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small·mouth bass | \ ˈsmȯl-ˌmau̇th- 
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\Definition of smallmouth bass
: a black bass (Micropterus dolomieu) of clear rivers and lakes that is bronzy-green above and lighter below and has the vertex of the angle of the jaw falling below the eye
— called also smallmouth, smallmouth black bass
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Recent Examples on the Web Could humans be following in the wake of smallmouth bass?
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M. Boone Mattia, Washington Post, "A mother reflects on her long journey of reconsidering her child’s gender," 10 Sep. 2020 The Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch fishing has slowed quite a bit on Lake Erie, while the smallmouth bass fishing continues to keep anglers entertained.
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cleveland, "Lake Erie smallmouth bass a hot topic: NE Ohio fishing report for weekend of Sept. 4-6," 3 Sep. 2020 Many Guadalupe bass fisheries have been negatively affected by hybridization, an unintended consequence of smallmouth bass stockings that occurred in the 1970s.
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Matt Wyatt, ExpressNews.com, "Central Texas stream in Williamson County a unique spot to fish for Guadalupe bass," 27 Aug. 2020 While August isn’t considered prime time for smallmouth bass fishing, consider Tuesday’s opening-day tournament catches.
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cleveland, "Lake Erie bass fishing sparkles: Cleveland-area fishing report for the weekend of Aug. 13-16, 2020," 13 Aug. 2020 The biggest surprise has been a decision by the top bass tournament trails, such as FLW and Major League Fishing, to pin their hopes on Lake Erie’s smallmouth bass this summer season.
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cleveland, "Lake Erie bass fishing sparkles: Cleveland-area fishing report for the weekend of Aug. 13-16, 2020," 13 Aug. 2020 The 1,000 Islands area of the St. Lawrence is yet another incredible trophy-smallmouth bass zone, and quieter bays house big largemouths, as well.
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Steve Quinn, Outdoor Life, "The Ultimate Guide to Fishing the Great Lakes this Summer," 18 June 2020 For bass, topwater baits appear to be the bait of choice, at 5-10 feet for smallmouth bass and in thick weedbeds for largemouth bass.
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Star Tribune, "Minnesota fishing report," 6 Aug. 2020 Sneaking into the spotlight this week, though, is the big lake’s tremendous smallmouth bass fishing.
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cleveland, "Catfish, walleye limits to be liberalized: Northeast Ohio fishing report for Thursday, July 9," 9 July 2020
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