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BASS Masters Classic [Model SNS-ABAE-USA]

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31 Years old Nintendo Super NES NTSC cart. Malibu Games

BASS Masters Classic © 1995 Malibu Games.

This title is the inaugural entry in the BASS Masters Classic series on the console. Developed by BlueSky Software, it established the foundation for the fishing simulation genre on the SNES, focusing on realistic tournament fishing, lake navigation, and a diverse range of tackle and equipment.

Description from Back cover:
Welcome Anglers!
Welcome to the BASS Masters Classic. My name is Hank. Think of me as your unofficial host. I'll tell you what you need to know. This tour consists of four 3-day tournaments at four lakes. The first one is at Skull Lake. You'll see my bait shop there and get to know your way around the dock area, but first you'll need to take care of a few things. Check your gear because you're out to get the Big One. This is it, the World Championship! Good luck!

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GAME ID: SNS-ABAE-USA

TRIVIA

Released in June 1995 in USA. The game was rated K-A (Kids to Adults, generally suitable for all ages) by ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).

Pioneering the Genre:
Before the Pro Edition, this original title set the standard for how fishing games were perceived on the SNES. It moved away from the arcade style of earlier fishing titles to emphasize "pro-circuit" realism, including the requirement to meet specific weigh-in quotas to progress through the tournaments.

Weather and Time Dynamics:
The game was one of the few at the time to implement a dynamic weather system that affected fish behavior. Players had to account for time of day and changing conditions (like rain or cloud cover), which directly influenced which lures the fish would be more likely to strike.

The "Fish-Finder" Mechanic:
A core element of the gameplay is the use of the sonar unit. Players had to learn to interpret the screen to identify drop-offs and submerged structures where the trophy-sized bass were hiding, adding a layer of strategic navigation absent in simpler fishing games.

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Monster bass
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Go to the northeast part of Sydney Lake. You will see that the bottom of this area is made up of a group of little rocks. You can work your way through these rocks in the southeast direction. The rocks will soon turn into a sort of pathway that goes south. Go straight south as possible as you reach this pathway. Once you are through, you will reach a small area of the lake. This is the "Secret Lake." You can catch the monster bass here. To do so, you will need to choose the Grub as your lure and also use the 100 lb. fishing line. Cast the lure into the deepest area of the water. Make the lure do the wiggling type movement that attracts the fish. The monster bass should appear fairly quickly. It will be a big, ugly, reddish-brown colored bass. Catch this bass and you will win this tournament very easily. You can only catch one monster bass per day. If the monster bass gets away, go out to the normal part of the lake, cast your line a few times, then go back to the secret section and try again.
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