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The Case for Super Bass (AKA Snakeheads)

The Case for Super Bass (AKA Snakeheads)
A good-sized giant snakehead caught in its native range of Thailand on a MegaFrox topwater frog.

What if I told you that you could catch a unique type of “Super Bass” at a few select locations across the United States? These Super Bass could weigh as much as 15 to 20 pounds and reach lengths topping 3 feet—bigger than most largemouth bass. Their fighting ability would also be far superior to the largemouth bass—more par with muskies.

Speaking of muskies, these Super Bass would have some serious teeth. Not enough to require the use of wire leaders, but enough to give the fish character. To bolster their sportfish persona, they would explode wildly on topwater lures, go airborne on occasion, and have enough raw power to straighten 2x hooks. As a bonus...

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