Largemouth Bass Behavior 2: After The Spawn: Development: Coming Into The World

Published 2019-07-29
This, the second in the Nature of Fishing documentary series on the behavior of the Largemouth Bass, takes a deep look into the development of Largemouth Bass following the spawn, through their first year of life. While we’ll be following the physical stages that bass undergo, our focus is on the development of bass behavior. We could almost say that we are about to explore “how bass think”. Better, however, to use the term, cognition: How living things "make sense" of the world around them; That is, what bass would "think" about, and why.

A tip for watching this information dense and fast moving documentary: Use the pause button! I realize I should have made better use of pauses between concepts. They come pretty rapid fire, which allowed me to keep the video to an hour in length. But, may not allow viewers the opportunity to take in new concepts and their terminology. This can even lead to drifting and drowsiness! (Maybe a cure for insomnia if allowed to play through!) So... hit pause to allow yourself to digest things. And hit the back button to replay things where needed. Not everyone is used to info-dense documentaries, nor is everyone running at the same 'processing speed' (mine is actually on the slow side). It may also help to break things up by watching in segments. So put in the appropriate digestive pauses that are appropriate for you.

Also, here are video times you can jump to to revisit specific chapters:

Chapters:
Eggs 5:14
Yolk Fry 6:37
Swim-Up Fry 12:49
Mobile Fry 14:20
Social Behavior 14:59
Feeding Behavior 18:33
Predator Avoidance 30:51
Fingerlings 34:31
Climbing the Food Chain 37:07
Piscivory 45:37
Challenges to Attention 51:51
Join us on Patreon 59:36

I hope you enjoy this documentary and that it helps you in understanding what you are seeing out on the water. The very reason I pursue the 'Why's' that underlie the What's, Where's', When's, and How's of fishing.

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All Comments (21)
  • @minbluerecords
    One of the most professional, informative and beautiful documentaries I've ever seen on the largemouth bass, anywhere, let alone on YouTube. This is what quality content looks like, folks. Just amazing. Thanks!
  • @yourboy7986
    This show should be on the fishing channel, it would easily be the best show on TV
  • @ztemde978
    I don’t see how you had time for anything else. Wow, what an amazing video. There are billion dollar networks that can’t put out that level of quality. Simply outstanding sir!
  • @calebwalser3710
    It’s such a shame that one can put so much effort into creating a video for knowledge and entertainment and do such an incredible job, and have so few views. Your hard work is much appreciated.
  • @fgor
    This is a whole new level on YouTube fishing videos. Congrats man, great work.
  • @CapeCodGirl77
    Amazing video footage with your commentary. I forgot I was even watching YouTube as this felt more like a National Geographic episode. Well done Sir. Very informative. I’ll be sharing this with friends.
  • @stanmack6171
    Thanks for posting this video Professor! This information will be of value for years and years to come.
  • @tomgilberg8038
    Wow. This is so much better than any other bass related video I've watched on yt. It's not even remotely close.
  • @guessguess2220
    We need more documentaries like that!! Just incredible.
  • @bassnazi4713
    I figured it was a big one in the works. Amazing as always and glad to hear you got patreon going.
  • @blicky308
    Who needs 40 years of fishing experience when you can consume it in such quality content , thank you for making me Into a better angler . Now I have 43 years of fishing experience 😅😂 this being my third summer fishing , ever !
  • @0017Bulldog
    Phenomenal! Thank you for the hard work Paul. Can't wait for the next part. This one was well worth the wait.
  • @McCoy4837
    Glad to see this notification come on my screen. You do such a great job with your videos and information! Thank you.
  • @faxnews7682
    I hope you get the recognition and also compensation that you deserve for your content sir. He backs up his info with serious data and experience that is by itself.
  • @johnnysays9629
    I was out with my buddy and the dinghy yesterday. Good bass and pickerel all day. But sir, i have witnessed a pike taking out ducks for the first time. It was unreal. You are the only person i was excited to tell.
  • @edgroves233
    Excellent work, Paul! This is something I will want to watch a few times to remember it all.
  • 5 stars dude I have a greater understanding and respect for bass that will hopefully pay off in tournaments thank you!