Bass Fishing Magazine in South Africa

June 2020

SABASS Magazine is available at tackle shops, 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.

Read more: June 2020

July 2020

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:
“FLW Cast-for-Cash angler, Bryn Batty”
Image: Hannes Lindeque

Master the art of bass fishing!  

SA BASS is designed as a specialist bass fishing publication and has catered for a well-defined niche market since April 2001.

Our mission is to promote bass angling as a socially acceptable and popular outdoor recreational activity, and in addition, to encourage acceptable angling ethics. As such, SA BASS provides pertinent information on a wide range of subjects. These include providing a platform for informed debate on issues affecting the sport of bass angling, providing information on bass angling strategies and techniques, bass angling waters and opportunities, and also creating awareness of new products.

Within this editorial mix, due consideration is given to developing the sport among all the country’s people (including the youth), and to the practical conservation of the country’s natural resources. 

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

August 2020

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.

Read more: August 2020

September 2020

SABASS Magazine is available at tackle shops, 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:
“A 4.06kg monster bass”
Image: Pierre Roos

FEATURES
All about jigs
These are lures that can be fished fast near the surface like a panicked baitfish, or hopped enticingly over the bottom like a scurrying crab. It will catch most, if not all species of game fish in both salt and freshwater, and when it comes to bass proves totally irresistible.

EWG, straight shank and offset worm hooks
This article gives readers some insight on hook selection.

Early spring bassin'
We all know that the weather is changeable and influence the water temperatures which can fluctuate widely. This will affect the bass behaviour.

Ground notes - Straight to the bottom
Let us dig deep into ground composition and the role it plays in the life of a bass.

How to catch pre-spawn bass
This is the time of year when serious, fair-minded bass anglers prepare for the very best their sport has to offer. This is the time that we call pre-spawn and a time of the year that means catching trophy bass.

Bank bashing - Part 1
Bank angling is a romantic part of fishing that brings the angler back to basics and in my opinion closer to nature. This is where the memories of granddads teaching young boys and girls how to rig an earth worm are recollected.

Jig-n-pig
You should be rigged with the right baits to put those monsters in the live-well. Jig-n-pig is a well-kept secret on the tournament trial.

Almal klets deesdae oor kletsase
Klets-ase is effektief wanneer baars meer aktief in vlakker water is. Daar is egter uitsonderings op die reël en baie hengelaars het die kuns vervolmaak om die ase reg deur die jaar te laat werk.

Spawn consideration - The under pressure truth
Spring is a magical season and every angler can agree there’s always excitement in the air when it comes to getting our bass on.

Migration routes
When bass migrate, or temporarily adjust location from their sanctuaries, they do not simply fan out and disperse.

Tournament tactics
It does not matter what type of competition you support, some things need to be done that is different from just a casual day out on the water. 

Frosty mornings…kayak…spinners and bass!
This month I want to share one of my expeditions I had with a young man who shares in my passion for kayak fishing; putting in long hours on the water and just being out there every chance he gets.

Spawn
Daar is net twee en ‘n halwe gedagtes wat deur ‘n swartbaar se brein gaan. Een is om te vreet en die ander is te rus. Ons betree nou daardie kort tydjie van die jaar wat swartbaars net ‘n “halwe” ding op die brein het naamlik voortplanting.

INDUSTRY NEWS
34. Garmin - Fusion Entertainment
46. International Angling News

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
04. My Gooi
12. Readers-go-Bassing
27. Basics for beginners
32. Op my houtbordjie
41. Water levels in South Africa
42. Gear Up