This SWIMBAIT costs HOW MUCH?!

[@StevenR_Fishing]

Man it’s really cool to see a guy in your position still be so humble and friendly to folks you don’t know. Big props brother!

[@isaaccrowell5546]

So excited about my KZbins Debut! Was a shock to see Chris Zaldain blocking my Phoneyfrogsusa employee parking spot Saturday morning! Was great meeting you and can't wait to see some Simbasow Moomows caught off the baits I had a hand in producing. Crazy time in my life right now. Lots of transitions and changes.

[@seanyB223]

Man seeing the behind the scenes of an Elite series angler is so awesome!! Appreciate you bringing all of us along. Tight lines bro bro!

[@cross_fire_]

Lee Livesay has started a really good channel with the behind the scenes stuff. I really enjoy the behind the scenes and the full day other than what we see online.

[@seanyB223]

@@cross_fire_ I'll def have to check out his page as well. Thanks bro! 👌👌💪

[@jeremyrench4592]

Swindle has a good channel, and the cut line is another good one, with the two Drew’s.

[@seanyB223]

@@jeremyrench4592 Swindles the man brotha! I watch his content often!

[@PatrickC63]

It’s hard not to get excited watching this video! Thank you for taking us along!

[@Zaldaingerous]

🙌👊🏽

[@JakeBagwellFishing]

Love the content this year. Can’t get enough. Catch em Chris

[@GrantLangmore]

Was a pleasure meeting you bro. Look forward to chunking some big baits with ya.

[@grdfishing3326]

The Phoney shad is one of my go to baits. It flat out gets bit

[@jprizzle2604]

Yes sir

[@SilentOutdoors]

Always love seeing a new vid come up of Chis Zaldain holding a big ol’ swimbait, excited to watch🤙🎣

[@Zaldaingerous]

Got Charles with me now so all the vlog stuff will get a step up. Our overall content will be at a level you guys deserve 👊🏽

[@josev2994]

Badass video! Thanks for attending and being apart of our cult. My whole family loves the Gathering and we go to VA every year. You da man!

[@greghiday]

Great video Chris. Enjoy watching all your travels. Love all the swimbait stuff.

[@OkieOutdoorAdventures]

Love my Phoney - it swims so good and has great drawing power!

[@garym2293]

ef phoney guy is a crook

[@rippin_lipps_doe.8006]

Hey Chris thanks for including me in your video with the rods bro 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Zaldaingerous]

👊🏽

[@Jon-nz3dm]

I almost went to the Fork gathering last weekend but ultimately made the responsible adult decision to not go and spend $500+ on a few baits lol. I spent so much over the last 6 months on baits and swimbait gear, I gotta chill. It really is an addiction

[@Bond_90]

What size swivel would you recommend for a weightless fluke setup on 8-10lb line spinning rod. I’d like to try it and see the difference it makes.

[@mattic978]

Swimbait Universe gathering I missed the TX on hope I'm able to make it to the VA one in September

[@ramonahigh]

Come to CA for all the swimbait meet ups! They have all the baits you can think of ! Hope to see you in SoCal !

[@Zaldaingerous]

I’ll be out west this fall 👊🏽

[@crappiecurlzbasslivesmatterllc]

Great seeing you at the gathering! You should come to the VA gathering in September!

[@joshwagner8468]

Let's go Chris. I'm just getting into swimbait fishing myself. Nothing like you though. I've been slaying them with the magdraft lately. 👊🎣

[@colbylivingston4319]

So dope you made it to the Swimbait meetup!

[@brianpierson7708]

I don’t know if you are old enough to remember the helicopter lure craze but you know what they are and have used them or at least seen them before but the hook that use and the swivel is on the hook I have used them hooks for Jerk baits and floating worms since they come out and let the one end of the swivel stick in the front with the small end that swivels sticking out and tie to it and it gives the no line twist and gives the nose a slow down nose first fall that no one else uses and the fish doesn’t see and will kill it on sight every time!!! Try it out brother it’s a killer rig

[@theoriginaltech019]

Another banger! Lovin the videos man!

[@BassHunter1106]

Where and when is the next swim bait meet up

[@chrischrist7982]

Swim bait meet up sounds great!

[@Zaldaingerous]

I’d heard about it before but never knew what it was about!

[@markgoode8838]

What size reel do you use to throw glide baits? I go to Lake Fork a lot and am going to try throwing some glide baits.

