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
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
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.
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,
Exploring the Versatility of the Dark Sleeper
January 5, 2022
Hop in the boat as Chris Zaldain dives in-depth on the versatility and effectiveness of the Dark Sleeper swimbait.
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
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
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
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
Flipping & Pitching Isolated Mats
September 11, 2019
Chris Zaldain always has a 1oz + flipping/pitching rig ready to go when working shorelines. – Target isolated mats and windblown grass patches– Don’t
Shallow Summer Cranking
July 19, 2019
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
Belly Hook Swimbaits
June 18, 2019
The birth of bass fishing swimbaits began in California decades ago. This was a closely guarded secret for many years, but slowly, tournament anglers began
Post Spawn Topwater Fishing
June 8, 2019
One can imagine over a century ago, some innovative person observing largemouth bass attacking birds or snakes swimming, and then creating a crude topwater imitation
Dealing With Extreme Tides
April 9, 2019
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
Chris Zaldain Bass Master Classic 2019
April 4, 2019
ZALDAIN GOES AGAINST THE CURRENT FOR A CLASSIC-BEST LIMIT Faced with an 11-pound gap to make up after Day One of the Bassmaster Classic, Chris
Pre-Spawn Jerkbait Fishing
March 27, 2019
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
LARGE JERKBAITS FOR FALL & WINTER BASS
March 23, 2018
“When bass go on the feed before and after cold winters, a bigger jerkbait can make for much better and bigger bass fishing! Kyle shares
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,