Fishing Bluegill Swimbaits During the Bass Spawn
April 21, 2025
April and May are widely regarded as two of the best months of the year for bass fishing. Across much of the country, these spring
Megabass Unveils the All-New MAGDRAFT 5IN: A Swimbait Redefined
February 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Megabass Unveils the All-New MAGDRAFT 5IN: A Swimbait Redefined Pittsburgh, PA – February 14, 2024 – Megabass of America is proud to
Fishing the MAGDRAFT 5IN with Kenta Kimura
February 14, 2025
The MAGDRAFT was a category-defining introduction to the swimbait world, a tournament-ready tool that brought legions of new admirers to the game. Elite Series pro
MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE – Advanced Rigging
January 6, 2025
The effectiveness of the MAGDRAFT series of swimbaits is undeniable, with numerous top tournament finishes and countless other success stories. The MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE is an
Fishing Bluegill and Goby Swimbaits for Summer Bass
July 29, 2024
Bass fishing during the heat of summer can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding times of the year. Due to high water temperatures
Swimbaits for Summer Bass Fishing
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
DARK SLEEPER Modifications and Catching a Personal Best
March 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
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.
Target Fall Bass with the Spark Shad Swimbait
September 19, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwb3v1IUR_s&t=9s Fall is one of the best times of the year to catch big bass. Fish transition from their summer haunts to shallower waters, aggressively
Mastering Lure Action for Bass Fishing: How Movement Triggers More Strikes
September 12, 2018
When most anglers grab a new bait off the shelf or from a tackle shop pegboard, they’re relying on a few surface-level cues to gauge
Fishing the Dark Sleeper Swimbait like a Jig
July 26, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOesY1cEysQ For anglers looking to refine their bottom-contact game, the Megabass Dark Sleeper offers a unique advantage. Traditionally viewed as a swimbait, this bait can
How to Fish Swimbaits on the Bottom
June 25, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNUfbm58UUA Swimbait fishing lures are among the most effective tools for targeting big bass, but many anglers overlook their potential as bottom-hugging baits. When fished
Casting Big Baits with Oliver Ngy
May 17, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwXRC8MPaOk Casting big baits effectively is a crucial skill for anglers targeting trophy fish. Whether you are fishing for muskie, saltwater species, or big bass,
How to Fish the Magdraft Swimbait
May 15, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSkOsfj0vdc Swimbait fishing has revolutionized how anglers target big bass, and one of the most effective options in this category is the Megabass Magdraft Swimbait.
Targeting Transitions with the Dark Sleeper
February 21, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdRhdB8_350 Why the Megabass Dark Sleeper Excels in Transition Areas The Megabass Dark Sleeper is a highly effective swimbait designed to target bass in challenging
Drop-Swimming: Use Swimbaits to Elevate Your Drop Shot Game!
February 6, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v462OOSqhys Why Swimbaits on a Dropshot Excel Dropshot fishing has long been associated with finesse presentations, often utilizing straight-tail worms or small soft plastics. However,
How to Fish the Megabass Dark Sleeper: A Swimbait with Jig DNA
November 16, 2017
Edwin Evers, the 2016 Bassmaster Classic champion from Oklahoma, is no stranger to jig fishing. In fact, his finesse jig helped him secure the Classic