BASS Show 2026 – Schedule
In addition to the fishing exhibition, we will be running a series of talks in a separate room. Following tradition, the talks include a mix of fishing content, scientific research and updates on the state of play with the bass fishery. The schedule for the day is as follows: Timing What Who 09:30 DOORS Open […]
BASS Show 2026 Exhibitors
This year’s show will be supported by the following brands: High Street Tackle, Waterfront distribution, Westin UK, Ultimate Fishing, On Top Angling, Trident Charters, C Wolf Lures, Maelstrom Products and the Angling Trust. Below some links to their websites and a little information about each exhibitor. High Street Tackle have been supporting the BASS Show […]
2026 BASS show – science talks
BASS will be delighted to welcome a number of scientists at our annual event in Cheltenham on Sunday 15th February. This blog provides some detail on the science related talks, and we will add some details of the other presentations on lure fishing and bass fishing politics separately. The science related talks are split into […]
Recreational Win on Bass – But Troubling Bycatch Increases Cast a Shadow
Angling Trust & BASS Joint Statement on the 2026 UK–EU Fisheries Negotiations After years of hard-fought advocacy, the Angling Trust and the Bass Anglers’ Sportfishing Society (BASS) are pleased to confirm a long-awaited win for recreational sea anglers. As part of the 2026 UK–EU Fisheries Bilateral Negotiations, the recreational bass bag limit has been increased […]
MMO Updates Guidance On Illegal Gillnet Bycatch
Anglers have a voice — and it’s being heard For years, the Bass Anglers Sportfishing Society (BASS) and the Angling Trust have campaigned for bass protection laws to be properly enforced. One of the most frequent and shocking breaches involves fixed net fisheries. These are permitted to land bass only as bycatch, yet many landings […]