BASS FISHING FACTS AND MORE

BASS FISHING FACTS AND MORE

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BASS FISHING FACTS AND MORE Bass fishing has a fascinating history. It started in the late 18th century and continues to progress to present day. It probably was originally practiced in the search for food among the people in the southern 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 sport. • In 1932, President Franklin D. Roosevelt instituted the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority that encouraged the creation and building of numerous dams. These dams were later used for culturing different varieties of bass. • Five years later, DuPont Company filed patent for nylon fishing net, this was later developed into nylon mono-filament fishing line. • The year 1992 is one of the most glorious events in the history of bass fishing. Larry Nixon, one of the most famous fishermen 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 - 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 sport during this period was the springboard in the development of modern fishing equipment; from bass boats, to rods, lines, lures and various fishing gear. Electronic gear has also been incorporated into the host of equipment bass fishers used nowadays. New reels of different types, which function in hauling and hoisting, have also been introduced. The contribution of the 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 has increased and that more and more people are getting interested in it compared to tennis and golf. By Norman E. Potter