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 JErkbait 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 Fishing During the Fall Transition
September 26, 2023
Why Fall Bass Crush Topwater Lures The fall transition can be a unique and challenging time for bass anglers. Bass will often disperse this time
Small Crankbaits for Late Summer Bass Fishing Success
September 8, 2023
Why Small Crankbaits Excel in Summer Bass Fishing Aside from many northern fisheries, late summer often presents some of the toughest fishing of the entire
Summer Bass Fishing Patterns that deliver
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
Understanding Two Types of Summer Bass and How to Catch Them
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
Whether you’re fishing flooded cattails, laydowns, or shallow rock patches, the way your swimbait moves can make or break your success. Most anglers run their
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
From Island Shores to Elite Series: Matty Wong’s Fishing Evolution Bassmaster Elite Series sophomore Matty Wong grew up in Hawaii, surrounded by saltwater and its
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
MAXIMIZING EFFECTIVENESS of THE SLEEPER CRAW
April 6, 2023
Take a deep dive with Megabass Pro, Randy Blaukat to get his take after years of testing the brand new SLEEPER CRAW.
Flip it, Skip it, Swim it, Jig it: SLEEPER CRAW
April 6, 2023
Few baits merge realism, versatility, and pure fish-drawing power quite like the Sleeper Craw. Designed to be crawled, skipped, and fished through complex cover, this
Palaniuk and Kimura Bolster Megabass Pro Staff
January 19, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Megabass of America, Inc. announces the addition of two-time Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk and Northern Open champion
This May CHANGE the Way You Fish the Magdraft Freestyle
November 23, 2022
Megabass Product Specialist, Justin Perelli will change the way you fish the MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE. Hop on board with Justin as he breaks down the vast
Catch More Buzzbait Bass
November 23, 2022
Join Megabass Product Specialist Justin Perelli, where the clear waters of the Northeastern United States become a battleground and the Megabass JAMAICA BOA buzzbait your
Targeting Lakes with Deep Crankbaits
October 13, 2022
Attacking the vast expanses of crystal-clear lakes and rivers in the northeastern US can seem like a daunting task, but armed with the right knowledge
Sleeper Gill – Enter the Bluegill’s World
June 23, 2022
https://youtu.be/HFQHFIMAIHo SLEEPER GILL – enter the bluegill’s world with the swimbait that targets areas where others fear to swim. Featuring a patent-pending adaptation of the
Destroyer rod series wins rare triple crown of awards
April 15, 2022
Megabass Founder Yuki Ito Wins Prestigious Red Dot Design Award Megabass CEO and Founder Yuki Ito has long been focused on destroying the status quo
Fine Art Finish
March 4, 2022
Made by a Meister Fine Art Finish lures are painted on the third floor of the company’s main factory in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. While printing
The Versatility of Dark Sleeper
January 5, 2022
Hop in the boat as Chris Zaldain dives in-depth on the versatility and effectiveness of the Dark Sleeper swimbait.
Vision Oneten FX Jerkbait Tactics
January 5, 2022
Tune in as Megabass Pro, Chris Zaldain breaks down his Vision Oneten FX jerkbait tactics for highly pressured clear water smallmouth.
Elevate Your Popper Game
January 5, 2022
Tune in with Elite series pro Chris Zaldain as he explains how poppers can be some of the most versatile weapons in your topwater arsenal
Topwater Fishing with the DOG-X DIAMANTE
October 5, 2021
We were able to dig into our archives to find elite series pro, Chris Zaldain sharing how topwater fishing with the DOG-X DIAMANTE excels even
Neko Rigging for Pressured Bass
October 5, 2021
When challenged with calm, sunny conditions, Neko Rigging for Pressured Bass is one of the most natural ways to present a soft plastic. A “go-to”
Dynamic Frog Fishing with the Big Gabot
September 13, 2021
Dynamic frog fishing with the Big Gabot will open your eyes to what hollow bodied frogs can effectively mimic and how they fit into the
Targeting Big Swimbait Bass in 3 Different Areas Using The Magdraft
May 28, 2021
Targeting big swimbait bass in 3 different areas using the Magdraft can be the key to putting a trophy in the boat on your next
Finesse Swimbait Tactics for Trophy Smallmouth Bass
January 25, 2021
Finesse swimbait tactics for trophy smallmouth bass using the SPARK SHAD and HAZEDONG SHAD. More specifically, when to utilize a ball head method with a
Fishing the VISION ONETEN+1 JR Jerkbait
January 25, 2021
Chris Zaldain breaks down the key details he looks for when fishing the VISION ONETEN+1 JR jerkbait. The VISION ONETEN+1 JR takes signature ONETEN action
Megabass Deep-Six Crankbait to Target Suspended Bass
November 5, 2020
Chris Zaldain breaks down his approach with the Megabass DEEP-SIX crankbait to target suspended bass. Try these tactics next time you’re around suspended bass and