Excerpt from Physical Education Activities, Sports and Games: The Origin and Background, Rules of Play, Teaching Hints and Fundamentals, Equipment and Facilities, and Safety Precautions of a Widely Selected Group of Physical Education Activities, Sports and Games Used in Contemporary America In 1893 Chicago enthusiasts used' the World's Fair to inaugurate a national tournament, which was held almost annually ever Since. Competition was held there on accuracy fly, long distance bait, long distance fly, and other events. Today various parts Of the United States are famous for various types of angling, with the north woods areas popular for larger Species Of muskelunge and pickerel, crappies, wall-eyed pike, and bass; the mountain streams for various types Of swift - darting trout, the great lakes for deep-hiding lake trout and white fish, and the smaller creeks and streams over the nation for varieties Of bass, suckers, crappies, blue gills, carp, bullheads, catfish, perch, and similar pan fish. Deep sea enthusiasts go Off shore forthe the large and fighting fish peculiar to ocean waters. As a result literally thousands Of types of poles and reels have been developed, each claiming Special advantages for each type of angling.