Florida bass

[Fishin is life]

The biologist for KDFR responded back to my inquiry. (actually my hubby emailed the question) The biologist said that all of the largemouth bass here in Kentucky is the northern strain and that Kentucky is too far north for the Florida strain to survive here. Hybrids was not mentioned. That being said it's obvious that MagikSmallie is correct. In my opinion, it's apparent that there is a lot of misinformation and misconceptions out there regarding the Florida strain and I along with several others have fallen victim to believing what has been published on the subject even if it's from what could be considered a reliable source.


Now I'm wondering what the southern limit of the northern strain is. Do we have an Ichthyologist out there?

Im almost positive some were stocked in KY Lake, but theres a very good possibility it was in TN waters. Im surprised they say some of the southern KY lakes are too far north seeing as how the FL strain has flourished in TN waters like Chick. I know GA Giant hybrid bluegill will live in KY waters and id like to see them give the FL strain bass a shot up here

[sweetwater]

Im almost positive some were stocked in KY Lake, but theres a very good possibility it was in TN waters. Im surprised they say some of the southern KY lakes are too far north seeing as how the FL strain has flourished in TN waters like Chick. I know GA Giant hybrid bluegill will live in KY waters and id like to see them give the FL strain bass a shot up here

I used to catch coppernose bluegill in Alabama. It wasn't unusual to catch one in the 1.25 lb. to 1.5 lb. category and every year you'd hear rumors of a 3 pounder being caught but I never saw one. Coppernose's seem to do well in ponds but it was rare to see one in the Coosa. I don't think they survive very well north of southern Tennessee.