Bass behavior question

[crappiepappy]

I have had aquarium fish for a number of years and they would do this stuff in the tank. Of course they were tropical fish, but a fish is a fish. What I read is that they do this when the water is a little to acidic they are basically scratching themselves. Not sure that's what the BASS in that pond were doing, but it's just my guess. Being a new pond the water may not just be right yet and it is causing there scales to itch.

You may be on to something, "Killa". I've had Crappie, Bluegill, & Warmouth in my 40gal aquarium ... and a cedar stump for cover. They've all done the same thing, against the stump &/or against the gravel bottom. I believe it's their way of knocking off parasites, or "scratching" themselves.

... pappy

[JD7.62]

Fish scratch and rub just like any other animal. Also they do it when the need to dislodge any debris from their gills.

[pontooner]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Looks like he has some itchy bass. Is it anything at all to be worried about?

It was interesting watching several of them taking turns smacking the pole.

Thanks again