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,
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”
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
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,
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
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.
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
Targeting Bass with Deep Diving crankbaits – DEEP-SIX
August 6, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nfw9bJ8XMmI Deep diving crankbaits are an essential tool for targeting offshore bass, especially during the post-spawn, summer, and early fall periods. These baits allow anglers
Fishing the Dark Sleeper Swimbait like a Jig
July 26, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOesY1cEysQ For anglers looking to refine their bottom-contact game, the Megabass Dark Sleeper offers a unique advantage. Traditionally viewed as a swimbait, this bait can
Targeting Transitions with the Dark Sleeper
February 21, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdRhdB8_350 Why the Megabass Dark Sleeper Excels in Transition Areas The Megabass Dark Sleeper is a highly effective swimbait designed to target bass in challenging
Mastering Shallow Water Bass Fishing: Why Casting Angles Matter
September 29, 2017
When September bass fishing rolls around, one of the most consistent patterns is targeting shallow water cover. Bass are ambush predators, and they often relate
Early Post-Spawn Fishing: Mastering Topwater Bass Fishing Lures
May 16, 2017
When it comes to bass fishing, there’s no single moment that divides pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn—it’s all a gradual transition. These periods overlap, making the
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
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
How to Fish a Jerkbait: Four Seasons of Fishing
January 18, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDlao8MRcB0 When it comes to bass fishing, few lures are as effective in cold water or tough conditions as a jerkbait. Whether targeting finicky fish
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
TOPWATER POPPERS: POP-X
August 4, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAhgBbnUKKY Bass fishing with a topwater popper lure is one of the most exciting and effective ways to trigger aggressive strikes. The explosive topwater action,
POWER FISHING THE VISION ONETEN JERKBAIT
July 15, 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He6svmpX_Gg When bass season kicks into high gear, few techniques are as effective as power fishing a jerkbait. While traditional jerkbait fishing is often associated
HOW TO FISH WALKING TOPWATER LURES
June 26, 2016
How to fish walking topwater lures: Top tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfaVz94czpI Topwater fishing for bass is one of the most thrilling experiences in angling, and walking baits