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Bass fishing has a fascinating history.
It started in the late 18th century and continues to progress until today.
It probably was originally practiced in
search for food among the people in the south of the United States. Since then,
it has started gaining numerous audiences of all ages and nations. Today,
countries such as Australia, Cuba, South Africa, United States and most of
Europe participate in this kind of event.
Timelines
- The year 1768 or 1770 represents the birth of bass
fishing sports. Onesimus Ustonson introduced his first multiplying reels to the
fishing gurus and lovers. It was later developed into bait caster.
- William Shakespeare Jr. materializes the production
of a level wind device and secured its patent on 1897.
- The William J. Jamison Co introduced the overly
ornamented Shannon Twin Spinner in 1915 and was improved to create today's
spinner baits.
- In 1932, President Franklin D. Roosevelt instituted
the creation of Tennessee Valley Authority and encouraged the creation and
building of numerous dams. These dams were later used for culturing different
varieties of bass fishes.
- Five years later, DuPont Company filed patent for
nylon fishing net, this was later developed into nylon monofilament fishing
line.
- The year 1992 is one of the most glorious events in
the history of bass fishing. Larry Nixon, the famous fisherman in the history
of bass fishing won $1 M total earnings for this sport on this year.
Bass Fish
Several fish species that are being
caught in the bass fishing events are the following:
- Micropterus salmoides (Lacepede) - Largemouth
Bass
- Micropterus dolomieui - Smallmouth bass
- Micropterus punctatus - Kentucky Bass
Other species of Micropterus are also
caught but one that remains popular is the Largemouth bass. However, it should
be emphasized that Australian Bass are different from the above North American
Bass variants although most share similar features.
Perhaps, the most robust success of Bass
Fishing was in the 1950s. The popularity of the game during this period is the
springboard to the development of modern fishing equipments from bass boats,
rods, lines, lures and various fishing gears.
Electronic gears were also incorporated
among the host of equipments bass fishers used at that time. Reels of different
types, which function in hauling and hoisting, were also created.
The contribution of bass fishing industry
to the US economy records $50 to $70 Billion and the number continues to grow.
Statistics show that the audience base of this sport is increasing and that
more and more people are getting interested in it compared to tennis and
golf.
About The Author:
Travis Clemens is a life time fisherman
and he knows the ins and outs of gettinem on the hook! You too can gettem on
the hook with Travis as your guide!
http://www.best-fishing-tips.com Copyright Travis
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