6 days ago

    Major Bass Fish-Off at Albert Falls

    The water level at Albert Falls was 92% with the water temperature at a warm 23ºC. The weather was as hot, reaching 40°C on the…
    2 weeks ago

    New TOPS Regulations Open for Public Comment

    It's important for anglers to take note of the TOPS Regulations since there are certain freshwater fish species listed as threatened or protected and we…
    3 weeks ago

    MAJOR BASS FISHING: Inanda Oct 2023

    The Captain’s meeting was held on Saturday at 08h00, where the fishing times were agreed, with Saturday commencing at 08h00 and ending at 18h30. Sunday…
    4 weeks ago

    New TOPS Regulations Open for Public Comment

    It's important for anglers to take note of the TOPS Regulations since there are certain freshwater fish species listed as threatened or protected and we…
    October 16, 2023

    AFRIFORUM DOEN BEROEP OP PUBLIEK OM DATA OOR VAALRIVIER SE SIEK VISSE IN TE SAMEL

    AfriForum neem met kommer kennis van berigte wat ontvang is van siek en beseerde visse wat in die Vaalrivier, en veral in die Deneysville-omgewing, aangeteken…
    October 13, 2023

    BASSING DIY: Fix The Kink

    It’s happened to all of us - you reach into your tackle tray to pull out another bait and it’s kinked. “Ugh...this one’s a dud”…
    October 12, 2023

    ‘n HENGELLEWE: Wanneer politiekery nie geïgnoreer kan word nie!

    Alle Suid-Afrikaners se reg om binnelandse waters vir ontspanning te gebruik is in die Waterwet verskans. Die enigste bepaling is dat jy wettige toegang moet…
    September 23, 2023

    MAJOR BASS FISHING: Albert Falls – Sept 2023

    The Captain’s meeting was held on Saturday at 08h00, where the fishing times were agreed, with Saturday commencing at 08h00 and ending at 18h00. Sunday…
    July 24, 2023

    NEXT LEVEL BASSING: The Cheburashka Rig

    If I was a tournament competitor this rig might have been relegated to “file 13” for publication – perhaps in 10 years from now! But…
    July 6, 2023

    IN MEMORIUM: Gerry Leach, Southern Africa’s International Bass Angling  Aficionado

    The South and southern African competitive bass angling fraternity – at least those who know the history of bass angling in southern Africa – reacted…
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    Adventure

      January 27, 2021

      Baarsekskursies met Martin – Bronkies

      Dit is erens tydens die kuitskietfase. Die windrigting is verkeerd en die maan ook nie heeltemaal reg nie, maar ek…
      January 26, 2021

      Vaal River Primer – Tactics for all seasons.

      How can you catch bass on the Vaal River?
      January 1, 2021

      Phantom Bass of Darwendale

      A colourful sunrise builds on the eastern horizon and a refreshing, cradle rocking breeze whispers from the north. Song birds…
      July 4, 2020

      Winter hardbait – one-two punch

      Late than usual rains across the country have kept bass shallower for longer, but they’re also tougher to catch.  …
      March 17, 2020

      Bucket List For Later – Japan’s Monster Bass Factory

      It’s difficult to accept that the country that holds the most coveted freshwater record, and possibly the fishery with the…
      December 25, 2019

      Fishing on a High Note: A day on the water with Kurt Darren.

      On Bronkhorstspruit Dam, Kurt Darren, the towering icon of Afrikaans music, ambles onto the front casting deck and pitches a…

      Columns

      Columns

        August 12, 2021

        Swimbait or Die!

        It’s halfway through January, I haven’t picked up a rod since last year and I might have accidentally joined a…
        February 9, 2021

        Spots, The Difference – How To Identify a Spotted Bass

        I remember clearly my father’s excitement. The Spotted Bass bite in Lake Cumberland, Kentucky was feverish, and he told me…
        January 5, 2021

        Fish Cakes and Venison Steaks

        A few weeks ago, a friend from Harare sent me a video clip of a bank fisherman hauling away a…
        March 25, 2020

        What Makes Us Anglers Tick?

        Never be lost for an answer when a non-angler asks you “why?” As our highveld summer starts waning it is…

        How To

        Knots & Rigs

          January 21, 2021

          5 Top Walkers | Soft Plastic Jerkbaits

          If you twitch a lightly weighted soft plastic jerkbait fast enough it transforms into one of the most realistic power…
          January 20, 2021

          5 Top Walkers | The Hybrid Walker

          With the dancing action of a frog and the profile of a classic walk-the-dog bait, the hybrid Stutter Step is…
          January 18, 2021

          The Finesse Donkey Rig

          There aren’t many rigs considered taboo amongst bass anglers, but in the competitive world the Donkey Rig or Double Fluke…
          January 15, 2021

          5 Top Walkers | Poppers

          Booyah Boss Pop, Castaic Boyd Duckett BDP Poppers, Damiki D Pop 70, Heddon Chug'n Spook, LIVETARGET Glass Minnow Baitball Popper,…
          January 14, 2021

          Essential Skills | Don’t win – practice!

          Hooking bass come game day is what tournament bass fishing is all about, but leading up to an event you…
          January 13, 2021

          5 Top Walkers | Walk the dog

          Selecting a walker for the conditions depends on the time of day - larger baits such as the 5” Super…

          Seasonal Strategies

            February 20, 2021

            Februarie Strategieë – Witbankdam

            Om in Desember al te voorspel wat om in die komende Februarie te doen, is natuurlik ‘n uitdaging, maar mens…
            February 18, 2021

            An Experts Guide To Frog Selection

            Hollow-Body frogs will flat out catch bass across most parts of the country, whether they’re feeding on baitfish, frogs or…
            December 21, 2020

            Underwater Insights 2

            We've given viewers all the underwater footage from these first two days, a Directors or "Carp-Nut's Cut" release
            October 16, 2020

            Low Water Flats Strategies

            Flats are the relatively nondescript areas of dams that most anglers don’t even glance at. They are the areas that…
            August 23, 2020

            DIE FOR ANGLERS “BOOST IT LIKE BAREND”-KOMPETISIE

            Die afgelope week het ons die wenners van die For Anglers se “Boost it like Barend” Kompetisie op die oewer…
            July 15, 2020

            Deep Diving Jerkbaits

            Winter brings with it some challenges such as colder water temps and unpredictable fronts, which makes catching bass difficult below…

            Venues

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