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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 —
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
Locating and Planting Brush Piles: Strategies for Bigger Catches
July 22, 2017
In today’s competitive bass fishing scene, catching a limit isn’t enough — it’s about targeting better-than-average bass. With the overall skill level of anglers skyrocketing
Early Post-Spawn Topwater Fishing
May 16, 2017
The transition from pre-spawn, spawn, to post-spawn is not an exact science. When it comes to topwater techniques, these periods overlap and are far from
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
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