Fall Transitions
October 4, 2018
Fishing the Fall Transition Bass fishing is an art and a science. Each year, our knowledge of the sport increases exponentially with new products, technology,
Target Fall Bass with the Spark Shad Swimbait
September 19, 2018
Professional bass angler Chris Zaldain nails it when he says new school grubbing is a finesse swimbait rigged on a ball head jig. Unlike grubs,
The Importance of Motion
September 12, 2018
When most anglers pick up a lure off the shelf or from the tackle store pegboard, they’re looking at limited clues about its effectiveness. Does
Late Summer Frog Fishing
September 12, 2018
Hollow-belly Frogs have been catching bass for nearly 50 years, but for much of that time, many anglers thought they were relegated to fishing in
The Right Equipment for Throwing Big Swimbaits
August 23, 2018
Heavy baits need to be fished on rods rated for heavy lure weights, but with a taper that allows for imparting fish-triggering moves. The rod
Targeting Deep Bass with the DEEP-SIX Crankbait
August 6, 2018
Large schools of bass move offshore during the Post-Spawn and Fall patterns. One of the most effective ways to target these fish is to throw
Kanata Jerkbait Down & Dirty
July 6, 2018
Take a closer look at the Kanata Jerkbait with Edwin Evers. Watch as he breaks down some of the features of this bait, including when
How to Fish Swimbaits on the Bottom
June 25, 2018
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
Casting Big Baits with Oliver Ngy
May 17, 2018
With more and more anglers casting big swimbaits, mechanics can be key to success. Come along as Oliver Ngy breaks down his casting mechanics when
How to Fish the Magdraft Swimbait
May 15, 2018
Professional angler Chris Zaldain has turned to the Magdraft swimbait in 6″ and even 8″ sizes to bring some serious weight to the scales throughout
Shiner-Style Jerkbaits
May 2, 2018
Megabass Pro Edwin Evers shares his insight on the X-80 Trick Darter and ITO Shiner, two sleeper jerkbaits that are go-to’s in the warmer months,
3-Retrieves for Trophy Bass
February 20, 2018
Sure, we all see on instagram that big baits catch big fish…but how do they do it? Trophy Bass Hunter Oliver Ngy shares the three
Drop-Swimming: Use Swimbaits to Elevate Your Drop Shot Game!
February 6, 2018
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
Choosing shallow-cover cast angles
September 29, 2017
When I think of September bass fishing, I think of fishing around shallow targets. Of course, many anglers associate bass fishing with shallow cover, as
Swimbait Tips for Big Smallmouth Bass
August 25, 2017
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
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
Locating and Planting Brush Piles
July 22, 2017
One of the keys in competitive bass fishing is learning to focus on catching better than average-sized bass. The skill level of anglers has accelerated
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
Early Post-Spawn Topwater Fishing
May 16, 2017
The transition from pre-spawn, spawn, to post-spawn is not an exact science. When it comes to topwater techniques, these periods overlap and are far from
Thoughts on the Spawning Cycle
May 2, 2017
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
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,
Understanding Late Pre-Spawn Patterns
April 14, 2017
Without a doubt, April is one of the favorite months for bass anglers throughout most of the country. The fish are moving shallow in large
Top Hook Swimbait Modification for Big Bass
March 31, 2017
When your big bass targets are holding in shallow weeds, vegetation, or relating to bottom structure, sometimes you need to get rid of that belly
Best Times to Catch Big Bass on Jerkbaits
March 15, 2017
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
When Small Jerkbaits Shine
March 4, 2017
One of the biggest mistakes I’ve seen many anglers make is that they get locked into throwing only a standard-size jerkbait like the Vision 110. If
Targeting Grass Flats & Points with Swimbaits
March 2, 2017
Chris Zaldain shares a few key tips to maximize your productivity with the Magdraft swimbait! Head-thumping action (in addition to tail kick) is key 15lb
Best Wintertime Jerkbait Locations
February 14, 2017
Jerkbait fishing may be one of the most difficult techniques to master, but on those occasions when you put the puzzle together there’s almost nothing in
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
Jerkbaits in 40-degree Waters
January 31, 2017
Traditionally, most anglers have viewed winter as the prime time for jerkbait fishing. The conventional wisdom indicated that suspending jerkbaits were only effective for sluggish
Understanding Jerkbait Conditions
January 26, 2017
In my opinion, jerkbait fishing can be one of the most complicated techniques in bass fishing, but if practiced correctly it can also be among
Four Seasons of Jerkbait Fishing
January 18, 2017
While it’s true that jerkbaits are the dominant prespawn lure throughout much of the country, subtle and not so subtle variations in design make them
Fishing the Dot Crawler
September 25, 2016
Chris Zaldain shares his favorite ways to rig the Dot Crawler 4.8″ and Dot Crawler 5.8″ soft plastic stick bait! From rigging shaky heads with
A Guide to Replacing Jerkbait Hooks
August 27, 2016
The world of treble hooks can be a confusing one, even to the experienced angler. Manufacturers offer a wide range of models, including round bends,