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
HOW TO RIG MAGDRAFT SWIMBAIT LINE-THROUGH
June 2, 2023
The Magdraft Freestyle has allowed anglers to cover nearly all depth zones with the signature profile that has continued to make the Magdraft series effective
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST SWIMBAIT COLOR
May 17, 2023
We all know that selecting the best lure color will generate more bites from better quality fish. This is especially true in larger baits like
MATTY WONG’S ULUA TRAINING GROUND
May 16, 2023
Bassmaster Elite Series sophomore Matty Wong grew up in Hawaii, surrounded by saltwater and its massive denizens – the famous marlin of Kona, ample populations
Kenta Kimura’s Breakout Season
May 2, 2023
After years toiling as a vaunted tackle designer and a journeyman pro, first through college, then as a co-angler, and finally from the Opens to
MAXIMIZING EFFECTIVENESS of THE SLEEPER CRAW
April 6, 2023
Take a deep dive with Megabass Pro, Randy Blaukat to get his take after years of testing the brand new SLEEPER CRAW.
Flip it, Skip it, Swim it, Jig it: SLEEPER CRAW
April 6, 2023
The hidden hook design of the SLEEPER CRAW lulls targets into long bitesand limits snags, allowing anglers to move from dock skipping tolaydowns to more
Palaniuk and Kimura Bolster Megabass Pro Staff
January 19, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Megabass of America, Inc. announces the addition of two-time Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year Brandon Palaniuk and Northern Open champion
Destroyer rod series wins rare triple crown of awards
April 15, 2022
Megabass Founder Yuki Ito Wins Prestigious Red Dot Design Award Megabass CEO and Founder Yuki Ito has long been focused on destroying the status quo
Fine Art Finish
March 4, 2022
Made by a Meister Fine Art Finish lures are painted on the third floor of the company’s main factory in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. While printing
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
Shallow Water Swim Jig Fishing with the UOZE Swimmer
May 26, 2020
One of the greatest attractions of bass fishing is the fact not all the bass are doing the same thing at the same time on
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
Late Winter Bass Transitions
February 19, 2020
Understanding Bass Movement is a Lifelong Endeavor The hardest part of this sport for many people to understand is that there are no absolutes. On
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
Spinnerbaits in the Fall: Speed Is Key
November 27, 2019
Dropping Water Temps Increase Bass Aggression The fall transition begins slowly, but with the first few cold fronts comes drastically colder air—and big changes in
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
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
Fishing Belly Hook Swimbaits for Bass
June 18, 2019
Fishing belly hook swimbaits for bass began with the early days of swimbait fishing in California decades ago. This was a closely guarded secret for
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
Extreme TIDAL BASS FISHING
April 9, 2019
For anglers raised on reservoirs, natural lakes and free-flowing rivers, extreme tidal bass fishing present a variety of conundrums: fish can be present on one
Pre-Spawn Jerkbait Fishing
March 27, 2019
Pre-spawn jerkbait fishing and other times of year allow us to learn more about the potential of the jerkbaits and refine our understanding of lure
NEW MEGABASS LEVANTE RODS
February 21, 2019
Completely redesigned for 2019, the LEVANTE features material, blank, and component upgrades to deliver a new standard of lightweight, balanced power. 12 models cover the
MEGABASS ANNOUNCES NEW HEADQUARTERS
November 1, 2018
Megabass of America, the North American arm of Japan’s premier builder of high-end fishing tackle, is pleased to announce the opening of a new distribution
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
Mastering Lure Action for Bass Fishing: How Movement Triggers More Strikes
September 12, 2018
When most anglers grab a new bait off the shelf or from a tackle shop pegboard, they’re relying on a few surface-level cues to gauge
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 —
How to Fish the Megabass Dark Sleeper: A Swimbait with Jig DNA
November 16, 2017
Edwin Evers, the 2016 Bassmaster Classic champion from Oklahoma, is no stranger to jig fishing. In fact, his finesse jig helped him secure the Classic
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
A Swimbait Solution to Dropshotting: Mastering the Drop Swimming Technique
August 17, 2017
The dropshot rig has long been a staple of finesse fishing — especially when targeting pressured or deep-water bass. Typically, anglers pair it with straight-tail
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
2017 NEW PRODUCT: VISION ONETEN SILENT
July 12, 2017
Megabass has done it again, elevating a proven tournament staple with a stealthy twist. The VISION ONETEN SILENT brings the celebrated performance of the original