How Brandon Palaniuk Became a Complete Angler
December 19, 2024
Brandon Palaniuk received the nickname “The Prodigy” relatively early in his career. It fit his youth, his meteoric rise, and his Roy Hobbs like ascendance
Destroyer P5 FMJ vs BMG
December 6, 2024
The DESTROYER P5 FMJ and BMG are designed to elevate angling experiences across various techniques in bottom contact fishing. Understanding their aptitudes and prowess will
Fishing Finesse Crankbaits for Fall Bass
November 22, 2024
Fall brings an exciting shift in bass fishing. As temperatures cool, leaves change, and days shorten, a transition period emerges that often delivers some of
DESTROYER P5 TOP PICKS – A GUIDE’S PERSPECTIVE
November 8, 2024
Ontario smallmouth guru Nick Cousvis is picky about his bass tackle, and while he knows there are a wide range of premium rods with top-shelf
PALANIUK’s JERKBAIT COLOR SYSTEM REVEALED
September 29, 2024
Two-time Elite Series Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk has always had theories about jerkbait fishing and color selection, but now that he’s added forward
Fishing the Fall Transition with Squarebill Crankbaits
September 17, 2024
The late summer and early fall period presents a unique challenge for bass anglers. During this time, bass become more scattered and less aggressive due
Megabass America Appoints Patterson Leeth as New Director of Marketing
September 12, 2024
For Immediate Release Megabass of America, the North American arm of Japan’s premier manufacturer of high-end fishing tackle, is pleased to announce the appointment of
Fishing Bluegill and Goby Swimbaits for Summer Bass
July 29, 2024
Bass fishing during the heat of summer can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding times of the year. Due to high water temperatures
Swimbaits for Summer Bass Fishing
July 5, 2024
Historically, summer fishing has been limited to tried-and-true traditional techniques to tempt bass from their deep, cool haunts, but the introduction of swimbaits like the
9 Plus Pound Smallmouth Bass – Catching a New Personal Best
June 21, 2024
Many bass anglers set lofty goals, but few of them set them as high or put as much concentrated effort into reaching them as Cobi
Topwater Bass Fishing In June?
June 18, 2024
Few techniques match the excitement of topwater fishing in the summer. However, while many lures will catch fish, choosing smaller topwater lures for early summer
Glide Bait Fishing For Early Summer Bass
June 5, 2024
Undoubtedly, one of the most discussed aspects of glide bait fishing is the tendency of bass to follow the lure without striking. Though frustrating to
Unlock the Sneaky Effectiveness of Finesse Crankbait Fishing
April 23, 2024
Throughout the most challenging fisheries and tournament conditions, anglers who unlock the sneaky effectiveness of finesse crankbait fishing consistently see outsized results. Among these crankbaits,
“Floating” Crankbaits for Key Bites
April 16, 2024
Palaniuk’s Cranking System Heading into his thirteenth Bassmaster Classic, and third on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake, Brandon Palaniuk expected to deploy a unique shallow-water cranking technique
Advanced Jerkbait Tips For Winning Bites
March 28, 2024
Chasing bass on places like Lake Ontario where there may be up to 50 feet of visibility, there were occasions when Ontario pro and guide
Three Tips for Magdraft Swimbait Success
March 18, 2024
The Megabass MAGDRAFT swimbait, revered in tournament and trophy bass fishing circles alike, is designed to deliver an unrivaled head-shaking, tail-thumping action right out of
Palaniuk’s Will to Win
March 14, 2024
Leading into his 13th Bassmaster Classic, Brandon Palaniuk has fished more than 150 professional tournaments with B.A.S.S., and he has won exactly six times. In
Megabass Wins 2024 IF Design Award
March 13, 2024
YUKI ITO, Founder of Megabass, worldwide angling personality and renowned product designer, adds to his repertoire with a 2024 iF DESIGN AWARD for the brand
Late Winter Jerkbait Fishing: A Tactical Guide
February 7, 2024
Bass fishing’s intrigue is amplified by the mercurial nature of its quarry, particularly noticeable in the winter months. February marks a nuanced shift in bass
Mastering Water Clarity for Winter Bass Fishing Success
January 10, 2024
Bass fishing’s allure often lies in its complexity and the constantly changing variables that challenge anglers. This is particularly true in the colder months when
Megabass America Elevates Ryan Buttermore to VP of Sales & Marketing
January 8, 2024
For Immediate Release Megabass of America, the North American arm of Japan’s premier builder of high-end fishing tackle, is pleased to announce the promotion of
Finesse Swimbaits for Winter Bass
December 20, 2023
Small swimbaits are one of the most effective methods for winter bass fishing due to their lifelike appearance and versatility. From a traditional jighead to
FINESSE JERKBAIT SECRETS to catch more bass
November 29, 2023
Finesse jerkbait fishing harnesses smaller jerkbaits to generate strikes in situations where traditionally-sized offerings are less productive than usual. This may be due to cooling
NEW MEGABASS Hardbait COLORS For 2024
November 28, 2023
Megabass, the award-winning Japanese fishing brand known for its unparalleled blend of technological innovation and handmade artistry, is proud to announce the expansion of its
Fall Fishing with Reaction Baits
November 20, 2023
November is a huge transition month for bass in many lakes across the country. A combination of shorter daylight hours, cooling water temperatures, and biological
How the VISION ONETEN Jerkbait was Made
November 10, 2023
Veteran Missouri bass pro Randy Blaukat had a front-row seat for two critical inflection points in jerkbait fishing history: First, by virtue of geography, he
Megabass Wins 2023 Good Design Award
October 16, 2023
YUKI ITO, Founder of Megabass, worldwide angling personality and renowned product designer, adds to his 200 Good Design Awards from the Japan Institute of Design
Mastering Topwater Bass During the Fall Transition
September 26, 2023
The fall transition can be a unique and challenging time for bass anglers. Bass will often disperse this time of year due to roaming forage,
Target Late Summer Bass with Small Crankbaits
September 8, 2023
Aside from many northern fisheries, late summer often presents some of the toughest fishing of the entire year. High temperatures, low water and oxygen levels,
Summer Bass Fishing Patterns
August 8, 2023
In most parts of the country, except for far-north smallmouth fisheries, July/August marks the point where bass become harder to catch. Reasons for this include
Two Types of Summer Bass
June 30, 2023
Bass fishing is truly dynamic and summer is no exception. Depending on the body of water, most impoundments will have roughly half of the bass
HOW TO RIG MAGDRAFT SWIMBAIT LINE-THROUGH
June 2, 2023
The Magdraft Freestyle has allowed anglers to cover nearly all depth zones with the signature profile that has continued to make the Magdraft series effective
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST SWIMBAIT COLOR
May 17, 2023
We all know that selecting the best lure color will generate more bites from better quality fish. This is especially true in larger baits like
MATTY WONG’S ULUA TRAINING GROUND
May 16, 2023
Bassmaster Elite Series sophomore Matty Wong grew up in Hawaii, surrounded by saltwater and its massive denizens – the famous marlin of Kona, ample populations
3 Phases of the Bass Spawn and dock Fishing
May 5, 2023
The months of April and May are arguably one of the best bass fishing months of the year. In many lakes across the country, more
Kenta Kimura’s Breakout Season
May 2, 2023
After years toiling as a vaunted tackle designer and a journeyman pro, first through college, then as a co-angler, and finally from the Opens to