BASS FISHING FACTS AND MORE
The captivating history of bass fishing started at second half of the 18th century and is in progress today.
Most probably it was first practiced in search for food in the south of the US. Currently, several other countries including South Africa, Cuba, Australia and most European countries participate in such events.
Some timelines
In 1768 or 1770, Onesimus Ustonson developed the first multiplying reels, marking the beginning of bass fishing as sports.
William Shakespeare Jr. secures the patent of a level wind device in 1897.
The Shannon Twin Spinner was introduced by the William J. Jamison Co in 1915, and with some major improvements present day’s spinner baits were created.
In 1932, President F.D. Roosevelt supported the building of several dams, which were later used to breed a wide range of bass fishes.
In 1937, DuPont Company patented the nylon fishing net, which was later transformed into monofilament fishing line.
Bass fish
The most common fish species caught at different bass fishing events are Micropterus salmoides (Lacepede) – Largemouth Bass; Micropterus punctatus – Kentucky Bass and Micropterus dolomieui – Smallmouth bass. The most popular species is the Largemouth bass.
Most likely, the biggest success of bass fishing was recorded during the 1950s, as the increased popularity of bass fishing has a acts as a stimulant for the development of fishing equipments, including bass boats, lures, lines, rods and different fishing gears.
The list of equipment used by bass fishers at that time included electronic gears as well and some highly functional baitcasting reels. Different fishing reels and Shimano reels were also developed.
The bass fishing industry has a $50 to $70 billion contribution to the United States economy, while this number keeps growing. Figures indicate that this sport is more and more popular, and more people are interested in this sport than to golf or tennis.
-An avid fisherman that has been using Shimano fishing reels since he was a young child fishing for Bass fish. Now, wants to share experiences with others about the tips and techniques that have always worked for him.
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