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This Largemouth might be a little on the slender side, and I don't know if this is some kind of intestinal parasite, artificial blockage or other affliction, but it could still tip the scales as is.Largemouth BassAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Lately, it seems like I can't get out of the way of these lunkers. Everytime I turn around, another monster passes right in front the camera.Florida Largemouth BassAKA Largemouth BassFlorida Micropterus salmoidesGainer SpringsEconfina Creek Wildlife Management AreaNorthwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Bay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 & 1200 Underwater Lights27 September 2021
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Before this largemouth can grow into one of those lunkers that stirkes fear into the hearts of the sunfish, shiners, and tadpoles, it's got to dodge it's own kind, as well as a few pickerel, and the occasional gar.McCormick SpringsEconfina Creek Canoe TrailNorthwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMDBay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Might be a little thin in the mid-section, but this Largemouth is still the biggest I've come across here.According to one article, based on necropsies of affected fish, it may be attributed to swallowing plastic fishing lures.Largemouth BassAlexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Whenever you stop to look around, you might find these lunkers are lurking nearby.Florida Black BassAKA Largemouth BassFlorida Micropterus salmoides floridanusGainer SpringsEconfina Creek Wildlife Management AreaNorthwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Bay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 & 1200 Underwater Lights1 October 2021
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Unfortunately, the band would never be the same after this epic adventure.Largemouth Bass (American black bass) Micropterus salmoidesRainbow River Marion County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear10 May 2016
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With the possible exception of the resident bowfin, and the occasional alligator that ventures into the spring, the larger largemouth bass have the run of the place.Alexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Working as a group, these lunkers make short work of whatever is on the menu.If it fits, it's on the menu.Largemouth Bass (American black bass) Micropterus salmoidesRainbow River Marion County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear10 May 2016
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Greene, Maine
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Blue Springs is filled with fish, but prime structure can be in high demand, so different species have to learn to coexist. This was taken the day before Hurricane Michael devastated the area, so this whole neighborhood has changed drastically since. Largemouth BassMicropterus salmonidesBlue Springs Recreation Area Econfina Creek Water Management Area Northwest Florida Water Management District Washington County, Florida Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II R LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life CamerasSea Dragon 1200 & 2000 Underwater Light
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A few big bass, and a few monster Tilapia take refuge under a strainer along the bank. The heavy crowds out in the head spring and up and down the run drive everything into hiding. I also found three ball caps wedged under there. Who wears a baseball cap in the water?Blue Springs State ParkOrange City, Volusia County Florida, USA Olympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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Looks like this fallen tree is the place to be.Largemouth Bass (American black bass) Micropterus salmoidesRainbow River Marion County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 & 1200 Underwater Lights28 June 2021
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Econfina, Florida, United States
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This Largemouth doesn't miss many meals, but you can see it has a few hangers on coming along for the ride. Largemouth BassSilver Glen SpringsOcala National ForestMarion County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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This pack of lunkers is on the prowl, and the competition for each and every bite is stiff.Largemouth Bass (American black bass) Micropterus salmoidesRainbow River Marion County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear10 May 2016
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A big bass, and an even bigger invasive tilapia take refuge under a strainer along the bank. The heavy crowds out in the spring drive all the major players into hiding. Blue Springs State ParkOrange City, Volusia County Florida, USA Olympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
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Keep an eye out for the lunkers... as big as they are, they come and go like the wind.Florida Largemouth BassAKA Largemouth BassFlorida Micropterus salmoidesGainer SpringsEconfina Creek Wildlife Management AreaNorthwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Bay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 & 1200 Underwater Lights1 October 2021
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