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
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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
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
Chris Zaldain shows you how ultra shallow water glidebait fishing with the Vatalion 190 can help trigger strikes from massive bass foraging on bluegills! Take
Chris Zaldain takes to the topwater game with tips and tricks on how to improve your frog fishing with the BIG GABOT frog. Whether you
Learn how to catch more fish on a finesse jerkbait from Megabass pro, Randy Blaukat. Randy has trusted the effectiveness of the X-80 for years,
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
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
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
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
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,
Faced with an 11-pound gap to make up after Day One of the Bassmaster Classic 2019 , Chris Zaldain was amazed by the 20 pounds that Ott DeFoe brought to the scales.
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
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
A good portion of bass feeding activity takes place on or near the bottom; crawfish and all sorts of baitfish make use of the lower
The compact profile and boot-tail design of the Dark Sleeper swimbait make it ideal for bottom contact applications. But unlike many swimbaits, the Dark Sleeper’s
Sure, we all see on instagram that big baits catch big fish…but how do they do it? Trophy Bass Hunter Oliver Ngy shares the three
If all else fails, you’ve always got the drop-shot…but sometimes they just don’t want that traditional vertical presentation. In those cases, the Hazedong Shad in
One of the keys in competitive bass fishing is learning to focus on catching better than average-sized bass. The skill level of anglers has accelerated
One of the valuable byproducts of the passage of time is the fact that fishing myths are dispelled on a regular basis. Two of the
Without a doubt, April is one of the favorite months for bass anglers throughout most of the country. The fish are moving shallow in large
While you can catch fish on jerkbaits all year, there is a specific window of time on each body of water across the country when
What happens when your guide is Oliver Ngy, of Big Bass Dreams? Well, if you’re Westin Yancey of Undercover Sportsman, your personal best largemouth is going to get broken…twice! Check out this rad video and watch Wes crack two 9lb largemouth on the Magdraft 10″ in White Back Shad!
Zaldain shares his approach for the Bassmaster Elite on the CA Delta, including the setups and techniques he utilized to adjust to changing conditions, and
