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
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
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,
Swimbait Tips for Big Smallmouth Bass
August 25, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dprZXYYcbaQ Small swimbaits have become an essential tool for bass anglers, providing an ultra-realistic presentation that effectively mimics natural forage. These baits excel in a
A Swimbait Solution to Dropshotting: Mastering the Drop Swimming Technique
August 17, 2017
The dropshot rig has long been a staple of finesse fishing — especially when targeting pressured or deep-water bass. Typically, anglers pair it with straight-tail
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHaYrIo2pt8 When it comes to fishing paddletail swimbaits, few anglers have the expertise and insight of professional bass angler Chris Zaldain. One of his go-to