Smallmouth bass with Xanthochromism

[Matth05]

Recently saw this article and had to share here on MFK.

Angler Catches Rare Neon-Orange Xanthic Smallmouth Bass in Michigan

Bass angler Josh Chrenko caught the unusual fish on the Muskegon River. According to an ecologist, it has a rare genetic condition.

www.fieldandstream.com

 

[tlindsey]

Recently saw this article and had to share here on MFK.

Angler Catches Rare Neon-Orange Xanthic Smallmouth Bass in Michigan

Bass angler Josh Chrenko caught the unusual fish on the Muskegon River. According to an ecologist, it has a rare genetic condition.

www.fieldandstream.com

That's a beautiful Smallmouth.

 

[krichardson]

Amazing that the fish has been able to live long enough to reach it's size.

 

[wednesday13]

Been waiting for this to pop up on here lol… ?? love how wild caught color morphs are “seen” more often these days since everyone has a camera phone. Beautiful specimen…

 

[jjohnwm]

Man, if I caught that beauty he'd be on the wall in my den...

Relax, put away your torches. I'm talking replica mount; the smart way to do fish taxidermy. Better looking, permanent...and the fish swims away.

I love the way he handles it; supports the body correctly, doesn't hyperextend the jaw like so many "pros" who should know better but apparently don't, or don't care. Nice.

 

[Matth05]

I love the way he handles it; supports the body correctly, doesn't hyperextend the jaw like so many "pros" who should know better but apparently don't, or don't care. Nice.

I agree. I love watching the pros but they should really have some kind of penalty for mishandling bass. I’ve seen some even pour soda on their gills to try and stop bleeding and it’s just sad to see?.