Fly fishing with both floating and sinking insect flies can be a very successful and fun way to catch these fish. [9], When trying to find a female with whom to mate, males will bump against a female's abdominal area. This phenomenon, known as breaking, often produces some of … H.S. Several males that have stayed in the area will be able to fertilize the eggs the female releases. Striped Bass (Rockfish) 65 lbs. The Bass is held by Mac's buddy, Mike Winn. All fish must be caught per IGFA rules. Private Pond: 06-13-2012: Beau McLaughlin: Picture: Yellow Perch: 3 lbs. The species' main color is silver-white to pale green. By Sue Danielson Jun 4, 2019. Because the vertebrae do not extend into the tail, the white bass has what i… It has large, rough scales and two dorsal fins. NC Angler Recognition Program (NCARP) Photos & Illustrations. By: David Strege, With lightning speed, a carpet python leaped out from under a chilli bush, pounced on a 9-week-old puppy and quickly wrapped itself around (…), An angler fishing recently in Baja California Sur, Mexico, caught an 88-pound white seabass that could break a 67-year-old world record. New open records must meet or exceed the Master Angler minimum weight for that species to be considered. 2.4 oz. [8], The spawning season for the white bass is mid-March to late May. HOOK AND LINE DIVISION. The Ohio record fish list is maintained by the Outdoor Writers of Ohio State Record Fish Committee. White bass look like short stripers. [5] Fish that are able to accumulate lipids over the summer are better able to survive cold winters. 18.32. Both white bass and white perch are here to stay. Bighead Carp. White Bass are a schooling fish that are most often found in pools in rivers and the open mid-water portions of lakes and impoundments. *like FTW on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usatodayftw. Search for the biggest fish in the International Game Fish Association's database of biggest fish for each species. *visit For The Win: https://www.ftw.usatoday.com It came the day before Valentine’s Day on Devils Lake — likely the new International Game Fish Association line-class world record white bass. To qualify for consideration as a state record, the fish must have been caught in Kentucky waters by rod and reel or on a pole and line. Affidavit for Record Freshwater Game Fish is in the PDF file format.. Affidavit must be filled out in entirely and returned to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources within 45 days of catch. Some records date back to George S Perry’s world record bass in 1922 while others state records seem to be broken every year. It has large, rough scales and two dorsal fins. They are silvery-white with five to eight dusky black stripes on the sides. … The fish on the left was nearly the same weight. [citation needed] Because the dorsal and ventral portions of its tail angle inward toward a point to create a clear angle, the tail is said to be notched. [9] Eggs are laid in clear, relatively shallow water on plants, submerged logs, gravel, or rocks. The young fish live in shallow water for a while until they move to deeper water. 4 . This phenomenon, known as breaking, often produces some of … [3] Most grow to a length between 10 and 12 inches (25 and 30 cm), though they can reach 17 inches (43 cm) or more. How to Certify a State Record Fish must be caught on rod and line and must be hooked and played by only one person. 13 oz. Use the search form above to find fishing world records for freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and more. They have four main taxa in their diet: calanoid copepods, cyclopoid copepods, daphnia, and leptodora. The more anterior dorsal fin is much harder and appears to have spines on them.