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Did this smallie spawn already?

Gregorym38
in Smallmouth Bass Fishing

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Went to my local lake and caught an 18 inch smallie, but the stomach was a little skinny. Could it have already spawned? 

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    Yes by the look of it.

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    The bottom of the tail is not damaged so it probably is a female. Your instincts are probable correct. It may be a spawned out female.

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    Out here in OR the bass in each river are in different stages. Water temp difference of two biggest rivers is about 6 degrees.  The fish I caught on Saturday in one river were post spawn. That same day a guy I know fished the Columbia and was catching big fat fish ready to spawn.  

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