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Spawning Tidal Bass in a Crowd - May 2022
Bassmaster Elites Koby Krieger, Mike "Ike" Iaconelli and Greg DiPalma join "The Dean of The Bass University" Pete Gluszek to talk about the Bassmaster Open on the James River and discuss how to compete on a tidal fishery when the crowds are big and the fish are spawning.
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Power Stick Worms - JT Kenney
JT Kenney has a hot new technique for fishing a stick worm, like a Yamamoto Senko. When most people think of a stick worm, they think about finesse fishing with light line and spinning tackle. Perhaps their mind goes to fishing a wacky rig. JT Kenney has a whole different purpose for fishing a so...
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Stealth Mode Bass Fishing - Lee Livesay
You can't always run around your favorite spot with the trolling motor on 70+ slinging your favorite search bait and catch tournament-winning bass. Particularly on high-pressured lakes like Guntersville and Chickamauga. Sometimes you have to take a more stealthy approach. In this bass fishing cla...
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Bass Fishing Pressured Waters - Jordan Lee
2x Bassmaster Classic champion Jordan Lee sits down with Pete Gluszek and Professional Fish Head to talk about dealing with fishing pressure. Fishing pressure can shut down bass and make them move off of prime spots. Learn how Jordan Lee changes his baits and techniques to catch pressured bass, h...
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How to Find Bass Fast - Bernie Schultz : Remastered
In this remastered bass fishing video class seminar, Bernie Schultz shares seasonal tips for how to find bass. If you know where bass like to hang out at different times of the year and in different conditions, you can eliminate a lot of unproductive water. Whether you're a tournament angler or a...
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Power Down with Soft Plastic Stick Baits - Wesley Strader
Wesley Strader doesn't like fishing a weightless Senko. To him, it's like watching paint dry. Unfortunately, we can't always fish the way we would like to, conditions don't always permit Strader to go down the bank with a power technique. Sometimes you have to slow down, but it doesn't mean you h...
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How to Fish for Pressured Bass - John Murray
Around 2018, John Murray moved near Lake Chickmauga where loads of trophy hunters fish 7 days a week, all year. John prefers to fish less pressured waters nearer to his home, but years fishing against top-level tournament anglers has given him the confidence that he can catch them on pressured la...
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Understanding Post Spawn Funk - Jason Christie : Remastered
Bassmaster Elite Series professional tournament angler and Bassmaster Classic champion Jason Christie was in Oklahoma to present a bass fishing educational seminar on a funky period of bass fishing, the post spawn. The spawning process is tough on bass, and that season often increases fishing pre...
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Fishing Spybaits & Spinbaits - Iaconelli
Bassmaster Classic Champion and angler-of-the-year bass tournament angler Mike "Ike" Iaconelli is talking about a hot new technique that's catching lots of hard-to-catch bass. The technique is spybaiting or fishing spybaits (also spelled "spy baiting" or "spy baits" or known as "spin baits" or "s...
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Adrian Avena on Fishing Tough Conditions - January 2018
In this episode of Bass University TV Live, we are joined by Adrian Avena. Like Pete Gluszek, today's host, Avena is a Northern angler, an FLW alumnus and BASS tournament angler. Avena narrowly missed qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic in 2017. Today, Pete Gluszek and Adrian Avena are talking ...
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Flipping on Pressured Lakes - Monroe
Bass fishing tournament champion Ish Monroe is talking about flipping in heavily pressured lakes in this 56-minute fishing instructional how-to seminar. Ish Monroe has been fishing professionally for about 2 decades and qualified for 10 Bassmaster Classics. Ish Monroe is the kind of angler that d...
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Fishing Pressure on Tournament Lakes - Hartley
In this 1 hour bass fishing instructional video, you will learn how to catch more bass and win tournaments on heavily pressured bodies of water. Primarily, Charlie Hartley is talking about heavily pressured lakes, rivers and reservoirs in Ohio, but a lot of this information is applicable anywher...
