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 and techniques that have allowed him to cash checks in grueling events.

ONE-TWO TOP WATER PUNCH: GIANT DOG-X and DOG-X DIAMANTE
By late spring, as the final echoes of the spawn fade into the warmth of early summer, bass begin to look up. It’s topwater season—arguably