AMERICAN IN AFRICA - Columnist George Robey explores the science behind the practice of dehooking a fish or leaving the hook in.

INSIDE THE PATTERN - George Robey reports on the strategies and tactics of the top teams at the 2019 Bass Fishing World Championships..

FIRST CAST: You’ve caught it and now it’s time to release it!
CAPTAIN’S TABLE: Editor-in-Chief Eugene Kruger has welcoming words for World Games anglers and pertinent thoughts concerning bass conservation, or lack of it.
TROPHY WALL: No Lunker Awards this issue but nevertheless readers are enjoying their bass fishing.
DOCK TALK: Swimbait or Die! News Editor Duncan Murfin succumbs to the lure of membership of a closely-knit cult.
AMERICAN IN AFRICA: Columnist George Robey delves into the differences between Spotted and Largemouth Bass.
GUY’S APPROACH: Senior Writer Guy Paulet showcases the excellent work being undertaken by Namibian bass anglers to improve their bassing.
SEASONAL STRATEGIES: You can still enjoy a good day’s bassing when summer rains flood rivers and dams. Eugene Kruger offers how-to tactics.
WORLD RECORD WATCH: It was a world record, then it wasn’t – IGFA’s reaction to the world record spot that wasn’t.
NEXT LEVEL: An expert’s guide to frog selection as outlined by Duncan Murfin.
OP REIS MET MARTIN: Senior skrywer Martin Engelke bespreek baarshengel strategieë by Witbankdam.
BASS FORAGE: This month we feature the Nile Tilapia.
30 SECOND REVIEWS: The Zoom 5” Swimmer.
NEXT LEVEL: Here are 6 topwater baits to catch a giant at Albert Falls right now!
PROJECT POSEIDON: Project leader Duncan Murfin fits the dorsal fins, eyes and makes the mould.
THE TACKLE ROUNDUP: All sorts of useful gear to make your outing so much more enjoyable.
EXITING WITH THANKS: Eugene Kruger sticks it to the Tax Man.

The January 2019 issue kicks off with hot new rigs, the truth about Florida strain bass plus 43 perfect gifts for the holidays. 

The SA Record Issue - Don't miss the exclusive interview with Wayne Andre Naude as he recounts how he caught the biggest bass in South Africa. 

Crack the post spawn crank code with Martin de Kock, Duncan Murfin reveals the power of a glide bait and Guy Paulet shares the winning pattern from the Presidents Test at Lake Mteri. 

Our ‘Uncle’ George Robey takes off the gloves and delivers a hard-knuckle spring spawn primer, Protea Angler Guy Paulet details no fewer than 7 hot spots where to find prespawn bass and Duncan Murfin reveals 4 advanced jerkbait presentations that will help to deliver results.  

George Robey discovers the Lost Lake of Mpumalanga, Guy Paulet reveals his favourite deep water strike zones for winter and Martin Engelke delivers a masterclass on spinnerbait fishing in June . All that and more inside the June 2018 issue. 

Our May issue is on sale and features 15 topographic features to help you become a map master, Amatola Classic Team winner Guy Paulet shares his tips to win a team tournament and our Uncle George finds out why local fans follow the Bassmaster Classic and much more.

The Technique packed April issue includes Tough time Ned Rigging Strategies by feature writer Guy Paulet, Duncan Murfin reveals that now is the time for MEGA Cranks and the team goes face to face with suspending jerkbaits  in this month's underwater instalment of the Bass Periscope. 

The March 2018 Issue.

REDFISH RIGS FOR BASS 

BROAD LEAF POND WEED

NEW SERIES! THE BASS PERISCOPE

OUTDOOR NOTEBOOK

The interview packed February features exclusive interviews with singer and bass angler Kurt Darren. We also go behind the scenes with the Western Division's rising star - Andrew Nienaber. 

The golden WC2017 commemorative issue feature reveals what it took to win gold on the Vaal River. Also don't miss our feature on Shane Estran- the first angler to hold the title of National and World Champion at the same time. Also in this issue fellow Protea angler Guy Paulet breaks down how he would approach De Hoop Dam in mid summer. 

