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
3 Phases of the Bass Spawn and dock Fishing
May 5, 2023
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
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 when
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
Targeting Suspended Bass with The Megabass Deep-Six Crankbait
November 5, 2020
Chris Zaldain breaks down his approach to target suspended bass with the Megabass Deep-Six Crankbait. – Finding the correct depths are key. Pay attention to
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 Megabass Big Gabot. 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,
Mid Depth Target Crankbait Fishing with the Megabass Deep-X 100 LBO
June 25, 2020
When fish are not in the shallows, but also are not in the depths, utilize mid-depth target crankbait fishing with the Megabass Deep-X 100 LBO.
Fishing the S-Crank for Springtime Bass
April 29, 2020
Spring is a time of great transition in bass fishing April is a key time in this phase. Throughout many parts of the country, April
How to catch Big Bass on a MAGDRAFT Swimbait
April 22, 2020
With frontal conditions on the forecast, the rain will be falling, the boats will be running, and the bass will be hungry! Step onto the
SonicSide in the Pre Spawn
March 13, 2020
take advantage of the megabass SonicSide in the Pre-Spawn Of all the seasons, the pre-spawn period of the year without a doubt is the time
Late Winter Bass Transitions
February 19, 2020
Understanding bass movement is a lifelong project The hardest part of this sport for many people to understand is that there are no absolutes. There
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
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 to
Megabass Big-M 7.5 for Ultra Deep Cranking 24ft +
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 | Chris Zaldain
August 5, 2019
Trophy bass anglers rely on plus-sized lures to attract and trigger the biggest bass in any given system — this mentality extends beyond the swimbait
Shallow Summer Cranking
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. While the percentage of
Post Spawn Topwater Fishing
June 8, 2019
One can imagine over a century ago, some innovative person observing largemouth bass attacking birds or snakes swimming, and then creating a crude topwater imitation
Magdraft Freestyle Rigging Techniques
May 8, 2019
How do you fish and rig a FREESTYLE swimbait? Professional Angler Chris Zaldain has been wildly successful with Megabass swimbaits on Bassmaster Elite tournament trail,
Chris Zaldain BassMaster Classic 2019
April 4, 2019
Faced with an 11-pound gap to make up after Day One of the Bassmaster Classic 2019 , Chris Zaldain was amazed by the 20 pounds that Ott DeFoe brought to the scales.
Selecting a Jerkbait Color
March 21, 2019
Megabass Pro Randy Blaukat breaks down how he chooses the most effective color in a jerkbait. It just might surprise you how he answers. Randy
How to Fish the Megabass ONETEN+2 Jerkbait
March 6, 2019
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
Megabass Sonic Side Flat Sided Crankbait
March 6, 2019
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
Zaldain Goes Deep for Swimbait Spots
February 27, 2019
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