calico bass

[ bas ]
/ bæs /

noun

the black crappie. See under crappie.

Origin of calico bass

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Words nearby calico bass

calicectomy, calices, caliche, calicle, calico, calico bass, calico bug, calico bush, calico cat, calico clam, calico flower

Example sentences from the Web for calico bass

  • The black-bass and calico-bass lie in open water, adjacent to the patches of lily-pads or bonnets.

    Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others |James Alexander Henshall

  • In general features it resembles the calico-bass very much, though to the trained eye the differences are very apparent.

    Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others |James Alexander Henshall

  • I first became acquainted with the calico-bass during my residence in Wisconsin, many years ago.

    Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others |James Alexander Henshall

  • In coloration it is much paler than the calico-bass, and the markings are not so dark or in such large spots or blotches.

    Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others |James Alexander Henshall