Ling Tong asked:


Bass fishing in the United States has a rather interesting history – instead of being influenced or derived from the European sport, US bass fishing has developed mainly on its own.  In fact, Europeans – especially the British sea bass fishermen – have actually adapted many US freshwater fishing techniques to improve their own performance.

 

Bass fishing first for sport first became popular in the early 1800s.  While many sport fishermen sought out trout and salmon, it was the sustenance fishermen – those fishing to eat or to sell their catches at market – who caught bass.  They used poles and live bait, and it was these fishermen who “invented” the sport of bass fishing.  In fact, most of the terms, concepts, and literature of today’s bass fishermen have their roots in this historical form of bass fishing.

 

Artificial lures first became available in the mid 1800s as the sport of bass fishing evolved.  While the first artificial lures developed were used for trout and salmon, fly patterns specifically aimed at bass were soon developed.  These lures were heavier and built to be used with fixed-spool casting rods.  These artificial lures were updated even more in the late 1800s as poppers and other types of floating lures were first developed.

 

Another major development in the sport of bass fishing was the expansion of the US railroad system to cover a larger portion of the country in the 19th century.  This newfound mobility not only allowed humans to cross the US more quickly, but also led to new types of bass being shipped across the states.  Fishermen discovered that bass were capable of surviving in barrels, making them the perfect fish to transport on trains.  Largemouth bass were stocked in the many artificial lakes and ponds created by the dams that were built to provide water for the trains’ steam engines, while smallmouth bass were released in rivers from states in New England all the way to California.

 

From 1890-1895, the US Department of Agriculture actually suggested farmers stock their ponds with largemouth bass as a means of sustenance and economic incentive.  The department even assisted some farmers with constructing their farm ponds, bringing these bass to new areas around the country.  Following World War II, fishing became even more popular, leading to the first large-scale bass fisheries.  Even the introduction of fishing licenses and fees for them did not discourage bass fishers – especially in the south where the largemouth bass multiplied quickly in waters that were simply too warm for other game fish. 

 

Another cause of an increased interest in bass fishing occurred in the east.  Many rivers had been dammed up due to industrialization, which caused their waters to become polluted or warmer than usual, killing off a large number of trout.  With waters too warm for most game fish, smallmouth bass were brought to the rivers as a replacement.  While the pollution did cause a decrease in the smallmouth bass population over the years, improvements in water regulations have seen the smallmouth bass regain their popularity and their large numbers today.

 

The 20th century has witnessed the creation of specific bass fishing rods, reels, and other tools to assist fishermen in their quest to capture bass.  These advances have continued to modern times, keeping fishing for bass of all types a popular sport for fishermen across the country.

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Get some Tips on How to do Fly Fishing

You can find a number of live-bait anglers perhaps numbering thousands that are brilliant sportsmen, but when it comes to fly fishermen they can practice better conservation from the start.

Fly fishing in recent times have been one of the sports that has been gaining popularity and it has been also a source of conserving natural habitat as well it is the source for aquatic game and recreation.

There are certain things that is required to make Fly fishing simple and they are you should have a good appropriate rod; you have master the appropriate casting technique and you must have a line to match it.

For the ones who want to know some fly fishing tips there are some guidelines which can help hone their fly fishing techniques:

a. The Rod Material

For the starters or the one having moderate financial means hollow glass can be tried. It requires relatively less maintenance than bamboo sticks and will not be damaged if handled improperly.

b. Line

If you have a rod and line that does not match each other then you may not progress in fly casting skill. About 99 percent of the time the fly caster faces trouble as his line is too light to take out the action of his rod.

Therefore it is important to have the knowledge that on the given rod line should be of the same size. It could be used for anything from bluegills and trouts to bis sea fishes.

When a size line is chosen then the anglers should fetch a C level, an HCH double-taper or a GBF 3-diameter.This selection is based on the fact that most of the fly rods that are bought today are of hollow glass and that a majority of these work fine with lines of those sizes and the length and weight doesn’t matter much.

c. The appropriate Casting Technique

When casting, it should be remembered that you get about twenty feet of line out front. Anglers should keep in mind to cast a straight line. Jerky movements should be avoided even when in fast mode.

The anglers should be calm and relaxed. Tight muscles can spoil the casting.

Thus the basic fundamentals should be learned and then you can enjoy fly fishing.

Thus the most easy and surest way in which you can learn the casting is to spend out time in the river with the fishermen who are experts in casting.

Robert W. Benjamin asked:


In the fishing world largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are two of the more highly coveted fish individuals love to catch. Those who express an interest in fishing for bass tend to know all there is to know not only about catching this underwater marvel but their individual habitat as well.

For those who may not be quite as versed with regard to bass fishing or even those fishermen who would like to brush up on their bass knowledge, the following paragraphs will highlight some interesting information regarding largemouth bass and smallmouth bass as well as fishing for these species.

Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass spend most of their time in lakes and rivers where fresh water is plentiful. They tend to congregate in mossy, sheltered areas where smaller fish, such as minnows, provide a meal for them to snack on at their leisure. The size of the bass tends to vary depending on the fish itself although estimations can be given as to their size. Smallmouth bass can be approximately 8-15 inches long and weigh around 4 lbs. or so. As for largemouth bass, these fish tend to be around 1-2 lbs. and have a length similar to the average of the smallmouth bass.

There are certain tricks of the fishing trade which help bass fishermen catch the most bass possible. The best time to fish for bass is May through July as it will yield the best possible catches for bass fishermen. As for favored bait, items such as minnows, crayfish, nightcrawlers, jigs, crankbaits and spinnerbaits all attract both types of bass. Both live bait and artificial lures will attract the largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. It is important to note that one may be better able to catch smallmouth bass as opposed to largemouth bass as the smallmouth bass have a more unique curiosity when it comes to their attraction to bait and lures.

With regard to the best time of day to catch bass, it is best to head out to the lake or river throughout the summertime around early morning or late evening into nighttime, as the bass tend to take shelter from the sun during the day. They are more active when the climate is cooler and the sun is not as bright.

Bass fishing, whether for largemouth or smallmouth bass, is an exciting pastime which yields many fortuitous results. By following the aforementioned tips, one may be that much luckier when it comes to reeling in the best catch.

There is a website that has great information on most species of freshwater fish. It has details that pertain to each species of fish such as habitat, spawning, eating habits, the best lures and baits and more, the website is called: Fishing Stringer, and can be found at this url:

http://www.fishingstringer.com

By Robert W. Benjamin

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