Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge PS1 box art

PlayStation · Sports

Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreSports
DeveloperKCEO
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesFisherman's Bait
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge is a sports game developed by KCEO and published by Konami.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

It is part of the Fisherman's Bait series. The series also appears on other systems with ESPN Great Outdoor Games: Bass 2002 (GBA) and ESPN Great Outdoor Games: Bass Tournament (GBA). KCEO also made International Superstar Soccer 2000, International Superstar Soccer Deluxe and Policenauts for the PS1.

Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge cheats & codes

6 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Disable Timer800B0F54 76A8
Infinite Credits800B060A 0009
Have Total Count List (Options - Press Select To View)801F9058 0008
Play Count Modifier (Total Count List Menu)801F9780 00??
Access All Levels800648EA 00FF
Always Catch Larger Fish800A84CE 00FF

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Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge walkthroughs & guides

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Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge FAQ

When did Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge come out on the PS1?

Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge?

It was developed by KCEO and published by Konami.

Is Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge multiplayer?

Yes. Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge supports up to 2 players.

How long does Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge take to play?

As a sports game, Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Fisherman's Bait: A Bass Challenge on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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