HOW TO RIG MAGDRAFT SWIMBAIT LINE-THROUGH
June 2, 2023
Whether you’re fishing flooded cattails, laydowns, or shallow rock patches, the way your swimbait moves can make or break your success. Most anglers run their
Flip it, Skip it, Swim it, Jig it: SLEEPER CRAW
April 6, 2023
Few baits merge realism, versatility, and pure fish-drawing power quite like the Sleeper Craw. Designed to be crawled, skipped, and fished through complex cover, this
How to Master Swimbait Fishing with the Magdraft Freestyle
November 23, 2022
The Magdraft Freestyle isn’t some flashy swimbait you throw just because it looks good out of the package. It’s a tool, and like any tool,
Rethinking Buzzbaits: Advanced Strategies for All-Day Success
November 23, 2022
Buzzbaits get labeled quickly. Early morning bait. Muddy water bait. Low-light bait. And while that reputation has its roots, it doesn’t cover what these baits
Mastering the Deep Diving Crankbait in Clear Water
October 13, 2022
Clear, glacial lakes are some of the most challenging and rewarding fisheries you’ll find. Ultra-clear water, vast offshore structure, and bass that spend most of
Sleeper Gill – Enter the Bluegill’s World
June 23, 2022
Bluegill swimbaits are nothing new, but few deliver the realism and subtle drawing power of the Sleeper Gill. This bait isn’t just about looks; it’s
the Versatility of the Dark Sleeper Swimbait
January 5, 2022
Hop in the boat as Chris Zaldain dives in-depth on the versatility and effectiveness of the Dark Sleeper swimbait.
Vision Oneten FX Jerkbait Tactics
January 5, 2022
Tune in as Megabass Pro, Chris Zaldain breaks down his Vision Oneten FX jerkbait tactics for highly pressured clear water smallmouth.
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
When most anglers think of walking baits, they picture calm mornings or glassy water. The truth is, those conditions don’t always line up with your
Neko Rigging for Pressured Bass
October 5, 2021
When faced with tricky conditions like calm, sunny skies and curious bass in clear water, the Neko rig truly shines as your go-to tool for
Dynamic Frog Fishing with the Big Gabot
September 13, 2021
Few things in bass fishing deliver the same rush as a frog blowup. The explosion on the surface, the hesitation before you drive the hooks,
Targeting Big Swimbait Bass in 3 Different Areas Using The Magdraft
May 28, 2021
Fishing swimbaits isn’t about chasing numbers; it’s about finding the class of fish that makes a lake special. Few baits show you what truly lives
Finesse Swimbait Tactics for Trophy Smallmouth Bass
January 25, 2021
There’s no denying the power of big swimbaits, but there are times when pressured bass, clear water, or tough conditions call for a different approach.
Fishing the VISION ONETEN+1 JR Jerkbait
January 25, 2021
When bass are keyed in on small forage and sitting deeper than a standard jerkbait will reach, that’s when the Vision 110+1 Jr. shines. Downsized
Megabass Deep-Six Crankbait to Target Suspended Bass
November 5, 2020
Suspended bass are some of the toughest fish to catch. They’re not locked to the bottom where you can drag a jig, and they’re not
Shallow Water Glidebait fishing with the Vatalion
September 2, 2020
There are times when bass key in on bluegill that throwing anything else feels like a waste of time. Post-spawn into summer is one of
Jig Fishing with the Dark Sleeper Swimbait
August 17, 2020
There aren’t many holes in Zaldain’s swimbait lineup, but the Dark Sleeper slid right into one. Most swimbaits, whether it’s a Magdraft or an I-Slide,
How to Improve Your Frog Fishing with The Megabass Big Gabot Frog
June 25, 2020
There’s nothing in bass fishing that matches the intensity of a frog bite. That moment when a bass blows up on the surface, explodes through
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 Crankbait Fishing with the Deep-X 100 LBO
June 25, 2020
When fish are not in the shallows, but also are not in the depths, utilize mid-depth crankbait fishing with the DEEP-X 100 LBO. Learn the
How to Catch Big Bass on MAGDRAFT Swimbaits
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
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
Megabass Megadog: Fishing Big Topwater Lures
September 17, 2019
Tune in to learn how to break down how to fish big topwater lures in various conditions. Covered in the Video Retrieve variances for different
Fishing Isolated Mats for Key Bites
September 11, 2019
Having a 1oz + flipping/pitching rig ready to go when working fishing isolated mats is a great way to capture key bites. Discussed in the
A closer look at the I-Wing 135 Topwater Crawler
September 4, 2019
Megabass Japan shares the lure technology packed into the i-Wing 135 topwater crawler bait and the three primary retrieve styles for explosive bites! For more
Megabass R.A.B. Knocker System
September 4, 2019
The patented Megabass R.A.B. Knocker system features a fixed weight on a free swinging rudder-like pivot. This unique balancer is designed to throw its weight
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
Spinning Rods for Jerkbaits
June 13, 2019
While most enthusiast bass anglers prefer casting gear, spinning rods for jerkbaits have many benefits. Kenichi Iida, shares 3 practical reasons a spinning combo enhances
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
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