The following FAQ has been made by me and are property of Saiyans Rage(http://dragonballz-gt.freeservers.com)and Gundam Wing - The Unnoficial Site(http://run.to/gundamwing) and cannot be reproduced in anyway. Feel free to ask me any questions about this game by e-mailing me at reiko12@excite.com. Ben (Goku_549). Updated on 2/28/00 Added GameShark Codes Bassmasters 2000 Introduction Ah, the elusive bass. Catching a mess of these critters takes the right equipment, a bunch of specialized knowledge and plenty of free time – or a Bassmasters 2000 game for the 64. Never before has it been so convenient to reel ‘em in like the pros. You can even challenge the pros in tournament play. We’re reminded of that old saying – give a man a fish, and he will eat for a lifetime. Give a man Bassmasters 2000 and teach him how to play, and he will have pizza delivered until he wins the BASS Masters Classic. Bassmasters 2000 has plenty of modes to lure you in. Including: Exhibition This quick-start mode gives you plenty of options for outfitting your boat and your rod. You can also choose the season, the lake and the water condition. Tournament Six three-day tournaments stand between you and the BASS Masters Classic. The first two are pressure free, but you have to place well in the last four to make the Classic. Speed Fishing You have three minutes to catch any fish, and your time is extended one second for every ounce of fish you catch. You win by fishing longer than anyone else. Casting Game Improve you accuracy with this game. Aim for the center of each hoop to make it disappear. Try to clear as many as possible within the time limit. Lures Topwater This type of lure floats and can be popped along the surface of the water, creating an eye-catching splash. Topwater lures are best used when fish are close to the surface, which is likely on an overcast day, in the rain, or in the afternoon. Crankbait Crankbait stays close to the surface of the water after it is cast but dives when reeled in. Some crankbaits will go deep, but most stay in relatively shallow water. They can be tricky lures and are most effective at medium depths and in cold water. Spinnerbait Fast, noisy and able to cover alot of water quickly, Spinnerbait is a good choice when testing the waters. Small, dark spinnerbaits work best in clear, sunny conditions, while the bigger, gaudier spinnerbaits work well in the mud. Plastic The most versatile type of lure, plastic is often shaped like the bass's actual chow -- worms, lizards and crawfish. Naturally colored, smaller plastics work best in clear water, while brighter, larger plastics work in stained, muddy or deeper water. Spoon When fishing in heavy vegetation, matted up grass and similar conditions, a spoon is a good bet, since none of its parts will get tangled up in the plants. Flip a spoon right into the vegetation then pull it through without fear of entanglement. Jig This fair-weather bait is perfect for sunny days and clear water. Jigs are neither flashy nor fast, and they don't make any noise, which make them the bait of choice when subtlety is paramount on those hard-to-fish, bright, sunny days. Rods When you select a rod, a reel comes with it, and they vary in length and accuracy of casting. Line choice is based on weight – lighter line lets lures dive deeper buy also breaks more easily than heavier line. Heavier line won’t snap as often but can spook the fish. Experiment with different combinations until you find one that works for you. Boats Choose your boat and its equipment wisely. There aren’t many choices at first, so go with an R Series boat for the best handling, the most powerful boat motor, the best thrust-producing trolling motor and the most advanced fish finder. The Tournament and Exhibition Modes are both timed, so every advantage counts. Retrieving Steady Many situations dictate a steady retrieval. In clear water and on sunny days, a calm, even retrieval is a good idea. For a quick survey of the water, a steady retrieval also works well. Erratic Jerking the line from side to side will create movement as you reel in a lure. An erratic retrieval coupled with a loud spinnerbait or topwater lure works well in muddy or overcast conditions. Hopping Pull back sharply on the line to hop a topwater lure along the surface or to pop a plastic or jig along the bottom of a lake. The motion may attract bass that normally wouldn’t strike. The Lakes Mornings at Old Hickory Lake In the morning at Old Hickory, stick to the north shore and the shallow water. The game thoughtfully starts you off very close to a particularly hot spot – if you slowly pull up just a bit, plenty