Mastering Fall Cranking with the SUPER-Z Z2 and Z3 As water temperatures begin to drop, fall offers prime conditions for crankbait fishing. While a range
Cracking the Code of September Bass Out of all the months of the year, September is the toughest for catching bass. A combination of falling
Winter bass fishing can offer some of the most rewarding opportunities of the year when anglers understand the seasonal behaviors of bass. As water temperatures
The effectiveness of the MAGDRAFT series of swimbaits is undeniable, with numerous top tournament finishes and countless other success stories. The MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE is an
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Take a deep dive with Megabass Pro, Randy Blaukat to get his take after years of testing the brand new SLEEPER CRAW.
The Magdraft Freestyle isn’t some flashy swimbait you throw just because it looks good out of the package. It’s a tool, and like any tool,
Clear, glacial lakes are some of the most challenging and rewarding fisheries you’ll find. Ultra-clear water, vast offshore structure, and bass that spend most of
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
Hop in the boat as Chris Zaldain dives in-depth on the versatility and effectiveness of the Dark Sleeper swimbait.
Tune in as Megabass Pro, Chris Zaldain breaks down his Vision Oneten FX jerkbait tactics for highly pressured clear water smallmouth.
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
When faced with tricky conditions like calm, sunny skies and curious bass in clear water, the Neko rig truly shines as your go-to tool for
Few things in bass fishing deliver the same rush as a frog blowup. The explosion on the surface, the hesitation before you drive the hooks,
Fishing swimbaits isn’t about chasing numbers; it’s about finding the class of fish that makes a lake special. Few baits show you what truly lives
There’s no denying the power of big swimbaits, but there are times when pressured bass, clear water, or tough conditions call for a different approach.
When bass are keyed in on small forage and sitting deeper than a standard jerkbait will reach, that’s when the Vision 110+1 Jr. shines. Downsized
Suspended bass are some of the toughest fish to catch. They’re not locked to the bottom where you can drag a jig, and they’re not
One of the biggest myths in bass fishing, is that jerkbaits are limited to pre-spawn fishing. While this time of year is indeed the best
There aren’t many holes in Zaldain’s swimbait lineup, but the Dark Sleeper slid right into one. Most swimbaits, whether it’s a Magdraft or an I-Slide,
There’s nothing in bass fishing that matches the intensity of a frog bite. That moment when a bass blows up on the surface, explodes through
The cold water season can put fish in a slump, but by learning how to improve your cold water jerkbait fishing game with the Vision
When bass get finicky, pressured, or suspended in hard-to-reach zones, few baits perform like a finesse jerkbait. These compact lures don’t just imitate baitfish; they
When fish are not in the shallows, but also are not in the depths, utilize mid-depth crankbait fishing with the DEEP-X 100 LBO. Learn the
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
Squarebills for springtime bass are effective throughout many parts of the country. In a number of areas, April is the month where most spawning activity
