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Black sea bass
Centropristis striata · Sea
Bold bottom feeder of the US Atlantic coast around structure.
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND May–Nov. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Daytime |
| Water temp | 12–22 °C |
| Typical size | 25–35 cm · record about 65 cm |
| Diet | Crabs, shrimp, small fish |
| Regions | North America |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Sensitive to the moon: favour the major solunar periods.
Tide
Tide matters: fish moving water.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Bottom rigs with clams or squid over wrecks and reefs.
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