We Joined The Army of Rietvlei Foot Soldiers.

Go Social Rediscover Why You Love Bassing and more...

The Tackle Roundup: What we saw at the SAFTAD trade show. 33 of the hottest products for the new season, On Review: Duncan Murfin reviews the Yum 'Dinger' range of soft plastics...

The spring issue has arrived, From the back deck - Duncan murfin spends a day on the lake with western cape's James Roberts and Vincent Rens de boer.

AMERICAN IN AFRICA - We'd all love it - a new world record in southern Africa - and according to George Robey's sources it's quite possible!

BASS VENUES - Umshanti Buffeljags Dam Watersport is the perfect place to stay at Buffeljags Dam..

The Big Jig Issue – 10 pages of tips, tricks and mods for fishing a jig this winter including Guy Paulet’s must-read winter trailer selection feature. Also George Robey travels to the Eastern Mpumalanga Highlands in search of bass at Morgenstondt Dam.  All this and much more, get your copy now!

AMERICAN IN AFRICAFISHERY MANAGEMENT - George Rubey puts the lack of fishery management in the country under a critical magnifying glass.

SMALL CRAFT INSIGHTS - Vaughn Kendall concludes his mini-series with insights obtained from Theo Lombard.

INTERNATIONAL BASSING PATTERNS - Duncan Murfin dissects the winning patterns at this year's Bassmaster Classic...

TROPHY WALL - Images submitted by readers showing their catches made around the country.

BASS FISHING 101 - The ever popular Mojo Rig, a finesse version of the Carolina Rig there is hardly an angler who doesn't throw it.

In this issue we reveal venues close to your home that have the potential to offer some of the finest trophy bass fishing around. Remnants of mining exploits these crystal clear quarries are havens for big bass; Duncan Murfin investigates just exactly how to catch them. Guy Paulet tackles the contentious topic of fish care and offers a seasoned anglers perspective, while our Uncle speaks to one of Mpumalanga’s most proficient spinnerbait anglers. All this and more in the March issue 

In the height of our summer season The Bass Angler/Die Baarshengelaar delivers bass fishing expertise and entertainment as hot as the midday sun – but with a cooling mid-afternoon shower thrown in for good measure! From Guy Paulet’s insightful article on dropshotting in the warm flats, Duncan Murfin’s definitive 101 on fishing small rivers after the rain, to our regular readers comps and all the new product news, it’s all there, once again enticing one and all to get out on or next to the water.

It’s fresh, it’s enthusiastic and raring to go bassing as our first issue of The Bass Angler/Die Baarshengelaar for 2017 hits the shelves, full of bassing expertise and excitement! Check out bait refinements and tweaks that the pros keep to themselves – up until now that is - such as casting tail spinner swimbaits and what is largely an unsung hero for many top bassers, the underspin bait, while courtesy of Guy Paulet we publish the insider’s way how to fish low water flats. Plus of course all the other favourites and reader comps. 

To help you with your bassing this holiday the December issue of The Bass Angler/Die Baarshengelaar is once again packed with top class bassing info – from Guy Paulet’s advice about preparing for a comp  to how to refine a buzzbait for extra attraction to a  comprehensive gift guide to make any bass angler smile. There’s also timely advice about the legality of your driver’s licence when towing your boat, and our Uncle provides all the info you need to revitalize your tactics when using tube baits. It’s all there plus a whole lot more in the December issue – catch it now!

In an exclusive interview Duncan Murfin quizzes local bass fishing legend Justy Varkevisser about his chances for a Bassmaster Classic berth next year, and Guy Paulet tells all about fishing jerkbaits in the shallows at this time of year. Plus all the other features, columns and bass fishing expertise – get a good grip on yours before it gets away!

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The Bass Angler/Die Baarshengelaar is a specialist monthly bass fishing magazine which emulates high quality American bass fishing magazines in style and layout, but provides a South African take on competitive and recreational bass fishing. The Bass Angler covers all aspects of bass angling in South Africa – from the beginner weekend warrior to the competent social boat and bank anglers, right through to the top echelons of the competitive scene with the fullest support of the South African Bass Angling Association and semi-professional bass angling tournament trails.

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