Why target fishing for bass? Pete Gluszek and Mike Iaconelli talk about the excitement of fishing in general, but why they have a passion for bass fishing. Bass are almost everywhere in the US, so it's accessible. Also, a bass is a very exciting fish to catch, they're aggressive, they often jump ...

Where can I fish for bass from the bank? It's a question that many anglers have when they first get starting fishing. Bank access on big bodies of water are often not the ideal location to fish for the current season. In this bass fishing instructional video, Pete talks about using technology to ...

Want to learn how to locate bass fishing targets on a new pond or small lake? Pete Gluszek is fishing at a new pond he's never fished before. He starts by slowly moving around the pond to identify "targets". Targets are areas where you want to cast, because they are likely to be great bass habita...

Interested in selecting the right rod and reel combo to get started bass fishing? Mike "Ike" Iaconelli will talk about the properties and pros & cons of different types of fishing rods and reels from Spincast to Spinning to Casting reels. Learn how to attach fishing reels to rods, which rods go w...

Feel overwhelmed when selecting a fishing line? Mike "Ike" Iaconelli breaks down the different types of fishing lines: monofilament, fluorocarbon and braided line. He talks about the characteristics of the different types of fishing of line. In this video, you will learn the pros and cons of fish...

How do I know what fishing line size reel to put on my fishing reel? As Professional tournament angler Mike Iaconelli shares, the reel itself is often a great place to start. Mike talks about reading the information on line spools to understand breaking strength & line diameter. Mike talks about ...

Want to learn how to put fishing line on a spincast, spinning and baitcasting reel? In this basic bass fishing video for beginners, Mike Iaconelli is here to teach you how to put fishing line on various types of fishing reels. Mike starts with discussing how you want the line to come off the line...

How do I know the right lure to select for fishing for bass? So, you just got started fishing, and you've got an empty tackle box. You go to the tackle store and you're overwhelmed by the number of options. Do you really need all these baits to catch a bass? Mike Iaconelli talks about how he thin...

How do you know what color lure to select when fishing for bass? Color is a big part of selecting an artificial lure. There are so many choices! How you do make the right decision? Professional bass angler Mike "Ike" Iaconelli talks about 2 main criterion for selecting the right lure color. Mike ...

Mike Iaconelli is back with The Bass University for another installment of Bass University Basics. In this video, Mike "Ike" Iaconelli will help you select the right size lure for the season, conditions, forage size, etc. You'll learn all the important considerations of "match the hatch". Learn h...

Mike Iaconelli is back with The Bass University to talk about getting action out of your artificial lure. You want your lure to look alive and Ike is here to talk about how to impart that action to the lure. In this bass fishing instructional video, intended for anglers that are new to the sport ...

Professional tournament bass fishing angler Mike "Ike" Iaconelli is here to talk about some fundamental items you want to bring when preparing for a fishing trip. Particularly new bass fishermen and women may not be sure how to best select items to carry. After all, when bank fishing, the more yo...

Mike Iaconelli joins The Bass University to talk about one of the most exciting parts about bass fishing, hooking and landing the fish. You've fished the lure, you've gotten the bite, what do you do next? Mike is here to talk about how to set the hook, how to fight or play the fish and landing or...

Pete Gluszek is on the water for Bass University talking about basics for beginners. Previously, Pete was fishing in a small pond, talking about locating bass from the bank in a pond or small lake. In this video, Pete is out on the water talking about locating bass from a boat. Now, you may be st...

Do you ever get hung up, backlash, wind knots or have other annoyances throughout your fishing day? "The Dean of The Bass Univeristy", Pete Gluszek is on the water to demonstrate tips, techniques and secrets for getting out of trouble.

What to do when you cast your lure over a tree limb out of...

Pete Gluszek is here to help take the intimidation out of launching your bass boat. Learn the ins and outs of launching a bass boat efficiently and without undue stress. In this Bass University Basics instructional video, Pete shares information on:

Boat launch ramp fees and common systems for...

Pete Gluszek is back on the water, after launching is boat and having a great day on the water fishing, he's ready to put his boat back on the trailer. Pete is headed into the marina and talks about everything from "no wake zones" to avoiding damage to your boat. If you want to learn to drive you...

Gerald Swindle is on the water to share a technique that will help you keep your rods from getting tangled together. Have you ever gone to pick up a rod to make a quick cast, or tried to retrieve a rod and reel from your rod locker only to find them hopelessly tangled with one another? These quic...

In this installment of Bass University Basics, Pete Gluszek, also known as the "Dean" of Bass University, offers some helpful fishing tips that cater to anglers of all levels of experience.
Pete discusses the topwater fishing technique, which is one of the most exciting methods in fishing. The ...

The “Dean” of Bass University, Pete Gluszek is bringing some more basic fishing tips to help anglers of all skill levels.
In this Bass University basics class, Pete talks about two of his favorite bottom baits to catch bass. The "Dean" breaks down how to fish a soft plastic stick worm, and the r...

The “Dean” of Bass University, Pete Gluszek is bringing some more basic fishing tips to help anglers of all skill levels.
In this Bass University basics, Pete talks about two of his favorite baits for the middle of the water column to catch bass The Dean breaks down how to fish a crankbait, and ...

In this Bass University Basics class, Pete "The Dean" Gluszek discusses the topic of hooks for bass fishing with soft plastics. If you're new to bass fishing or want to learn how The Dean selects his hooks for different applications, you're in the right place. Pete talks about when and why he cho...

In this Bass University Basics, Pete "The Dean" Gluszek discusses pegging or unpegging your weight for bass fishing. If you're new to bass fishing or want to learn how The Dean decides to peg his weight vs unpeg his weight, you're in the right place. Or even if you don't know what "pegging your w...

Pete Gluszek presents another Bass University Basics class, this time focusing on fishing lines. This instructional class covers when to use specific types of fishing lines over others.
Pete uses a variety of fishing lines, but he primarily uses a braid to fluorocarbon leader setup for his spinn...