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largemouth bass? i want to keep some largemouth bass in my tank. i need to know what kind of ph, temp., food, tank setup, and any other info. what kind of filter? i have a 55 gallon tank, i'm only going to keep the bass for a little while then i'll get new ones.

Largemouth bass? What type of line do you use for Largemouth Bass?

LargeMouth Bass? Hi Ive been Bass fishing before and im good at it. But I live on the columbia river and there is a very small population of largemouths in the columbia and I have never caught one. Can any of you Expierienced guys gie me some tips on how to catch some. (it dosent matter what size, I just wanna catch 1). Thank-You~~~*<>{ In Oregon it is illeagle to use live bait and goldfish.

Do i have to feed largemouth bass live fish? Hello, I have a largemouth bass about 4 inches that is in a 50 gallon tank. I am very sensitive to my bass eating live fish its sad to me and i would like to know if there is an exception. Is there? What about crickets? Or Nightcwawlers!

What are some easy largemouth bass flies to tie? I need some easy to tie flys for largemouth bass. I already have a begginers bass fly tying kit but it doesnt have any reccomendations. What are some easily tied flies or ones that work very well with bass on a 22 acre pond. The lake is only 5 years old but most of the bass are 5-8 pounds. Also what are some good websites. Please include links to bass fly tying charts. Thanks

What is the best way to catch a largemouth bass? We have a huge largemouth bass in our pond and we want to get him out because he is eating all the fish.

What is the best bait for Largemouth Bass? We are going camping this weekend, and for the first time we will be trying for largemouth bass. What is the best bait to catch them with? Is it much harder then going for channel cat? I haven't fished for a couple of years, but the last time I did was in the Rockies fly fishing and I caught a nice trout. If I could handle that I am thinking I can do this!! Thanks!

Why is there a size limit on largemouth bass when they don't taste good legal size? It makes no sense that they have a size limit (min. 14") to keep a largemouth bass. They don't taste good when they're over 10 inches or so. Smaller ones do taste good, but they're not legal to keep. (I had to keep one last year because it swallowed the hook and would die anyway). But perch and crappies grow big too, and there's no size limit on those. And they taste good any size, better than bass of any size.

Does anyone know anything about keeping a largemouth bass in an aquarium at home? I've got an aquarium at home that I'd like to set up a habitat for a largemouth bass. Has anyone done this before and if so do you have any suggestions for me?

Is there anyone who would buy my pet largemouth bass? I have two largemouth bass that are in my 55 gallon. They are about 11 inches. The only thing they eat is other fish. I caught them in the wild. They will need tp be keep with fish the same size.

What is the best colored artificial bait for largemouth bass? What si the best color for an artificial bait for largemouth bass? What type of artificial bait? (Is rubber worms really the best?) Or is it better to use live shiners? I am going to be fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida. (Anderson Park). Thanks for all the help, CarlitoforWWEChamp

What is a good fishing area to catch Largemouth Bass in Connecticut? looking to catch some largemouth bass i live in berlin so if you know of any fishing areas around here let me know..be specific to where to fish off of because i dont have a boat..thanks

How do you care for a largemouth bass? what kind of filter, how to clean tank? hey uhm i just recently came into the ownership of a small largemouth bass....like a little baby i guess you could say...im just wondering about how to care for it.....like what kind of filer should i get, i see alot of underwater bubbler kinda filters, does it need plants/weeds to make oxygen,uhm...... how should i go about cleaning the tank. Any tips would be awesome, thanks

Where are good places to fish for Largemouth Bass in Northeastern Ohio? I live near Cleveland and enjoy fishing I know a few spots that are good, but would like some definite hotspots for Largemouth Bass.

Can I ween a largemouth bass to eat pond pellet food.? I have a 2 inch largemouth bass in a 240 gallon. I could barly afford a large enough habitat for him, so I dont want to be shelling out $200 a year to be feeding him all feeders. I dont want to breed livebearers for food for him. Could I slowly ween him off feeders until he only eats maybe one a day, a worm a day, and the rest pellet food. Would this be ok? Could I even do it?

Could i keep 2 largemouth bass and a channel catfish in a 29 gallon aquarium temporarily? I have a 29 gallon tank i would like to have a native fish tank. i would like to put two 3-4" largemouth bass and a 5" blue channel catfish. i would keep them in here until they are too big and then i will release them into my friends farm pond where i caught them. I would like to keep these fish for hopefully 6 months. would they live for a while if i do regular water changes?

