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BASS Masters Classic - Pro Edition © 1996 Black Pearl.
BASS Masters Classic: Pro Edition is a significant upgrade and expansion of the original BASS Masters Classic. Developed by BlueSky Software, this title offers a more complex simulation experience, featuring enhanced fish AI, realistic weather patterns, and more detailed lure customization than its predecessor.
Description from the Back cover:
Don't miss your chance to compete in the most realistic fishing game for the Genesis. Featuring pro bass anglers George Cochran, Shaw Grigsby Jr., Gary Klein, Tom Mann Jr., Dee Thomas and Kevin VanDam, BASS MASTERS CLASSIC PRO EDITION brings world championship bass fishing indoors! Compete as one of six actual pro fishermen or as an amateur enthusiast in the Bass Masters Classic. Fish the waters in five three-day tournaments at five different lakes. Rich graphics recreate the outdoor fishing experience in vivid detail. Choose your rod, reel, lure, and even boat engine.
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GAME ID: SNS-A9BE-USA
Released in July 1996 in the USA.
Pro Edition Enhancements:
Unlike the original, which was a standard sports sim, the Pro Edition includes a deeper career mode. It allows players to compete against virtual versions of real-world professional anglers, complete with simulated sponsorship negotiations and regional tournament progression.
A Late-Lifecycle Simulation:
Released late in the SNES lifespan (1996), this title pushed the system's hardware to create more detailed water physics and fish behavioral models than most fishing titles of the early 90s. It is widely considered the "definitive" fishing simulation experience on the SNES.
The Controller Advantage:
The game is notable for its support of the SNES Mouse. While it can be played with a standard controller, using the mouse for casting and reeling provided a level of precision that simulation enthusiasts praised, effectively making it one of the few sports titles where the mouse was an actual advantage rather than a gimmick.