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Category	Smallmouth Bass
Species	Smallmouth Bass
Scientific Name	Micropterus dolomieu
Other Names	Bronzeback, Smallie
Freshwater	Yes
Saltwater	No
Habitat	Common in warm-water rivers and streams with clear, gravel-bottom runs and pools. Also does well in clear open lake environments. More of an open water species than largemouth bass.
Size	A fish over 6lbs is a true mark of excellence wherever it occurs.
Record	11 lbs 15 oz
Angling Qualities	Its been described as 'pound for pound one of the gamest fish that swims'. An aggressive striker, hard fighter and prone to leaping into the air once hooked.