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Explore the feeling of that initial bite; join us on a journey covering the earliest known recorded history of fishing in the far east to Egypt, Great Britain and eventually to the shores of the American colonies.

Explore the feeling of that initial bite; join us on a journey covering the earliest known recorded history of fishing in the far east to Egypt, Great Britain and eventually to the shores of the American colonies.

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The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP1 "The Bite"

Explore the feeling of that initial bite; join us on a journey covering the earliest known recorded history of fishing in the far east to Egypt, Great Britain and eventually to the shores of the American colonies.

The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP2 "From Survival to Sport"

In the 1800s, in America, fishing as a sport makes a surge forward when individuals in Florida and California set out to develop and build the tackle and refine techniques necessary to take big game fish in offshore waters.

The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP3 "In Search of Giants"

As the evolution of tackle catches up with the challenges presented by pursuing larger and larger quarry, men like Zane Grey, Tommy Gifford and Bill Poole set out across open waters on long-range expeditions in search of big game fish.

The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP4 "American Ingenuity"

Transforming what was once an act of survival into an art form, creative men and women use their passion to drive the sport forward as the early to mid-20th century sees an expanding fan base for sport fishing.

A visual tapestry through time showing how fishing has woven itself into the very fabric of America's soul and transformed from an act of survival into a passion enjoyed today by millions around the world.
Original Air Date: Dec 2, 2025
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