What lure or bait should I use to reel in Largemouth Bass?Catfish? I 've been fishing a few times and i've caught some Largemouth Bass,never catfish. I've heard some people say that liver is a good bait to use to reel in catfish. Do you know of anymore lures or baits i can use to catch Largemouth Bass or Catfish? Thank You for your help!

How to tag a largemouth bass? I have a pet largemouth bass that we acquired from a pond, and now he's larger and we would like to put him back in the pond, but we would like to tag him to make sure he doesn't get eaten till he gets a lot bigger.

What are some good lures to catch Largemouth Bass at a pond? well i want to know what lures are the best to catch Largemouth Bass i haven't caught one in like a year or so and i really want the information and also when is the best time (noon, morning, or late afternoon) to catch them and what should i use to catch it..I almost forgot where do they often appear...should i cast it in the deep shallow or midway.. Also i spinner lures(the ones with the shiny thingy) will lhose help

Where is a good area for Smallmouth and Largemouth bass? I live in Fenton, MO and i am wondering where a good pond, lake, stream, or creek is to catch Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass but is not to terribly far away and can be caught from shore. If you could give me Largemouth areas and Smallmouth areas separate or an area with both that would be very helpful

Can a small largemouth bass live uin a 10 gallon? I have a friend who raises largemouth bass and my state allows gamefish in aquarium. He says he would give me a few but I only have a 10 gallon tank and would like to get a small one. I have filter and everything! Could I keep a juvie or will it die right away

can you go for largemouth bass in the cold weather? like in the winter, when it like below 30 degrees and snowing out? could you still catch largemouth bass or even smallmouth bass in really cold weather?

Difference between creek chub and largemouth bass? I have two what I think are largemouth bass I had had them for 8 months. I got them from a pond when they. Were only a milometer long and now they are two inches long. Now in the past month they have not been growing and since they were bass I was expecting them to grow faster anyway researched videos of bass in captivity around the size of mine but people were saying they are creek chubs. Mine look exactly similar to the ones people were sayig were creek chubs so can someone please tell me what the difference is.

what is the average growth for largemouth bass in a pond? i stocked my pond with 60 largemouth bass and 10 black crappie and 100 flat minnows even though there are already catfish in it and perch in it. but i was wondering what the growth rate is for largemouth bass they is a lot for the fish for them to eat in the pond.

Do I need to buy a heater for a largemouth bass tank.? The tank will be kept in a room with the thermastat set at anywhere from 65-76 degrees. The tank will be a 75 gallon with 1 largemouth bass.

I need help setting up my lure for largemouth bass fishing? I am going to be shore fishing at a small reservoir this weekend. I am looking to catch largemouth bass. I bought some lures from wal mart and have the basic stuff available. Can anyone help me set this up. I have nothing set up at all. I am pretty much a beginner so anything helps. Pictures and links would be good. I bought some wal mart ones that said storm. they are little rainbow trout lures.

Where can I find a baby largemouth bass? Im trying to find a baby largemouth bass, so i can raise it in a tank. Please help..

how big is a trophy size largemouth bass in mn? i was up at my cabin two days ago and caught about a 5 1/2 lb about 15 inches long largemouth bass. I threw it back so i didnt know if i should be regretting something right now.

What does it mean when largemouth bass are boiling and what does it mean to fish in the beds? I know these might be dumb questions, but I am new to bass fishing and I don't know much. Thanks in advance.

How can i catch largemouth bass with a rubberworm and jig head? I have been using rubberworms with a jig to catch bass for 2 days and i cant seem to hook any. i think im jigin my worm too fast when im reeling in. Anyone got any techniques i can use to catch these bass.

How much do I feed a largemouth bass? I am planning to get a very small largmouth bass. But i have a few questions. My questions are; how many inches does the bass have to be so he can eat small feeder fish? How often do I feed the bass? Also what makes the best feeder fish, I don't want to set a up a breeder tank, just buy them daily or if i can feed him a bunch of them twice a week or once, whatever. And how much do I feed him when I do feed him? Thanks Brett

Are tubes good for largemouth bass? I was wondering if tubes work well for largemouth bass, and if so what kind color and style of rig.

