channel bass

[ bas ]

noun

1. red drum.

Word History and Origins

Origin of channel bass¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

Left to himself, he began operations at once, and soon landed a seven-pound channel bass.

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In addition, hand line or bass rod fishing can be enjoyed for sheepshead and channel bass.

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My choice for channel bass, eavalli, sea trout and bone fish is a large-sized gaudy fly with a large-sized hook.

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Ned harpooned several large drum-fish, and finally got a channel-bass, after missing several.

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The best member of the drum family is the redfish, or channel bass.

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