Fishing the Dark Sleeper Swimbait like a Jig
July 26, 2018
Bass anglers often use jigs for pitching, flipping and casting to shallow cover. Kenichi Iida demonstrates how to employ a standard jigging technique with a
Kanata Jerkbait Down & Dirty
July 6, 2018
Take a closer look at the Kanata Jerkbait with Edwin Evers. Watch as he breaks down some of the features of this bait, including when
How to Fish Swimbaits on the Bottom
June 25, 2018
A good portion of bass feeding activity takes place on or near the bottom; crawfish and all sorts of baitfish make use of the lower
Shallow Squarebill Crankbait Fishing
May 22, 2018
The square bill can be one of the most effective baits in the spring for big bass. Megabass pro-Edwin Evers breaks down how he fishes
Casting Big Baits with Oliver Ngy
May 17, 2018
With more and more anglers casting big swimbaits, mechanics can be key to success. Come along as Oliver Ngy breaks down his casting mechanics when
How to Fish the Magdraft Swimbait
May 15, 2018
Professional angler Chris Zaldain has turned to the Magdraft swimbait in 6″ and even 8″ sizes to bring some serious weight to the scales throughout
Shiner-Style Jerkbaits
May 2, 2018
Megabass Pro Edwin Evers shares his insight on the X-80 Trick Darter and ITO Shiner, two sleeper jerkbaits that are go-to’s in the warmer months,
Targeting Transitions with the Dark Sleeper
February 21, 2018
The compact profile and boot-tail design of the Dark Sleeper swimbait make it ideal for bottom contact applications. But unlike many swimbaits, the Dark Sleeper’s
3-Retrieves for Trophy Bass
February 20, 2018
Sure, we all see on instagram that big baits catch big fish…but how do they do it? Trophy Bass Hunter Oliver Ngy shares the three
Drop-Swimming: Use Swimbaits to Elevate Your Drop Shot Game!
February 6, 2018
If all else fails, you’ve always got the drop-shot…but sometimes they just don’t want that traditional vertical presentation. In those cases, the Hazedong Shad in
Jerkbaits: When Silence is Golden
January 8, 2018
Even after 20 years of fishing professionally, there are still nuances to be learned in jerkbait fishing. The role of sound is one, and Bassmaster
Jig Fishing with Swimbaits
November 16, 2017
Edwin Evers, the 2016 Bassmaster Classic champion, hails from Oklahoma, which is decidedly jig country, and about 1,400 miles east of swimbait central. Nevertheless, he’s
Choosing shallow-cover cast angles
September 29, 2017
When I think of September bass fishing, I think of fishing around shallow targets. Of course, many anglers associate bass fishing with shallow cover, as
Swimbait Tips for Big Smallmouth Bass
August 25, 2017
Chris Zaldain shares his finesse jighead approach on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs, where his Spark Shad 3″ and Orochi XX Shaky Head powered him to a five-fish limit
A Swimbait Solution to Dropshotting
August 17, 2017
Thin, wiggly worms, soft stickbaits and little goby imitators are the workhorses of the dropshotting world, but when California pro Chris Zaldain heads north in
Locating and Planting Brush Piles
July 22, 2017
One of the keys in competitive bass fishing is learning to focus on catching better than average-sized bass. The skill level of anglers has accelerated
Early Post-Spawn Topwater Fishing
May 16, 2017
The transition from pre-spawn, spawn, to post-spawn is not an exact science. When it comes to topwater techniques, these periods overlap and are far from
Thoughts on the Spawning Cycle
May 2, 2017
One of the valuable byproducts of the passage of time is the fact that fishing myths are dispelled on a regular basis. Two of the
Understanding Late Pre-Spawn Patterns
April 14, 2017
Without a doubt, April is one of the favorite months for bass anglers throughout most of the country. The fish are moving shallow in large
Top Hook Swimbait Modification for Big Bass
March 31, 2017
When your big bass targets are holding in shallow weeds, vegetation, or relating to bottom structure, sometimes you need to get rid of that belly
Best Times to Catch Big Bass on Jerkbaits
March 15, 2017
While you can catch fish on jerkbaits all year, there is a specific window of time on each body of water across the country when
When Small Jerkbaits Shine
March 4, 2017
One of the biggest mistakes I’ve seen many anglers make is that they get locked into throwing only a standard-size jerkbait like the Vision 110. If
Targeting Grass Flats & Points with Swimbaits
March 2, 2017
Chris Zaldain shares a few key tips to maximize your productivity with the Magdraft swimbait! Head-thumping action (in addition to tail kick) is key 15lb
Best Wintertime Jerkbait Locations
February 14, 2017
Jerkbait fishing may be one of the most difficult techniques to master, but on those occasions when you put the puzzle together there’s almost nothing in
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GLIDEBAIT FISHING
February 4, 2017
Bassmaster Elite Pro Chris Zaldain shares his approach to glide bait fishing. From his background in California to bodies of water across the country, Chris shares
Jerkbaits in 40-degree Waters
January 31, 2017
Traditionally, most anglers have viewed winter as the prime time for jerkbait fishing. The conventional wisdom indicated that suspending jerkbaits were only effective for sluggish
Understanding Jerkbait Conditions
January 26, 2017
In my opinion, jerkbait fishing can be one of the most complicated techniques in bass fishing, but if practiced correctly it can also be among
Four Seasons of Jerkbait Fishing
January 18, 2017
While it’s true that jerkbaits are the dominant prespawn lure throughout much of the country, subtle and not so subtle variations in design make them
Northern Smallmouth: Early-winter jerkbaits for shallow water
December 9, 2016
Up here in Canada and the Great Lakes region, I like to target shallow flats, where Smallmouth feed on small baitfish before descending into their
Fishing the Dot Crawler
September 25, 2016
Chris Zaldain shares his favorite ways to rig the Dot Crawler 4.8″ and Dot Crawler 5.8″ soft plastic stick bait! From rigging shaky heads with
I-LOUD IN ACTION
September 1, 2016
The i-LOUD’s patented Rudder Action Balancer System (RAB) throws weight from the left to right side with a resounding ‘knocking’ sound. This creates a ton of noise,
A Guide to Replacing Jerkbait Hooks
August 27, 2016
The world of treble hooks can be a confusing one, even to the experienced angler. Manufacturers offer a wide range of models, including round bends,
Finesse Swimbaits with Chris Zaldain
August 27, 2016
Bassmaster Elite angler Chris Zaldain shares how he fishes 3″ swimbaits like the Spark Shad for key bites. From rigging to hook set, Chris shares the tips
How to Fish the Bottle Shrimp
August 25, 2016
Bassmaster Elite pro-Chris Zaldain shares his tips on how to rig and fish the Bottle Shrimp, a craw imitation softbait perfect for Texas rigs, jig
How to Fish the Spark Shad 5″ Swimbait
August 16, 2016
B.A.S.S. Elite pro angler Chris Zaldain shares tips and techniques to help you get the most out of larger 5″ swimbaits like the SPARK SHAD.
TOPWATER POPPERS: POP-X
August 4, 2016
“Topwater lures shine during the warm water months, and especially in clear water on overcast days. But which topwater category to tie on? Poppers remain