Z Cast will cover fishing recaps of Zona's Awesome Fishing Show as will as all of the tips and tricks to catching giant smallmouth and largemouth bass!
Z CAST #15 - Three Knots You NEED to Catch Big Bass
In this episode of Z CAST I talk about three of my favorite all time knots to tie on so I don't lose bass! You don't want to be "that guy" who loses the catch of a lifetime because you didn't have a strong knot. @fishseaguar (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCLKE9PDlkB88-R3HsEqTnSg) For full episodes of Zona's Awesome Fishing Show make sure you go to @MyOutdoorTV (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCR0OG_SPLoV_sD2F5ya7k3Q) and check out all 16 seasons! https://markzona.com/https://www.facebook.com/markzonafishinghttps://www.instagram.com/mark_zona_fishing/https://x.com/MarkZonaFishinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@markzonafishing#bassfishing #fishing #bass #howto #bassfishingtips #bigbass #smallmouth #largemouth
4 Aug 2026
Z CAST #14 - URCHIN BAIT Rigging Options
In this week's episode of Z CAST aka "quick cast" - I am covering how I rig my Urchin bait. I have been playing around with different ways to get the hook just right. Let me know your thoughts and what you are all doing! https://markzona.com/https://www.facebook.com/markzonafishinghttps://www.instagram.com/mark_zona_fishing/https://x.com/MarkZonaFishinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@markzonafishing#bassfishing #fishing #bass #howto #bassfishingtips #bigbass #smallmouth #largemouth
21 Jul 2026
Z CAST #13 - Summertime Deep Crankbait Fishing for Big Bass
Don't miss this timely summer Z Cast episode! I break down summertime deep cranking. I will give you tips and things that are critical how I fish a crankbait this time of the year. Strike King 5XD Chartreuse PerchLEWS BB1 ReelLEWS 7'11" Cranking RodSeaguar 15lb TatsuTROKAR #4 EWG Hookhttps://markzona.com/https://www.facebook.com/markzonafishinghttps://www.instagram.com/mark_zona_fishing/https://x.com/MarkZonaFishinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@markzonafishing#bassfishing #fishing #bass #howto #bassfishingtips #bigbass #smallmouth #largemouth #crankbait #crankbaits #simmerfishing
7 Jul 2026
Z CAST #12 Fourth of July Fishing for GIANT Carp
Here is a special carp hunting episode of Z Cast. My longtime friend @sammybacino4416 (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCjzmxhlG6PwSqKUktpA7JrA) is the master of carp fishing and took us all along for the hunt this past week!
#carpfishing
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23 Jun 2026
Z CAST #11 Summertime Bass Fishing Phenomenon How To Catch the BIG ONES
Now that summer is finally upon us here is a Z CAST on how you can catch the giant bass post spawn! I talk about how fish start pack hunting and how you can find big schools of bass centered around bluegills. Strike King KVD Splash - Color Clearwater MinnowTROKAR #4 Treble HooksLEWS KVD 7 Foot Medium Acton RodLEWS Custom Light Reel14# mono lineIf you want to watch the FULL show that I reference in this video you can go to @MyOutdoorTV (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCR0OG_SPLoV_sD2F5ya7k3Q) - Season 14 Solo Topwater https://markzona.com/https://www.facebook.com/markzonafishinghttps://www.instagram.com/mark_zona_fishing/https://x.com/MarkZonaFishinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@markzonafishing#bassfishing #fishing #bass #howto #bassfishingtips #bigbass #smallmouth #largemouth
9 Jun 2026
Z CAST #10 Q&A The Questions You've Been Waiting For
Things have been busy lately but wanted to get the Z CAST up for you! Here are some answers to a few fishing and non fishing questions you've all been wondering about... or not. You asked - I answered!
Best fisherman I've fished and been in the boat with?
My #1 lure I could fish with the rest of my life and why?
Am I related to Greg Hackney? (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCwYeq87mOH2u4QbDDTwf0ew)
My was my favorite show I've ever shot?
My favorite movie of all time?
What is the best lake to fish?
Is Menderchuck a private lake?
What is my death row last meal?
If you could change ONE thing in the fishing industry what would it be?
Have I ever been smallie fishing in Chequamegon Bay? (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpofn0xmbvj4qcVAXoUXbMQ)
What is your PB largemouth? What state ?
