Fighting for Bass and Bass Anglers’ since 1973

Solent Bass Tagging Project

The University of Portsmouth are conducting a bass tagging project in the Solent area as part of the Solent Seascape Project. BASS has offered its assistance in sharing the publicity around the project, and encouraging anglers fishing in the area to help. Dr Manon Broadribb writes: “Bass are being tagged in the Solent to investigate […]

Juvenile Bass Monitoring

Please join BASS for a webinar about Juvenile bass on Wednesday 13th May from 19:00 to 20:30. Robin Bradley the BASS Science Lead will give a talk about Juvenile Bass Monitoring , his presentation aims to inform, encourage and help those who may be interested in setting up new survey programmes in their own area, […]

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 […]