Strange Patterned Bass

[jas160]

Hey guys, long time lurker here. I had off from work today and hit up a small retention pond because the wind was so bad on the large pond in town. The retention pond is under heavy power lines. I guess it is true what they say about living under power lines. I've never seen a bass with this pattern. I wasn't sure what it was when I first saw it in the water.

[jas160]

Someone just informed me that it is a disease in bass, Melanosis. I have never seen a bass with this before.

https://huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing/...t-blotchy-bass

[huntcountypussbuck]

Report that to fish and game jan Lovy fisheries pathologist .

[jas160]

I actually just followed up with the person who informed me about the Melonosis. They said it actually isn't a disease but rather a genetic condition. Which makes sense. Similar to Vitilgo in people.

[bulletbob]

melanosis [mel″ah-no´sis]
1. disordered melanin production, with darkening of the skin; called also melanism.
2. a disorder of pigment metabolism.

[thmyorke1]

Dont smallies on the susq get these too?