Randy says that the mid-depths of the water column are the most overlooked and he will show you his best crankbaits. Randy will also share his knowledge of the latest innovations in sound technology with crankbaits. While shallow and deep crankbait fishing are two of the most popular ways to powe...

Cranking is one of the most popular techniques in all of bass fishing – and for good reason.
“The reason that I crank, and the reason I think most pros and tournament fishermen crank, is because you can cover so much water,” said Davy Hite. “You can get clues and figure out what the fish are do...

Lots of anglers are now depending on their electronics to locate bass. While electronics are a piece of the puzzle, Bassmaster Elite Series angler John Crews prefers to find his bass with a rod and reel, cranking high percentage areas. John likes to seek and destroy with both shallow and deep run...

In this remastered bass fishing instructional class video seminar, Gerald Swindle, aka G-Man, is sharing with The Bass University students how the simple way of how to fish a jig. Gerald shares his approach to color selection, sizes, trailer selection, rod selection, reel speed, line choice, skir...

Lexington, NC cranking legend David Fritts joined The Bass University at the 2019 Bassmaster Classic. David was one of the innovators of offshore cranking, who has won 11 top-level tour events between FLW and BASS and a Bassmaster Classic in 1993. David and Pete reminisce about the times when the...

Mark Menendez loves cranking (and fishing a jerkbait). In this video, it's all about water temperature. Mark breaks down the various temperatures where me makes changes to baits, retrieves, locations and more. Winter cold through the heat of summer, Mark discusses which baits excel in those condi...

When you think grass fishing, a few techniques to mind. Flipping and pitching. Froggin’. Lipless crankbaits. One technique that can be just as deadly, but often less talked about, is fishing a jerkbait around grass edges. Not only are you able to cover a lot of water quickly, but you’re also givi...

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, ...

Crankbait fishing is one of the most popular techniques for anglers of any skill level. During the early spring and fall months, shallow cranking can really help you find and put more fish in the boat. Few anglers excel at shallow cranking more than John Crews. In this seminar, Crews dives into t...

Are you ready to learn how to punch grass mats? Punching provides anglers with a way to effectively fish grass mats while working as quickly – or slowly – through an area as they want. One of the keys to punching is being able to trigger a reaction strike by dropping your bait as close to a fish ...

One thing every lake has in common is the abundance of hard spots. These can range from shell beds to chunk rock – and everything in between.
“Hard spots are a place where fish like to stop,” said Nick Lebrun, Major League Fishing pro. “They don’t, per se, live there, but it’s a great place for...

Just take a look at the selection of soft plastic baits at TackleDirect. There are thousands and thousands of bait/color combinations to choose from! Ish Monroe helps simplify the process of selecting the right soft plastic and describes the scenarios for using his most effective soft plastic bai...

Punching grass mats can be overwhelming. For many anglers, it seems like an impossible task to pick apart acres of grass mats one pitch at a time. While you may not always produce a lot of bites punching, it does give you the opportunity to get bigger bites throughout the day. By using a heavy tu...

When bites become harder to come by, many anglers downsize and go for more finesse approaches. While drop shots and shaky heads will catch fish, don’t rule out downsizing your topwater baits to help you catch more fish.
“Anytime you have conditions where the bait is small, fish are getting pres...

Fishing lipless crankbaits is often considered a seasonal technique, but many anglers vary their approach to catch bass all year long.
For Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap pro Mark Daniels Jr., the lipless crankbait is one of the most important and versatile options in his boat.
As with almost any bait,...

Anglers are always on the lookout for new techniques and lures to help give them an advantage on the water. For Keith Combs, one of the newer baits that he has added to his arsenal is the Strike King Hybrid Hunter. This versatile shallow-diving crankbait is something Combs has been experimenting ...

Get Ready to Reel in Success as Renowned Bassmaster Elite Series Champion & Cashion Pro Unveils Masterful Dropshot Tips!
In this remastered on the water bass fishing class, Jamie Hartman, renowned Bassmaster Elite Series Champion, takes anglers on a deep dive into the intricate details of drop s...

In this Bass University class, Todd Auten, a veteran bass angler with extensive experience in B.A.S.S events dating back to 1996, discusses zoom super fluke fishing. The zoom super fluke is a bait that has been around for generations and is one of Todd's confidence lures. Throughout his career, T...

Over the last decade, Dropshot fishing has gained widespread popularity and for good reason – it's a versatile technique that can yield success 365 days a year. Hailing from the clear water lakes of Minnesota, a breeding ground for top Elite Series anglers, Bob brings a wealth of experience and e...

Professional Veteran angler Jared Lintner has teamed up with The Bass University to teach you the ins and outs of fishing with a lipless crankbait. In this on-the-water session, Jared shares his wealth of knowledge and tips to help you catch more fish using this particular bait.
Jared, who has a...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Cole Sands and Bass University present a seminar on lipless crankbaits. Cole, who resides in Tennessee and spends over 200 days a year out bass fishing competing on the Elite Series and guiding, emphasizes the effectiveness of a lipless crankbait, especially on the Ten...

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...

Pete Gluszek is on the water for another Bass University Basics, diving into everything treble hooks.
Fishing lures that require treble hooks can lead to heartbreak. Pete breaks down treble hook selection, how to change out treble hooks and choose the right size and gauge hook.
If you are loo...

Former Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Derek Hudnall is with Bass University to give a seminar on the physics of hooks.
Derek dives into every style of hook, EWG, Straight Shank, Offset Worm Hook, and more. Derek discusses the physics of each hook style and when he uses each depending on the situat...