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Always Fishing Shallow with John Cox - May 2024
Bassmaster Elite John Cox sits down with Bass University to talk about the confidence he has in fishing shallow. John has a history of accessing hard-to-reach waters, even if it meant bringing along a chainsaw, in pursuit of tournament-winning bags. In this Bass University LIVE, John shares:
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Power vs. Finesse Fishing & Shaky Head Tips - Mike Iaconelli
Power fishing vs. finesse presentation can be a tough decision on the water. In this 7-minute on-the-water bass fishing instructional video, Bassmaster Classic champion Mike "Ike" Iaconelli talks about how, even if a place looks like a great power fishing opportunity, there are situations where a...
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Lure Mods, Dead Walking & Pressured: Epic Eric & Rob Jordan - May 13, 2025
Want to know the bait hacks that trigger big bites? Dive into expert lure modifications, from buzzbait tuning to adding flash and beyond, discussed on this episode of Bass University Live with Epic Eric & Rob Jordan.
Unlock More Bites with Expert Lure Modification for Bass Fishing!
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Dropshot Fishing for Smallmouth Bass - Joe Balog : Remastered
For years, Joe Balog has been at the top of the leaderboard in tournaments on big Northern waters. Popular big water smallmouth destinations include places like Lake Erie, St. Clair, Sturgeon Bay and Lake Champlain. Joe Balog admits, dropshotting is not his favorite way to catch smallmouth bass, ...
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Pressured Bass Predicament: Out-Fishing the Crowd - Mike Iaconelli
Growing the sport of bass fishing is a double-edged sword. While it’s healthy for the industry to be growing at the rate it is, it also can cause some trouble because more people fishing means one thing – more people are fishing.
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Expert Practice Strategies for Bass Tournament Anglers - Bryan Thrift
Practicing for a tournament can be the deciding factor for many anglers on competition day. While some are able to fish their favorite bodies of water blind, others typically spend a few days preparing beforehand. For 2023 Major League Fishing REDCREST champion Bryan Thrift, having the right prac...
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Ned Rigging: Kayak Angler's Guide to High-Pressure Success - Ryan Lambert
There are few baits that catch fish like a Ned Rig. This midwestern finesse tactic took the bass fishing world by storm several years ago, so it’s no surprise that kayak anglers have picked it up as well. Ryan Lambert, a seasoned angler, considers it a tried and true method that catches a ton of ...
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Gerald Swindle's Masterclass on Summer Ledge Bass Fishing
As bass across the country migrate out of their spawning areas to deep water structure, many anglers are searching for fish offshore. Offshore fishing can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.
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Untouched Waters: Accessing Unpressured Bass with Kayaks - Drew Gregory
Finding unpressured fish is every angler's dream. Explore overlooked areas and unlock the potential of untouched fishing grounds. Join The Bass University as we dive into the exciting world of kayak fishing less accessible places with renowned angler Drew Gregory in his on-water kayak fishing cla...
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The Ned Rig: Simple Finesse Rig That All Bass Love - Noah Schultz
Discover the Ned Rig – a remarkably effective yet simple bait that has been putting an impressive number of bass in the boat in recent years. Join Noah Schultz in this on-the-water class as he unravels the secrets to mastering the Ned Rig technique.
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Become a Versatile & Adaptable Bass Angler - Matt Herren
Dive into the expertise of Matt Herren, a distinguished Bassmaster Elite Series Pro boasting remarkable career earnings exceeding $2 million, crowned as the 2016 Toyota Texas Bass Classic Champion. Unveiling his insights in a captivating Bass University Seminar, Matt intricately dissects the art ...
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When All Else Fails, Mike Iaconelli Reaches for The Panic Box : Remastered
In this Bass University session on the water, join renowned Bass Fishing Hall of Famer Mike "IKE" Iaconelli to discover a crucial addition for challenging days of fishing.
Ike refers to it as the "Panic Box," a vital container on his boat containing solutions for when fishing is tough and you're...