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KVD's 6-season bass guide

Nov 22, 2011

Kevin VanDam explains where to find the bass in different seasons and different water temperatures.

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Shiners, Minnows and Gobies

Aug 4, 2008

While bluegill and shad constitute the majority of bass' finned fare, there are other fishes that a hungry largemouth won't pass up. Some are specific to certain regions. Gobies, for example, account for nearly ninety percent of smallmouth bass' diet in Lake Erie, but you'd be hard pressed to find a goby in Florida. The bass' diverse diet and voracious appetite are a few reasons why they are so successful most everywhere they are introduced.

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