Hi Bob.

At 1/2 to 3/4 inch, smallmouth bass fry are pitch black. In fact, that's where the term "black bass" originated.

I do have a photo that shows smallmouth bass fry in a pond. It is not a close-up, but you can see that the fry are black. If you want to give me an e-mail address, I can send that file to you.

Dave


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From Bob Lusk: Dr. Dave Willis passed away January 13, 2014. He continues to be a key part of our Pond Boss family...and always will be.