| It seems when you mention bass fishing | | | | there is an influx of anglers in town |
| these days, particularly amongst a group | | | | all trying to land themselves that |
| of people, it's the catalyst for instant | | | | prized monster bass. |
| conversation. You don't believe me...try | | | | Largemouth bass or Oswego bass, |
| it! | | | | Smallmouth bass, Kentucky bass, Striped |
| Bass fishing has literally exploded in | | | | bass... as long as it's bass then you |
| popularity since the 1950's. From it's | | | | are sure to attract an angling crowd. |
| humble beginnings as basically a fish | | | | Popular destinations in the USA include |
| hunted for food, bass has evolved into | | | | Alabama, Florida and California. Bass |
| the second most sought after sporting | | | | fishing in Alabama and bass fishing in |
| fish in the world. And if you think bass | | | | Florida are just about a national past |
| fishing is only popular in the United | | | | time. California you say... that's |
| States, think again. The Largemouth Bass | | | | right, bass fishing in California would |
| has been introduced to countries such as | | | | you believe, is just booming. In fact, |
| Japan and South Africa who have active | | | | it's so popular that there is talk that |
| stocking programs in place to ensure the | | | | Disneyland may have to be moved. Just |
| species' survival. Bass Fishing also | | | | kidding! But seriously though, this fish |
| received an international boost several | | | | they call bass is extremely popular just |
| years ago when a Japanese angler took | | | | about anywhere you travel in the United |
| out the prized Bassmaster Classic Title. | | | | States and no offence intended to other |
| I think then, America's bass fishing | | | | states for mentioning the above three. |
| angling population realised their prized | | | | In fact, if you love to cast a line and |
| fish had come of age internationally. | | | | you're planning a trip somewhere in the |
| Bass fishing today is a multi-billion | | | | US that has a waterway with bass in it, |
| dollar industry. When you take into | | | | then get in touch with the local city or |
| account there is bass fishing equipment, | | | | tourist office and get the "lowdown" on |
| bass fishing gear, the trusty bass | | | | where the bass are biting in that area. |
| fishing boat, bass fishing baits... and | | | | I'm sure they will be more than helpful |
| the list goes on, you start to see the | | | | however, I'm not too sure the locals |
| bigger picture. Not to mention the boost | | | | will want to part with any insider |
| bass fishing destinations receive when | | | | information...if you know what I mean. |