Mastering Topwater Bass During the Fall Transition
September 26, 2023
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,
Target Late Summer Bass with Small Crankbaits
September 8, 2023
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,
Summer Bass Fishing Patterns
August 8, 2023
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
Two Types of Summer Bass
June 30, 2023
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
INFLUENCES AND MENTORS THAT HAVE SHAPED BRANDON PALANIUK INTO A COMPLETE ANGLER
May 23, 2023
Brandon Palaniuk received the nickname “The Prodigy” relatively early in his career. It fit his youth, his meteoric rise, and his Roy Hobbs like ascendance
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST SWIMBAIT COLOR
May 17, 2023
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
MATTY WONG’S ULUA TRAINING GROUND
May 16, 2023
Bassmaster Elite Series sophomore Matty Wong grew up in Hawaii, surrounded by saltwater and its massive denizens – the famous marlin of Kona, ample populations
3 Phases of the Bass Spawn and dock Fishing
May 5, 2023
The months of April and May are arguably one of the best bass fishing months of the year. In many lakes across the country, more
Kenta Kimura’s Breakout Season
May 2, 2023
After years toiling as a vaunted tackle designer and a journeyman pro, first through college, then as a co-angler, and finally from the Opens to
MAXIMIZING EFFECTIVENESS of THE SLEEPER CRAW
April 6, 2023
Take a deep dive with Megabass Pro, Randy Blaukat to get his take after years of testing the brand new SLEEPER CRAW.
Flip it, Skip it, Swim it, Jig it: SLEEPER CRAW
April 6, 2023
The hidden hook design of the SLEEPER CRAW lulls targets into long bites and limits snags, allowing anglers to move from dock skipping to laydowns
Palaniuk and Kimura Bolster Megabass Pro Staff
January 19, 2023
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
Sleeper Gill – Enter the Bluegill’s World
June 23, 2022
SLEEPER GILL targets areas where other swimbaits fear to swim. Featuring a patent-pending adaptation of the dorsal fin weed guard pioneered by the Dark Sleeper,
Vision Oneten FX Jerkbait Tactics
January 5, 2022
Tune in as Megabass Pro, Chris Zaldain breaks down his Vision Oneten FX jerkbait tactics for highly pressured clear water smallmouth.
Elevate Your Popper Game
January 5, 2022
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
Topwater Fishing with the DOG-X DIAMANTE
October 5, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_WngOB0fNs&t=15s We were able to dig into our archives to find elite series pro, Chris Zaldain sharing how the DOG-X DIAMANTE excels even in wind-blown
Neko Rigging for Pressured Bass
October 5, 2021
When challenged with calm, sunny conditions, Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain’s first choice is to pick up a Neko Rigged soft plastic. Neko rigging for
Dynamic Frog Fishing with the Big Gabot
September 13, 2021
Frog fishing can take many forms, especially when it comes to matching forage. Learn from Megabass Pro, Chris Zaldain, that matching a variety of surface
Targeting Big Bass in 3 Different Areas Using the Magdraft Swimbait
May 28, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhJW2QP-Q34Chris Zaldain explains tips and tricks on targeting big bass in 3 different areas using Magdraft swimbaits. Tune in to get the scoop on these
Fishing Main Lake Structure with the New Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr.
January 25, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6LMOvLQnNg&t=320s Chris Zaldain breaks down the key details he looks for when fishing main lake structure with the new Megabass Vision 110+1 Jr. -Using the
Targeting Suspended Bass with The Megabass Deep-Six Crankbait
November 5, 2020
Chris Zaldain breaks down his approach to target suspended bass with the Megabass Deep-Six Crankbait. – Finding the correct depths are key. Pay attention to
Fishing the Vision Oneten Jr for Late Summer Bass
September 14, 2020
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
Jig Fishing with the Dark Sleeper Swimbait
August 17, 2020
Chris Zaldain gives the scoop on the swimbait that quickly filled a needed spot in his arsenal. Here’s how Jig fishing with the Dark Sleeper
How to Improve Your Frog Fishing with The Megabass Big Gabot Frog
June 25, 2020
Chris Zaldain takes to the topwater game with tips and tricks on how to improve your frog fishing with the Megabass Big Gabot. Whether you
Vision 110+2: How to Improve Your Cold Water Jerkbait Fishing
June 25, 2020
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
X-80 Trick Darter: How to Catch More Fish on a Finesse Jerkbait
June 25, 2020
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,
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