Swimbaits for Summer Bass
July 5, 2024
Historically, summer fishing has been limited to tried-and-true traditional techniques to tempt bass from their deep, cool haunts, but the introduction of swimbaits like the
9 Plus Pound Smallmouth Bass – Catching a New Personal Best
June 21, 2024
Many bass anglers set lofty goals, but few of them set them as high or put as much concentrated effort into reaching them as Cobi
Three Tips for Magdraft Swimbait Success
March 18, 2024
The Megabass MAGDRAFT swimbait, revered in tournament and trophy bass fishing circles alike, is designed to deliver an unrivaled head-shaking, tail-thumping action right out of
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 Swimbaits for Winter Bass
December 20, 2023
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
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 RIG MAGDRAFT SWIMBAIT LINE-THROUGH
June 2, 2023
The Magdraft Freestyle has allowed anglers to cover nearly all depth zones with the signature profile that has continued to make the Magdraft series effective
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
3 Phases of the Bass Spawn and dock Fishing
May 5, 2023
The months of April and May are arguably one of the best bass fishing months of the year. In many lakes across the country, more
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.
Flip it, Skip it, Swim it, Jig it: SLEEPER CRAW
April 6, 2023
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
This May CHANGE the Way You Fish the Magdraft Freestyle
November 23, 2022
Megabass Product Specialist, Justin Perelli will change the way you fish the MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE. Hop on board with Justin as he breaks down the vast
Sleeper Gill – Enter the Bluegill’s World
June 23, 2022
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
The Versatility of 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.
Neko Rigging for Pressured Bass
October 5, 2021
When challenged with calm, sunny conditions, Neko Rigging for Pressured Bass is one of the most natural ways to present a soft plastic. A “go-to”
Targeting Big Swimbait Bass in 3 Different Areas Using The Magdraft
May 28, 2021
Targeting big swimbait bass in 3 different areas using the Magdraft can be the key to putting a trophy in the boat on your next
Finesse Swimbait Tactics for Trophy Smallmouth Bass
January 25, 2021
Finesse swimbait tactics for trophy smallmouth bass using the SPARK SHAD and HAZEDONG SHAD. More specifically, when to utilize a ball head method with a
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 Catch Big Bass on MAGDRAFT Swimbaits
April 22, 2020
With frontal conditions on the forecast, the rain will be falling, the boats will be running, and the bass will be hungry! Step onto the
Paddletail Spybait Secrets
October 3, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbltBiOYBCA&feature=youtu.be 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
Fishing Isolated Mats for Key Bites
September 11, 2019
Having a 1oz + flipping/pitching rig ready to go when working fishing isolated mats is a great way to capture key bites. Discussed in the
Fishing Belly Hook Swimbaits for Bass
June 18, 2019
Fishing belly hook swimbaits for bass began with the early days of swimbait fishing in California decades ago. This was a closely guarded secret for
MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE Swimbait Rigging Techniques
May 8, 2019
How do you fish and rig a FREESTYLE swimbait? MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE swimbait rigging techniques have powered multiple top finishes on the Bassmaster Elite tournament trail.
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
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
Fishing the Dark Sleeper Swimbait like a Jig
July 26, 2018
Bass anglers often use jigs for pitching, flipping and casting to shallow cover. Kenichi Iida demonstrates how to employ a standard jigging technique with a
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
Targeting Transitions with the Dark Sleeper
February 21, 2018
The compact profile and boot-tail design of the Dark Sleeper swimbait make it ideal for bottom contact applications. But unlike many swimbaits, the Dark Sleeper’s
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
Jig Fishing with Swimbaits
November 16, 2017
Edwin Evers, the 2016 Bassmaster Classic champion, hails from Oklahoma, which is decidedly jig country, and about 1,400 miles east of swimbait central. Nevertheless, he’s
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
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