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The Neosho bass story keeps getting deeper. In this episode, Chris Middaugh of Arkansas Game & Fish and Tyler Chafin of the University of Arkansas break down brand-new genetic research on the Ozarks’ most fascinating fish.

What used to be treated like “just another smallmouth” is now helping scientists better understand four distinct bass lineages across Arkansas, how hybridization has changed some streams, and why this matters for the future of Ozark fishing and conservation.

If you care about smallmouth, native fish, or the hidden stories inside Ozark rivers, this one is worth your time.

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7:00 History of Neosho research

15:00 Research expectations vs. reality

35:00 Summary of new findings

52:00 Why this matters for anglers

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Ep. 207 - The New Neosho Bass Research Every Ozark Angler Should Know with Chris Middaugh & Tyler Chafin