 2015.
  33. ^ IGFA Smallmouth Bass All-Tack World Record - bass, smallmouth (Micropterus dolomieu)

References Edit

  • FishBase: Micropterus dolomieu
  • ITIS:
  • Henshall, James (Dr.), Book of the Black Bass (1881)
  • Kreh, Lefty, Fly Fishing for Bass, Lyons Press, 2004
  • Murray, Harry, Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass, Lyons Press, 1989
  • Rohde, F. C., et al. Freshwater Fishes of the Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 1994.
  • Ryan, Will, Smallmouth Strategies for the Fly Rod, Lyons & Burford Publishers (1996)
  • Waterman, Charles F., Black Bass & the Fly Rod, Stackpole Books (1993)
  • Whitlock, John, "Micropterus dolomieu: Information". Animal Diversity Web. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, 2004.
  • New River in Virginia
  • Jones, Sheridan R. (1924). Black Bass & Bass-Craft: The Life and Habits of the Two Bass and Successful Angling Strategy. New York: MacMillan.
  • Ovington, Ray (1983). Tactics on Bass--How to Wade, Cast, and Fish Out Each of 23 Different Kinds of Bass Areas. New York: Charles Scribner's & Sons. ISBN 0-684-17860-5.

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  1. ^ Animal Diversity Web 2008. Micropterus dolomieu: Information. < URL: http://animaldiversity.ummz. mich.edu/site/accounts/information/Micropterus_dolomieu.html>. Accessed 8 February 2010

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The smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieu is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family Centrarchidae of the order Perciformes 3 It is the type species of its genus Micropterus black basses and is a popular game fish sought by anglers throughout the temperate zones of North America and has been spread by stocking as well as illegal introductions to many cool water tributaries and lakes in Canada and more so introduced in the United States 4 The maximum recorded size is approximately 27 inches 69 cm and 12 pounds 5 4 kg Smallmouth bassConservation statusLeast Concern IUCN 3 1 1 Scientific classificationDomain EukaryotaKingdom AnimaliaPhylum ChordataClass ActinopterygiiOrder PerciformesFamily CentrarchidaeGenus MicropterusSpecies M dolomieuBinomial nameMicropterus dolomieuLacepede 1802Synonyms 2 Bodianus achigan Rafinesque 1817 Cichla fasciata Lesueur 1822 Centrarchus fasciatus Lesueur 1822 Cichla minima Lesueur 1822The smallmouth bass is native to the upper and middle Mississippi River basin the Saint Lawrence River Great Lakes system and the Hudson Bay basin 5 Its common names include smallmouth bronzeback brown bass brownie smallie bronze bass and bareback bass Smallmouth Bass Range MapContents 1 Description 2 Habitat 3 Migration 4 Angling 4 1 Tackle 5 Footnotes 6 ReferencesDescription Edit Detailed underwater photo of Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu Smallmouth have a slender but muscular fusiform body shape making them powerful swimmers 6 The coloration of the smallmouth bass ctenoid scales range from golden olive to dark brown dorsally which fades to a yellowish white ventrally with dark brown vertical bars or blotches along the body and dark brown horizontal bars on the head 7 The combination of the muscular fusiform body shape and camouflage like coloring make these fish highly effective ambush predators The coloration can vary greatly depending on the fishes age habitat water quality diet and the spawning cycle Generally the protruding jaw of the smallmouth does not extend past the eyes which are red or brown They have two dorsal fins which are separated by a shallow interdorsal notch The front dorsal has 9 11 spiney rays and the back dorsal has 13 15 soft rays 8 Males are generally smaller than females The males tend to range around two pounds while females can range from three to six pounds Their average sizes and coloration can differ depending on if they are found in lacustrine or riverine habitats Smallmouth found in riverine habitats are generally long and slender which allows greater agility in moving water while those found in lacustrine habitats and shorter and deeper bodied 9 Riverine smallmouth that live in dark