Fishing Bluegill Swimbaits During the Bass Spawn
April 21, 2025
April and May are widely regarded as two of the best months of the year for bass fishing. Across much of the country, these spring
Fishing Bluegill and Goby Swimbaits for Summer Bass
July 29, 2024
Bass fishing during the heat of summer can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding times of the year. Due to high water temperatures
Unlock the Sneaky Effectiveness of Finesse Crankbait Fishing
April 23, 2024
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,
Late Winter Jerkbait Fishing: A Tactical Guide
February 7, 2024
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
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
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
Mastering Topwater Bass During the Fall Transition
September 26, 2023
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,
Target Late Summer Bass with Small Crankbaits
September 8, 2023
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,
Summer Bass Fishing Patterns
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
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
Targeting Lakes with Deep Crankbaits
October 13, 2022
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
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
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
Neko Rigging for Pressured Bass
October 5, 2021
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
September 13, 2021
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
May 28, 2021
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
Megabass Deep-Six Crankbait to Target Suspended Bass
November 5, 2020
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
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
How to Improve Your Frog Fishing with The Megabass Big Gabot Frog
June 25, 2020
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
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
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,
S-CRANK Squarebills for Springtime Bass
April 29, 2020
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
March 13, 2020
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
Late Winter Bass Transitions
February 19, 2020
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
Early Winter Jerkbait Fishing
January 10, 2020
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
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
Ultra Deep Crankbait Fishing with the BIG-M 7.5
August 21, 2019
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
Megabass I-WING 135 Topwater Crawler
August 5, 2019
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
Shallow Summer Crankbait Fishing
July 19, 2019
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
MAGDRAFT FREESTYLE Swimbait Rigging Techniques
May 8, 2019
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.
Selecting Jerkbait Colors
March 21, 2019
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
How to Fish the Megabass ONETEN+2 Jerkbait
March 6, 2019
Fishing deep water with jerkbaits has long been a challenge for anglers targeting suspended bass, especially when traditional lures can’t quite reach the strike zone.
Flat Sided Crankbaits: The Megabass SonicSide
March 6, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIr-qitYfVE&t=10s When most anglers think of crankbaits, they imagine wide-wobbling, round-bodied lures diving deep through warmer waters. But there’s a secret weapon that shines during
Fall Bass Fishing: Mastering the Transition for Bigger Bites
October 4, 2018
Fall bass fishing is one of the most exciting—and challenging—times of year for anglers. As water temperatures drop and daylight hours shorten, bass begin their
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 Hollow Body Frog Bass Fishing: Techniques and Tips
September 12, 2018
Hollow body frog bass fishing has been around for nearly 50 years, but for a long time, it was seen as a regional technique —