Fishing for a Story: Constructing Identities of Sport and Sportsman

Authors

Charla L. Markham Shaw, University of Texas

Abstract

A vegan professor observes the world of bass fishing through a local chapter of B.A.S.S., the Indian Point Bass Club. After observing meetings and attending the final tournaments of the season, the experience is examined through the eyes of one interested in the workings of narrative. Three major themes in members' narratives, the intelligent opponent, giving back to nature, and skill of the angler emerge to serve as narrative proof of the knowledge, care, and skill necessary to be a competent member of the culture of the club and of the sport.

Journal Title

Iowa Journal of Communication

Volume

33

Issue

1

First Page

124

Last Page

133

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

Recommended Citation

Markham Shaw, Charla L. (2001) "Fishing for a Story: Constructing Identities of Sport and Sportsman," Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 33: No. 1, Article 12.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol33/iss1/12

Copyright

©2001 Iowa Communication Association