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Bass are hard-fighting, resilient fish that during the mid-1800s were transported across the country via bucket brigades; Ray Scott describes how the idea of competitive bass fishing first came to him and what it took to create B.A.S.S.

Bass are hard-fighting, resilient fish that during the mid-1800s were transported across the country via bucket brigades; Ray Scott describes how the idea of competitive bass fishing first came to him and what it took to create B.A.S.S.

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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.

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S1, EP12 "Conservation and the Future of the Sport"

Examine how fisheries are seeing unprecedented pressure worldwide, which can be directly attributed to unsustainable commercial operations and environmental challenges.

The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP11 "A World of Opportunities"

From the 1960s onwards, competitive angling sees a rise in popularity; the numbers and types of tournaments held across the U.S. and around the world are as varied as the species they fish for; the competitors themselves are equally diverse.

The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP10 "The Competitive Edge"

The International Game Fish Association is established in 1939; in 1967, Ray Scott's first All-American Bass Tournament takes competitive fishing to a new level.

The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP9 "Bass…The Gamest Fish That Swims"

Bass are hard-fighting, resilient fish that during the mid-1800s were transported across the country via bucket brigades; Ray Scott describes how the idea of competitive bass fishing first came to him and what it took to create B.A.S.S.

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
Playback: HD
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