Bassin's Black Bass
↘ 14%
🙂 7.3/10
(Super Nintendo - US, Sports)
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$68.88
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Developed by:
Starfish
Published by:
Hot-B
Released On:
23 Sep 1994
Bassin's Black Bass is a fishing game endorsed by professional fishing champion Hank Parker. It is another entry in Hot-B's long line of fishing games. Players aim to become a professional fisherman and can travel alone or with Hank.
There are four different fishing areas players advance to as they win each round of the tournament. Players travel by boat on the water, select a fishing spot and then select lure and cast fish. Certain types of fish are only available at specific spots. There is also a fish radar that makes a sound when there is fish nearby. Players need to select the correct type of lure, keep track of weather conditions and the limited time available in tournaments. Some fish fight back hard and need to be reeled in with careful timing.
The four tournaments are Local Amateur Tournament, Amateur Bass Championship, Pro Bass Tournament and Bassin' World Championship . About eight types of fish can be caught.
UPC-A:
093455100128 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
5997 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-AB2E-USA (United States)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a fishing simulation game where players cast their lines to catch a variety of freshwater sport fish, such as Crappie, Walleye, Northern Pike, and Catfish. Players must learn the unique characteristics, sizes, and habitats of each species to successfully reel them in from various lakes and rivers.
Story
Crappie
This popular and abundant sport fish is found in vegetated lakes and ponds.
Walleye
The big mouth and sharp teeth make this pointy-faced fish a real scrapper. The Walleye can grow to reach three feet in length.
Northern Pike
This large, powerful fish is popular with anglers and can reach four feet in length.
Catfish
This bottom dweller is easily identified by its cat-like whiskers or barbels on its face. This fish is common in most U.S. lake and rivers.
How to Play
How the Tournaments Work
Your goal is to work your way through the amateur ranks and become the BASSIN' World Champion. You CANNOT skip through the ranks to other tournaments or lakes without completing the tournaments in the appropriate order.
Stage I: Local Amateur Tournament
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Fifty amateur anglers.
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Held two times per year.
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One-day tournament at Green Valley Lake.
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Winner must have the highest cumulative Black Bass weight.
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Top three anglers qualify for the Amateur Bass Championship.
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If you do not qualify, you must try again next season.
Stage II: Amateur Bass Championship
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Eighty amateur anglers.
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Held once a year.
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One-day tournament at Onyx River.
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Winner must have the highest cumulative Black Bass weight.
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Top three anglers qualify for the Pro Bass Tournament.
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If you lose, you return to the local level.
Stage III: Pro Bass Championship
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Eighty professional anglers.
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Held three times a year.
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One-day tournament at Bronze Lake.
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Winner must have the highest cumulative Black Bass weight.
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Top Three anglers qualify for the Bassin' World Championship.
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Hank Parker will compete in this tournament.
Stage IV: Bassin' World Championship
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Thirty professional anglers.
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Held once a year.
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One-day tournament at Bluestone Lake.
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Winner must have the highest cumulative Black Bass weight.
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Top Three anglers are honored in the final celebration scene.
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If you lose, you may try again at the next Pro Bass Championship.
Tournament Rules
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1. Tournament hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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2. Only Black Bass will be included at the weigh-in.
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3. Total weight determines your ranking.
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4. A maximum of five (5) Black Bass may be kept in the livewell.
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5. Extra fish should be culled.
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6. A 1 lb. penalty is assessed for each minute an angler is late to weigh-in.
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7. If you are more than 20 minutes late, you will be disqualified.
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8. If your boat is damaged, you must return to the marina and weigh-in.
Starting the Game
Make sure the Power switch is OFF. Insert the Game Pak into the Super Nintendo Entertainment System Control Deck and turn the Power switch ON.
After the demonstration mode, the title screen will appear automatically. Press the START Button. Next, select one of the following options: START GAME or VIEW RECORD.
Press the Control Pad Left/Right to select. Enter your choice by pressing the A Button.
Start Game Options
When you select START GAME, choose one of the following options:
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REGISTRATION: Tournament registration and Start a NEW GAME/ CONTINUE A GAME.
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ARRANGE DATA: COPY or ERASE existing tournament data. Press the Control Pad Left/Right to select and then press the A Button to enter.
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Press the B Button to cancel your choice.
Registration
If you choose REGISTRATION, you can either begin a new game or continue an existing game.
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A. CONTINUE A GAME: Select an existing record. This enables you to resume a game that you have already started.
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B. NEW GAME: Select an EMPTY data field and begin the REGISTRATION process. If an empty data field is not available and you want to start a NEW GAME, you will have to use the ARRANGE DATA screen to ERASE an existing player file.
Registration Process
The initial REGISTRATION process is comprised of the following elements:
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a. Input your name: You can enter up to seven characters of your first name and seven characters of your last name. If this is not enough, you will have to shorten your input. Press the Control Pad to select a character and then press the A Button to enter. Select END when finished.
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b. Choose male or female.
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c. Input more detail? Select NO to begin the Tournament Introduction, or select YES to choose additional player attributes:
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i. Right Handed or Left Handed
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ii. Glasses
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iii. Style
Press the Control Pad Up/Down to select and then press the A Button to enter. The Tournament Introduction will begin after you complete these selections.
Arrange Data
The following options appear when ARRANGE DATA is selected. Press the Control Pad Up/Down to select an option and then press the A Button to enter.
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COPY: Copy an existing file to one of the three fields.
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ERASE: Erase an existing file to create an EMPTY file.
Copying Data
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a. Select a record to COPY.
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b. Select an area to store the record.
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c. Confirm choice.
You will be asked to confirm your choice once you have entered your selection: IS THIS OKAY?
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YES: Data will be copied to the new area.
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NO: Introductory screen will appear.
