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Choctaw bass
Micropterus haiaka
Overview
The Choctaw bass is a provisional new species of black bass found in the upper panhandle of Florida.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Nightcrawlers
Effective for all sizes of Choctaw bass.
- Crickets
Good for clear water and wary fish.
- Minnows
Use small shiners or fathead minnows.
- Crawfish
Especially effective during spawning season.
- Grasshoppers
Cast along grassy banks.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala Original Floater 07CrankbaitBuy
Retrieve with twitches and pauses.
- Mepps Aglia #3SpinnerBuy
Cast near cover and retrieve steadily.
- Zoom Trick WormSoft PlasticBuy
Texas rigged or wacky rigged.
- Strike King KVD Sexy Shad SquarebillCrankbaitBuy
Deflect off cover for reaction strikes.
- Stanley Jigs Weedless WedgeJigBuy
Pitch into heavy cover.
Techniques
Focus your efforts on creek mouths, submerged timber, and rocky areas where Choctaw bass tend to congregate, especially during low-light conditions.
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Where to Find Choctaw bass
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Choctaw bass?+
Popular baits for Choctaw bass include Nightcrawlers, Crickets, Minnows, Crawfish, Grasshoppers. Tip: Focus your efforts on creek mouths, submerged timber, and rocky areas where Choctaw bass tend to congregate, especially during low-light conditions.
Where can I catch Choctaw bass?+
Choctaw bass can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Alabama, United States; Louisiana, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Choctaw bass get?+
Choctaw bass (Micropterus haiaka) can reach up to 64.9999976 cm in length and 3.63 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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