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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Finesse Swimbaits with Chris Zaldain
August 27, 2016
Bassmaster Elite angler Chris Zaldain shares how he fishes 3″ swimbaits like the Spark Shad for key bites. From rigging to hook set, Chris shares the tips
How to Fish the Spark Shad 5″ Swimbait
August 16, 2016
B.A.S.S. Elite pro angler Chris Zaldain shares tips and techniques to help you get the most out of larger 5″ swimbaits like the SPARK SHAD.
Edwin Evers shares his swimbait fishing tips
August 26, 2015
Products Mentioned: Spark Shad 4″ | Spark Shad 5″https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvmOaWc0GPg
How Edwin Evers Won Kentucky Lake
June 18, 2015
Edwin Evers details his win on Kentucky Lake, from the approach, equipment, and execution that punched his ticket to the Bassmaster Classic! Key Products: Deep-Six diving