Throughout the most challenging fisheries and tournament conditions, anglers who unlock the sneaky effectiveness of finesse crankbait fishing consistently see outsized results. Among these crankbaits,
Bass fishing’s intrigue is amplified by the mercurial nature of its quarry, particularly noticeable in the winter months. February marks a nuanced shift in bass
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
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
The fall transition can be a unique and challenging time for bass anglers. Bass will often disperse this time of year due to roaming forage,
Aside from many northern fisheries, late summer often presents some of the toughest fishing of the entire year. High temperatures, low water and oxygen levels,
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
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
The months of April and May are arguably one of the best bass fishing months of the year. In many lakes across the country, more
Attacking the vast expanses of crystal-clear lakes and rivers in the northeastern US can seem like a daunting task, but armed with the right knowledge
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
We were able to dig into our archives to find elite series pro, Chris Zaldain sharing how topwater fishing with the DOG-X DIAMANTE excels even
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”
Dynamic frog fishing with the Big Gabot will open your eyes to what hollow bodied frogs can effectively mimic and how they fit into the
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
Chris Zaldain breaks down his approach with the Megabass DEEP-SIX crankbait to target suspended bass. Try these tactics next time you’re around suspended bass and
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
Chris Zaldain takes to the topwater game with tips and tricks on how to improve your frog fishing with the BIG GABOT frog. Whether you
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
Learn how to catch more fish on a finesse jerkbait from Megabass pro, Randy Blaukat. Randy has trusted the effectiveness of the X-80 for years,
Squarebills for springtime bass are effective throughout many parts of the country. In a number of areas, April is the month where most spawning activity
Pre-spawn SONICSIDE flatside crankbait fishing aligns with some of the most radical transitions in terms of fish movement and behavior. Rising water temperature plays a
Understanding Bass Movement is a Lifelong Endeavor The hardest part of this sport for many people to understand is that there are no absolutes. On
Master These Early Winter Jerkbait Fishing Techniques Without a doubt, jerkbait fishing is one of the most difficult techniques to master. Since jerkbaits rely on the angler
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
How is ultra-deep cranking different from normal deep cranking? What areas of the lake do you target? Why, when, and most importantly, how? Chris Zaldain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWoh7gwRv6c&t=1s Trophy bass anglers rely on plus-sized lures like the I-WING 135 Topwater Crawler to attract and trigger the biggest bass in any given system
In most man-made lakes and river systems, a portion of the lake will have some off-colored water, current and shallow cover. Shallow summer crankbait fishing
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.
When selecting jerkbait colors, Megabass pro, Randy Blauakt breaks down how he chooses patterns for the most success. It just might surprise you how he
Megabass expands their jerkbait lineup with the VISION ONETEN+2, a new class of jerkbait that delivers the tournament-proven ONETEN action in the 12-foot depth range
Flat-sided crankbaits catch bass all year, but they’re at their best during the prespawn period when water temps are cold but starting to warm. Professional
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
Fishing the Fall Transition Bass fishing is an art and a science. Each year, our knowledge of the sport increases exponentially with new products, technology,
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,
Hollow-belly Frogs have been catching bass for nearly 50 years, but for much of that time, many anglers thought they were relegated to fishing in
