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
Topwater Fishing with the DOG-X DIAMANTE
October 5, 2021
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
Dynamic Frog Fishing with the Big Gabot
September 13, 2021
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
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
Megabass I-WING 135 Topwater Crawler
August 5, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWoh7gwRv6c&t=1s Trophy bass anglers rely on plus-sized lures like the I-WING 135 Topwater Crawler to attract and trigger the biggest bass in any given system
How to Fish the Megabass ONETEN+2 Jerkbait
March 6, 2019
Megabass expands their jerkbait lineup with the VISION ONETEN+2, a new class of jerkbait that delivers the tournament-proven ONETEN action in the 12-foot depth range
Zaldain Goes Deep for Swimbait Spots
February 27, 2019
As Chris Zaldain left Palatka, Florida for the seven-hour drive to Lake Lanier, he experienced a bit of déjà vu. The road took him through
Target Fall Bass with the Spark Shad Swimbait
September 19, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwb3v1IUR_s&t=9s Fall is one of the best times of the year to catch big bass. Fish transition from their summer haunts to shallower waters, aggressively
Targeting Bass with Deep Diving crankbaits – DEEP-SIX
August 6, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nfw9bJ8XMmI Deep diving crankbaits are an essential tool for targeting offshore bass, especially during the post-spawn, summer, and early fall periods. These baits allow anglers
How to Fish Swimbaits on the Bottom
June 25, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNUfbm58UUA Swimbait fishing lures are among the most effective tools for targeting big bass, but many anglers overlook their potential as bottom-hugging baits. When fished
How to Fish the Magdraft Swimbait
May 15, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSkOsfj0vdc Swimbait fishing has revolutionized how anglers target big bass, and one of the most effective options in this category is the Megabass Magdraft Swimbait.
Drop-Swimming: Use Swimbaits to Elevate Your Drop Shot Game!
February 6, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v462OOSqhys Why Swimbaits on a Dropshot Excel Dropshot fishing has long been associated with finesse presentations, often utilizing straight-tail worms or small soft plastics. However,
Swimbait Tips for Big Smallmouth Bass
August 25, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dprZXYYcbaQ Small swimbaits have become an essential tool for bass anglers, providing an ultra-realistic presentation that effectively mimics natural forage. These baits excel in a
A Swimbait Solution to Dropshotting
August 17, 2017
Thin, wiggly worms, soft stickbaits and little goby imitators are the workhorses of the dropshotting world, but when California pro Chris Zaldain heads north in
WALKING THE DOG WITH STYLE
July 5, 2017
Ever since bass anglers first learned to “walk the dog” with a cigar-shaped topwater, it has been the Holy Grail of bass bites, a way
DEEP CRANKING WITH PRECISION
June 16, 2017
Once the bass move out to their deep water summertime haunts, some anglers are lost. They flail around, fishing the same crankbaits as everyone else,
ROLL WALKING POPPERS WITH ZALDAIN AND EVERS
May 31, 2017
Now that bass in many parts of the country have completed their spawning duties, it’s time to fatten up before they head offshore for the
SQUAREBILLS IN LATE SPRING
April 26, 2017
While square billed crankbaits are deadly in the pre-spawn, and again in the fall when voracious bass are herding shad to the backs of creeks,
Targeting Grass Flats & Points with Swimbaits
March 2, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6irFcdhldSY Swimbaits have revolutionized bass fishing, particularly in tournament scenarios where targeting big fish is essential. One of the most effective swimbaits for covering water
HOW TO CHOOSE JERKBAIT COLORS
February 7, 2017
Cold weather jerkbaiting is an effective way to catch lethargic and non-committal bass, but it also sits on a fragile precipice – any failure
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GLIDEBAIT FISHING
February 4, 2017
Bassmaster Elite Pro Chris Zaldain shares his approach to glide bait fishing. From his background in California to bodies of water across the country, Chris shares
How to Fish a Jerkbait: Four Seasons of Fishing
January 18, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDlao8MRcB0 When it comes to bass fishing, few lures are as effective in cold water or tough conditions as a jerkbait. Whether targeting finicky fish
Finesse Swimbaits with Chris Zaldain
August 27, 2016
Bassmaster Elite angler Chris Zaldain shares how he fishes 3″ swimbaits like the Spark Shad for key bites. From rigging to hook set, Chris shares the tips
How to Fish the Bottle Shrimp
August 25, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_4Qwu2c-xc When it comes to flipping, pitching, and punching through heavy cover, the Megabass Bottle Shrimp stands out as a highly effective soft plastic bait.
How to Fish the Spark Shad 5″ Swimbait
August 16, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHaYrIo2pt8 When it comes to fishing paddletail swimbaits, few anglers have the expertise and insight of professional bass angler Chris Zaldain. One of his go-to
Healing Heroes: Anglers learn from service veterans
June 15, 2016
Healing Heroes: Anglers learn from service veterans Edwin Evers, the 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic champion, has once again made supporting wounded veterans a priority through
Zaldain’s Sight Fishing Approach
May 15, 2016
Megabass Pro Chris Zaldain shares his sight fishing tips for big bass with Tyler Brinks of Westernbass.com. Chris shares insights gained through competition on the