water tend to be rather torpedo shaped and very dark brown to be more efficient for feeding 10 Lacustrine smallmouth bass however that live in sandy areas tend to be a light yellow brown and are more oval shaped 11 There are two recognized subspecies the Northern smallmouth bass M dolomieui dolomieui and the Neosho smallmouth bass M dolomieui velox 12 The Northern smallmouth bass is much more widespread than the much smaller subgroup called the Neosho smallmouth bass The Neosho are native to an ecologically isolated region of the lower Midwest known as the Central Interior Highlands which weave through southwestern Missouri northern Arkansas and northeastern Oklahoma 13 They eat tadpoles fish aquatic insects and crayfish 14 15 The world record size was 11 94 pounds 5 42 kg caught in the reservoir Dale Hollow on the Kentucky Tennessee border 16 Habitat Edit Lighter colored variety holding on typical sandy bottom habitat The smallmouth bass is found in clearer water than the largemouth especially streams rivers and the rocky areas and stumps and also sandy bottoms of lakes and reservoirs It can also survive in a stronger current than other black bass The smallmouth prefers cooler water temperatures than its cousin the largemouth bass and as a result will often seek out deeper faster moving water during the hot summer months Because it is intolerant of pollution the smallmouth bass is a good natural indicator of a healthy environment though they are still much more resilient than most trout species Carnivorous its diet comprises crayfish amphibians 17 insects and smaller fish while the larvae feed on various zooplankton 18 and insect larvae 19 Adults also cannibalize young of other parents 20 The female can lay up to 21 100 eggs which are guarded by the male in his nest citation needed Migration EditWhen the weather gets colder and the water temperature drops below 15 C 60 F smallmouth will often migrate in search of deeper pools in which they enter a semi hibernation state 21 moving sluggishly and feeding very little until the warm season returns 21 The migration patterns of smallmouth have been tracked and it is not unusual for a smallmouth to travel 12 miles in a single day 21 in a stream creek or river 21 The overall migration can exceed 60 miles 21 Smallmouth generally begin spawning patterns in spring or early summer when water temperatures are between 15 18 C 59 0 64 4 F which is heavily dependent on latitudinal location 22 Smallmouth require clean stone rock or gravel substrate for a successful spawn 23 Angling EditMain article Bass fishing Illustration of a group of smallmouth bass Smallmouth bass from the Rainy River near International Falls Minnesota Released Smallmouth bass from Eagle Lake in Ontario Canada Released In the United States smallmouth bass were first introduced outside of their native range with the construction of the Erie Canal in 1825 extending the fish s range into central New York state During the mid to late 19th century smallmouth were transplanted via the nation s rail system to lakes and rivers throughout the northern and western United States as far as California Shippers found that smallmouth bass were a hardy species that could be transported in buckets or barrels by rail sometimes using the spigots from the railroad water tanks to aerate the fingerlings They were introduced east of the Appalachians just before the Civil War and afterwards transplanted to the states of New England 24 25 With increased industrialization and land use changes many of the nation s eastern trout rivers were polluted or experienced elevated water temperatures reducing the range of native brook trout Smallmouth bass were often introduced to northern rivers with increased water temperatures and slowly became a popular gamefish with many anglers Equally adaptable to large cool water impoundments and reservoirs the smallmouth also spread far beyond its original native range Later smallmouth populations also began to decline after years of damage caused by overdevelopment and pollution as well as a loss of river habitat caused by damming many formerly wild rivers to form lakes or reservoirs