Smallmouth Bass
Name
Smallmouth Bass
Identification
The base of the soft dorsal and anal fins are covered in scales. When the mouth is closed it stretches to the middle of the eye socket. The colour of the fish is olive green with a bronze tinge. Dark olive green stripes are visible across the body. Small dark lines that run from the eye socket is a distinguishing feature. The belly is a greyish white. The Smallmouth Bass can grow to a length of about 50 centimetres with a weight of up to 3 kilograms or over.
How to locate
Always look for structure in the water like overhanging trees, reeds, rock formations in the water, dead trees and any other structure is usually where these fish are found. Smallmouth Bass can be targeted in the Dulstroom area where the water is slightly colder.
Baits to use
A wide variety of artlure can be used. Crank baits, soft plastic, plastic frog etc. are all well received by this fish.
Tackle to use
Medium tackle with a rod of around 7 foot are used in most instances, with bait caster reels being favoured by most bass fishermen.