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
Megabass Wins 2023 Good Design Award
October 16, 2023
YUKI ITO, Founder of Megabass, worldwide angling personality and renowned product designer, adds to his 200 Good Design Awards from the Japan Institute of Design
Mastering Topwater Bass Fishing During the Fall Transition
September 26, 2023
Why Fall Bass Crush Topwater Lures The fall transition can be a unique and challenging time for bass anglers. Bass will often disperse this time
Small Crankbaits for Late Summer Bass Fishing Success
September 8, 2023
Why Small Crankbaits Excel in Summer Bass Fishing Aside from many northern fisheries, late summer often presents some of the toughest fishing of the entire
Summer Bass Fishing Patterns that deliver
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
Understanding Two Types of Summer Bass and How to Catch Them
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
Whether you’re fishing flooded cattails, laydowns, or shallow rock patches, the way your swimbait moves can make or break your success. Most anglers run their
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
MATTY WONG’S ULUA TRAINING GROUND
May 16, 2023
From Island Shores to Elite Series: Matty Wong’s Fishing Evolution Bassmaster Elite Series sophomore Matty Wong grew up in Hawaii, surrounded by saltwater and its
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
Few baits merge realism, versatility, and pure fish-drawing power quite like the Sleeper Craw. Designed to be crawled, skipped, and fished through complex cover, this
How to Master Swimbait Fishing with the Magdraft Freestyle
November 23, 2022
The Magdraft Freestyle isn’t some flashy swimbait you throw just because it looks good out of the package. It’s a tool, and like any tool,
Rethinking Buzzbaits: Advanced Strategies for All-Day Success
November 23, 2022
Buzzbaits get labeled quickly. Early morning bait. Muddy water bait. Low-light bait. And while that reputation has its roots, it doesn’t cover what these baits
Mastering the Deep Diving Crankbait in Clear Water
October 13, 2022
Clear, glacial lakes are some of the most challenging and rewarding fisheries you’ll find. Ultra-clear water, vast offshore structure, and bass that spend most of
Sleeper Gill – Enter the Bluegill’s World
June 23, 2022
Bluegill swimbaits are nothing new, but few deliver the realism and subtle drawing power of the Sleeper Gill. This bait isn’t just about looks; it’s
Destroyer rod series wins rare triple crown of awards
April 15, 2022
Megabass Founder Yuki Ito Wins Prestigious Red Dot Design Award Megabass CEO and Founder Yuki Ito has long been focused on destroying the status quo
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
the Versatility of the Dark Sleeper Swimbait
January 5, 2022
Hop in the boat as Chris Zaldain dives in-depth on the versatility and effectiveness of the Dark Sleeper swimbait.
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
When most anglers think of walking baits, they picture calm mornings or glassy water. The truth is, those conditions don’t always line up with your
Neko Rigging for Pressured Bass
October 5, 2021
When faced with tricky conditions like calm, sunny skies and curious bass in clear water, the Neko rig truly shines as your go-to tool for
Dynamic Frog Fishing with the Big Gabot
September 13, 2021
Few things in bass fishing deliver the same rush as a frog blowup. The explosion on the surface, the hesitation before you drive the hooks,
Targeting Big Swimbait Bass in 3 Different Areas Using The Magdraft
May 28, 2021
Fishing swimbaits isn’t about chasing numbers; it’s about finding the class of fish that makes a lake special. Few baits show you what truly lives
Finesse Swimbait Tactics for Trophy Smallmouth Bass
January 25, 2021
There’s no denying the power of big swimbaits, but there are times when pressured bass, clear water, or tough conditions call for a different approach.
Fishing the VISION ONETEN+1 JR Jerkbait
January 25, 2021
When bass are keyed in on small forage and sitting deeper than a standard jerkbait will reach, that’s when the Vision 110+1 Jr. shines. Downsized
Megabass Deep-Six Crankbait to Target Suspended Bass
November 5, 2020
Suspended bass are some of the toughest fish to catch. They’re not locked to the bottom where you can drag a jig, and they’re not
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
There are times when bass key in on bluegill that throwing anything else feels like a waste of time. Post-spawn into summer is one of
Jig Fishing with the Dark Sleeper Swimbait
August 17, 2020
There aren’t many holes in Zaldain’s swimbait lineup, but the Dark Sleeper slid right into one. Most swimbaits, whether it’s a Magdraft or an I-Slide,
How to Improve Your Frog Fishing with The Megabass Big Gabot Frog
June 25, 2020
There’s nothing in bass fishing that matches the intensity of a frog bite. That moment when a bass blows up on the surface, explodes through
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
When bass get finicky, pressured, or suspended in hard-to-reach zones, few baits perform like a finesse jerkbait. These compact lures don’t just imitate baitfish; they
Cranking Tactics for Prespawn Bass with the DEEP-X 100 LBO
June 25, 2020
There’s nothing like the feel of a crankbait loading up deep on a rocky point. One second you’re grinding bottom, the next your rod bows
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