May 2023

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

ON THE COVER
“4.200kg; Francois Joubert @ Rust de Winter Dam”
Image: Francois Joubert
 

FEATURES
. Albert Falls Dam in autumn
Some people like New York in June, some like Paris in the spring, but anyone with half an inkling on what is actually good for them will like Albert Falls in autumn.

. Tournament tactics
Tournament bass angling is a mental game and anglers must learn how to keep a high level of awareness during the day’s fishing. Don’t get distracted and don’t pay attention to other competitors landing fish next to you.

. Blotchy Bass Syndrome
Melanosis (aka Blotchy Bass Syndrome or BBS) is a condition characterized by black, ink-like spots, on the skin, fins and/or mouths of Micropterus species. The cause is unknown and a coordinated bio-surveillance network is needed to understand the geographical extent, seasonality, prevalence, and biological threat of this viral disease to black basses

. Changing seasons
As the seasons change and our habits change, so do those of the bass. Sometimes it is just a minor adjustment that will do the trick, but more often than not you will have to devise a whole new different plan to keep your dreams alive.

. Docks & jetties
Boat docks and jetties are some of the most overlooked places to find quality fish by the average bass fanatic

. When your game plan comes together
Everything we do and every aspect of our preparation is dependent on whether the bass will be doing what we need them to be doing

. The roaming bass  
Bass are social fish by nature and while you may encounter one lonely specimen here or there it’s actually a rare occasion. There are three areas of interest worth observing when it comes to understanding the roaming bass mentality.

. Edges and ledges
Gaining a deeper insight as to how bass behave around cover and drop-offs becomes quite important. Henceforth our focus is brought towards taking a closer look at the edges of the cover and the ledges of drop-offs.

. Terminal tackle
Fishing line represents the umbilical cord that connects us with our quarry and making the right choice of connection will ultimately determine our degree of success or failure.

. Muddy water bassin’
It’s important to know that muddy conditions due to rain often impact the waters more a longer period of time than windy conditions. None the less they both have the same impact.

DESTINATION
. Ezemvelo

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

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