Posted on Apr 30, 2010 under Fishing Lures |
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.
Nicky Pilkington
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/bass-fishing-facts-and-more-10078.html
Posted on Apr 30, 2010 under Fishing Hooks |
Fishing can be a relaxing way to spend your weekends. It has been proven that fishing is one of the all-time treasured experiences of thousands of American families. However, any sport has its dangerous side and fishing is no exemption.
Majority of fishing equipment have sharp tools such as metal hooks which may lead to accidents when the Fishing environment unexpectedly changes for the worse. Storms, hurricanes, wild currents, and other mishaps, could spoil your fishing trip.
If you are planning to go on a fishing expedition with family or friends, here is a list of urgent situations and what preparations you need to face each scenario.
1) Weather – Before packing up your bags and traveling to you fishing spot, consult or be aware of the weather conditions for the day and the following days. Whether you are fishing on shores or in a boat, you should be cautious of the conditions such as flash floods, storm movements and darkening of the skies. When signals such as extreme lightning strikes, you should head to dry land immediately.
Having a sun-drenched day is not really an “appropriate fishing day.” You should be aware that spending many hours with exposure to the sun could damage your skin. Be prepared by bringing sun block to avoid sunburns. You should be aware of heat sickness symptoms such as nausea, breathing difficulty, lightheadedness, and unable to concentrate on tasks. Prepare a supply of water or liquid beverages to keep hydrated.
2) Sharp fishing equipments – Since fishing includes many sharp tools, you should always be prepared to treat injuries by packing disinfectants such as medicated lotion or spray and hydrogen peroxide. If an incident leads the skin to bleed, you would need bandages, cotton or paper towel. Bring your own first aid kit.
3) Tangles – One of the most common fishing hindrances is wherein your line is caught in anything surrounding your fishing spot such as trees, logs, etc. Try to get your line or fishing rod out of the tangle immediately to avoid the problem that could lead into a major accident. You could either snap off the branches of the tree or carefully and slowly remove your line away from where it is tangled.
4) Bait – When you run out of bait, it could spoil your while fishing trip. Avoid this by splitting up the rest of the bait into halves, quarters or thirds. The worm, even if divided, could still move, so the divided worms could still lure your target fish.
Be prepared to face any scenario to keep your fishing adventure as relaxed as possible. With all these in mind, you could enjoy your fishing trip safely and successfully.
Nicky Pilkington
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/fishing-trip-tips-10133.html
Posted on Apr 30, 2010 under Fishing Industry News |
At Cemetery Cove on the Pawcatuck River, anglers have been catching rainbow trout and largemouth bass among school stripers, Wade said. Heavy rains washed the…
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Posted on Apr 30, 2010 under Fishing Lures |
I put some large treble hooks on my wife’s used Tampons and they worked well for bass.
cigar holder
Posted on Apr 30, 2010 under Fishing Hooks |
I went fishing last week at our local pier. I noticed the guy next to us had 5 hooks on his line. All 5 hooks were tied directly to his line with a weight at the bottom. What’s the name of that setup or how can I set my line like that. (I didn’t get a chance to ask him).
They were not the sabiki setup.
thanks in advance
I use a Fishing knot that comes from a paper out of a box of new line. Here is a site that shows how to tie many knots
Posted on Apr 30, 2010 under Fishing Knots |
this is a pretty good illustration of it.
http://www.leadertec.com/tipsandtechniques/Fishing_knots/knots_dropper_loop.html
what problems you having with it??
Posted on Apr 29, 2010 under Fishing Industry News |
Big bass hunter Mike Lanni with a 2008 bass that weighed 62 pounds On The Water magazine’s Striper Cup opens Monday, at a minute…
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Posted on Apr 29, 2010 under Fishing Hooks |
aaron got a fish hook stuck in his finger and this is video of the hook being removed… ouch. viewer discretion is advised
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Posted on Apr 29, 2010 under Fishing Knots |
Fishing Blood Knot – used to tie line to terminal tackle http://www.ausfish.com.au
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Posted on Apr 29, 2010 under Fishing Lures |
This excellent prospecting lure best imitates a minnow and attracts the biggest of largemouth bass. School’s in session at http://bassprofessor.com/
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