06-13-2012, 06:00 PM
Bass die all the time. If a large female died due to improper handling i.e. being caught on to light of tackle, or just left out of the water for pics, dropped on the ground or boat. That would be a real shame.. Spawning had little to do with it.
Spawning marks on Bass are on the tail and lower fin area, other marks also occur when they fight with other fish to protect there beds. If the fish is beat up all over its most likely due to some one removing the slim somehow, like dropping it on the ground or boat. With the slim gone they can get infected and will most likely die.
I feel bad as well when I see any large Bass die. Its a shame.
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Spawning marks on Bass are on the tail and lower fin area, other marks also occur when they fight with other fish to protect there beds. If the fish is beat up all over its most likely due to some one removing the slim somehow, like dropping it on the ground or boat. With the slim gone they can get infected and will most likely die.
I feel bad as well when I see any large Bass die. Its a shame.
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