Fishing Show

Bass Proshop started on a simple premise. They saw a need in the fishing market, and decided that if no one else was going to satisfy this need, well, heck, they sure would do it. More than 30 years later, the business is an empire. Its stores are across the country. Its products are used in streams, lakes, and oceans across the world. And it’s logo is practically as household as the golden arches or the red can of cola.

But back in 1971, no such business existed. The world’s best fishermen were left to scrape together gear. In many cases, they were forced to compete with a motley mix of subpar gear. Their choices for rods, reels, and tackle were just not consistent, nor were they specialized enough to match their top-notch skills. Then came Bass. Started in Springfield, Missouri in a store that could hardly be called that—it had just eight feet of space to it—Bass Proshop began. Their first set of wares included equipment that would find on the tournament circuit that year.

Fly fishing gear has become abundant with the increasing popularity of the sport and now fly fishing websites offer literally thousands of products manufactured on a worldwide basis. With everything from rods, reels, lines and flies to clothing, luggage, videos and license plate holders, all fly fishing gear is specifically designed for the growing fly fishing market.

At the very heart of fly fishing gear is the tackle. Tackle includes not just the rod, reel and line but all the things that attach to the line as well such as the leader, tippet and, of course, the fly. An additional category of fly fishing gear includes equipment and supplies such as waders, boots, floating tubes and pontoon boats. A third major category of fly fishing equipment is the accessories that can be found on fly fishing websites. The fly fisherman needs tools like pliers and nippers, polarized sunglasses with brown or yellow lenses, special hats and layered clothing.

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West Virginia Trophy Hunters Association
Non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and the
preservation of hunting and hunters rights. Includes details of January hunting and ...

Green Bay Hunting and Fishing Shows
Locations and dates for shows.

Real Fishing
Catch spotlight, Izumi fishing tales, articles and discussions board.

Madison Wisconsin Fishing Expo
Event information, exhibitors, and contact details.

Fly Rod & Reel Magazine
Offering equipment reviews, advice on tackle and technique, image gallery and forum.

Sport Fishing with Dan Hernandez - Sport Fishing Television, Youth ...
Informational website about the show. Also features sportfishing videos, cookbooks,
jackets, and hats for sale online.

Backwoods Hunting and Fishing Show Inc.
Held in February in Oklahoma City. Featuring tackle, equipment and guns.
Includes dates, times and directions.

The Michigan Fly Fishing Club
Dedicated to all facets of the sport. Casting, rod-building, fly tying, conservation
and fishing.

Florida Sportsman Magazine - The Florida Fishing Experts
Online version of state fishing publication with links to books and radio coverage.

Cajun Quest
Mike Rabalais' program that showcases fishing in Louisiana. Includes schedule
and past episodes.

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