The black bass is a predatory fish that was introduced to Europe from America in the late 19th Century, and to mainland Portugal in 1952. They are known as black bass, largemouth bass, Micropterus Salmaides (Latin name), and the Portuguese name achiga.
Where
The largemouth bass live in freshwater, usually lakes and barragems. They like to hide among lily pads, fallen trees and weed.
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Barragem Bravura - I fish here for black bass |
When
They are most active in the summer and harder to catch in winter. You are not allowed to fish for them from the 15th March to the 15th May. This is because it is spawning season.
Technique
The tackle you should use is light rods and small reels, probably rods that cast about 5-20g or 7-28g matched up with 2500 size reels. The black bass will take a live or dead bait but are easier caught on a lure. Here are some examples of good black bass lures.
The tackle you should use is light rods and small reels, probably rods that cast about 5-20g or 7-28g matched up with 2500 size reels. The black bass will take a live or dead bait but are easier caught on a lure. Here are some examples of good black bass lures.
You need to be very stealthy when targeting black bass. Any sudden movements and you will spook them.
Prepare for the table
The first step is to get a sharp knife, preferably a fileting knife like this one.
Then as on the picture, slit from the bum through the pectoral fins to the gills, then cut out the gills. Next remove the intestines. After that is done, start taking off the scales. Put the blade at a 90 degree angle and scrape against the grain of the scales and they should start coming off.
Finally
Please do not leave bits of line everywhere and do not take home fish that are too small or too big.
The first step is to get a sharp knife, preferably a fileting knife like this one.
Then as on the picture, slit from the bum through the pectoral fins to the gills, then cut out the gills. Next remove the intestines. After that is done, start taking off the scales. Put the blade at a 90 degree angle and scrape against the grain of the scales and they should start coming off.
Finally
Please do not leave bits of line everywhere and do not take home fish that are too small or too big.
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| My personal best black bass |
Great post. Unfortunately, I don't have any fishing tips. Although some people here last year were fishing for Perch in the summer in the pond. Very small though - not worth it. It's rumoured however that there are trout, but no one has ever seen them...
ReplyDeleteThanks I really want to catch a trout.
DeleteHave you got any suggestions for what I could write about next?
Mmm, I'm not sure. You could write about How To Tap Trees for Sap. Even if you don't do it, you could write about it. What trees do you have in the garden?
DeleteHey Frank, a really interesting a well constructed post.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of questions for you:
- what is the difference between a lake and a barragen please ?
- what is your favourite way to eat Black Bass ?
Keep up the good work!
Owen
A lake is a natural source of water whereas a barragem is manmade and has a dam
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