November 2024

SA BASS has been the leading bass magazine since 2001 for everyone who loves bass fishing.

ON THE COVER
“5.42kg, Brandon Bennett, Koster Dam, NW”
Image: Brandon Bennett

FEATURES
. Fishing in dirty water
Fishing in dirty water presents unique challenges, but it can also yield some of the best catches.

. Cranking for smallmouth bass in muddy water
There are numerous ways to fish a shallow crankbait. The most effective way I had been taught by David Swendseid to fish a shallow crankbait is to …

. Die Heldesaal – Kevin vanDam
Kevin VanDam, of beter bekend as KVD, word sekerlik gereken as een van die mees suksesvolste hengelaars ooit.

. Electronics for South African bass fishing
Why is a heading sensor and absolute must?

. What it takes to make a great bass angler
There are a good few qualities that will aid one in becoming a better bass angler overall.

The multi-rod discussion
. Knowing which rod to use and when to make the switch
A rod’s power refers simply to the strength of the actual backbone of the rod itself while a rod’s action refers to how quickly the tip of the rod bends down the length of the rod.

. Crash course in bass fishing
The best fishing knots when bass fishing

. Ons kuier saam met Chris Zaldain
Chris en Trait Zaldain was genooi om Afrika eerstehands te ervaar.

. Post-spawn bass fishing
The post-spawn, early summer, period can be a very intimidating part of the bass fishing calendar. Here are some basics I use to still put some fish in the boat.

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
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. Op my Houtbordjie
. Basics for beginners
. Gear Up
. International Angling News
. Water levels in South Africa