(https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCWN4dnN4QDFvQ17zGTJTTeA)
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26 May 2026
Z CAST #9 - The Secret to Summertime Big Bass Fishing
In this episode of Z Cast I cover how to target big bass bites in the summertime - post spawn. I always say that there is an "inner and outer realm"I will break down techniques I use to find fish and what lures and adjustments I make to target those big bites!There are a few shows that I highlight in this podcast all of which are on "Lake Menderchuck" One of the most EPIC shows on this lake was when I did a ZONA LIVE with Kevin VandDam! If you haven't seen that one it's a MUST SEE! • ZONA LIVE #2 KVD - FULL SHOW (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rT5REaBUPI) Zona's Awesome Fishing Show -Season 13 Menderchuck Show & Season 14 Menderchuck with Kevin VanDamALL EPISODES OF Zona's Awesome Fishing Show can be watched on the MyOutdoorTV app or www.myoutdoortv.com
12 May 2026
Z CAST #8 - How to Fish Boat Docks
In this episode of Z CAST I cover one of my favorite bass fishing techniques. Docking fishing. I grew up learning how to fish walking the shoreline and fishing docks. In this episode I will cover what my strategies are, what my set up is for fishing in cold water temps and warmer water temps, and how to adjust so that you don't lose the giant bass! Your set up is key. @StrikeKingLure (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCj8kUCarMhF1HfYOQg_JnMg) Structure Jig in Blue Craw or Green Pumpkin with a Rage Bug Trailer @LewsFishing (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCjTAi-DKViIamNtp0yyef5Q) 7.1 Andy Montgomery Skipping Rod with an LEW'S Pro SP Reel @fishseaguar (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCLKE9PDlkB88-R3HsEqTnSg) 22lb Tatsu fluorocarbon fishing linehttps://markzona.com/https://www.facebook.com/markzonafishinghttps://www.instagram.com/mark_zona_fishing/https://x.com/MarkZonaFishinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@markzonafishing#bassfishing #fishing #bass #howto #bassfishingtips #bigbass #smallmouth #largemouth
28 Apr 2026
Z CAST #7 - Real Talk w/ Seth Feider - Big Bass, Hunting and Haircuts
On this episode of Z Cast I sit down and and talk about everything from when we first met, family, hunting, bass fishing and the time I talked him into letting me cut his hair on live tv! If you ever wondered how he got the Llama nickname you will now find out. Seth has always been one of our favorite guests on Zona's Awesome Fishing Show so it was fitting to make him our first Z CAST sit down guest. We both love frog fishing and catching giant smallmouth bass. Here is the link to when I cut Seth's hair! https://youtu.be/WFYN1wOX8cI?si=VambG4hEWr2-xY-jhttps://markzona.com/https://www.facebook.com/markzonafishinghttps://www.instagram.com/mark_zona_fishing/https://x.com/MarkZonaFishinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@markzonafishing#bassfishing #fishing #bass #howto #bassfishingtips #bigbass #smallmouth #largemouth
14 Apr 2026
Z CAST #6 - GIANT Smallmouth HATE this BAIT
n this episode of Z CAST I talk about a Caffein Shad - Siren color. Smallmouth bass hate this lure and want to kill it! If you fish this bait you will have some of the most explosive bites! I will cover how I fish it and my set up.LEWS 7.6 Mark Zona Swim Jig Rod - Soft TipHigh Speed LEWS Custom Pro Reel Strike King Caffein Shad - Siren Seaguar 30lb Stealth Gray Braid FG Knot to a 15lb Tatsu LeaderTrokar TK125 4/0 or 5/0 hook Zona's Awesome Fishing Show FULL EPISODE with this lure can be found on @MyOutdoorTV (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCR0OG_SPLoV_sD2F5ya7k3Q) Season 16 Kong Island episodehttps://markzona.com/https://www.facebook.com/markzonafishinghttps://www.instagram.com/mark_zona_fishing/https://x.com/MarkZonaFishinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@markzonafishing#bassfishing #fishing #bass #howto #bassfishingtips #bigbass #smallmouth #largemouth
31 Mar 2026
Z CAST #5 - Bladed Jig SECRETS that Catch GIANT Bass!
