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The earliest recorded records of anglers fly-fishing in saltwater come from the 1600s, but fishermen soon find that rudimentary fly tackle cannot stand up to harsh ocean conditions or the strength of big game fish.

The earliest recorded records of anglers fly-fishing in saltwater come from the 1600s, but fishermen soon find that rudimentary fly tackle cannot stand up to harsh ocean conditions or the strength of big game fish.

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The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP5 "Pushing the Limits"

Across the globe, the sport goes on to continue growing with advances in boat design, tackle, equipment and more.

The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP6 "The Art of the Fly"

Examine how fly-fishing came to the colonies from Great Britain in the 1700s; shaped by the early pioneers, it's often called the purist form of the sport; it is also one of the fastest-growing disciplines of the sport of fishing.

The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP7 "Artisans of the Fly"

Fly-fishing begins as a sport of kings; expensive equipment and the rarity of leisure time prior to the industrial revolution keeps it that way for centuries until a determined group of men and women bring fly-fishing into the mainstream culture.

The History of Sportfishing

S1, EP8 "Fly Fishing Explodes in Saltwaters"

The earliest recorded records of anglers fly-fishing in saltwater come from the 1600s, but fishermen soon find that rudimentary fly tackle cannot stand up to harsh ocean conditions or the strength 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.

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, 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, 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.

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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