BASS FISHING FACTS AND MORE
April 12, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment
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.
Bass Fishing History
• William Shakespeare Jr. materializes the production of a level wind device and secured its patent on 1897.
History Fihing Lure
• The William J. Jamison Co introduced the overly ornamented Shannon Twin Spinner in 1915 and was improved to create today’s spinner baits.
History Fishing Spinner
• 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.
Fishing Net
• 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.
Larry Nixon
Bass Fish
Several fish species that are being caught in the bass fishing events are the following:
• Micropterus salmoides (Lacepede) – A target=”_blank” href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largemouth_bass”>Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
• Micropterus dolomieui – Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
• Micropterus punctatus – Kentucky Bass
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
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.
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Fishing Kit Basics
April 12, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment
Before going deeper into the technicalities, make sure that a fishing license is secured.
To be an amateur fisherman there are basic fishing kit pieces of fishing equipment needed to complete your exciting journey in the fishing world.
Knowing the line type and matching the right rod and reel to the fishing technique is just basic common sense.
Match these tools appropriately and expect a more enjoyable experience for a more comfortable fishing.
There are several things that causes the reel to turn into a bird’s nest, don’t worry, even experienced fishermen encounter this every now and then.
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Bass Fishingtackle-Sparing Some Advice from It!
April 12, 2011 by Erwin · Leave a Comment
Many say that only those people who live along the seashore get fond of fishing. Most working individuals who live in the cities find more interest to go fishing particularly during weekends when they tend to have their rest after a long week pressure in work.
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