THE YELLOW BASS 



nows feed, and is there associated with the large- 

 mouthed black bass, bent upon the same errand. 



Habits 



It feeds principally upon small minnows. The 

 spawning-season is in spring. 



Qualities 



The yellow bass is a favorite food-fish and with 

 light tackle yields excellent sport. The flesh is 

 fully equal to that of the white bass, for which it 

 provides an acceptable substitute in the lower Mis- 

 sissippi Valley, and many anglers consider it su- 

 perior to the black basses. 



Methods of Capture 



The same tackle and modes of angling described 

 for white bass will serve for the yellow bass. West- 

 ern anglers use practically the same appliances as 

 for the black basses, the crappies, and the white 

 bass. 



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