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
Locating and Planting Brush Piles
July 22, 2017
One of the keys in competitive bass fishing is learning to focus on catching better than average-sized bass. The skill level of anglers has accelerated
Early Post-Spawn Topwater Fishing
May 16, 2017
The transition from pre-spawn, spawn, to post-spawn is not an exact science. When it comes to topwater techniques, these periods overlap and are far from
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
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
Top Hook Swimbait Modification for Big Bass
March 31, 2017
When your big bass targets are holding in shallow weeds, vegetation, or relating to bottom structure, sometimes you need to get rid of that belly
Best Times to Catch Big Bass on Jerkbaits
March 15, 2017
While you can catch fish on jerkbaits all year, there is a specific window of time on each body of water across the country when
When Small Jerkbaits Shine
March 4, 2017
One of the biggest mistakes I’ve seen many anglers make is that they get locked into throwing only a standard-size jerkbait like the Vision 110. If
Targeting Grass Flats & Points with Swimbaits
March 2, 2017
Chris Zaldain shares a few key tips to maximize your productivity with the Magdraft swimbait! Head-thumping action (in addition to tail kick) is key 15lb
Best Wintertime Jerkbait Locations
February 14, 2017
Jerkbait fishing may be one of the most difficult techniques to master, but on those occasions when you put the puzzle together there’s almost nothing in
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GLIDEBAIT FISHING
February 4, 2017
Bassmaster Elite Pro Chris Zaldain shares his approach to glide bait fishing. From his background in California to bodies of water across the country, Chris shares
Jerkbaits in 40-degree Waters
January 31, 2017
Traditionally, most anglers have viewed winter as the prime time for jerkbait fishing. The conventional wisdom indicated that suspending jerkbaits were only effective for sluggish
Understanding Jerkbait Conditions
January 26, 2017
In my opinion, jerkbait fishing can be one of the most complicated techniques in bass fishing, but if practiced correctly it can also be among
Four Seasons of Jerkbait Fishing
January 18, 2017
While it’s true that jerkbaits are the dominant prespawn lure throughout much of the country, subtle and not so subtle variations in design make them
Northern Smallmouth: Early-winter jerkbaits for shallow water
December 9, 2016
Up here in Canada and the Great Lakes region, I like to target shallow flats, where Smallmouth feed on small baitfish before descending into their
Edwin Evers’ Fall Favorites
November 16, 2016
Source: My old fall favorites Edwin Evers shares why the spinnerbait and Vision Oneten jerkbait are his go-to options in the Fall!
Fishing the Dot Crawler
September 25, 2016
Chris Zaldain shares his favorite ways to rig the Dot Crawler 4.8″ and Dot Crawler 5.8″ soft plastic stick bait! From rigging shaky heads with
I-LOUD IN ACTION
September 1, 2016
The i-LOUD’s patented Rudder Action Balancer System (RAB) throws weight from the left to right side with a resounding ‘knocking’ sound. This creates a ton of noise,
A Guide to Replacing Jerkbait Hooks
August 27, 2016
The world of treble hooks can be a confusing one, even to the experienced angler. Manufacturers offer a wide range of models, including round bends,
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 Bottle Shrimp
August 25, 2016
Bassmaster Elite pro-Chris Zaldain shares his tips on how to rig and fish the Bottle Shrimp, a craw imitation softbait perfect for Texas rigs, jig
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.
TOPWATER POPPERS: POP-X
August 4, 2016
“Topwater lures shine during the warm water months, and especially in clear water on overcast days. But which topwater category to tie on? Poppers remain
MAGDRAFT UNDERWATER VIDEO
August 4, 2016
The Magdraft is designed for a hard tail-kick, and vigorous head-shaking action, for a natural presentation that moves a surprising amount of water. There is a specific
POWER FISHING THE VISION ONETEN JERKBAIT
July 15, 2016
The Vision Oneten has long been dominant in colder pre-spawn waters, but the real secret of its effectiveness is that it produces all year long. Check the
DOG-X DIAMANTE TOPWATER ACTION!
July 14, 2016
The Dog-X Diamante walking topwater lure is designed for fast-walking, sharp cutting action. Developed through our Support To Win (STW) program, the Diamante is performance-tuned to cover
MAGSLOWL SWIMBAIT – UNDERWATER ACTION
July 14, 2016
The MAGSLOWL is a swimbait that was designed to kick at a crawl. With a thinner body and tail section than the MAGDRAFT, the MAGSLOWL will deliver
HOW TO FISH WALKING TOPWATER LURES
June 26, 2016
The guys at Wired2Fish share some great tips to help you get the most of your Dog-X Diamante walking topwater lure! From rod action and line type
Zaldain’s Sight Fishing Approach
May 15, 2016
Megabass Pro Chris Zaldain shares his sight fishing tips for big bass with Tyler Brinks of Westernbass.com. Chris shares insights gained through competition on the
JAPANESE BASS ON THE MAGSLOWL SWIMBAIT
April 28, 2016
Megabass Japan tester Katsuu hits some small ponds and reservoirs for some nice largemouth bass on the MAGSLOWL swimbait! Apologies for the lack of subtitles, but we hope you’ll
Chris Zaldain rocks Bassmaster Live!
April 26, 2016
While he got a little competition from winner Randall Tharp on Sunday, Zaldain was the big star of the week on Bassmaster LIVE. He carried
Zaldain’s 3rd Place Finish on Bull Shoals/Norfolk Lake
April 25, 2016
Chris Zaldain approached the multi-lake format of the Bull Shoals / Norfolk Lake event with an open mind, and dialed in a killer swimbait bite
How Edwin Evers Won the Bassmaster Classic
March 20, 2016
Ever wonder what it takes to win the biggest bass fishing tournament on the planet? Edwin Evers breaks down his 2016 championship, from preparation, practice,
9lbers on the Magdraft Swimbait!
February 28, 2016
What happens when your guide is Oliver Ngy, of Big Bass Dreams? Well, if you’re Westin Yancey of Undercover Sportsman, your personal best largemouth is going to get broken…twice! Check out this rad video and watch Wes crack two 9lb largemouth on the Magdraft 10″ in White Back Shad!
Big Bass on the I-Slide 262T
December 25, 2015
Oliver Ngy of Big Bass Dreams shares some epic catches on the I-SLIDE 262T glidebait! The key to working the 262T effectively is managing slack
GRENADE: ACTION VIDEO
September 25, 2015
Check out the Grenade big-body crank for explosive action!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl1SO8RlNDw