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Small-Mouthed Black Bass (Micropterus dolomieu Lacepede).
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Large-Mouth Black-Bass. Micropterus salmoides
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Working as a group, these lunkers make short work of whatever is on the menu.If it fits, it's on the menu.Largemouth Bass (American black bass) Micropterus salmoidesRainbow River Marion County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear10 May 2016
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Large-Mouth Black Bass; Welshman (Micropterus salmoides).
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Greene, Maine
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Large-Mouth Black Mass. Micropterus salmoides.
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Largemouth black bass, Micropterus salmoides, showing infection on dorsal, anal, and caudal fins.
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With the possible exception of the resident bowfin, and the occasional alligator that ventures into the spring, the larger largemouth bass have the run of the place.Alexander Springs Recreation AreaOcala National ForestLake County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Large-mouthed Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides (Lac.).
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Blue Springs is filled with fish, but prime structure can be in high demand, so different species have to learn to coexist. This was taken the day before Hurricane Michael devastated the area, so this whole neighborhood has changed drastically since. Largemouth BassMicropterus salmonidesBlue Springs Recreation Area Econfina Creek Water Management Area Northwest Florida Water Management District Washington County, Florida Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II R LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life CamerasSea Dragon 1200 & 2000 Underwater Light
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Yellow or Barbed Perch (Perca americana).
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Christmas, Florida, United States
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Yellow Perch (Perca americanus).
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A few big bass, and a few monster Tilapia take refuge under a strainer along the bank. The heavy crowds out in the head spring and up and down the run drive everything into hiding. I also found three ball caps wedged under there. Who wears a baseball cap in the water?Blue Springs State ParkOrange City, Volusia County Florida, USA Olympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
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Econfina, Florida, United States
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This Largemouth doesn't miss many meals, but you can see it has a few hangers on coming along for the ride. Largemouth BassSilver Glen SpringsOcala National ForestMarion County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear
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Keep an eye out for the lunkers... as big as they are, they come and go like the wind.Florida Black BassAKA Largemouth BassFlorida Micropterus salmoides floridanusGainer SpringsEconfina Creek Wildlife Management AreaNorthwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Bay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 & 1200 Underwater Lights1 October 2021
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This pack of lunkers is on the prowl, and the competition for each and every bite is stiff.Largemouth Bass (American black bass) Micropterus salmoidesRainbow River Marion County FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear10 May 2016
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These lunkers spend the day prowling the spring just lurking in the shadows. Florida Black BassAKA Largemouth BassFlorida Micropterus salmoides floridanusGainer SpringsEconfina Creek Wildlife Management AreaNorthwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Bay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 & 1200 Underwater Lights1 October 2021
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A big bass, and an even bigger invasive tilapia take refuge under a strainer along the bank. The heavy crowds out in the spring drive all the major players into hiding. Blue Springs State ParkOrange City, Volusia County Florida, USA Olympus OM-D E-M514-42mm II LensPT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom GearSea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Photo Light
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