A new fisheries study has revealed enough genetic distinctions between black bass species to warrant a revision of bass record categories.⁠ ⁠ The International Game Fish Association has greatly expanded the species of black bass that qualify for its record books. IGFA now recognizes seven new black bass species for all-tackle world record availability, and the organization has revised four of seven existing black bass records. Plus, any new world-record, all tackle submissions for largemouth bass will require genetic testing to qualify for the record books.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in profile for the full story 🔗⁠ ⁠ #bass #bassfishing #IGFA #fishing #fishingtrip #fishingseason #floridabass #alabamabass #largemouthbass #blackbass #outdoors #outdoorlife⁠ 📷: theigfa⁠ Story by: Bob McNally