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The most popular gamefish in the United States is the largemouth bass, and boats are specially designed for bass fishing.
Traditionally, fly-fishing was primarily associated with catching trout and salmon.12
While these species remain central to the sport's history, the scope of fly-fishing expanded significantly by the end of the 20th century. Today, the method is used to target virtually all types of game fish, ranging from panfish to muskellunge. In freshwater environments, anglers also commonly pursue bass, pike, and various species of perch. Furthermore, saltwater fly-fishing has grown in popularity, with anglers targeting species such as striped bass, bluefish, permit, bonefish, and tarpon.21