![]() Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) had published a proposed rule to add the entire Channidae family of fish to the Lacey Act. However, on July 26, 2002, less than a month after confirming the existence of an isolated, reproducing population of northern snakeheads in that Maryland pond, the U.S. Some scientific evidence should be required for the federal government to promulgate or expand statutes that restrict the rights of its citizens. The national press was at their poetic worst in labeling northern snakeheads Frankenfish-a reference to Mary Shelley’s masterpiece novel Frankenstein, in which a scientist regrets giving life to a hideous subhuman creature that goes on an uncontrolled rampage and must be destroyed. Department of the Interior was reeled into the pandemonium hook, line, and sinker. But northern snakeheads were already firmly established in the Potomac River system by the time the national press started the “Frankenfish” hysteria and the U.S. Thirdly, northern snakeheads made a huge splash on the East Coast nearly 20 years ago when a small breeding population was discovered in a Crofton, Maryland, pond. Secondly, bullseye snakeheads have been thriving in Southeast Florida for more than two decades with no ill-effects on native fish populations-so much so that knowledgeable Florida anglers profess that their bass fishing has improved since their arrival. Targeting various snakehead species such as forest snakeheads often requires traveling to out of the way locations. It’s an incredibly popular sportfish where present in Hawaii. ![]() ![]() The blotched snakehead has been in Hawaii since the 1800s, without destroying the native fish, flora, or fauna. Three members of the Channidae family are firmly established and naturally reproducing in the United States, with a fourth species being limited to the Hawaii Fish Co.’s aquaculture facility in Oahu. For the others, water temperatures below 50☏ are lethal. Of the 40 some snakehead species, only one can survive beyond the warmest climates of the United States. Collectively, the native range of snakeheads spans limited areas of tropical Africa and widely across Asia, where they are highly regarded for their sporting qualities and as superb table fare. Only a handful grow to lengths of more than 30 inches, with the giant snakehead being the largest with a maximum size exceeding 30 pounds. Most are dwarf varieties and don’t exceed 10 inches when fully grown. The English name given to this family of fish is snakehead, and from there and after, they have suffered a public relations crisis on this side of the Pacific.Īs background, there are more than 40 species within the diverse Channidae family. Our Super Bass are part of the Channidae family. Imagine that, a non-native species that coexists with native species and generates an exciting sportfishery that anglers travel across the country to experience. Peacock bass were intentionally introduced into the canals of South Florida by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in 19, and is a self-sustaining fishery that brings in more than $10 million annually to the local economy. ![]() Nor are our Super Bass from the Cichlidae (cichlid) family, which include butterfly peacock bass, a non-native fish that aren’t bass at all. These mystery Super Bass actually do exist but don’t come from the Centrarchidae (sunfish) family of fish, which includes our native largemouth bass, as well as smallmouth bass, rock bass, bluegill, crappies, and pumpkinseed. The best action for Super Bass could be from shore or kayaks in areas with thick vegetation.įish names can be misleading, and they can shape opinions in positive or negative ways. As a bonus, you wouldn’t need an expensive bass boat to target these ultimate sportfish. To bolster their sportfish persona, they would explode wildly on topwater lures, go airborne on occasion, and have enough raw power to straighten 2x hooks. Not enough to require the use of wire leaders, but enough to give the fish character. Speaking of muskies, these Super Bass would have some serious teeth. Their fighting ability would also be far superior to the largemouth bass-more par with muskies. What if I told you that you could catch a unique type of “Super Bass” at a few select locations across the United States? These Super Bass could weigh as much as 15 to 20 pounds and reach lengths topping 3 feet-bigger than most largemouth bass. ![]()
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