March 2022

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:
“Alan Morgan, Roodekopjes Dam, 4.330kg ”
Image: Hannes Lindeque

FEATURES
. Deep water bassin’
It’s strange to think that some anglers believe that bass are only shallow water fish, and “deep” to them is fishing four to eight meters. 

. Choose one bait!
If you believe you can adapt that one bait to meet any situation and catch fish on any water under any condition, then that’s the bait for you!

. How to… Deflate a deep caught bass
When a fish experiences barotrauma, it is unable to stay upright. It floats on its side and prevents it to swim back down once released.

. Bottom baits
A common misconception amongst bass anglers when discussing bottom baits is that most thoughts go straight to deep water.

. Weather changing moments
The biggest factor of all factors related to catching bass successfully is probably the weather.

. Losing the weight
The weightless rig is one of the most versatile ways to rig a plastic lure. You can fish any soft plastic lure weightless except for some

. Nou wie vang vir wie?
Hoeveel van ons hengelaars stap by ‘n hengelwinkel in en word nie meegevoer deur al die verskeidenheid, kleure, geure en bekende handelsname nie? Baie hengelaars val dan ook vir verkoopsfoefies.

. Service your outboard
By using quality lubricants, oils, and fuel additives your marine engine stays smooth, clean, and free of problems.

. The Sweetie Challenge
The carp guys are always talking about catching giant fish on jelly babies and NikNak chips. Why not catch bass on jelly snakes and marshmallow poppers?

DESTINATIONS
- 1000 Dae Damhuisie
- Maswiri Safaris

INDUSTRY NEWS
- LOWRANCE® releases software update

TOURNAMENT NEWS
. Cast-for-Cash Tournament Report
. Cast-for-Cash Tournament Results
. MLF TBC Tournament Report

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS
. My Gooi
. Readers-go-Bassing
. Basics for beginners
. Op my houtbordjie
. Water levels in South Africa
. International Angling News
. Gear Up