Big Bass Bonanza – Keeping it Reel Review
Keeping it Reel is a later Big Bass Bonanza that adds an ante bet and a bonus buy to the classic collect formula.
Fish money
The fish carry random money values, and the fisherman wild collects them during free spins; it appears on all reels in the round.
Big Bass Bonanza – Keeping it Reel Features
Ante and buy
The ante bet raises the stake by 50% and makes scatters more likely. The free spins can be bought for 100× the bet.
RTP and maximum win
The demo lists an RTP of 96.07%. Wins are capped at 10,000× the bet (6,666× with the ante bet). Pragmatic Play rates it high volatility.
Bonus buy
Where the casino allows it, the bonus can be bought for 100× the bet. The ante bet raises the stake by 50% for more bonus chances.
Big Bass Bonanza – Keeping it Reel Pros and Cons
Strengths
- Ante bet for more bonuses
- Familiar Big Bass collect
Limitations
- High volatility
Our Verdict
Keeping it Reel is a dependable Big Bass with more control over how you chase the bonus.
Big Bass Bonanza – Keeping it Reel FAQs
Does Keeping it Reel have a bonus buy?
Yes, for 100× the bet where the casino allows it.
What is the RTP of Big Bass Bonanza – Keeping it Reel?
96.07% in Pragmatic Play's demo data; casinos can run other settings, shown on the game's information screen.
What is the maximum win in Big Bass Bonanza – Keeping it Reel?
10,000× the bet (6,666× with the ante bet).
Sources and game-version notes
Information checked 3 November 2026.
Rules, RTP, volatility, maximum win and buy prices were read from the game's own help files and start-up data in Pragmatic Play's free demo on 3 November 2026. Casinos can run other RTP settings; the game's information screen shows the one in use.
