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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Chris Zaldain shares his finesse jighead approach on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs, where his Spark Shad 3″ and Orochi XX Shaky Head powered him to a five-fish limit
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
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
Up here in Canada and the Great Lakes region, I like to target shallow flats, where Smallmouth feed on small baitfish before descending into their
The Vision Oneten has long been dominant in colder pre-spawn waters, but the real secret of its effectiveness is that it produces all year long. Check the