[@Zaldaingerous]

Size 300 - been using the 13 a3 for all my swimbait fishing bit.ly/ReelA3

[@chrischrist7982]

Can you please send me some links to buy some of those swim baits!

[@Zaldaingerous]

Go join the Swimbait Underground group on Facebook - all the builders are in that group

[@chrischrist7982]

@@Zaldaingerous I will do, thanks 👍

[@nickminderman7380]

Love your new videographer. Love seeing you go to the gathering.

[@vintux1211]

great video, definitely a Zaldaingerous fan

[@Zaldaingerous]

Thanks 🙏

[@jprizzle2604]

I have 2 hinkle blanks just put up never know what comes out, can always trade one

[@fishermanofthesouth4112]

That vid of you throwing glides on fork always gets me pumped up for swimbait fish man!! The tool goes perfect with it too!!!

[@Zaldaingerous]

🙌🤘🏽

[@jeremyrench4592]

I apparently missed you at the gathering a few weeks back, but it was awesome, I had a good time.

[@spencerochse8739]

Keep killing it Chris I know your going to kill it on the northern swing.

[@Zaldaingerous]

Thanks Spencer 👊🏽

[@johnhelems721]

I’ve been checking these baits out from the reviews I’ve seen they don’t hold up very well , and getting him to respond to emails too get replacement fins is near impossible.

[@raidernai6646]

Cool video, never knew there was an underground society of mega swimbaits. Thanks and good luck bro.

[@Zaldaingerous]

Thanks bro 👊🏽

[@atamagashock]

Swimbait community runs deep! But if you want certain baits, you need to basically stalk the forums, cause when the post, they are gone within mins. Also these gatherings or certain expos in the north east, people will lineup 24hrs before doors to get certain baits

[@JohnnyJenkins]

Those phoney frogs don’t go for anything more than $200. The viewer was referring to other baits that can go for 2k and bought originally for 300$. Especially the pizz baits that can go for 1k-2k but most people trade them for other baits instead.

[@Zaldaingerous]

Yes, I’m aware.

[@digitalwells]

Killer video Chris. I am definitely going to head out to that meet up next year.

[@Zaldaingerous]

I’m glad I got to experience it

[@AngryOtter614]

That XPS swimbait is really good, I think you will be happy with the value it offers.

[@echails7900]

Everyone wants someone to love them as much as Chris love giant glide baits 😂👍

[@Zaldaingerous]

Hahahah 💯

[@echails7900]

What's your go to BRCC roast?

[@Zaldaingerous]

AK Espresso or Five Alarm…. But their Bourbon coffee they just did a run on is also good, pleasantly surprised with it

[@echails7900]

I'm a space bear man myself, my wife likes murdered out like a serial killer 😂

[@bryanfranks6327]

Cool to see those swim baits. You might be getting me hooked on swim baits. Lol

[@FredChurch-ul4rj]

Chris, I could use a lil’ info. I’m swimbaiting next week at Clear Lake, would happen to give me a lil’ help with my Selection. Thanks

[@markmaddox9872]

Would love to get that swim Beatmakers information if you can give it to me thank you. Have a blessed day. Would love to get a couple.

[@davidpowell5111]

The bluegill bait. Damn it man

[@doggmansnapperdude3405]

Swim baits is all I throw. And right now Golden Belt customs beats everything I got. It’s a glide bait that glides amazing every time and for a big 9” glide you can reel as fast as possible and yank on the rod and it will glide back and forth like a crank bait and you can’t do that with traditional glides I don’t know how he does it his name is Mike Stacey.

[@doggmansnapperdude3405]

Phoney frog phoney frogs was the first two glide baits I’ve ever used and purchased and is what got me hooked. So it’s soo cool to see the guy and I happen to live in Newport News va so I’m close by.

[@Brettsgroeteke]

We sell a ton of that XPS jointed swimbait, one of our best sellers actually, plus we own the patent on that ribbon joint 😊

[@Zaldaingerous]

👀👊🏽

[@Flyingkingkong]

Chris, grab that KGB SPRO CHAD SHAD at bass pro shop!

[@masoncarvir]

this is a great guy and he makes top shelf baits. I've caught good fish on his shad glide

[@Zaldaingerous]

Nice 👊🏽

[@Kawika412]

Great video Chris! Thanks for putting me on to swimbaits🤙

[@Zaldaingerous]

Glad to share my passion. It’s addicting 👊🏽

[@logansmith4293]

What frames are you wearing?

