October 2023

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ON THE COVER
4.175kg, Jannie Erasmus, Roodekopjes Dam, NW
Image: Hannes Lindeque

FEATURES
. Spawn season
I have broken it down into four simple groups which I feel is important and that has helped me catch a few good-sized bass. 

. Structure versus cover
What is the difference between structure and cover, and how do you fish it? This is a question that anglers keep on asking.

. Obsessive addiction
Obsession means many things to many people. For some, it is something as simple and for others it is significantly more intangible...

. How to… fish frogs
The variety of plastic frogs available today is really impressive and anglers can choose from many different styles, colours and sizes.

. Catching Loskop giants
Do not make the mistake of thinking this is easy fishing. It is anything but easy and will test anyone’s skills in terms of boat control, accurate casting, and lure control.

. Cover combinations - Learning how to pick the better combo
When it comes to tackling cover combinations while out hunting down bass, more often than not we as bass anglers tend to lose the plot at times.

. My favourite seasonal pattern
It is a pattern that I preferred above all others, especially now during pre-spawn.

. Understanding depth - The keys to avoid fishing empty water
How often have we as bass anglers wondered to ourselves while fishing “Are there actually any bass here?” The answer will always vary from angler to angler but the truth of the matter is it happens quite regularly.

. Driving with a loaded trailer - Part 1
Knowing how to tow a boat confidently and safely is a vital skill for any driver.

. About Shaky Heads
It’s not really known as a "big fish bait" but from time to time it will proudest kicker fish.

. Die Heldesaal – Lauri Rapala
Ek dink nie daar is ‘n baarshengelaar wat nie iewers in sy viskas ‘n Rapala of twee het nie. Ek vertel julle graag meer oor  Lauri Rapala.

INDUSTRY NEWS
- Mercury Marine’s Avator electric outboard.  

DESTINATION
- Tachiro Hunting and Fishing

TOURNAMENT NEWS
- Tachiro Hunting and Fishing

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