Erasing Data
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a. SELECT ONE TO ERASE.
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b. Confirmation: IS THIS OKAY? Select YES or NO.
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**EMPTY will appear once the data field has been erased.
View Record
The following screen will appear when VIEW RECORD is chosen. Press the Control Pad Left/Right to select and then press the A Button to enter. Press the B Button to return to the title screen if you would like to start or continue a game.
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OFFICIAL
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UNOFFIC
Controls
Control Pad Left/Right
Steer the boat
A Button
Accelerate
B Button
Reverse
X Button
View Icons
Start Button
Pause
A Button (twice)
Casting
Select Button
Show more detail / remove detail
Control Pad Left/Right or Up/Down
Angler & Rod Movement
A and B Buttons together
Reel in Quickly or cut the line
A Button (until desired power, then again)
Cast the lure
Control Pad
Modify casting style and distance
B Button (just before lure hits water)
Thumbing the line
Control Pad Downward
Pull up on the rod
Tips & Maps
Green Valley Lake
This flourishing natural lake abounds with lily pads, reeds, and weeds, holding an abundance of small to mid-sized Black Bass. Most bass lurk in heavily vegetated areas or near shore trees, while Northern Pike or Walleye can be found in the depths.
Onyx River
A meandering river with slowly moving muddy waters. Largemouth and Spotted Bass hide in the deep pools near the rocks and the piles.
Bronze Lake
Formed by dammed and flooded deep canyons, this lake contains submerged obstacles like homes, structures, and trees. These deep, cool waters are home to many large Smallmouth Bass.
Moving the lure
Your goal is to make the artificial lure behave in a realistic and tantalizing manner based on its characteristics. Swinging the rod can create slack in the line, which can be reeled in by pressing the A Button.
Reeling in the line
Watch the bar meter carefully to prevent the line from snapping when tension is too great, or when the fish jumps or thrashes. If the line becomes snagged, swing the rod left and right, or press the A and B Buttons simultaneously to cut it.
Bass Habits
Work the casting area from one end to another to seek out the bass. If a fish shakes the hook loose, it will be wary, and you should consider moving to a new fishing spot.
ACTION
The movements of a lure in the water.
BAIT
Any number of objects used to entice bass into striking.
COVER
Anything that a bass can use to hide in or under.
DROP-OFF
A sharp change in the water's depth.
FISH FINDER
A sonar unit that displays underwater objects, including fish.
FLIP
A casting technique where you "flip" your lure out with an underhand motion.
LINE TENSION
The tautness of a line caused by hooking a strong fish or a line snag.
LIVEWELL
An on-board fishing tank that keeps the fish you have caught alive.
LUNKER
A trophy-sized bass.
PRESENTATION
Lure movement methods designed to cause a fish to strike.
RETRIEVE
Method of reeling in the line.
CATCHING A LUNKER
Lunker bass rest deep in the water, are not easily fooled, and require realistic lure movements and patience to catch. To entice one, cast beyond its shadow, vary your lures, and tire the fish out by not letting it rest.
Items & Weapons
CRANKBAIT
This is the most popular sink lure, featuring a lip that makes it dive and a rounded shape that creates a rumble. To get the best action, you should alternate reeling and stopping.
PLASTIC WORM
This lure resembles a real worm and is good for most conditions. Its hidden hook allows it to glide easily through vegetated areas.
PENCILBAIT
This thin surface lure imitates a weakened fish near the top of the water. Swing the rod while reeling to attain the most realistic movement.
SPINNERBAIT
This lure combines a jig and a metal blade that reflects and creates noise to attract lunkers. Move the rod while reeling to get the attention of the bass.
FROG
This float lure resembles a frog dangling its legs and slides easily through weeds and lily pads. Make it swim left and right to let the legs dance.
SWISHER
Also referred to as the propeller bait, this float lure uses the splash of its propeller to lure in big bass. Take up the line in small increments for the best action.
BACKTAIL JIG
This sink lure has a plume that covers the hook. Crappie, Bluegill and small bass love this one.
MINNOW
This lure dives when you reel, and its wobble imitates struggling baitfish near the surface. Slowly reel in the line while swinging the rod to entice the fish.
JIG-&-PORK BAIT
This lure attracts lunkers with its pork flavor. Use fluid motions, let it glide to the bottom, and slowly reel in the line.
GRUB
Made of soft plastic with a hooked tail, this weedless lure has a hidden hook. This squirming lure is good for small bass.
VIBRATING LURE
This loud, lipless, slant-head lure imitates a noisy baitfish. Use it when the bass are feeding on baitfish.
TUBEBAIT
This weedless lure is a slender tube that resembles a squid. Lunkers will hit when you flip this one near weeds or shallow water.
SPINNER
A classic among bass anglers, this lure features a blade that reflects and creates sound when reeled. Swing the rod while reeling to make it dance.
NOISY BAIT
The two wings on this lure create a turbulent splash that attracts the lunkers.
CRAYFISH
This lobster-like sink lure will haul in Smallmouth Bass and lunkers.
BUZZBAIT
This is a float lure with a blade and a jig. It produces a buzzing sound that attracts shallow water bass as it moves through the water.
Enemies & Characters
LARGEMOUTH BASS
This is a powerful, large and elusive species of Black Bass that anglers love to catch. The Largemouth bass always puts up a good fight and can be very cunning.
SMALLMOUTH BASS
This fish is agile in the water and possesses a great deal of strength and intelligence. It is hard to outsmart a Smallmouth.
SPOTTED BASS
This fish is named for the rows of small black spots that are found on its lower sides. This species of Black Bass is not as large as the Smallmouth or the Largemouth.
BLUEGILL
This fish prefers highly vegetated lakes and ponds. It is easily recognized by its compressed body and pointy pectoral fins.
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