December 2024

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

ON THE COVER
“3.23kg, Mark van Breda, Rhenosterkop Dam, MP”
Image: Mark van Breda

FEATURES
. Surveying transitional shorelines
If we took some time to study the ground composition and the materials that make up our shorelines, we might uncover more answers to where those bass can be found.

. How best to tackle any bluff
Bluffs aren’t available in every body of water, so when you spot one, it’s essential to know how to fish it effectively.

. Die Heldesaal – Berkley Bedell
Die man wat verkies het om eerder in die agtergrond te bly is in 2018 by Wonders of Wildlife Nasionale Museum en Akwarium in Springfield tot die Baarshengel Heldesaal ingelyf.

. Electronics for South African bass fishing
How to avoid the ’All the Gear and No Idea' pitfall

. Crash course in bass fishing
Selecting the right lure for bass fishing can greatly increase your chances of success.

. MLF Toyota Series Championship 2024
This year there were 204 boats of which 31 international champion anglers from seven countries competed on Wheeler Lake in Huntsville, Alabama. One boater and two co-anglers from the International Division made the top 25 cut on Championship Saturday.

. MLF China International Lure Culture Week
The fishing conditions varied greatly from day to day, making it crucial to adjust my techniques and strategies on the fly.

. MLF announces forward facing sonar rules for 2025
New MLF rules embrace forward-facing and 360-degree sonar while protecting traditional tournament fishing

. B.A.S.S.'s new rules regarding forward facing sonar
This development adds an intriguing layer to the upcoming tournament season, and I’m eager to see how it unfolds on the water.

. Sundowner baarshengelkliniek
Sundowner Flyfishing Adventures het in samewerking met SA Baars tydskrif ‘n baie geslaagde en leersame baarshengelkliniek aangebied.

. Topwater bass fishing - Tips for more hook-ups and less frustration
These simple tips can drastically improve your success and make your topwater experience even more electrifying.

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TOURNAMENT NEWS
- MLF Toyota Series Championship 2024
- MLF China International Lure Culture Week
- MLF announces forward-facing sonar rules for 2025
- Toyota Series Schedule 2025
- B.A.S.S.'s new rules regarding forward facing sonar

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
. My Cast
. Readers-go-Bassing
. Crash course in bass fishing
. Op my Houtbordjie
. Basics for beginners
. Towing tip & Find a Word
. Gear Up
. International Angling News
. Water levels in South Africa