Bobby Lane

Bobby Lane

A versatile pro with victories at every level, Bobby Lane cemented his place in bass fishing history by winning the 2022 REDCREST Championship on Major League Fishing’s biggest stage.

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  • Northern Largemouth Strategies - Bobby Lane

    Major League Fishing pro Bobby Lane embarks on an in-depth, on-the-water class with Bass University on Lake Champlain. Bobby has spent a lifetime mastering the art of fishing in heavy cover—growing up in Florida amidst the thickest vegetation—Bobby Lane brings unique expertise to every outing. In...

  • Soft Swimbait Masterclass: Line-Thru, Weedless - Bobby Lane & Fred Roumbanis

    Are you missing strikes in heavy cover or struggling to get bites in tough conditions? This masterclass reveals the secrets to year-round competitive swimbait fishing success, including weedless and line-through rigging, Florida-style topwater techniques in thick vegetation, and the exact gear an...

  • Heavy Cover Swimbait Bass Fishing - Bobby Lane

    Big fish Bobby Lane is here to share some tips on fishing a swimbait, but probably not the way most people fish a swimbait. Only big heavy rods, fast baitcaster reels, braided line and flipping hooks for this type of swimbait fishing. That's because Bobby Lane is fishing heavy shallow cover for b...

  • Bass Fishing Buzz Frogs & Toads - Bobby Lane

    Big fish Bobby Lane loves to fish for bass buzzing frogs & toads. In this bass fishing seminar class video, Bobby talks about his 2 favorite soft plastic frogs, and 2 favorite rigging methods. He breaks down the tackle that he uses for each bait and technique, as well as areas where he fishes the...

  • Seasonal Soft Plastic Worm Actions - Bobby Lane

    Bobby Lane is here to help you decide when to fish straight tail worms (or worms with very subtle action) vs curly tail/ribbon tails (which have a lot of action). Bobby shares a simple approach to tackle for these techniques, one baitcaster setup and one spinning setup. Lane then dives into a sea...

  • Flipping & Pitching Secrets for Big Bass in Heavy Cover - Bobby Lane

    In this Bass University on-the-water class, "Big Fish" Bobby Lane, the 2022 Redcrest Champion, shares his expertise on flipping and pitching in heavy cover. Growing up in South Florida, Bobby developed exceptional skills in this technique, which is crucial for success in that region. He has achie...

  • Frog Whisperer: Catching Big Bass with Topwater Frogs - Bobby Lane : Remastered

    When you think frog fishing do you think of hollow-bodied frogs? If so, you’re missing out on the versatility of soft plastic frogs. In this seminar, Bobby Lane talks discuss how he fishes soft plastic frogs and explains the design decisions behind his own frog – the Berkley Powerbait Rib Toad. L...

  • Bass Fishing Kissimmee Chain of Lakes - Bobby Lane

    "Big bass" Bobby Lane is back on the water at Lake Kissimmee where he recently won a 2018 BASS Bassmaster Open. Bobby Lane grew up fishing these waters, and he shares some stories and insights about fishing and life while reflecting on some experiences from his childhood. Bobby talks about gettin...

  • Bobby Lane's Lipless Crankbait Masterclass : Remastered

    Meet Bobby Lane, a skilled angler who has earned the title of MLF Redcrest Champion and is highly regarded in the world of professional fishing.
    Join us in this special session at Bass University, where Bobby shares insights about his go-to lure for the fall – the lipless crankbait. Bobby explai...

  • How to Fish a Swim Jig in Heavy Cover - Bobby Lane

    Bobby Lane is on the water with a prototype Berkley swim jig that is scheduled to be available in the fall of 2021. There will be a finesse and heavy cover version of this lure. In this video, Bobby Lane talks about the heavy cover version, with a heavy gauge flipping hook. Bobby talks about the ...

  • Bladed Jig Trailers - Bobby Lane

    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...

  • Size Matters in Flipping & Punching Weights - Bobby Lane

    Bobby Lane is known for flipping heavy cover with big tungsten weights, but in any given day, there are lots of flipping and pitching targets that do and don't require heavy punching weights. Even within a stretch of water you intend to punch in your day on the water, there are likely isolated ta...

  • Texas Rigging Straight & Curly Tail Worms - Bobby Lane

    Recent Bassmaster Open bass fishing tournament champion Bobby Lane is back with Bass University TV to talk about straight tail worms vs. curly tail worms. Lots of people ask, "When do I fish a straight worm instead of a curly-tail worm?" or "How do I choose when to fish a curly worm over a straig...

  • Fishing Curly Tail & Straight Tail Worms - Bobby Lane

    Elite Series bass fishing tournament angler, MLF World Champion and recent Bassmaster Open Champion Bobby Lane is back on his home waters of Kissimmee to talk more about worm fishing. Primarily, this video covers the Berkley Powerbait Maxscent Kingtail Worm (which is a curly tail worm) & Berkley ...

  • Florida Flipping & Spawn Stages - February 2025

    This episode of Bass University Live features "Big Fish" Bobby Lane, a recent MLF BPT Harris Chain champion. The crew discusses Lane's recent win, focusing on the specific techniques and gear he used, especially flipping techniques and reel selection based on vegetation type. This live show recor...

  • Bobby Lane & Hank Cherry - March 2022

    On March 29,2022 The Bass University LIVE welcomed 2 prominent champions to our show. MLF Redcrest champion 'Big Fish' Bobby Lane and 2x Bassmaster Classic champion Hank Cherry.