Play ESPN Great Outdoor Games : Bass Tournament Online

Ever wanted to fish without getting wet? ESPN’s Bass Tournament on the GBA nails that weirdly specific fantasy. You pick your lure (the frog one’s weirdly effective), cast into these little pixelated lakes, and wait for that satisfying tug—then it’s all about not screwing up the reeling minigame. Mess up, and that trophy bass becomes someone else’s bragging rights.

What surprised me was how much the weather and time of day actually matter. Dawn’s good for topwater lures, but good luck spotting your bobber in the rain. Tournament mode’s where it gets tense—you’ve got 10 minutes to out-fish AI opponents who somehow always know where the big ones hide.

It’s janky in that early 2000s handheld way (why does my fisherman look like a Lego man?), but that’s part of the charm. Perfect for bus rides or pretending to be outdoorsy. Just don’t expect your thumbs to stay dry during the final showdown for the legendary "Ol’ Mossback."