Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour pro Brett Hite recently placed third on Lake Okeechobee fishing a Z-man Evergreen JackHammer chatterbait. Today, he joins The Bass University LIVE to discuss some of the finer points of fishing these bladed jigs. Learn Brett's favorite chatterbait colors, the se...

Bassmaster Elite Series angler Caleb Sumrall is on the water with The Bass University comparing and contrasting the swim jig and the chatterbait. Learn which conditions are better for each lures, the best colors for time of year and conditions and when to alternate between the baits. Caleb also s...

The chatterbait (or bladed jig) isn't just a chunk'n'wind lure. When fished correctly, it can catch fish like a jig, squarebill and spinnerbait all in one lure. It sounds like an informercial, but it really has proven it's worth in the tournament bass fishing arena. One angler who originally dism...

Bobby Lane famously finished second in the tournament that brought national attention to the original Chatterbait. Another pro famously weighed in a couple of toads on the final day to inch out a win and make the Chatterbait a household name. Bobby Lane hated the bladed jig before that tournament...

Prespawn means different things to different anglers and in different parts of the country. In this remastered bass fishing class seminar video, recorded in Tulsa, OK, Jason Christie talks about the time from when fish move from their wintering areas up until they spawn. Learn when to start looki...

Bryan Thrift is back on the water talking about the lure that got him his first professional bass tournament win, the chatterbait. Bryan has 2 models of the current Z-Man chatterbaits that he uses most of the time. In this video, he talks about how he uses these 2 models to fish grass, offshore s...

Pete Gluszek is the Dean of The Bass University, and in 2019, he was in Columbus, OH to teach a bass fishing class seminar titled "Fishing on the Edge", which is also the title of another angler's autobiography. In this class, Pete talks about the best times to fish edges, baits he recommends (in...

On this episode of Bass University Live, the show kicks off with talk of unseasonably warm weather and Bassmaster Elites dropping entry fees. Bryan Thrift, one of the winningest professional anglers of all time joins to discuss his favorite lure, the chatterbait. Thrift emphasizes that a chatterb...

One of the most crucial components of being a top angler is finding a good area and being able to pick it apart. While a lot of anglers will admit to leaning more toward power – or finesse – fishing, the combination of the two can help you successfully land your best bag. In this on-the-water sem...

Covering water quickly is one of the best ways to locate areas with a large number of bass. Very few baits do that as effectively as a Chatterbait – especially in the grass. Bladed jigs allow anglers to imitate both crawfish and baitfish, making them a versatile bait for any conditions. In this s...

It’s not always easy to establish a pattern on the water. Sometimes, you just have to pick up a rod and go fishing. In recent years, junk fishing has transitioned into an art form for many anglers. In this seminar, Lee Livesay walks you through the five types of lures he relies on when he can’t p...

The Z-Man Chatterbait isn’t new on the fishing scene anymore. However, it’s still dominating tournament trails nationwide due to its ability to catch fish in almost every condition.
“I would venture to guess there is nobody that has in the great United States of America that has logged more hour...

Do you want to learn how to fish grass more efficiently? While large grass flats can be overwhelming, having the ability to pick them apart and locate fish will help you on many of the best lakes around the country. “Don't be intimidated by them,” said Bryant Smith. “There is a lot of fish on the...

In this installment of the Bass University on the water, professional angler John Hunter, known for his involvement in Major League Fishing (MLF), provides a comprehensive breakdown of the techniques involved in fishing a chatter bait, also referred to as a "bladed jig.”
During his presentation,...

Professional angler Bill Lowen shares his expertise on bladed jig fishing in this comprehensive seminar with Bass University.
Bill covers all aspects of bladed jig fishing, starting with the essential gear you'll need, including the right rod, reel, and line to use for effective fishing. He then...

David Dudley is an MLF Bass Pro Tour Angler and is one of the winningest professional anglers of all time. Dudley joins Bass University in this seminar talking all about that action.
The rate of fall is important in all aspects of bass fishing. Dudley dives into the trend of how lighter baits h...

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 ...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Champion Brock Mosley joins Bass University in this seminar on his confidence bait, the chatterbait.
The chatterbait is proven to be one of the most effective lures in certain situations. Brock breaks down his chatterbait selection, color, size, and setups. Brock ...

Major League BPT Angler Grae Buck joins Bass University on the water to take a deep dive into one of his favorite techniques that he utilizes all over the country.
Grae relies on a chatterbait (bladed jig) all across the country and it helped him qualify for the Bass Pro Tour (BPT). The chatter...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Champion, Brandon Lester, “The chatterbait has won more money than probably any other bait in the last ten years”. In this Bass University class he discusses the age old question, "chatterbaits or swim jigs?".
During the seminar, Lester shares his insights on when...

Bryan Schmitt and Bryan Thrift are both accomplished professional bass tournament winners. This Bass University Masterclass brings together Thrift's Chatterbait and Schmitt's Swimjig techniques for effective power fishing.
In this masterclass, Bryan Thrift discusses his preferred chatterbait se...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Bassmaster Classic Champion Mike “Ike” Iaconelli is on the water with Bass University breaking down how to fish the wind.
Ike discusses why fishing wind is important and can help concentrate fish in certain parts of the lake. Many anglers tend to shy away and hid...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Seth Feider joins Bass University in this seminar on chatterbaits/bladed jigs.
Seth relies on a chatterbait as one of his confidence baits on the Bassmaster Elite Series, stating he has it tied on 12 months out of the year. Feider dives into the new Z-Man Tungsten Ev...

Major League Fishing BPT Angler Nick Hatfield brings you this seminar on chatterbaits with Bass University.
Nick has relied on a chatterbait or bladed jig many times in his MLF career. Nick dives into all the basics you need to know about a chatterbait like his preferred setup, trailers, and co...