The largemouth bass is now known as the Florida bass after a study determined these are two separate species of fish. "This discovery is crucial," said Michelle Kerr, wildlife expert.

Driscoll with a chunky East Texas largemouth ; Driscoll holds up two bass at a tournament weigh-in. “I would classify largemouth bass as opportunistic feeders and extremely adaptable predators,” ...

Largemouth bass tend to grow a little longer, whereas smallmouth are often a little taller or deeper, from belly to back. That said, when it comes to top-end weight, ...