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The Black Bass are southern fishes transplanted into New England waters on account of their gamy qualities, but opinions differ in regard to their value as foodfishes.

Both bite voraciously at worms, live bait, hellgramites and spoonhooks, and show gallant fight when hooked.

Length, eight inches. Color, back, olive green; sides, bluish; belly, yellow.

Common in quiet, shallow waters, where it occupies certain spots as a regular dwelling-place. Being very bony, it is of little account as a foodfish. The Sunfish bites readily at worms.