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Article #110: Bass Fishing: A Historical Perspective

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Bass fishing has a charming history to After some time Nylon monofilament
fall back on. Starting in the late 18th fishing line was developed out of this.
century, it has continued in its progress * One of the landmark events in the
till date. history of bass fishing was witnessed in
The origin of bass fishing lies in the 1992 when the prodigal fisherman, Larry
practice of searching for food among the Nixon won $ 1 m in total earnings for
inhabitants of southern United States. this bass fishing sport.
From that time onwards, it has started Bass Fish
attracting hordes of fans belonging to The following are the various fish
all age groups and from different species that are being caught in the bass
nations. This kind of event today fishing events:
attracts participants from countries such * Micropterus punctatus - Kentucky Bass
as United States, South Africa, Cuba, * Micropterus dolomieui - Smallmouth Bass
Australia as well as most of Europe. * Micropterus salmoides (Lacepede) -
Trajectory Largemouth bass
* bass fishing sports were born in the Largemouth bass is the most popular
year 1768 or 1770. Fishing gurus and species for fishing purpose, but other
lovers were introduced to the first varieties of Micropterus are also caught.
multiplying reels by Onesimus Ustonson. It is to be noted, however, that the
Bait caster was born out of this device a above-mentioned North American Bass
little later. variants are different from their
* the materialization of the production Australian counterparts though they have
of a level wind device was achieved by many features in common.
William Shakespeare Jr. and its patent Bass fishing became splendidly successful
was secured in 1897. in the 1950s.da popularity of the sport
* the William J. Jamison Co was at this time spearheaded the development
responsible for introducing the heavily of modern angling equipments from lures,
decorated Shannon Twin Spinner in 1915. lines, rods, bass boats and other types
It was the father of spinner baits of of fishing gears.
modern times. Along with these electronic gears and
* in 1932, the Tennessee Valley Authority reels of various types, which are
was created at the behest of President required during hauling and hoisting were
Franklin D. Roosevelt who encouraged the also used by bass fishermen at that time.
building of several dams. Later on Bass fishing industry contributes $ 50 to
different species of bass fishes were $70 billion to the US economy and the
cultured in these dams. figures continue to increase. Statistics
* Dupont Co wanted to secure the patent reveal a spurt in the fan base of this
for nylon fishing net five years later. sport.






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