[SlickWillard]

The fish has primarily been imported to the United States for its excellent taste, even when eaten smoked or dried.

If it tastes better than bass [or more generally, the sunfish family - BLECCH!!!], then why not import the damn thing. Largemouth bass are some of the most disgusting fish on the face of the earth.

I'd only be worried if it started to supplant the catfish population.

[KayEyeDoubleDee]

I've actually run into people that claim to like eating bass.