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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 Kenta Kimura to the company’s pro staff. Palaniuk will represent Megabass hard baits, wire baits, jigs and jigheads. Kimura will work on the soft bait side only, including rigged soft …
Megabass Founder Yuki Ito Wins Prestigious 2022 Red Dot Design Award Destroyer rod series wins rare triple crown of awards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hamamatsu, Japan – Megabass CEO and Founder Yuki Ito has long been focused on destroying the status quo in fishing gear. Working with a dedicated group of hard core anglers, he’s introduced …
Destroyer rod series wins rare triple crown of awards Read More »
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 has long been used by many makers to create realistic finishes, Megabass prefers the artistry inherent in painting. Regardless of lure material, the assembly, polishing, leveling and painting are all …
MEGABASS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW DEALERS Temporary hold to extend through Summer of 2021 November 4, 2020 Megabass of America, the North American arm of Japan’s boutique builder of premium fishing tackle, announced today that no new accounts will be opened until the Summer of 2021. However, dealer applications will continue to be accepted in …
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 needs of discerning anglers, showcasing Megabass’ commitment to application-specific design and development in North America. Incorporating refinements to taper, balance point, guide positioning and ergonomics, the LEVANTE evolved through countless …
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 center and corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, in December of 2018. “In an effort to better support the dealers and anglers who drive Megabass’ growth in the North American market, …
Since its debut in 2013, the Orochi XX series has embodied the intersection between Japanese rod technology and North American bass fishing. Dedicated to inspiring American anglers to new heights, the Megabass development team constantly pursues new technologies to ensure that each rod continues to earn its place in angler’s hands. With the introduction of …
EVOLUTION IS BEAUTIFUL: NEW OROCHI XX RODS FOR 2018 Read More »
Megabass of America, the North American arm of Japan’s premier builder of high-end fishing tackle, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Buttermore as National Sales Manager, effective September 1, 2017. Ryan joins Megabass by way of Dick’s Sporting Goods, where he was formerly a buyer in the fishing tackle department. Prior to his …
MEGABASS APPOINTS RYAN BUTTERMORE AS NATIONAL SALES MANAGER Read More »
The VISION ONETEN SILENT jerkbait brings deadly stealth to the undeniable performance of the VISION ONTEN, unleashing a fierce new weapon upon tournament waters. By consolidating the moving balancers of the original ONETEN into a single, fixed weight, the ONETEN SILENT is poised to strike from any position. In fact, by eliminating the dead space between tungsten spheres, …
Drawing upon decades of Japanese design evolution and expertise, the long-awaited Destroyer rod begins its journey anew in the United States. First released in Japan in 1996, the Destroyer rod series ushered in an era of unrivaled performance, innovation, and craftsmanship that reverberated throughout the angling world. Built to Japanese specifications, each generation of Destroyer …
Introducing four new patterns for the vaunted Vision Oneten Jerkbait! From the semi-transparent metallic finish of the MG SEXY STREAM to the deep, multi-faceted pearls of KAMEYAMA GHOST PEARL and MB GIZZARD, these new patterns have earned their place on the front deck and go-bags of serious anglers. Be sure to check out the video below, to …
Megabass of America, the North American arm of Japan’s premier builder of high-end fishing tackle, is pleased to announce the appointment of Roy Gray as sales representative in the United States, to begin immediately. Roy will manage multiple accounts nationwide, working under National Sales & Product Manager, Kenichi Iida. “With nearly a decade of …
MEGABASS OF AMERICA WELCOMES 30-YEAR VETERAN TO SALES TEAM Read More »
MADILL, Okla. — It sounded like the opening scene of the movie Saving Private Ryan, said Levi Crawford, in describing the 2010 attack in Afghanistan that nearly took his life. That’s all Crawford could do – hear it, because the initial rocket propelled grenade explosion blinded him when it struck his Buffalo mine-protected vehicle. Source: …
Healing Heroes: Anglers learn from service veterans Read More »
While he got a little competition from winner Randall Tharp on Sunday, Zaldain was the big star of the week on Bassmaster LIVE. He carried Friday’s first day. Of course, he was the only angler fishing on Bull Shoals Lake within cell range, so it was basically a solo show. But he delivered. Bassmaster TV …
Ever wonder what it takes to win the biggest bass fishing tournament on the planet? Edwin Evers breaks down his 2016 championship, from preparation, practice, and some tips and techniques to help you be a more successful angler when it’s all on the line! Key takeaways include: How to custom-weight your FlapSlap for cold-water success …
Current vice president Yuskei Murayama has been named the new President & CEO of Megabass of America, Inc., announced Yuki Ito, President & CEO of the San Carlos, CA subsidiary of the premium fishing tackle maker. Murayama’s new position is effective November 1, at which time Ito will step down, and continue in his primary …
MEGABASS OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT & CEO Read More »
Edwin Evers followed his instincts up shallow on the St. Lawrence River, and put together the winning pattern for his record-setting second consecutive Elite Series win! Check out the recap video to learn how he approached this river system, and how he relied on his swimbaits and jerkbaits to get the job done. Key Products: …
Megabass of America, the US arm of Japan’s foremost innovator of premium fishing tackle, confirmed today that after 17 years, Megabass’ title sponsorship of Aaron Martens is ending. “While we are of course disappointed that our professional relationship will not continue in 2015, we certainly understand Aaron’s decision to pursue a new business opportunity,” …
MEGABASS AND AARON MARTENS PART WAYS AFTER 17 YEARS Read More »
Megabass of America, the US arm of Japan’s foremost innovator of premium fishing tackle, announced today that it has expanded its sponsorship of Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain, who will now represent Megabass hardbaits and softbaits in addition to the company’s rods. Zaldain will be the first US angler to represent the company’s extensive …
CHRIS ZALDAIN ADDS MEGABASS HARDBAITS AND SOFTBAITS TO ARSENAL Read More »
Megabass of America, the US arm of Japan’s most revered builder of high-end fishing tackle, announced today that it has hired Kenichi Iida, formerly of Shimano America Corp, as a Sales & Product Development Manager, to begin immediately. His role will be multifaceted. In addition to helping the company’s pro-staff conceive and create products suited …
MEGABASS OF AMERICA BRINGS KENICHI IIDA ONBOARD TO STRENGTHEN U.S. FOOTPRINT Read More »
Tournament-caliber series of rods created with substantial input from Martens and Clausen Guided by the vast tournament experience of Aaron Martens and Luke Clausen, and the functional artistry that is the company’s trademark, Megabass of America will introduce the Orochi XX series of rods later this month. There will be 11 rods in the …
Oklahoma pro and Bassmaster Classic favorite will contribute heavily to product development February 4, 2013 Megabass of America hereby announces that it will sponsor veteran Bassmaster Elite Series pro Edwin Evers for the 2013 season. He’ll join Aaron Martens, Luke Clausen and Shin Fukae on the Megabass tour-level pro-staff. The announcement comes …
Megabass Signing Ceremony – Yuki Ito and Yuskei Murayama (pictured right) New subsidiary of Megabass Japan will enhance US distribution Megabass, Japan’s foremost innovator of premium fishing tackle, hereby announces the company’s substantial efforts to increase the visibility and availability of its unparalleled products in the U.S. market. The independent distributor previously known as …