How can I tell if there are Largemouth Bass in a pond? I want to fish this pond in FL for bass, but I don't know if there are bass in it. I know there are turtles that live in it, however. The pond is connected to a bunch of small canal like ways attached to other smaller ponds. Do you think bass with be there?

Hi I need help catching largemouth bass specifically during the daytime hours during the summer!? I fish in a small resevoir that is at most 6 feet deep with lots of lilly pads and downed trees to offer cover. We catch an enormous amount of largemouth using buzz bait and top water poppers during early morning and sundown hours. We are completely striking out when it comes to catching largemouth during the day, any ideas? Thanks!

Could I keep a largemouth bass in a 75 gallon aquarium.? They get to 18 inches. I'm a fairly experienced fish keeper so I know how to keep a bass. I have done research and located a fish farm in my area that I could buy a 1 inch large mouth bass. Also, could I maybe put 2 largemouths in a 75 gallon? Could I put 1 largemouth bass and 1 channel catfish in a 75 gallon. Channel catfish get to around 20 inches. I have also found a fish farm to supply a channel cat. Please don't give me that "one inch of fish to one gallon of water" bologna. Thanks for all answers! ~Kobes_clone

What should I use to catch largemouth bass in my pond? My pond is about 1 acre and a murkey brown colored water. It has a little structure and half of it is almost composed of weeds and algae. I catch bass there often, but I am very inconsistent. I have been using a spinner but have been staying out of the weedy areas because weeds always get caught on it. Do I need a new weedless spinner or should I try a different lure/lures?

What is the best lure to use in spring for largemouth bass? I've tried to use the minnow rap and the x-rap, but havn't been the most sucessful person on the planet. I live in minnesota if that helps at all. I just caught a 7lb. largemouth yesterday on the x-rap, should i stay with that?

What is the best spinning reel for largemouth bass? I catch alot of bass from the 1-5 pound range . What would be the best spinning reel for me?

What is the best way to get rid of small largemouth bass? My buddy's lake is overcrowded with small ones. My buddy has a pretty nice size lake maybe 3-4 acres. I only seem to catch small ones. And lots of them. I'll catch about 20 bass under 10 inches. I am wondering if I should start getting rid of them when i catch them.

How do you Fly Fish for Largemouth BASS? I see fly fisherman use very thick, bright colored line. I know that the thickness is necessary because all of the weight comes from the line itself. The only thing I am confused with is how this works for bass. I hear people always saying that the bass will not bite if the line is to thick or visible. Well, doesn't catching them on orange thick line contradict this? What lures do you use to catch them on a fly rod? Please I am very interested and any information will help. To the first answerer, and any others who think of answering the same way, I am not asking about the components of the fly rod. I want to know about the details on catching specifically BASS on them. I would also like to know about lure selection for this species and why the thick, bright colored line doesn't spook them.

Why is it the bigger largemouth bass seem to get spooked when a lure hits the water in early spring? I am fishing in small ponds in Maryland, and I can see quite a few larger bass, but the instant a lure hits the water, they scatter. Some of the smaller ones are biting, but none of the big ones I can see near the edges of the water. Does it have to do with the spawn? Any tips would be appreciated

What is the best bait for Largemouth Bass on an extremely hot, sunny day? I fish on a small lake, the bass aren't too big.

What is the least amount of weight that you would mount a largemouth bass? I caught a 6 pounder the other day, and was wondering if I should have kept it and gotten it mounted, or did the right thing and waited for a larger bass.

Do I need a heater for a 75 gallon largemouth bass tank? I know I asked this same question earlier, but everyone told me that one is not needed. What I am asking here is would it do any good to have one, or would my bass not even care.

Best bait for ice fishing for pickeral and largemouth bass? Best bait for ice fishing for pickeral and largemouth bass?

What top-water lures to use for largemouth bass and technique to use when reeling in.? I need to know what good allround top-water lure to use for bass and i want to know how to reel in the lure properly to make the lure look like a real fish.

Is Largemouth bass fishing good after it rains? It's starting to rain more often where i live but i still wanna go bass fishing. Would i still be successful? If anything changes then how should i go at it?

