Ebook: The Fish That Changed America: True Stories about the People Who Made Largemouth Bass Fishing an All-American Sport

A Bass Fishing Hall of Famer charts the rise of this beloved American sport through the stories of the anglers and innovators who led the way.
Bass fishing transformed from a humble pastime to a major industry in part because of the publicity generated by competitive tournaments. That publicity made celebrities of the tournament fishermen, with a growing fan base hungry to learn from the best. In The Fish That Changed America, author Steve Price interviews dozens of anglers from across the bass fishing community, fitting each of their stories into a comprehensive tale of record holders, industry insiders, devotees, and a sport that stole America's heart.
From tournament competitions to a standing-room-only funeral for a famous largemouth bass, Price captures a colorful panorama of the bass fishing world, shedding light on how it evolved into the major industry and cultural force it is today.