white bass

American

[bas] / bæs /

noun

an edible freshwater fish, Morone chrysops, of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River drainage, silvery with yellow below and having the sides streaked with blackish lines.

Etymology

Origin of white bass

An Americanism dating back to 1805–15

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Example Sentences

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They’re hybrid striped bass, a crossbreed of freshwater white bass and striped bass and nothing like the latter except for the stripes.

From New York Times

White bass are fair with slabs or jigging spoons working the main lake channel, drop-offs, and humps.

From Washington Times

White bass are fair in the 20-30’ bouncing slabs and heavy spoons.

From Washington Times

White bass are fair on bouncing slabs and jigging spoons or trolling A-Rigs in 20-35’.

From Washington Times

White bass and hybrids are fair on live bait, slabs, and jigging spoons on flats and humps.

From Washington Times

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