Bassfishing

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Bass Fishing… An Important American Pastime
Americans choose many different activities to occupy their free time, all with the common goal to loosen up and have an enjoyable time. The outdoors can be the perfect setting to enjoy different activities or hobbies. With many options available, bass fishing is an ideal diversion to teach you something new about nature and give you time to unwind. It can teach you how to respect nature and provide you with a new understanding of sportsmanship, while also being a truly exciting experience that anyone could get hooked to. Bass fishing can be an extremely enjoyable pastime if you learn to use patience, recognize the best place to fish, and understand bass’ behavior as well as how to catch them. “One only has to experience the heart-stopping thrill of hooking into a largemouth bass to become infatuated with this sport” (Larson 15)!
Patience is number one when it comes to bass fishing. All aspects of fishing revolve around using patience and being ready at all times. Fishing for largemouth bass is usually an all day event. Sometimes you may catch 10 to 15, other days you may only catch one or two. This is why you always need to be patient and refrain from getting bored or frustrated. It’s not about how many fish you catch, or if you caught more than someone else, it’s about experiencing the outdoors and spending time with nature. Going bass fishing is sort of similar to going to a baseball game. It’s great if your team wins or you catch a lot of fish, but it’s truly about the experience.

Bass are a very reclusive and nomadic species, and can be difficult to locate and catch. Bass will move from place to place periodically depending on the weather and availability of food. Many people that learn about bass fishing experience a different way of doing things and learn that a bass can bite at the most unexpected times. Thi...