A Brief History of Bass Fishing and Other Random....
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Aug 12, 2009
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Bass Fishing Facts You Need to Know
Some people may not be aware of what bass fishing is. Bass fishing has an interesting story. It begun in the late 18th century and it still continues to develop until today. More and more people have been hooked up with bass fishing.
It is in fact one of the most popular hobbies of many people and in several countries. More and more countries have been adopting bass fishing. Just recently, the new world record largemouth bass was caught in Japan.
The year 1768 or 1770 was the birth of bass sportfishing. Onesimus Ustonson was the one who introduced his first multiplying reels to the fishing gurus and lovers of bass fishing. From then on, it was developed into bait caster.
William Shakespeare Jr. materialized the construction of a level wind device and secured its patent on 1897.
Then after, the William J. Jamison Co introduced the excessively ornamented Shannon Twin Spinner in 1915 and was enhanced to create today's spinner baits.
Five years later, the famous DuPont Company filed copyright for nylon fishing net, and this was later developed into nylon monofilament fishing line. For more about mono fishing line check out this article.
The year 1992 is one of the most glorious events in the history of bass fishing. Larry Nixon, the most famous fisherman in the history of bass fishing won $1 M total earnings from bass fishing in a single year.
The most commonly pursued bass species are:
Micropterus punctatus - Kentucky Bass
Micropterus dolomieui - Smallmouth bass
Micropterus salmoides (Lacepede) - Largemouth Bass
Possibly, the most vigorous success of Bass Fishing was in the 1950s. The popularity of the game during this age is the springboard to the development of modern fishing equipment such as bass boats, rods, lines, lures and other fishing gear.
The contribution of bass fishing industry to the US economy is about $50 to $70 billion and the number continues to grow.
Electronic bass fishing equipment is also very important to the sport. For example check out the handheld depth finder and handheld fish finder. Reels and rods are also getting much more advanced. The Bass Pro Shops Extreme Rod and Reel Spinning Fishing Combo boasts some amazing technology for the money.
Some may also go fishing at night, because oftentimes some of the biggest lunkers are caught after the sun has gone down. Winter bass fishing is getting more popular as well.
How the Water Conditions, Weather and Time of Day Affect Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing Equipment to Catch Your Lunker
Bass Fishing Basics
How To Find Bass - Understand Bass Habitat and Habits
Bass Fishing 101
Techniques for Fishing Like a Pro - Worms, Skipping, Ripping, Trolling, Flyrodding
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