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