| To test your fishing trivia knowledge, take this test | | | | Jamison Co. The spinner that started it all was called |
| and give yourself 1 point for every correct answer. | | | | the Twin Spinner is the grandpa of your modern |
| Be warned, this quiz is tough. | | | | spinner. |
| Q. In what century did bass fishing begin? | | | | Q. Can you name the US president that precipitated |
| A. Bass fishing is an old sport. The correct answer is | | | | today's bass fisheries? |
| that it started in the 18th century. However, like | | | | A. Did you guess Franklin D. Roosevelt? I hope so. |
| most beginnings it was a rudimentary beginning, the | | | | You are correct. He created the Tennesse Valley |
| progress we've made a few centuries is almost | | | | Authority which was responsible for the building of |
| frightening. Most likely, it began in the southern | | | | various dams throughout the united states. These |
| regions of the US. But, today bass fishing is an | | | | impoundments became the playgrounds of today's |
| international obsession and professional as well as | | | | bass fishermen. |
| amateur fishing competitions can be found all over | | | | Q. Which US Company is responsible for the |
| the world. | | | | development of nylon fishing line? |
| Q. When was the first bass fishing reel invented? | | | | A. DuPont invented nylon in and started selling nylon |
| A. Between 1768 and 1770. The first multiplying reel | | | | monofilament fishing lines. |
| was invented during this time. This is the great great | | | | Q. In what year did the first professional bass |
| granddaddy of your modern bait casting reel. The | | | | fisherman win the first million dollars in fishing? |
| proud inventor was one Onesimus Ustonson. Three | | | | A. The year is 1992 and the winner of was Larry |
| cheers for Onesimus! | | | | Nixon and those million dollars where the the total |
| Q. Who invented the first level-wind design reel? | | | | earnings he made in one year fishing professionally. |
| A. No other than William Shakespeare Jr. from | | | | Q. Can you name three species of bass that are |
| Shakespeare Company fame. Before he secured a | | | | currently being fished in professional bass fishing |
| patent for his invention in 1897 he was a patent | | | | events? |
| medicine salesman. His invention was a hit with | | | | A. Large mouth bass, small mouth bass, and |
| fisherman of his day and as they say "the rest is | | | | Kentucky bass |
| history..." | | | | Q. In what decade did bass fishing first become |
| Q. What year was the first spinner lure created? | | | | popular? |
| A. 1915. This was the creation of the William J. | | | | |