[@Zaldaingerous]

New ones we are going to be dropping soon just tuning in the lens. Trying to give everyone an option outside of just my big style I always wear

[@logansmith4293]

@@Zaldaingerous I’m a fan! Will definitely be picking those up when they drop 🔥

[@jeremyrench4592]

I wish I had picked up a trashy and a couple throwbacks. The chocolates as well.

[@skeeterpro20i]

I saw people sitting out there in chairs the day before the show and I was wondering what was going on and now I know.

[@tombutler7726]

Love this crowd!

[@530pat311]

Toxic baits has one in California in june toxic day 3

[@iRace4Life]

Best vid by you! Keep it up!

[@Zaldaingerous]

We got a guy rolling with us for the vlogs now. Should help get our quality where it needs to be!

[@CT393]

I feel personally attacked by your description of swimbait fisherman

[@chadwilliams8583]

Dude Phoney Frog is the BEST!!(IMO)also ThroBack,Pizz,anything by Ken Huddleston!!

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

Cool video chris i was hoping someone would get some good video of the gathering i seen a few quick videos but prefer the more in depth stuff.

[@Zaldaingerous]

It was my first time experiencing it. I honestly had no clue these meetups happened

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

@@Zaldaingerous haha there pretty dope they've been on the east coast mainly. Beside toxic day in cali thats ran by Cesar from toxic baits but. Wayne Campbell is a good dude too.

[@johnthompson9759]

Enjoyed the video!

[@DirkDigler209]

Between you and Ben Milliken I’ve completely changed the way I fish I would rather catch one giant Fish then 15 2-5 pounders that’s all I do now is headhunt out here on the California Delta and I know that’s where you grew your roots it’s so fun not many people throw it on the Delta

[@michaeldudas7584]

Great video! Hope ya knock the crap outta the big bass the next couple of weeks!

[@byronhendrixfishing8393]

So I heard your staying the the SMC crew at Santee 💪🏻

[@fishvic2842]

You have to show us what swimbait you got. And plus I’m very interested in the way how you rigged the fluke. Can you show us how you rigged that fluke.

[@outdoorswithjt6652]

Yeah that fluke bite, wasn't so hot today. Good luck on the next stop

[@skippygus73]

Seen you pulling into that gas station while I was pulling out in my big truck. To hard to u turn to say hi. There were a ton of boats there just in that little section. I thought it was funny all the different tours all seemed to cross right there Best of luck these next few events.

[@sc0tthonkonen288]

You didn't shit can johnny did ya? Better tell this guy not to catch 13#er 😂😂😂. Great vid. Love watching

[@Zaldaingerous]

Lol nah, we just expanded the crew. Needed help with vlogs and podcasts etc. Johnny is still doing the films 🤘🏽

[@dakodarichards7972]

Man I'd have hundreds of the expresso in the slim cans with me just in case I didn't have my coffee

[@gameon2081]

Tattoo sleeve! Go for it!

[@tylerbrandon7961]

Dude the xps egg crank baits has caught giants for real

[@tylerbrandon7961]

I thought the same befor I ever got one a threw it

[@Bassmaster12234]

Dope video!

[@northernbassalliance1442]

zaldain has never seen a phoney?? how lol. one of the best glides out there!

[@gitz-zum]

Awesome stuff

[@deebz22]

I like how even though Chris has his own products and sponsors he didn't bleep out or edit out the kid saying he used the gillie to catch that big fish..and the Xps swimbaits

[@Stinkybeard]

XPS (Bass Pro Shops) is one of, if not his biggest sponsor. I agree, cool he didnt edit out the Berkeley swimbaits.

[@Zaldaingerous]

@@StinkybeardBass Pro IS NOT my bait sponsor. I do not get paid to talk about their baits. I’ve gotten to know the guy behind their swimbaits and he’s the REAL DEAL.

[@user-gu4yl9pi2s]

I got a hinkle trout for sale if you wanna buy it Z

[@anceratliff2230]

You can modify store bought swimbaits to make them run better FYI.

[@Zaldaingerous]

What modifications do you make?

[@anceratliff2230]

​@@Zaldaingerous I learned it from watching lol Ben Milliken just look for his swimbait mod

[@Zaldaingerous]

What specifically do you do though? I’m confident in what I do for mods, obviously. I’m asking what do you do?

[@heatholderinc4961]

Carlton

[@PizzSwimbaits]

I’m the crazy eyed skunk eating a banana guy 😬

[@Zaldaingerous]

Lol top notch logo 👌🏽

[@jackstein5486]

Where is Johnny?

