Try your luck at fishing ESPN-style with ESPN Great Outdoor Games: Bass 2002, a simulation that allows you to wet your hook without getting your feet wet. Featuring real lakes from across the United States, Bass 2002 offers three game modes, a dozen varieties of fish, a well-stocked tackle box, and changing conditions to test your skills. Record catches are tracked in tournament mode, a live well provides storage for the ones that didn't get away, and results are monitored by location.
Free fishing mode lets you test lures, practice your casting and angler skills, and scout out lakes and locations without time constraints. Tournament mode starts with a qualifying round. The top five contenders move on to the big show, where the minimum keeper is at least 12 inches and the ultimate winner is determined by the total weight of the five target fish caught. A save game feature is available to tournament qualifiers or finalists. Multiplayer mode requires a Game Boy Advance Link Cable.