CHAPTEE V 



THE BASS FAMILY 



Following the salmon 

 family, the one next in impor- 

 tance to the fisherman — that 

 .- of the basses — should be de- 

 scribed. There are several 



Bass jumping. 



kinds worthy of mention, the 

 two principal ones being the small- and large-mouth 

 black bass. To the beginner, at least, it is difficult 

 to distinguish one from the other, as their general 

 appearance is quite similar. There is quite a dif- 

 ference to be found, however, upon close compari- 

 son, and considerable variation exists in their nature, 

 habits, and fighting qualities. All members of the 

 family are often found in the same waters, and at 

 one time and place one can take with the same bait 

 small- and large-mouth, calico or strawberry bass and 

 rock bass. 



The large- and small-mouth bass are probably the 

 most widely distributed variety of fish throughout 



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