Palaniuk’s Cranking System Heading into his thirteenth Bassmaster Classic, and third on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake, Brandon Palaniuk expected to deploy a unique shallow-water cranking technique
Leading into his 13th Bassmaster Classic, Brandon Palaniuk has fished more than 150 professional tournaments with B.A.S.S., and he has won exactly six times. In
Small swimbaits are one of the most effective methods for winter bass fishing due to their lifelike appearance and versatility. From a traditional jighead to
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
Veteran Missouri bass pro Randy Blaukat had a front-row seat for two critical inflection points in jerkbait fishing history: First, by virtue of geography, he
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
Bassmaster Elite Series sophomore Matty Wong grew up in Hawaii, surrounded by saltwater and its massive denizens – the famous marlin of Kona, ample populations
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
The hidden hook design of the SLEEPER CRAW lulls targets into long bitesand limits snags, allowing anglers to move from dock skipping tolaydowns to more
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
https://youtu.be/HFQHFIMAIHo SLEEPER GILL – enter the bluegill’s world with the swimbait that targets areas where others fear to swim. Featuring a patent-pending adaptation of the
Tune in as Megabass Pro, Chris Zaldain breaks down his Vision Oneten FX jerkbait tactics for highly pressured clear water smallmouth.
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
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 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 gives the scoop on the swimbait that quickly filled a needed spot in his arsenal. Here’s how Jig fishing with the DARK SLEEPER
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
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
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
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
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
Chris Zaldain breaks down how to fish big topwater lures in various conditions. Topics covered: Retrieve variances for different conditions – When to apply a
Chris Zaldain always has a 1oz + flipping/pitching rig ready to go when working shorelines. – Target isolated mats and windblown grass patches– Don’t
How is ultra-deep cranking different from normal deep cranking? What areas of the lake do you target? Why, when, and most importantly, how? Chris Zaldain
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
In most man-made lakes and river systems, a portion of the lake will have some off-colored water, current and shallow cover. While the percentage of
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,
For anglers raised on reservoirs, natural lakes and free-flowing rivers, tidal fisheries can present a variety of conundrums: Fish can be present on one tide
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.
Each year, we learn more about the potential of the jerkbaits and refine our understanding of lure selection for every season and situation an angler
Megabass Pro Randy Blaukat breaks down how he chooses the most effective color in a jerkbait. It just might surprise you how he answers. Randy
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
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
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
