john604's Identifications

I was trying to take pictures of dragonflies on the wing when a bass lunged out of the water to eat my unsuspecting Odonates. I think he missed.

Halloween Pennant observation:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/15878944

This Smallmouth Bass was caught with a spin bait in Normal, Illinois. Ironwood's pond has plenty of Smallmouth Bass, which can actually be seen from the shore. These bass are typically found in larger, clear lakes and ponds. Their appearance is due largely to their environment. Multiple environmental factors influence their hue, shape and size. (IUCN Red List).