What is Bass Channel?

Bass Channel is a medium fish that lives in the Atlantic Ocean, usually relatively close to the coast of the United States. It is scientifically known as sciaenops steellatus and is the only species within its family. This type of fish can live for 60 years and weighs around £ 100 (45 kg) in its age. Younger fish - about three years - usually weigh 6 to 8 pounds (£ 2.7 to 3.6 kg). These fish are lower feeders, which means they find food at the bottom of the water or near it. Generally, they have rusty -colored scales along their backs and hips that earned their common names of red drums and protectors. Certainly a way to identify this bass is a black spot on the tail. Almost all channel bass have at least one different black spot on the tip of the tail, which is assumed that they deceive predators to think it is their head rather than the tail. Sometimes fish have more places, but it is extremely rare that this bass has no places at all.

Due to the excessive fish for recreational and commercial purposes, the population of channel bass has clearly decreased in 70 years. The United States, countries that are usually the closest bass, have imposed restrictions that allow fish population to reach a healthier level. These restrictions banned commercial fishermen to harvest canal bass in certain areas of the country. Nevertheless, fish could usually be legally caught in recreational fishing.

The taste and texture of the channel bass varies depending on the age and size of the fish. Fish about 10 pounds (4.5 kg) tend to have a slight taste and scaly textures similar to texture similar to texture in more commonly captured fish, such as a catfish. If the fish is over 15 pounds (about 7 kg), it is not only difficult to clean, but usually loses its flake for a stronger texture.

Although these fish do not have close relatives, the black drum can be considered a cousin of the Bass canal. Generally the appearance of a black drum can be very similar to the channel bass. These fish have on their backs and nAnd the sides of black scales rather than on a red to rusty -colored scale. The black drum also tends to weigh more than channel bass at the same age. Despite their differences, both fish species usually occur in close proximity, may be projected and tend to have a similar taste in cooking.