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