Mid Depth Target Crankbait Fishing with the Megabass Deep-X 100 LBO
June 25, 2020
When fish are not in the shallows, but also are not in the depths, utilize mid-depth target crankbait fishing with the Megabass Deep-X 100 LBO.
Shallow Water Fishing with the UOZE Swimmer
May 26, 2020
One of the greatest attractions of bass fishing is the fact not all the bass are doing the same thing at the same time on
Fishing the S-Crank for Springtime Bass
April 29, 2020
Spring is a time of great transition in bass fishing April is a key time in this phase. Throughout many parts of the country, April
How to catch Big Bass on a MAGDRAFT Swimbait
April 22, 2020
With frontal conditions on the forecast, the rain will be falling, the boats will be running, and the bass will be hungry! Step onto the
SonicSide in the Pre Spawn
March 13, 2020
take advantage of the megabass SonicSide in the Pre-Spawn Of all the seasons, the pre-spawn period of the year without a doubt is the time
Late Winter Bass Transitions
February 19, 2020
Understanding bass movement is a lifelong project The hardest part of this sport for many people to understand is that there are no absolutes. There
Early Winter Jerkbait Fishing
January 10, 2020
Master These early winter Jerkbait fishing Techniques Without a doubt, jerkbait fishing is one of the most difficult techniques to master. Since jerkbaits rely on the angler
Spinnerbaits in the Fall: Ripping the V-9
November 27, 2019
Fishing Spinnerbaits in the fall creates an epic bite Dropping water temperatures make bass more aggressive The fall transition begins slowly, but with the first
Zaldain’s Soft Spybait Secrets
October 3, 2019
The Japanese technique known as “spybaiting” has gained widespread acclaim for its ability to draw strikes from clear-water bass, particularly suspended smallmouths. However, according to
Megabass Megadog: Fishing Big Topwater Lures
September 17, 2019
Chris Zaldain breaks down how to fish big topwater lures in various conditions. Topics covered: Retrieve variances for different conditions – When to apply a
Flipping & Pitching Isolated Mats
September 11, 2019
Chris Zaldain always has a 1oz + flipping/pitching rig ready to go when working shorelines. – Target isolated mats and windblown grass patches– Don’t
A closer look at the I-Wing 135
September 4, 2019
Megabass Japan shares the lure technology packed into the i-Wing 135 topwater crawler bait and the three primary retrieve styles for explosive bites! For more
Megabass R.A.B. Knocker System
September 4, 2019
The patented Megabass R.A.B. system features a fixed weight on a free swinging rudder-like pivot. This unique balancer is designed to throw its weight side-to-side
Megabass Big-M 7.5 for Ultra Deep Cranking 24ft +
August 21, 2019
How is ultra-deep cranking different from normal deep cranking? What areas of the lake do you target? Why, when, and most importantly, how? Chris Zaldain
Megabass I-Wing 135 | Chris Zaldain
August 5, 2019
Trophy bass anglers rely on plus-sized lures to attract and trigger the biggest bass in any given system — this mentality extends beyond the swimbait
Shallow Summer Cranking
July 19, 2019
In most man-made lakes and river systems, a portion of the lake will have some off-colored water, current and shallow cover. While the percentage of
Belly Hook Swimbaits
June 18, 2019
The birth of bass fishing swimbaits began in California decades ago. This was a closely guarded secret for many years, but slowly, tournament anglers began
3 Ways Spinning Gear Excels for Jerkbait Fishing
June 13, 2019
While most enthusiast bass anglers prefer casting gear over spinning, the latter has some definite advantages when fishing jerkbaits. Megabass Product Manager, Kenichi Iida, shares
Post Spawn Topwater Fishing
June 8, 2019
One can imagine over a century ago, some innovative person observing largemouth bass attacking birds or snakes swimming, and then creating a crude topwater imitation
Magdraft Freestyle Rigging Techniques
May 8, 2019
How do you fish and rig a FREESTYLE swimbait? Professional Angler Chris Zaldain has been wildly successful with Megabass swimbaits on Bassmaster Elite tournament trail,
Dealing With Extreme Tides
April 9, 2019
For anglers raised on reservoirs, natural lakes and free-flowing rivers, tidal fisheries can present a variety of conundrums: Fish can be present on one tide
Chris Zaldain Bass Master Classic 2019
April 4, 2019
ZALDAIN GOES AGAINST THE CURRENT FOR A CLASSIC-BEST LIMIT Faced with an 11-pound gap to make up after Day One of the Bassmaster Classic, Chris
Pre-Spawn Jerkbait Fishing
March 27, 2019
Each year, we learn more about the potential of the jerkbaits and refine our understanding of lure selection for every season and situation an angler
Selecting a Jerkbait Color
March 21, 2019
Megabass Pro Randy Blaukat breaks down how he chooses the most effective color in a jerkbait. It just might surprise you how he answers. Randy
How to Fish the Megabass ONETEN+2 Jerkbait
March 6, 2019
Megabass expands their jerkbait lineup with the VISION ONETEN+2, a new class of jerkbait that delivers the tournament-proven ONETEN action in the 12-foot depth range
Megabass Sonic Side Flat Sided Crankbait
March 6, 2019
Flat-sided crankbaits catch bass all year, but they’re at their best during the prespawn period when water temps are cold but starting to warm. Professional
Zaldain Goes Deep for Swimbait Spots
February 27, 2019
As Chris Zaldain left Palatka, Florida for the seven-hour drive to Lake Lanier, he experienced a bit of déjà vu. The road took him through
NEW MEGABASS LEVANTE RODS
February 21, 2019
Completely redesigned for 2019, the LEVANTE features material, blank, and component upgrades to deliver a new standard of lightweight, balanced power. 12 models cover the
MEGABASS ANNOUNCES NEW HEADQUARTERS
November 1, 2018
Megabass of America, the North American arm of Japan’s premier builder of high-end fishing tackle, is pleased to announce the opening of a new distribution
Fall Transitions
October 4, 2018
Fishing the Fall Transition Bass fishing is an art and a science. Each year, our knowledge of the sport increases exponentially with new products, technology,
Target Fall Bass with the Spark Shad Swimbait
September 19, 2018
Professional bass angler Chris Zaldain nails it when he says new school grubbing is a finesse swimbait rigged on a ball head jig. Unlike grubs,
The Importance of Motion
September 12, 2018
When most anglers pick up a lure off the shelf or from the tackle store pegboard, they’re looking at limited clues about its effectiveness. Does
Late Summer Frog Fishing
September 12, 2018
Hollow-belly Frogs have been catching bass for nearly 50 years, but for much of that time, many anglers thought they were relegated to fishing in
The Right Equipment for Throwing Big Swimbaits
August 23, 2018
Heavy baits need to be fished on rods rated for heavy lure weights, but with a taper that allows for imparting fish-triggering moves. The rod
Targeting Deep Bass with the DEEP-SIX Crankbait
August 6, 2018
Large schools of bass move offshore during the Post-Spawn and Fall patterns. One of the most effective ways to target these fish is to throw
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