![]() ![]() Both spotted and largemouth bass are native to the central and eastern United States but have become widely introduced throughout the nation. Abundance is limited in this area, but the fish primarily occurs in and west of the Choctawhatchee River. While widely distributed outside Florida, the spotted bass is restricted to streams of the panhandle from the Perdido River to the Apalachicola River. ![]() There are dark markings above the lateral line, and below the lateral line, the scales have dark bases that give rise to the linear rows of small spots responsible for the name spotted bass. The cheek scales are usually much smaller on a spotted bass than those on the rest of its body. In general, a spotted bass will resemble a largemouth bass in appearance but have a smaller mouth. However, unlike the largemouth, the spotted bass has scales on the base portion of the second dorsal fin its first and second dorsal fin are clearly connected, and its upper jaw does not extend past the eye. It has a green to olive-green hue, white, mottled belly, and a broad stripe of broken blotches, usually diamond-shaped, along the body’s midline. Give these baits a try the next time you're on the water.Spotted bass are similar in appearance to the largemouth bass. Our two most reliable options are the 6" Osprey Tournament Talon and the S-Waver 168. You have to find the right balance between drawing power and overpowering. The Swimbait: How can you beat a swimbait? The key is size. As an extra tip: Think "chartreuse" and you won't go wrong. Whether you're using a true spook or some other brand, it needs to be in your arsenal. The Spook: Spots can't resist a walking bait. You get the bulky presentation that big spots can't resist with a hook that let's you use lighter line for a finesse presentation. The Football Jig: We use the Dirty Jigs Finesse Football. Straight Tail Worm: Dropshot, Darthead, Shaky Head. The Senko: Whether you're fishing shallow or deep there is a way to rig the senko to get in front of the bass and fool them into biting. ![]()
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