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Paul Lukas
6/11/2015 7:06:54 AM

Camo bass...interesting looking fish. Wonder if its from the industrial pollution nearby or ? I've caught a few over the years and most have been from this area on the DesPlaines River.

Catch Details

Largemouth Bass
Des Plaines River

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    1. davis_hagler 0
      Thats sweet
    2. theSturgeonGeneral13 0
      I read that a lab at Auburn is researching this condition. I know their fisheries program is reputable
    3. theSturgeonGeneral13 0
      Interesting, it could be related to some sort of waste getting into the water, could be an interesting location for a study on the water quality, sediment toxicity ...more and fish health @BIGsmallie
    4. Paul Lukas 0
      @theSturgeonGeneral13 this is the site of the former Joliet Army Ammunition Plant. It has been deactivated since early 80's. The Military never used any harmful ...more ingredients in their weapons right ...?
    5. Paul Lukas 0
      @theSturgeonGeneral13 thanks for the info,that area near Arsenal rd has had major industrial pollutants for decades. I've always felt the melanosis it is due ...more to this.
    6. theSturgeonGeneral13 0
      The condition is not believed to be an issue in regards to the consumption of these fish @matt @BIGsmallie
    7. theSturgeonGeneral13 0
      This condition has been described as melanosis, it is believed to be a genetic mutation, however scientists are unsure if the mutation is natural or related to environmental ...more factors.
    8. Matt Dobson 0
      Weird. Do work for what's behind it. @theSturgeonGeneral13 any ideas?
    9. MusicCityBass 0
      @BIGsmallie he was so fearless, he actually came and rubbed up against my legs
    10. Paul Lukas 0
      @MusicCityBass sweet, would be cool to land him one day.
    11. MusicCityBass 0
      I saw a 3lb bass when I was wading the little harpeth and one side of it's head was black just like that. I named him 2 face but I couldn't catch him
    12. Gabe Mitchell 0
      @BrandonScottAlt IG worthy fish
    13. Paul Lukas 0
      Sweet, thanks for the info👍
    14. BassFisha_TurkeyMauler 0
      That's cool if u catch a big one u need to get it mounted
    15. nicholas_hull 0
      Sick colors!
    16. King_Fisher 0
      That's awesome!
    17. KinkyBeaver 0
      cool
    18. cole12345 0
      It is piebald very rare
    19. simmsrenegade61 0
      Wow, what a cool pattern. I've never seen a bass like that before. Great blert
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