Micropterus

American food and game fishes :.New York :Doubleday, Page & Co.,1902..biodiversitylibrary.org/page/8308949

American food and game fishes :.New York :Doubleday, Page & Co.,1902..biodiversitylibrary.org/page/8308953

These lunkers spend the day prowling the spring just lurking in the shadows. 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 2021Phil's 1stPix Instagram Phil's 1stpix InstagramPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist-Observation Map iNaturalist: ObservationsPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist- Species Grid iNaturalist: Species

When I'm in the groove, it's not unusual to come across a little group of lunkers here and there, but it's rare that I run into a whole pack of Largemouths, scouring through the grass like a school of Tangs or Bermuda Chub. As soon as one would find any morsels they would swarm down on it so quickly that you never get a chance to see what they're all chomping on.Rainbow River Marion County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear

A Largemouth Bass is backed into a corner in the shallow water along the bank around the rim of the springhead. Luckily for it, I'm only interested in a glamorous photo.Manatee Springs State ParkChiefland Florida Olympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear

I had the opportunity to prowl Gilchrist on three occasions over two weeks. With all the nooks and crannies, I expected to see plenty, but there were surprisingly few fish to photograph.There's ample structure and food sources, with all the vegetation, fallen and floating trees on the fringes of the spring. Largemouth Bass (American black bass) Micropterus salmoidesRuth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State ParkGilchrist 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 Lights2 July 2021

Hiding under a ledge along the bank, this one stuck with the stare down, and kept squaring off. Apparently, it didn't want to cooperate for a profile shot. Three Sisters SpringsCrystal River National Wildlife RefugeCitrus County, Florida, USAOlympus 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

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

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

Histoire naturelle des poissons /.Paris :Chez F. G. Levrault,1828-1849..biodiversitylibrary.org/page/7111324

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

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

Nature neighbors. v.5.Chicago,American Audobon association[c1914]biodiversitylibrary.org/page/32495724

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

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 2016Phil's 1stPix on iNaturalist

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

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

Greene, Maine

American food and game fishes :.New York :Doubleday, Page & Co.,1902..biodiversitylibrary.org/page/8308959

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

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

Christmas, Florida, United States

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 2021Phil's 1stPix on iNaturalist