of fish should be waiting for you. Midmorning at Old Hickory Lake The north shore and vicinity are good places to stick around all morning. Stay in the shallows in the A.M., and remember that water over hard or rocky ground is an Old Hickory bass favorite. Any of the tiny inlets might yield some good fishin’, so check ‘em out. Afternoons at Old Hickory Lake Docks, poles, clusters of rocks, sharp drops in depth and similar areas within a lake are referred to as structure. Bass tend to gravitate towards these areas, as they provide cover and often hold plenty of fish food, especially in the afternoon. Mornings at Lake Okeechobee The shallows warm up first in the morning, drawing fish to those waters. Most of the shore is quite shallow, and the area around the small islands is shallow as well. The south shore is a good place to start out in the morning. Midmorning at Lake Okeechobee The three small islands provide bass with everything they like in the midmorning: structure, coverage, vegetation and shallow water. Over on the north side of the lake, directly opposite those islands, you may also find a good place to drop your line. Afternoons at Lake Okeechobee Fishing Lake Okeechobee in the afternoon is no different from other times of day – you’ll rarely see a bass on its own. Even if the fish finder indicates only one fish, chances are that once you find the first fish, you’ll spot several more in the general area. Mornings at Lake Shasta Shasta has a shallow shoreline, but most of the lake is quite deep. Most of the northern recesses are good places to start in the morning, although they are a long ride from the dock. The northeast side of the lake, with its muddy shallows, is a good bet. Midmorning at Lake Shasta Seek out the shallow areas with obvious structure as you fish Lake Shasta in the morning – some of the best structure is found up north. Bass will also hide just beyond the shallows, where a steep drop-off divides the deep water from the shallow. Afternoons at Lake Shasta Shasta is a tough lake to fish, and you might have to cruise around with the fish finder on, searching for bass. Stop as soon as you hear the first ping or spot a sign of fish. Pay attention to the depth readings and choose your lures wisely. Tips Use The Map Use the Z button to bring up the Select Screen and choose Map to navigate the lake more easily. Set the red marker in the right place then press the A button. The Map will tell you how long it takes to get there and will ask for confirmation before moving your boat. Set The Hook When a bass strike at your lure, be sure to push Down on the Control Stick to set the hook. Otherwise, the fish just might be the one that got away. Conversely, when a trout or sunfish strikes on your line don’t set the hook. It should go away. Troll On In Bass have a very delicate constitution and spook easily. When you’re moving into an area that has a school of bass, use the trolling motor to get closer to the fish. Don’t barrel in using your boat’s main motor -- the noise might scare the fish away. Tension Is A Drag When reeling in a fish, pay attention to the tension meter – too much tension will snap the line. Reduce the drag on your line with the R button and use the R and Z buttons together to increase the drag. More drag will tire out a fish faster but might also snap the line. Cut The Line It will take a while to recognize the different types of bass lurking within the lakes. You will want to cut the line with the L button when a non-bass takes your line and you accidentally set it. Reeling in the wrong fish won’t count and waste too much fishing time. Use The Underwater Camera The Lure Cam is an underwater view or your line and lure. Watch the lure as it sinks through the water, then rotate around your line using the left and right C buttons to find out whether your lure is attracting any fish, and, if not, where the fish are located. GameShark Codes (GameShark 3.0 or higher needed!) Enable Code (Must Be On) F105E400 2400 Master Bryan’s Activator 1 P1 D017DCA4 0000 Master Bryan’s Activator 2 P1 D017DCA5 0000 Master Bryan’s Dual Activator P1 D117DCA4 0000 Time Of Day Modifier 8117683A ???? (Change to whatever you want. The higher you change it the greater the effect. You can combine letters and numbers. If the game locks up, try lowering your combination some.) This FAQ has been made by me and are property of Saiyans Rage(http://dragonballz-gt.freeservers.com)and Gundam Wing - The Unnoficial Site(http://run.to/gundamwing) and cannot be reproduced in anyway. Feel free to ask me any questions about this game by e-mailing me at reiko12@excite.com. Ben (Goku_549).