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

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

FEATURES

8. The Keitech

The Keitech Swing impact FAT is now a known entity; a staple on the pro trails because it works. There are also a lot of options available to anglers. When you combine all the sizes and colours, you have a collection of swimbaits to cover just about any scenario. - Curtis Niedermier

14. Adding electronics to kayaks
    If you are interested in adding a fish finder to your kayak, here are a few things to consider. - Matt Ball

16. Photography 101

Becoming a photographer is kind of like the sport of bass fishing, there are some pretty solid guidelines to work from, but ultimately you need to grow… - Ivan Sonnekus

20. Brighten up your day
You need to know when, how and where to use those bright coloured lures lying unused in your tackle box. - Roger Donaldson

22. Adjusting to seasonal change
With summer gone, water temperatures falling and daylight hours getting shorter, fish will start to group up in anticipation of optimal feeding conditions. - Divan Coetzee

24. Katrolle
Ons bespreek die drie groepe katrolle wat swartbaarhengelaars gewoonlik gebruik naamlik die lae profiel “bait caster”, die “koffiemeul” en toegesig-katrol. - Hannes Lindeque

26. Farm dam strategies – Part 2
In this issue we entertain a few scenarios that will help you decide how to select three rods to really take full advantage of your fishing opportunity. - Roger Donaldson

28. Die swaailem versus die kletsaas
Ons begin hierdie reeks artikels deur ‘n swaailem met ‘n kletsaas te vergelyk deur die voor- en nadele van elke aas te bespreek. - Philip Kemp

30. Close bass combat – Part 2: Preparing for battle
To obtain the best out of any bass wading venture one must be prepared for close bass combat! We take a better look at some of the wading kit and gear one might consider to include in your wading arsenal. - Jay Rӧhm-Williams

34. Secrets - Part 10: Alternate lure to see what’s working
Alternating between bait types, colours and sizes sometimes three, or four times in every spot. You may just be pleasantly surprised.
 

TOURNAMENT NEWS
36. Cast-for-Cash report - Hannes Lindeque
40. Small craft tournament results

International Angling News
42. Irwin & Alexandra Jacob's deaths - Jason Sealock
46. Angling International - Anthony Hawkswell

CONSERVATION
44. Homo horrendous - appeal to fishermen to act more responsibly - Hugh Chittenden

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
04. My Cast
06. Readers-go-Bassing
40. Basics for beginners

DESTINATION
48. Tolderia Resort

On the cover:
Jahnrich Venter, Bronkhorstspruit Dam bass, 3.060kg
Image: Hannes Lindeque

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