Super User Sam Posted February 11 Super User Share Posted February 11 My friend caught this "Gold Bass" on the Historic James River. He told me that he was informed by Virginia Department of Wildlife that "Gold Bass" do exist and they have a problem with pigment. I have never heard of a "Gold Bass." Anyone out there know of these mutations and have you caught one? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle S Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I've never caught one @Sam but i'd love to! VADGIF email yesterday showcased that fish in yesterday article which is pretty cool! I do believe i've heard someone else on here talk about skin pigmentations in bass, sadly I can't remember who. Very cool fish indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRiver Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 5 hours ago, Sam said: they have a problem with pigment Would the gold color be equal to an albino in other species? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User BrianMDTX Posted February 11 Super User Share Posted February 11 1 hour ago, GRiver said: Would the gold color be equal to an albino in other species? No, as a true albino lacks pigment of any kind. The eyes are pink or red due to light reflection back from the retina. Gold bass are caused by a genetic anomaly known as Xanthochromism or xanthism. It is often associated with usual red pigmentation being replaced with yellow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody B Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I hadn't read this thread, only the title. I caught one today that wasn't gold, but I'd say it's goldish. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Buzz Johnson Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 This bass was caught recently in Virginia. VDIF says it is a golden bass. Thought it was interesting. I do not know much more. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogface Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 FYI: There is a post about the same fish down below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MIbassyaker Posted February 24 Super User Share Posted February 24 Xanthism! Usually a genetic condition. Rare, but every year or so someone catches a gold bass and it makes the news. Two golden smallies were reported in Michigan last year: https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Angler-Catches-Ultra-Rare-Golden-Smallmouth-17319864.php https://www.wideopenspaces.com/golden-smallmouth-bass/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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