May 2016 – Issue 181

ON SALE from 16 April 2016 

Available at tackle shops, Spar, Pick ‘n Pay, C.N.A., Exclusive Books and Builders Warehouse

On the cover:
“An Inanda 5.14kg bass”
Image: Bryan Leppan

SA BASS has been the leading bass magazine since 2001 for everyone who loves bass fishing. In this issue we focus on catching autumn bass.

FEATURES:
“How to... Catch Lunkers”
After catching my new 5.14kg PB I thought it best to consider the facts and write on how to catch your own lunker at Inanda Dam. – Bryan Leppan

“Subtle Deep Water Hideouts”
I would like to highlight deep water areas that can add a whole new dimension to your bass fishing. It requires a completely different mindset for anglers who are used to the energetic ways of shallow water fishing, but will necessitate the same, if not more concentration over the hidden terrain you will be targeting. – Roger Donaldson

“Scroungers”
When you stand among anglers that’s on their way to fish a tournament and ask them if someone can tell you about the scrounger bait... they will go quickly change the subject. – Bennie Wiese

Lowrance 3D StructureScan – Rowan Timmer
What Sonar Shows – Bennie Wiese
Sensasionele Herfshengel – Philip Kemp
Back to the School of Bass – Gordon Brown
Autumn Topwater – Bennie Wiese
Kayak Bassin’ - Part 6: Pre-planning for Success – Dewald Viljoen
Tech or Techniwue – Kevin Lofstedt
New Dam, New PB – Jean-Michael Gravenor
Rod Bender – Paradise Awaits
International Angling News
The Bass Addict

TOURNAMENT NEWS
SA BASS Cast-for-Cash tournament report
SABAA Elite Series

INDUSTRY NEWS
>> Lowrance - StructureScan 3D
>> Lowrance - The new Elite Ti-series has landed

PRODUCT NEWS
>> Versatech Outdoor

BIRDING: “Lesser Swamp Warbler” by Joe Dreyer

VENUES
“Backyard Bassin’ at Murray Park” – John Badenhorst

To learn more about the art of bass fishing, read SA BASS...