In recent years a renewed emphasis on preserving water quality and riparian habitat in the nation s rivers and lakes together with stricter management practices eventually benefited smallmouth populations and has caused a resurgence in their popularity with anglers 24 26 Today smallmouth bass are very popular game fish frequently sought by anglers using conventional spinning and bait casting gear as well as fly fishing tackle 27 28 The smallmouth bass is potentially the toughest fighting freshwater fish in North America and is commonly the targeted species in many fresh water fishing tournaments 29 In addition to wild populations the smallmouth bass is stocked in cool rivers and lakes throughout Canada and the United States In shallow streams it is a wary fish though usually not to the extent of most trout The smallmouth is highly regarded for its topwater fighting ability when hooked old fishing journals referred to the smallmouth bass as ounce for ounce and pound for pound the gamest fish that swims 30 Smallmouth bass are not usually taken for the table but rather are caught and released by most anglers However smaller specimens in cooler water often have higher quality filets of white firm flesh when cooked 31 The current all tackle world record for a smallmouth bass is 11 lb 15 oz caught by David Hayes 32 in the Dale Hollow Reservoir on the Kentucky Tennessee border in 1955 33 Tackle Edit In conventional fishing smallmouth may be successfully caught on a wide range of natural and artificial baits or lures including crankbaits hair jigs plastic jerkbaits artificial worms spinnerbaits and all types of soft plastic lures including curly tail grubs or tubes with lead head jigs Spinning reels or baitcasting reels may be used with line strengths of 6 to 15 pounds typically utilized According to many smallmouth typically put up a better more exciting fight than any other black bass Rods are usually of ultralight to medium heavy action They may also be caught with a fly rod using a dry or wet artificial fly nymphs streamers or imitations of larger aquatic creatures such as hellgrammites crawfish or leeches Floating topwater popper fly patterns and buzz baits are also popular for smallmouth fishing 27 28 For river fishing spinning tackle or fly tackle has been the most popular angling tools for smallmouth in North America for many years When fishing in colder water it is believed to be more effective to fish with smaller lures like hair jigs or small spinners During the rest of the year smallmouth are usually taken using soft plastic tubes or spinnerbaits The best spots in rivers to fish for smallmouth are behind rocks or in eddies where water swirls around Smallmouth can also be taken in cool lakes like Lake Erie or any of the northern lakes Footnotes Edit Wikispecies has information related to Micropterus dolomieu Wikimedia Commons has media related to Micropterus dolomieu NatureServe 2013 Micropterus dolomieu IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013 e T202564A18230216 doi 10 2305 IUCN UK 2013 1 RLTS T202564A18230216 en Retrieved 19 November 2021 Froese Rainer Pauly Daniel eds 2019 Micropterus dolomieu in FishBase December 2019 version Micropterus dolomieu Smallmouth bass Fisheries gamefish aquarium Micropterus dolomieu Smallmouth bass Fisheries gamefish aquarium Micropterus dolomieu Smallmouth bass Fisheries gamefish aquarium Wiegmann D D Baylis J R amp Hoff M H 1997 January 01 MALE FITNESS BODY SIZE AND TIMING OF REPRODUCTION IN SMALLMOUTH BASS MICROPTERUS DOLOMIEUI Retrieved from https esajournals onlinelibrary wiley com doi full 10 1890 0012 9658 1997 078 0111 MFBSAT 2 0 CO 2 saml referrer Wiegmann D D Baylis J R amp Hoff M H 1997 January 01 MALE FITNESS BODY SIZE AND TIMING OF REPRODUCTION IN SMALLMOUTH BASS MICROPTERUS DOLOMIEUI Retrieved from https esajournals onlinelibrary wiley com doi full 10 1890 0012 9658 1997 078 0111 MFBSAT 2 0 CO 2 saml referrer Micropterus dolomieu Smallmouth bass Fisheries gamefish aquarium Schlosser Isaac J The Role of Predation in Age and Size Related Habitat Use by Stream Fishes The Ecological Society of America John Wiley amp Sons Ltd 