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I have taken large mouthed bass in weedy, shallow waters when the fight was decidedly disappointing but under favorable circumstances the large mouthed bass is a game fish of the first class. He also has the reputation of rising more willingly to the fly, which is much in his favor.

I would rather catch small mouthed bass but I consider the large mouthed the more valuable fish because of his greater adaptability.

Edibility

When taken from cold clear water the large mouthed black bass is a fine food fish. When from weedy

waters, especially in mid-summer, he is apt to have a slighty " muddy " flavor which can best be remedied by skinning the fish.

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