Bass Fishing Facts And More

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.
• 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 bass 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
bass fishing. Larry Nixon, the famous fisherman 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 (Lacepede) - 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 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.


By Travis Clemens