What is the best bait to use for largemouth bass? largemouth bass pond fishing

Why do some largemouth bass have a black spot on their bellies? You guys know how some bass have have black smudge on their belly; a pro on tv said that its because bass are like chameleons and the black smudge is their skin adapting to their environment. Anyone else hear anything like this? It didnt sound very likely...

How can I catch a ten pound largemouth bass in the suburban canals of South Florida without using live bait? A butterfly peacock bass will do also.

What are some tips for catching Largemouth Bass? I'll be going freshwater fishing this summer and the lake I'm going to supposedly has some big bass. What are some tips for landing a big one?

Should I get 1 oscar of 1 largemouth bass for my 75 gallon tank? I cant decide to set up a native tank or go with the oscar. I'm leaning towards the bass because they are definetly smarter. I know one drawback is that bass have to eat only live food, which will get pricey over time.

How heavy are the largemouth bass in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, New York? I need to know if the largemouth bass in prospect park can be supported by a medium action 5'6 spinning rod with a 4lb line.

Why do Largemouth bass have red tooth pads sometimes? I've caught largemouth bass, especially in the spawning period, where they have RED tooth pads. Why is this? I may catch one or two that DON'T have red tooth pads then on the next cast, catch one that the tooth pads are bright red. Is this hormonal or what?

why do largemouth bass have red tooth pads? I've caught largemouth bass, especially in the spawning period, where they have RED tooth pads. Why is this? I may catch one or two that DON'T have red tooth pads then on the next cast, catch one that the tooth pads are bright red. Is this hormonal or what?

Can largemouth bass eat sunflower seeds? Ok my grandpa has a pond full of largemouth bass and i was wondering do they eat sunflower seeds because i want to see if the little ones can get bigger by me feeding them seeds anything to help me?

What are some good lures for largemouth bass? I am looking for a list of either different types of lures ie. Spinnerbaits, deep water etc..., or a list of all lures that are out their and what type of fish they are used for. I am looking for some good Largemouth Bass lures.

How can I catch bigger largemouth bass? I fish a lot in a bass pond, and normally catch about 10-12 inch largemouth bass. My friend, who fishes in the pond says theres 4ft pike in the pond, and she has pictures of her catching really big bass. She also is curious why im not catching these bigger fish...im using the bait she recommends, which is fake black worms and leeches. I also use spinner baits, and other jigs. Any suggestions on new baits, techniques or areas to fish??? Thanks!!

how do largemouth bass protect them self? How do Largemouth bass protect them self from predators?

What type of lure should i use in a very weedy pond, for Largemouth bass? I go fishing in a very very weedy pond, fishing for largemouth bass. What is the best lure to use if i don't want it to get snagged on a lot of weeds? Yet still catch a lot of bass? P.S. Please look at my other question!

what fish is bigger and or stronger a largemouth bass or a catfish? i have wanted to know for a long time what fish is the better fish? a largemouth bass or a catfish? both are my top two favorite fish. what fish do you guys like the most with overall looks how much fun it is to catch them. and thank you for all the great answers they have realy helped.

How to hold a Largemouth Bass properly? So I've been meaning to ask this for awhile now, but never got around to it. I know how to hold smaller fish such as sunfish and crappie, but I have trouble holding larger fish, such as Largemouth Bass, and striped Bass. They always tend to flop right out of my grip, onto the ground, or into the water. And this has happened several times with fish I would like to have a picture with before I released it. Can anyone help me? I'm 14, but I have large hands. Thanks-- Kaleb

What rapala will work the best for largemouth bass? I have a cottage on a lake in otario canada. The lake is freshwater and it is stocked with tons of largemouth bass! I was just wondering what rapala lure would work the best. The lake is also pretty shallow, its only about 4 feet deep. My mistake. The lake is over 100 feet deep, its just that the spot where I am fishing is only about 4 feet deep.

My school is trying to raise largemouth bass in our aquaculture unit, how many fish should we raise ? Our tank is 650 gallons. Is it even possible to raise largemouth bass this way? I have been researching this extensively and am trying to find out the details we would need to have a successful harvest of fish. Anything you have will help. Thank you.

What size hole do I need to drill for catching largemouth bass when ice fishing? I want to go ice fishing this winter but I have never gone before and have I little knowledge on how to ice fish. I want to know what size auger to get. I plan on fishing for largemouth bass.