BLACK BASS BEHAVIOR There are some peculiar expressions in our American Slang. We admire "a smart cookie" but "a poor fish" is held in contempt, as if fishes were the dumbest creatures on earth. They may seem dumb, and some kinds probably are, but -- to expert fishermen and scientists who study the behavior of fish -- the black basses, for instance, appear to be as alert and intelligent as many of the so-called higher animals. In Illinois, where there are three species of them, they are the Number One fish for most anglers. The Largemouth black bass thrives in lakes and the more sluggish streams throughout the state. The smallmouth bass and the spotted bass prefer faster moving streams, the former being restricted to the northern half of Illinois and the latter to the southern part.
Black Bass Behavior Nature Bulletin No. 338-A March 29, 1969 Forest Preserve District of Cook County George W. Dunne, President Roland F. Eisenbeis, Supt. of Conservation
BLACK BASS BEHAVIOR There are some peculiar expressions in our American Slang. We admire "a smart cookie" but "a poor fish" is held in contempt, as if fishes were the dumbest creatures on earth. They may seem dumb, and some kinds probably are, but -- to expert fishermen and scientists who study the behavior of fish -- the black basses, for instance, appear to be as alert and intelligent as many of the so-called higher animals. In Illinois, where there are three species of them, they are the Number One fish for most anglers. The Largemouth black bass thrives in lakes and the more sluggish streams throughout the state. The smallmouth bass and the spotted bass prefer faster moving streams, the former being restricted to the northern half of Illinois and the latter to the southern part.
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The start of the new tournament season is upon us, so here is a list of some basic boat maintenance items to check.
From front to rear boat: Open bow panel and check all electrical connections. Reapply diaelectric grease as necessary. Check nuts on bow eye for tightness Vacuum open front panel area and remove dead bugs etc. Tighten TM mount bolts. Clean out recess for TM and ensure that the drain is clear. Clean out vacuum and reorganize all front deck compartments. Tighten screws that hold lids to deck. Clean carpets on front deck. Check windshield screws for tightness and clean under the windsheilds. Check all under console wires and bundles for tightness. Reapply diaelectric grease to wire connection as required. Check and lube hotfoot. Check center seat storage screws for tightness and clean it out. Remove seats check all connections in fuel compartment. Clean up tanks. Remove all items from back deck compartments and clean/reorganize. Remove rub rail and tighten screws. Remove seat poles and remove rust or corrosion and lightly lube and reinstall. torque Power Pole nuts and bolts to spec. pull prop off trolling motor checking for fishing line and seal integrity. Pull prop off big motor and check for fishing line. lube hinges and locks. compartment lights for operation Wax boat Inspect and top off hydraulic steering fluid. Thoroughly clean livewells, remove screens, and flush the hoses. Lubricate the livewell control switch. Check seat poles for the front and rear lightly oil. If the rusted sand a little and apply lite oil and wipe dry with rag. |
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