August 2023

SABASS Magazine is available at Spar, Pick ‘n Pay, C.N.A., Exclusive Books

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

ON THE COVER
3.41kg, Willem Rheeder, Albert Falls Dam, KZN
Image: Willem Rheeder

FEATURES
. Locating the baitfish
Why could I not catch anything and then experience twenty minutes of fishing madness that disappeared as quickly as it came?

. About your boat’s cover – Part 1
A boat can be a large investment, ensuring its protection with a high-quality cover will extend the life of the craft and provide many more years of boating pleasure

. The key to success
The successful angler is one who is able to brave the any conditions and adapt his versatility to suit every occasion.

. Finding the right pattern
Finding the right pattern on the day makes an average day a super day of fishing.

. Bassing advice for when times limited 
Catching bass is not easy all the time but repeating the same tactical procedures over and over when the clocks ticking won’t help your cause either.

. Lure characteristics that draw bass in 
The way a lure moves through the water is a big factor in drawing power when it comes to the successful characteristics of bass lures.

. About swim jigs
Using jigs can be very versatile, whether you’re dragging a deep drop-off, flipping trees, or flipping lily pads this bait can produce big bites.

. Die Heldesaal - James Heddon
In hierdie reeks gesels ons oor hengellegends uit die verlede. Ons gesels so ‘n bietjie oor die vader van die eerste kunsaas, James Heddon.

TOURNAMENT NEWS
. Cast-for-Cash Tournament Results

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
. My Cast
. Readers-go-Bassing
. Basics for beginners
. Op my houtbordjie
. Towing tip of the month
. International Angling News
. Gear Up
. Water levels in South Africa