[@Zaldaingerous]

He’s still onboard - just shifting the vlogs and podcast editing off of Trait and on to Charles to help get the quality up and let her focus on all the business stuff she manages. And then I won’t have to film myself for vlogs which has consumed a lot of my focus. Johnny will still be doing our once a month long form “film series” which is his passion. It will elevate our overall quality for you guys while also allowing everyone on the team to focus on their strengths. We actually had a 2nd filmer hired to start the season and he quit 24 hours in. It isn’t easy to find young filmers that want to hustle, they all want to start at the top. Charles is a blessing!

[@jackstein5486]

@@Zaldaingerous Thanks for the in depth explanation. Not sure if you remember me, I was you Marshall at the Harris chain in 2022. Pulling for you to turn things around in Santee. Take care, enjoying your content and top notch vids!

[@ajjefferson8233]

If you make it up to NW Arkansas let’s go out and sling some glides!’

[@barrykern4065]

100% Awesome!!!!!

[@gitz-zum]

Wish I could fish 1 of those

[@joeys7519]

Wow that was cool

[@denniskiblerbassguy]

Very nice

[@Mjones8383]

I don't watch Robs videos at all, can't really stand the energy he puts off, but I know the kid that you speak of. He's a swimbait regular

[@Zaldaingerous]

Seems like a nice kid

[@Jon-nz3dm]

Dude you need the aeropress from black rifles site and a jet boil in the truck, no more horrible hotel coffee when you're without the camper

[@aiiwun]

He was a beast and then decided to make people on the internet happy and put money over his love for fishing and the results show it. I was a huge fan but I know now he’s just into marketing. Time to make room for the new guys!!

[@raytubach8988]

What’s wrong with you bro? Who put the sand in your mangina?..

[@HowieDewitt7575]

Man I would go net you some real gizzard shad and sell you a dozen for half that haha

[@Aynalwartz]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Zaldaingerous]

👊🏽

[@brandonmartinez5550]

That was so sick man. Those taxi shads from fisheverything are my favorite right now.

[@Zaldaingerous]

👀👀👀

[@clickbaitcustoms]

So awesome! Thanks for coming out!

[@Zaldaingerous]

Cannot wait to master this Sonar swimmer 👊🏽

[@FabienBoulay]

When is Googan baits crossing the northern border to Canada?

[@huntercampbell8985]

PhoneyFrogs for the win

[@lilspirit2677]

🎉

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Good luck

[@williamknight5142]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@pauldyeager8343]

Very 😎

[@George-gk7nc]

Only a rich fool paid 2000 for a swimbait that can get lost on the first cast

[@Zaldaingerous]

I’ve lost a few grand in swimbaits in a derb before 🤷🏽‍♂️ I’m a fool

[@George-gk7nc]

@@Zaldaingerous I guess it's OK to be a "RICH" fool. Not a regular 7am-3:30pm factory punch-clock worker. 2000 dollars is a house payment

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Those guys that camped out all night will be good and delirious so when they spend the last $2600 in there account it won’t seem like such a bad idea!??? Hahaha! Totally been there before 🤣

[@bassman4201000]

Its worth whatever you want me to cashapp u for it lol

[@treysmith490]

No reason to show the juice 😂

[@Zaldaingerous]

😆

[@treysmith490]

@@Zaldaingerousver need anything bait wise if you’re looking for stuff just let me know, I help Wayne run swimbait universe!

[@bobbyhogan9207]

You should hit up Matt Gifford for some of his glides 👊😎 If you are interested I can put ya in contact with him 😏

[@Mjones8383]

I can't wait if Ben Milliken makes the Elites, because he is the best big bait fisherman in the world, imo. He's going to set the Elites on fire, as KVD did.😊

[@jayb8329]

He is def the man and is about to be the Happy Gilmore of the bass fishing world 🔥🍻

[@wylde_westley]

No doubt Ben is good but the best big bait fisherman in the world? Out here in SoCal. ground zero for big bait anglers I know alot of local guys just as good if not better!

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

Bens a great all around angler but. Trust me there is way more guys that are just as good if not better then Ben that u probably never heard of. Theres guys who where doing the swimbait deal before ben even got into KZbin.

[@jayb8329]

No disrespect to anybody amd there is always a unknown local guy that is a hammer but as far as what milliken is doing imo it's awesome for bass fishing as a sport amd will get more eyes than ever to watch and follow. So it's a win for me 🍻

[@Mjones8383]

@socalfishindude5239 well on a nationwide level he's the best imo, he's doing it on lakes all over not just California