Carl Jocumsen didn't become an Elite angler because of blind luck. He had to put fish in the boat. In this class Carl shares his best tips for landing fish, a topic that is rarely talked about but vital to fishing success. Much is talked about getting fish to bite, but Carl's advice on getting th...

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...

If you follow professional bass fishing tournament, you probably know that Greg Hackney loves to fish shallow. One of his favorite ways to catch them in less than 6ft of water is with a crankbait. In this bass fishing seminar class video, Greg Hackney shares some of the reasons that he chooses a ...

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...

The Bass University founder and 17-time consecutive Bassmaster Classic qualifier Mike "Ike" Iaconelli conducted a seminar in Kokomo, Indiana about an often-overlooked detail of bass fishing, hooks. The hook and the line are your direct connections to your bait and your fish. Iaconelli discusses h...

In this seminar, Mike "Ike" Iaconelli teaches you the secrets to locating and catching bass with crankbaits that have helped make him a top Bassmaster Elite Series tournament angler. In this 1 hour and 13 minute bass fishing instructional video, Iaconelli will help anglers answer the following qu...

Recent Central Open winner and Bassmaster Classic qualifier Cliff Crochet talks about an important aspect of catching bass, the hookset. Cliff will talk about executing proper hooksets while answering the following questions:

What equipment (rod) should I be using to get a good hookset?
Where...

Elite Series angler Fletcher Shryock talks about one of his favorite baits, frogs. In this seminar, Fletcher covers the equipment use and techniques to know when fishing a buzzfrog or a hollow-body. Fletcher goes to the frog to imitate a surprising number of bass targets. Fletcher answers these i...

Mike Iaconelli takes us on the water to talk the fine points of finesse fishing. He covers everything from setting the hook to how to play the fish on light line in different cover situations.

A spoon is one of the most under-utilized tools in many anglers' lineups, but this versatile technique is something you can use to target fish all year. While jigging spoons fished vertically over cover excel in the cooler months, casting and flutter spoons shine during the warmer months when bas...

Tournament bass fishing is possibly more competitive than it has ever been. As kayaking increases in popularity, it should come as no surprise that kayak fishing has been right behind the surge in popularity. "Kayak fishing is exploding across the market,” said Ryan Lambert. “It's the fastest-gro...

Mike "Ike" Iaconelli, a professional bass angler and highly regarded figure in the fishing world, brings his expertise to the topic of topwater fishing. Known for his achievements as a Bassmaster Classic Champion and Angler of the Year, Iaconelli addresses common challenges faced by anglers when ...

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...

Pete Gluszek, a renowned figure in the realm of professional fishing and commonly referred to as "The Dean" of The Bass University, expertly dissects the art of fishing around overhanging trees.
Delving into the subject, Pete elucidates the merits of targeting overhanging trees as prime fishing ...

Bassmaster Angler-of-the-Year Seth Feider, also known as "The Llama," shares his insights on using a jerkbait while cold water fishing with Bass University. Seth explains his setup for fishing the jerkbait, using a shorter rod and lighter fishing line. His preferred jerkbait is Rapala Shadow Rap....