A Tournament Angler’s Bait Finesse (BFS) Journey
February 6, 2025
How did a hardcore tournament bass angler end up with an ultra-lightweight baitcasting rod, 4lb test and a 4g lure? In retrospect, it’s not hard
Blade Bait Fishing with the DYNA RESPONSE
January 22, 2025
Winter bass fishing can offer some of the most rewarding opportunities of the year when anglers understand the seasonal behaviors of bass. As water temperatures
Fishing Finesse Crankbaits for Fall Bass
November 22, 2024
Fall brings an exciting shift in bass fishing. As temperatures cool, leaves change, and days shorten, a transition period emerges that often delivers some of
PALANIUK’s JERKBAIT COLOR SYSTEM REVEALED
September 29, 2024
Two-time Elite Series Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk has always had theories about jerkbait fishing and color selection, but now that he’s added forward
Fishing the Fall Transition with Squarebill Crankbaits
September 17, 2024
The late summer and early fall period presents a unique challenge for bass anglers. During this time, bass become more scattered and less aggressive due
Topwater Bass Fishing In June?
June 18, 2024
Few techniques match the excitement of topwater fishing in the summer. However, while many lures will catch fish, choosing smaller topwater lures for early summer
Unlock the Sneaky Effectiveness of Finesse Crankbait Fishing
April 23, 2024
Throughout the most challenging fisheries and tournament conditions, anglers who unlock the sneaky effectiveness of finesse crankbait fishing consistently see outsized results. Among these crankbaits,
“Floating” Crankbaits for Key Bites
April 16, 2024
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
Advanced Jerkbait Tips For Winning Bites
March 28, 2024
Chasing bass on places like Lake Ontario where there may be up to 50 feet of visibility, there were occasions when Ontario pro and guide
Late Winter Jerkbait Fishing: A Tactical Guide
February 7, 2024
Bass fishing’s intrigue is amplified by the mercurial nature of its quarry, particularly noticeable in the winter months. February marks a nuanced shift in bass
Mastering Water Clarity for Winter Bass Fishing Success
January 10, 2024
Bass fishing’s allure often lies in its complexity and the constantly changing variables that challenge anglers. This is particularly true in the colder months when
FINESSE JERKBAIT SECRETS to catch more bass
November 29, 2023
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
NEW MEGABASS Hardbait COLORS For 2024
November 28, 2023
Megabass, the award-winning Japanese fishing brand known for its unparalleled blend of technological innovation and handmade artistry, is proud to announce the expansion of its
Fall Fishing with Reaction Baits
November 20, 2023
November is a huge transition month for bass in many lakes across the country. A combination of shorter daylight hours, cooling water temperatures, and biological
How the VISION ONETEN Jerkbait was Made
November 10, 2023
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
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
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
Catch More Buzzbait Bass
November 23, 2022
Join Megabass Product Specialist Justin Perelli, where the clear waters of the Northeastern United States become a battleground and the Megabass JAMAICA BOA buzzbait your
Targeting Lakes with Deep Crankbaits
October 13, 2022
Attacking the vast expanses of crystal-clear lakes and rivers in the northeastern US can seem like a daunting task, but armed with the right knowledge
Fine Art Finish
March 4, 2022
Made by a Meister Fine Art Finish lures are painted on the third floor of the company’s main factory in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. While printing
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
Fishing the VISION ONETEN+1 JR Jerkbait
January 25, 2021
Chris Zaldain breaks down the key details he looks for when fishing the VISION ONETEN+1 JR jerkbait. The VISION ONETEN+1 JR takes signature ONETEN action
Megabass Deep-Six Crankbait to Target Suspended Bass
November 5, 2020
Chris Zaldain breaks down his approach with the Megabass DEEP-SIX crankbait to target suspended bass. Try these tactics next time you’re around suspended bass and
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
Shallow Water Glidebait fishing with the Vatalion
September 2, 2020
Chris Zaldain shows you how ultra shallow water glidebait fishing with the Vatalion 190 can help trigger strikes from massive bass foraging on bluegills! Take
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 BIG GABOT frog. 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 Crankbait Fishing with the Deep-X 100 LBO
June 25, 2020
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
Shallow Water Swim Jig 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
S-CRANK Squarebills for Springtime Bass
April 29, 2020
Squarebills for springtime bass are effective throughout many parts of the country. In a number of areas, April is the month where most spawning activity
Pre Spawn SONICSIDE Flatside Crankbait Fishing
March 13, 2020
Pre-spawn SONICSIDE flatside crankbait fishing aligns with some of the most radical transitions in terms of fish movement and behavior. Rising water temperature plays a