We’ve covered Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass in much more detail elsewhere, but the main differences are size and habitat. Smallmouth are smaller on average. They like colder water and stronger current. You can find both fish in the same place, but one always tends to be more dominant. Spotted Bass Here’s a nice little pattern you can use. Since there are no open strings being used here you can actually move the pattern around if you want to play in different keys. Bass” is one of those names that gets handed out to all kinds of fish. Some of them are popular table fare such as Chilean Seabass. Others are critically-endangered goliaths like the Giant Seabass. It seems like pretty much any fish can take the name as long as it tastes great, fights hard, or both. Their big-mouthed brothers may get the headlines, but Smallmouth Bass are just as worthy of the limelight. They’re every bit as wily and put up an even better fight pound for pound. At least, that’s what the “Smallie” crowd says.

White Bass like large lakes and reservoirs. They prefer clear waters that are at least 10 feet deep. As they hang out in schools, you can really fill the boat when you find them. Opinions vary on White Bass as food. They have a particular taste that some people love and others avoid. The only way to find out which group you’re in is to catch one! Yellow Bass Spotties” are much less common and are unfairly overlooked by many Bass anglers. When people do catch them, they often mistake them for Largemouth because of their similar coloring. The best way to tell the two apart is that the upper jaw on a Spotted Bass doesn’t extend past its eye. In plain English, it doesn’t have such a large mouth as Largemouth. Another rung down the ladder, Yellow Bass are one of the smallest members of the Temperate Bass family. They don’t put up much of a fight, and rarely weigh more than a pound. Even complete beginners will have an easy time reeling one in. To be fair, people catch them more for their meat than their might. They’re supposed to be even tastier than Stripers. What’s more, they’re way less overfished, making them a great choice for sustainably-minded fish lovers. And More! We’ve tried to cover the top types of Bass in North America. It’s not an easy list to narrow down, but these are the species you’re most likely to come across. Hopefully, we’ve helped to clear up one of the most confusing fish names out there!In the wild, this species is constantly on the lookout for food, taking zooplankton from the water column. Due to their fast metabolism, they require feeding in small amounts several times per day if they are to maintain good health. Offer a variety of fine meaty foodstuffs such as Mysis shrimp, vitamin-enriched brineshrimp, finely chopped krill/prawns etc in addition to zooplankton preparations (containing copepods and rotifers) which are often available in either frozen or refrigerated forms. Many will also take dried foods in time. The funny thing is that, to your average non-angler, Largemouth Bass probably look pretty boring. They’re small. They’re round. They have no crazy fins or exciting color patterns. It really is all about the fight with these lake-loving legends. Smallmouth Bass

You can go beyond simple quarter notes here but remember the blues uses a shuffle feel (see ‘Groove: 6 Examples Of Different Feels’) so make sure you know how to play that.These are the most important Temperate Bass species. The other one worth a mention is White Perch. “Wait, that’s not a Bass!” Actually, it is. It’s in the same family are Stripers. There’s also another branch of Temperate Bass in Europe, which includes European Seabass – every British beach angler’s favorite fish. “Bass” That Aren’t Bass Here are some of those patterns, scales and phrases you can use. These are moveable shapes and can be applied to whichever root note you are on (5th fret A, 5th fret D or 7th fret E). Ultimately, the total freedom to play what you want is what we all want to do. Start simple though and master that before you move on. When you feel comfortable, always push yourself to the next level. Related Lessons If you’ve ever fished on the East Coast, chances are you’ve at least tried to catch a Striped Bass. Ken Schultz describes Stripers as “one of the most valuable and popular fish in North America” in his Fishing Encyclopedia. Big words, but well deserved. These guys are big, strong, and mean – all the makings of the perfect sport fish.