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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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