March 2014 - Issue 155
ON SALE from 24 February 2014
Subscription magazines were posted on: 20 February 2014
ON THE COVER
“Crank them”
Image: Ramiro Tarsic
DESTINATION
Fancy Free Fly-fishing Retreat
SA BASS BESTEMMING – “Sediba Kwele”
Die oord Sediba Kwele oftewel “Drinkplek van die Waterbok” is noordwes van die dorpie Brits
in die hartjie van die bosveld geleë. Dit is voorwaar die ideale plek vir ‘n ieder en ‘n elk wat ... – Philip Kemp
FEATURES
THE GRANT HEWITT CHRONICLES – “My secret is out!”
For months, if not years I had been muttering the words “swimming jig” on every trip and with most of our efforts concentrated on shallow vegetation wherever possible.... – Grant Hewitt
SA BASS BASICS – “Bass rod buying guide”
Choosing the right rod for bass fishing can be tough given the seemingly endless list of techniques necessary for chasing Mr Bucket Mouth. Here is a simple guide to help you through the selection process. – Norma-Jean van Heerden
SA BASS STRATEGY – “Late summer strategy”
As the extreme heat and heavy rain that caused muddy water in most of our bass venues slowly starts subsiding, we will see a significant improvement in the quality of fishing. – Rudi Dreyer
SA BASS TACTICS – “Fall fishing tactics”
Change is upon us once again. The extreme temperatures of over thirty degrees are dropping and it is a little darker when getting up for work in the morning. – Lourens Joubert
SA BASS CLASSROOM – “Fish care”
It was recently brought to my attention that anglers do not always take proper care of their catch. – Nic Milligan
SA BASS CLASSROOM – “The go-to bait”
Many of us started bass fishing with in-line spinners and you can catch many other species on them too. You will still find these lures in many top anglers’ tackle boxes... – Bennie Wiese
SA BASS BASICS – “What are we doing wrong?”
Aren’t we and fish alike in some ways? We are not going to eat something just because it’s in front
of us. - Hendrik
SA BASS TACTICS – “The winning pattern”
We have all had that confident feeling that the bag we are about to weigh is the winning one, just to realize that it was only good enough for a low top ten position. – Ulrich Coetzer
SA BASS FINANSIES – “Hoe spaar mens in vandag se dae?”
Dit is ‘n vraag wat ek menigmaal kry by familie, vriende en kliënte. Met lewenskostes wat die
hemele ingeskiet het, voel mense moedeloos voor hulle nog hulle salaris ontvang het... – Gerrit du Toit
INTERNATIONAL– “The Witbank ultimatum”
The theory and practice of power fishing.– Bertrand Ngim
SA BASS ADVERTORIAL –“Three sizzling summer bass tactics”
When summer temperatures soar... try these three HOT fishing techniques and watch your troubles disappear – Cian Conradie
INDUSTRY NEWS
Mercury Marine celebrates 75th anniversary >> MotorGuide Xi5 wireless troalling motor
COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
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SABAA NEWS
Theewaterskloof bass classic 2014 >> 2014 Junior Nationals