>>775994Could've been the spawning thing. It still fought a bit and hit pretty hard, so it wasn't like it was on its death bed.
There are always lots of smaller bluegill and cichlids nearby. But the spot where I caught this bass (twice) is also near where I get lots of snakeheads so not sure if that could have to do with it. But most bass I catch there look relatively healthy. That's the only one I have ever gotten where it was that bad. Pic related was at the same lake but right around the corner from that spot.