1 June 1987 esajournals onlinelibrary wiley com doi abs 10 2307 1938470 Schlosser Isaac J The Role of Predation in Age and Size Related Habitat Use by Stream Fishes The Ecological Society of America John Wiley amp Sons Ltd 1 June 1987 esajournals onlinelibrary wiley com doi abs 10 2307 1938470 Schlosser Isaac J The Role of Predation in Age and Size Related Habitat Use by Stream Fishes The Ecological Society of America John Wiley amp Sons Ltd 1 June 1987 esajournals onlinelibrary wiley com doi abs 10 2307 1938470 University of Missouri Columbia 2020 October 19 Management of a popular game fish the smallmouth bass ScienceDaily Retrieved April 26 2021 from www sciencedaily com releases 2020 10 201019155920 htm University of Missouri Columbia 2020 October 19 Management of a popular game fish the smallmouth bass ScienceDaily Retrieved April 26 2021 from www sciencedaily com releases 2020 10 201019155920 htm Hanke Gavin Smallmouth Bass Aliens Among Us Web 31 Oct 2014 Animal Diversity Web 2008 Micropterus dolomieu Information 1 Accessed 23 April 2021 Vitek J 2015 June 18 10 biggest Smallmouth bass world records of all time Game amp Fish https www gameandfishmag com editorial 10 largest smallmouth bass world records 190547 Micropterus dolomieu Bass Paulson Niclole Hatch Jay October 23 2002 Smallmouth Bass University of Minnesota Retrieved June 26 2019 Micropterus dolomieu Bass Micropterus dolomieu Bass a b c d e Bass biology and identification see section entitled Smallmouth Bass Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Bass biology and identification Minnesota DNR Archived from the original on 2014 08 11 Retrieved 2014 07 29 Ridgway M Goff G amp Miles H A Keenleyside 1989 Courtship and Spawning Behavior in Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieui The American Midland Naturalist 122 2 209 213 doi 10 2307 2425905 Ridgway M Goff G amp Miles H A Keenleyside 1989 Courtship and Spawning Behavior in Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieui The American Midland Naturalist 122 2 209 213 doi 10 2307 2425905 a b Ryan Will Smallmouth Strategies for the Fly Rod Lyons amp Burford Publishers 1996 Waterman Charles F Black Bass amp the Fly Rod Stackpole Books 1993 Waterman Charles F Black Bass amp the Fly Rod Stackpole Books 1993 a b Murray Harry Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass Lyons Press 1989 a b Kreh Lefty Fly Fishing for Bass Lyons Press 2004 Retrieved 2013 Bass Fishing Information Smallmouth and Largemouth Specific Henshall James Dr Book of the Black Bass 1881 Arizona Game amp Fish Department Smallmouth Bass Archived 2011 07 18 at the Wayback Machine 60 years ago today World record smallmouth caught Bassmaster 9 July 2015 IGFA Smallmouth Bass All Tack World Record bass smallmouth Micropterus dolomieu References EditFishBase Micropterus dolomieu ITIS Micropterus dolomieu Henshall James Dr Book of the Black Bass 1881 Kreh Lefty Fly Fishing for Bass Lyons Press 2004 Murray Harry Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass Lyons Press 1989 Rohde F C et 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Effects of temperature and Streamflow on time and duration of spawning by Smallmouth bass 2011 January 9 Taylor amp Francis https www tandfonline com doi abs 10 1577 1548 8659 1986 115 3C693 3AEOTASO 3E2 0 CO 3B2 Vitek J 2015 June 18 10 biggest Smallmouth bass world records of all time Game amp Fish https www gameandfishmag com editorial 10 largest smallmouth bass world records 190547 Wiegmann D D Baylis J R amp Hoff M H 1997 January 01 MALE FITNESS BODY SIZE AND TIMING OF REPRODUCTION IN SMALLMOUTH BASS MICROPTERUS DOLOMIEUI Retrieved from https esajournals onlinelibrary wiley com doi full 10 1890 0012 9658 1997 078 0111 MFBSAT 2 0 CO 2 saml referrer Schlosser Isaac J The Role of Predation in Age and Size Related Habitat Use by Stream Fishes The Ecological Society of America John Wiley amp Sons Ltd 1 June 1987 esajournals onlinelibrary wiley com doi abs 10 2307 1938470 University of Missouri Columbia 2020 October 19 Management of a popular game fish the smallmouth bass ScienceDaily 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