Game Changer Bladed Jig Bass Fishing Cheat Code! Here are my secrets to bass fishing a bladed jig in the springtime - One of the best baits in bass fishing for fishing pre spawn. Learn what I have done to change how I fish this lure! What I look for? My set up:LEWS Mark Zona Signature Series Bladed Jig Rod (limited edition available at Bass Pro Shops) LEWS Custom Pro Reel Seaguar 20 lb Line 1/2 ounce or 5/8 oz tungston or lead bladed jig Strike King 1/2 oz Thunder Cricket w/ Blade Minnow Trailer Color: Green Pumpkin or BLue CrawStrike King Blade Minnow TrailerGo to www.myoutdoortv.com to watch all of the full episodes from this podcast.Season 11: Eps 5 - Martin TruexSeason 14: Eps 8 - Windy, Warming SpringtimeSeason 16: Eps 5 - Onondaga NY#springfishing https://markzona.com/ @SeaguarChannel (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCwWJrCYUFwJTfR47fT5ZdAQ) @LewsFishing (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCjTAi-DKViIamNtp0yyef5Q) @StrikeKingLure (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCj8kUCarMhF1HfYOQg_JnMg) @bassproshops (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCZMzrsDVmBL8Vn4SAjc4-uQ) https://www.facebook.com/markzonafishinghttps://www.instagram.com/mark_zona_fishing/https://x.com/MarkZonaFishinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@markzonafishing#bassfishing #fishing #bass #howto #bassfishingtips #bigbass #smallmouth #largemouth #largemouthbass
17 Mar 2026
Z CAST #4 - HOW to FISH a NEW LAKE
In this Z CAST episode I cover one of the most asked questions that I get - How do I fish a lake that I have never fished before? Here is how I break a lake down to find bass whether it's a big body of water or small! What do I look for? How to not become overwhelmed. https://markzona.com/https://www.facebook.com/markzonafishinghttps://www.instagram.com/mark_zona_fishing/https://x.com/MarkZonaFishinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@markzonafishing#bassfishing #fishing #bass #howto #bassfishingtips #bigbass #smallmouth #largemouth
3 Mar 2026
Z CAST #3- Secrets on How to Catch GIANT Smallmouth Bass
In this episode of Z Cast we do some more "film study" on how we caught giant smallmouth bass while taping several Zona's Awesome Fishing Show episodes on Lake Erie.Shows I breakdown are from Season 8 eps 4 with Willie Young Season 13 episodes 9 & 11 (one with Cory Johnston and one solo show)You can watch FULL episodes of these seasons on @MyOutdoorTV (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCR0OG_SPLoV_sD2F5ya7k3Q) - Use code ZONA30 for a FREE 30 days! Strike King KVD Jerkbait 300 Color - Crystal ShadSeaguar 10LB Tatsu FluorocarbonTrokar EWG #4k
18 Feb 2026
Z CAST #2 - How to Catch Giant Bass Deep and in COLD WATER
In this week's Z CAST I break down my set up for cold, frigid clear water. Fishing in water temps ranging from 37-45 degrees. This fishing technique shines in the toughest fishing conditions and is the number one fishing technique to ignite COLD WATER bass and catch BIG bass. This technique works in the mid west, south east, Arkansas.... pretty much anywhere. Zona's Awesome Fishing Show's that I referenced were from Season 15 Show 5 - Neil Vandebiezen Trophy SmallmouthShow 8 - Zona Solo Deepwater JusticeYou can watch FULL shows on the My Outdoor TV app and use ZONA30 for a free 30 day trial! @MyOutdoorTV (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCR0OG_SPLoV_sD2F5ya7k3Q) Strike King Rage Swimmer - Color AYU Strike King Baby Z TooStrike King Pinger Minnow 3/8ozLEWS - Custom Mark Zona Crackin' Rod10lb Seaguar Braid8lb Fluorocarbon Leader - 10-20 FeetCompact Jig Head 3/8 to 1/2 ozhttps://markzona.com/#bassfishing #fishing #bass #howto #bassfishingtips #bigbass #smallmouth #largemouth #coldwaterfishing #springfishing
4 Feb 2026
Z CAST #1 Frog Explosions - The Best Way to Bass Fish
Learn how to catch more bass frog fishing - In this podcast I cover topwater frog fishing tips on how to trigger explosive strikes Hopefully these frog fishing strategies will help you catch more and bigger bass.• Frog fishing for largemouth bass• Topwater bass fishing techniques#bassfishing #fishingtips #frogfishing #topwaterbassfishing
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