Bass Fishing Facts And More
By Travis Clemens
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 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 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 fishing. Larry Nixon, the famous fisherman in the history of fishing won $1 M total earnings for this sport on this year.

Bass Fish

Several fish species that are being caught in the fishing events are the following:

? Micropterus salmoides (Lacepede) - Largemouth
? Micropterus dolomieui - Smallmouth
? Micropterus punctatus - Kentucky

Other species of Micropterus are also caught but one that remains popular is the Largemouth bass. However, it should be emphasized that Australian are different from the above North American variants although most share similar features.

Perhaps, the most robust success of Fishing was in the 1950s. The popularity of the game during this period is the springboard to the development of modern fishing equipments from boats, rods, lines, lures and various fishing gears.

Electronic gears were also incorporated among the host of equipments fishers used at that time. Reels of different types, which function in hauling and hoisting, were also created.

The contribution of 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.