The Bass Angler

Issue 7

ESSENTIAL SKILLS - TAKE’EM ON TOP

The floating, soft plastic Jerkbait has re-invented the success produced by its forerunners in previous years. “Order baits, find bass, catch many!” is a suitable motto for this bait and here Duncan Murfin provides the how-to. Images by Werner Lubbe. Click here to view the bonus online preview

IN CONVERSATION WITH JAMES ROBERTS

By turning the disappointment of one year into a stunning success the next Cape Town based bass angler James Roberts provides a great example of what it takes to make good on the tournament trail. Interview by Eugene Kruger; Images by Graeme Goode.

BOATING QUICK TIPS - BOATING ETIQUETTE

When on a bass boat there are certain things the skipper and crew must do and not do. Senior Writer Martin Engelke takes a most humane look at the do’s and don’ts. Illustration by Eddie Francis.

BASS ANGLER QUICK RIGS – THE OCTOPUS RIG

The Octopus Rig – a multiple bait rig from Japan that tunned the US bass pro’s. You read about first in The Bass Angler! Words: Duncan Murfin. Images: Ruaan Lubbe