Some people consider bass fishing a sport, but for most anglers it is a lifestyle. People have been fishing for bass since the beginning of time for several reasons. Bass fishing has evolved over the years from using a small tree and some rope to the high tech technology of rods and reels, as well as sonar fish finders. For modern anglers, fishing is a lifestyle that can require a large amount of money depending on the type of bass fishing someone wants to do. People will have less wealth simply by fishing from the shore, but for the luckier people who are able to own a boat, fishing is easier and more fun. Since the beginning of time people have used real worms as bait, but now with the advancement of technology it is possible to use metal framed baits or rubber worms. Throughout the ages bass fishing has offered people a great recreational activity, bass fishing has evolved through technology and has had to evolve to create different ways of catching the various species of bass. In the beginning of time people mainly fished to survive and keep food on the table for their family. An archaeologist found drawings on the walls of men carrying a rod and fishing line. This is notable for being the first known bass fishing pattern found. Later another archaeologist found someone fishing with a bamboo pole, silk line, and a hook made from a needle. They used cooked rice as bait. Other designs found come from Greek, Assyrian, Roman and Jewish peoples. The hooks have also been changed throughout history. The first idea of ​​the hook must have been that when the fish swallowed the bait it went down their throat and from there they could be pulled in. Previously they were used with a wooden hook; from there people... middle of paper...."Best Advances in Fishing Tackle Technology «Coast LED and Knife Review | Blog | Coast Portland." Coastal Headlamp | LED Flashlights | Knives and multitools | Coastal products. Network. 09 April 2011. "The best bass fishing rods." Squidoo: Welcome to Squidoo. Network. 09 April 2011. "The history of fishing". OldMaster85. Network. April 09, 2011.."This is not your grandfather's fishing boat." Fine Fishing: The Ultimate Guide to Fish and Fishing. Network. 09 April. 2011..