Controversy over "spotted" bass records

lampern · Feb 18, 2018

There is some controversy, or at least serious discussion, among fisheries scientists and angling's record-keeping organizations over how to differentiate between Alabama bass and Kentucky spotted bass when it comes to angling records.

Texas is moving to incorporate Alabama bass' separate species designation into its fishing regulations. In late January, TPWD staff recommended a rule change that would add Alabama bass to the list of black bass covered under the state's fishing regulations. The proposal also includes adding Alabama bass to the specific black bass regulations governing angling on Alan Henry Reservoir.

https://www.chron.com/sports/outdoo...ikely-official-addition-to-state-10908891.php

deerhunter09 · Feb 19, 2018

What kind are in Lanier? I've always heard Kentucky.

lampern · Feb 19, 2018

Not sure but Alabama bass get way bigger than Spotted bass.

So that is why record keeping and state records are a problem.

GeorgiaPineHunter · Feb 19, 2018

deerhunter09 said:
What kind are in Lanier? I've always heard Kentucky.

They're Kentuckys. I know there are a few Alabama/Coosa spots in there that folks have transplanted.

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