I dont know about you, but it seems to me that more and more people nowadays are starting to realize that theres more to bass fishing than what they can see on TV shows during the weekends. And to me thats definitely good news. At least now theyre being exposed to more of what is considered to be Americas #1 freshwater sport! Just tune in to any outdoors sports network on cable TV, and chances are youll see a few shows geared towards bass fishing. And for good reason. Even Wheaties got in on the act when they put a picture of a famous Bass Fishing pro on their box.
Want more proof? Go outside. Bass anglers can be found at every lake, river, pond and swamp that is accessible by boat. Watch the highways. You will see at least a dozen trailers pulling bass boats going by every day, more during peak seasons. Or you can go online. Typing in the keywords bass fishing will net you different websites and blogs about bass fishing. Bass fishing clubs, charters and guides, bass fishing tournaments, bass boats, etc. The bass fishing industry has grown to an estimated $4.8 billion industry today, and still growing.
What is so great about bass fishing, anyway? ...