Team Bass Hunter

12/10/2026

🎣🔥 8TH PLACE – BASS HUNTER 🔥🎣
🏆 LBT FINALS | HEYSHOPE DAM

Ian van Rooyen & Biagio Cicione 🐟😎

Bass Hunter came out swinging at Heyshope Dam! 💥 After two days of chasing bass, Ian & Biagio put together a solid 11.820 kg bag to secure 8th place at the LBT Finals! 🎣💪

And this prize haul? They’re definitely not going home empty-handed! 😂👇

⛽ Fuel Voucher – R3,000
Sponsored by ENGEN RIVERSIDE

🌱 Sakata Seed Hamper – R1,000
Sponsored by SAKATA SEED

🎣 Okuma Psycho Stick 7'2" Medium Heavy 1-Piece Chatterbait Rod – R1,250
Sponsored by VANS EXTREME FISHING

🧢 Tripwired Cap – R250
Sponsored by TRIPWIRED

💰 TOTAL PRIZE VALUE: R5,500! 🔥

Well done, Ian & Biagio! 👏🎣 With fuel for the next trip, a new rod for the tackle collection and a cap to complete the look, they’re officially geared up for the next fishing adventure! 😂🚙🎣

12/10/2026

🎣🏆 SECOND BIGGEST FISH – LBT FINALS 2026 | HEYSHOPE DAM

Congratulations to Wiehan from Bass World Venom on claiming the Second Biggest Fish prize of R1,500, proudly sponsored by Yeet Marketing and Team Bass Hunter! 🐟💰

It’s been a privilege for Team Bass Hunter, together with Yeet Marketing, to support the Lowveld Bass Trail throughout the 2026 season by sponsoring this prize.

Here’s to another fantastic season of competitive bass fishing! 🎣💪

08/10/2026

🎣🏆 LOWVELD BASS TRAIL FINALS 2026 – DAY 2 | FINAL DAY | HEYSHOPE DAM

What a comeback for Team Bass Hunter! 💪🔥

After a very tough first day, we knew we had a mountain to climb heading into the final day.

But we also knew something else — after the fishing pressure on day one, we expected much of the field to struggle on day two. If we could put together the game plan we’d only started figuring out late on Saturday, we had a real opportunity to turn things around.

And that’s exactly what happened! 🎯

With a much better understanding of the depth, structure, lures and bite, we headed out determined to make every opportunity count.

We managed to put together a much stronger 5-fish bag of 6.99kg, including a cracking 3kg kicker that I was fortunate enough to land! 🐟🔥

Our Finals results:

* 🎣 Day 1: 4.83kg
* 🎣 Day 2: 6.99kg
* 🏆 Total: 11.82kg

* 📈 Final position: 8th

An incredible climb up the leaderboard!

We didn’t quite reach the 10kg bag we were chasing, but considering the fact that this was our first-ever visit to Heyshope, we’re extremely happy with how we fought back.

That’s what makes tournament bass fishing so exciting. One day you’re struggling to figure things out, and the next you’re putting the pieces together and making up ground.

A massive congratulations to Bass World Venom on winning the 2026 LBT Finals and to all the teams who competed. 👏🏆

Thank you to the Lowveld Bass Trail organisers, all the sponsors and everyone who made another fantastic season possible.

And, of course, a special thank you to Yeet Marketing Agency SA for supporting Team Bass Hunter throughout this journey. We genuinely appreciate having you behind us! 🙌

We kept believing, kept learning and kept fighting until the final cast! 🎣💪

07/10/2026

🎣 LBT FINALS – DAY 2 | HEYSHOPE DAM

Early morning, rods rigged and one last game plan before blast-off. 🚤🌅

After a tough first day, we finally started figuring Heyshope out late in the afternoon — the depth, structure, bite and lures. This morning we’re heading out with a lot more confidence and a plan.

We’ve got ground to make up, so there’s only one goal today: go out there, fish hard and put together a BIG bag! 💪🎣

Nothing to lose. Everything to fish for.

Day 2. Final day. Let’s go, Team Bass Hunter! 🔥

07/10/2026

🎣 Lowveld Bass Trail Finals – Day 1 of 2 | Heyshope Dam

Our first-ever outing on Heyshope Dam was a tough introduction — and not quite the start to the Finals we had hoped for!

Motor issues kept us back for three hours, costing us valuable fishing time on a dam we’d never fished before. With no previous experience here to fall back on, we had plenty to figure out and a lot of catching up to do.

It was a proper grind. Thankfully, Ian landed a much-needed 2kg kicker, which made a big difference to our bag and helped keep us off the bottom of the leaderboard. We finished with 5 fish weighing 4.83kg, leaving Team Bass Hunter in 16th place out of 18 boats after day one.

The positive? Towards the end of the day, we finally started piecing things together — the bite, the depth, the structure and the lures. It took a tough day on the water to get there, but we now have a game plan to build on.

Heading into day two — the final day — we know we have a mountain to climb. We’re aiming to put what we’ve learned into practice and chase a 10kg bag. It’s a big ask, especially after all the fishing pressure on day one, but a tougher bite across the field could create an opportunity to make up ground if we get our decisions right.

There are no guarantees in this sport. We’ll have to dig deep, make every bite count and keep fishing until the very last cast💪🎣

A difficult start, but one more day to turn it around. Let’s get to work! 🔥

07/10/2026

🎣 LBT FINALS | HEYSHOPE DAM 🏆

The boats are ready, rods are rigged and it’s almost time for blast-off! 🚤💨

After a full season of competing in the Lowveld Bass Trail, finishing 4th overall, we earned our spot at the LBT Finals at Heyshope Dam.

Now it’s time to put everything we’ve learned this season to work and see what Heyshope has in store for Team Bass Hunter. 🎣💪

Finals time. Let’s go! 🔥

06/10/2026

🎣🇿🇦 LET’S HELP GET A YOUNG SOUTH AFRICAN ANGLER TO THE USA! 🇺🇸

One of our junior anglers has earned an incredible opportunity to represent and compete in the USA, and now we have the chance as a fishing community to help make that opportunity a reality.

Getting to compete internationally comes with significant travel and associated costs, so a BackaBuddy campaign has been set up to help get them there.

As anglers, we know how much dedication, time and passion goes into this sport — especially for our juniors who are working their way up. Opportunities like this can be a massive stepping stone in a young angler’s fishing journey. 🎣

Team Bass Hunter would like to encourage our fellow anglers, friends, businesses and followers to get behind this youngster. Whether it’s R50, R100 or simply sharing the campaign, every bit of support can make a difference. 🙏

🇿🇦 Let’s get behind our juniors and help send some South African talent to the USA!

Tristan, my little brother, is the most determined fisherman you will ever meet. For as long as I can remember he has had a dream of going to America...

30/09/2026

🎣 Driven by the chase. Built on partnership.

From early starts to that final cast, we share a passion for bass fishing and the journey that comes with it. 🇿🇦

🏆 4th overall — Lowveld Bass Trail 2026
🎣 Part of the 2025 SABAA Presidents Team
📲 Around 120,000 social media views this year

We’re looking for companies to join us for the next chapter. Through gear used on the water, tournament content, social posts and genuine product features, we want to bring your brand along for the journey.

🤝 Interested in becoming a Team Bass Hunter sponsor? DM us — let’s talk!

Tag a company you’d love to see on board, or share this video to help us reach our next partner. 🙌

29/09/2026

🎣 GEAR UPGRADE | TEAM BASS HUNTER × ZEBRA SOX

Our rods and reels just got a serious upgrade! 🔥

A massive thank you to Zebra Sox for hooking Team Bass Hunter up with these awesome custom rod and reel covers, finished off in our team colours and personalised with our names.

With the amount of gear we carry on the boat, protecting our rods and reels while travelling, storing and moving between spots is important — and now our gear is protected while looking pretty sharp at the same time. 😎🎣

We’re really excited to be collaborating with Zebra Sox and look forward putting these covers to work.

Thanks for the support and for getting behind Team Bass Hunter. We genuinely appreciate it. 🤝

Team Bass Hunter × Zebra Sox 🎣🔥

22/09/2026

Meet the angler behind the rod 🎣🙋🏼‍♂️ Introducing: Biagio Cicione, one half of Team Bass Hunter.

From competitive Lowveld Bass Trail events to representing the President’s Team, Biagio is driven by the chase for bigger fish, better results, and the next opportunity on the water.

Follow our journey as we continue to grow, compete, and represent Team Bass Hunter. 💛🖤