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  • Bassmaster Elite Bass Fishing Tournament Preparation Tips - September 2023

    Bassmaster Elite Series tournament pro Greg DiPalma is in-studio this week for Bass University LIVE's discussion about bass fishing tournament preparation. Learn how to prepare your boat, store your tackle, arrange your rods, weights, hooks and more. "The Dean" will also be joining us on-site fro...

  • Preparing to Fish New Bodies of Water - Jeff Gustafson

    Jeff Gustafson is a Canadian Bassmaster Elite Series angler. He fishes the Elite tournament trail in the US, often held at lakes on which he has no previous time practicing before the official practice. As a result, "Gussy" has a lot of experience preparing for fishing a new body of water. In thi...

  • Fishing Tournament Practice & Preparation - Drew Benton

    Drew Benton fished the Bassmaster Classic in 2021, in this interview Drew shares his approach to practicing for the event and what he might do differently in the future. The Classic has a unique practice format, and the water temperature changed quickly leading up to and during the event. Learn h...

  • Take it to the Bank : Ep 1 - Bank Fishing Tackle

    In this first installment of a 3 part series on bank fishing, Mike Iaconelli talks about preparing for a bank fishing trip. There's a lot of great bass fishing to do from the shore, but, for a boat owner, you'll often need to pare down your equipment to make it manageable. Often you're carrying e...

  • 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...

  • Bass Fishing Tournament Practice with a Purpose - Gerald Swindle

    Gerald Swindle is certainly one of the top presenters at the Bass University. He's a successful tournament angler with a couple of Bassmaster angler of the year titles. Gerald also knows what it's like to have the wheels come off, get completely sidetracked and railroad an entire tournament. In t...

  • SmallmouthCrush Tackle Storage & Organization - February 2021

    Bass fishing tournament angler, fishing guide and YouTube fishing content creator Travis Manson (aka SmallmouthCrush) joined The Bass University to discuss tackle storage and tackle organization.

  • Bass Fishing a New Body of Water - Bryan Thrift

    Bryan Thrift loves to fish a new body of water, and try to figure it out enough to beat locals with just a few days of practice. The preparation to fish these tournaments starts months before heading out to fish the first time. Thrift also employs a very unique approach to how he uses local knowl...

  • Tournament Practice & Percentage Triangle - Palaniuk

    BASS angler, turned MLF Bass Pro Tour, turned back Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brandon Palaniuk joins The Bass University with Pete Gluszek and Stray Casts's Pat Renwick at the 2020 Bassmaster Classic. Brandon is sharing information about his St. Lawrence River win and the percentage triangle....

  • Jamie Hartman's Bass Fishing Tournament Strategy for Success

    Bassmaster Elite Series tournament champion Jamie Hartman was in Tulsa, OK in early 2020 to teach a bass fishing instructional seminar class on his tournament strategy. Jamie won two Elite Series tournaments in 2019, and most years he finishes near the top of the angler-of-the-year points. Jamie'...

  • Fishing a New Body of Water - Ish Monroe

    In this bass fishing educational video seminar, Major League Fishing pro Ish Monroe joins The Bass University to talk about fishing new bodies of water. Learn how to research new bodies of water, factor in seasonal patterns and utilize your confidence techniques. Ish also introduces some go-to ba...

  • Prepare For Fishing Like a Tournament Pro - James Elam

    James Elam joined The Bass University in Tulsa, OK to talk about an important topic for everyone from the weekend angler to the top-level tournament pros, preparation. When you're out there fishing, you want to be able to concetrate on fishing, not mechanical or electrical issues on the boat, not...

  • Will Davis Jr.'s Best Swim Jig Tips For Bass - Recorded March 4, 2025

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    This video covers swim jig fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, how to catch bass with a swim jig, and pro bass fishing strategies from Will Davis Jr. Learn about swim jig retrieves, lure selection, trailer selection and targeting bass in key structure.
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  • Grind for Five: Catching Quality Bass Tournament Limits - Drew Cook

    Everyone wants to catch as many fish as they can, but the reality of tournament fishing is that catching the most fish isn’t always the best method – sometimes you need to focus on grinding out the right five bass limit.
    "You're only trying to catch five,” said Drew Cook. “That's the deal. You o...

  • The Ultimate Guide to Bass Fishing Tournaments - Scott Canterbury

    Scott Canterbury is a professional bass fisherman with a long and successful career in the industry. In this video, he shares his journey and insights on how he prepares for tournaments, makes crucial decisions, and handles challenges.
    Starting with his early days as a fisherman, Scott talks abo...

  • Surviving the Storm: Thriving in Bass Tournaments - Fred Roumbanis

    Do you feel like you get mentally lost while having a tough day on the water? While tournament bass fishing is exciting, it can quickly become stressful when things aren’t going your way.
    In this seminar, Fred Roumbanis explains just how to survive competing in bass tournaments. Roumbanis discus...

  • Pro-Fishient Angler: Advancing Your Bass Fishing Career - Ryan Salzman

    Are you ready to take that next step in your bass fishing career? For some, it might mean fishing the Toyota Series or Bassmaster Opens, while for others, it's about improving skills, catching more fish, or winning local club tournaments. Whatever "going to the next level" means to you, achieving...

  • Progressing from Co-Angler to Pro in Bass Fishing Tournaments - Jay Przekurat

    Are you a co-angler (aka non-boater) who is considering making the jump to the boater side? While fishing out of the back of someone else’s boat can be frustrating at times, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared before taking that next step.
    In this seminar, former co-angler and current Ba...

  • Bass Tournament-Ready Tackle Organization - Greg DiPalma

    Greg DiPalma, a professional angler on the Bassmaster Elite Series, brings his expertise to Bass University to discuss the crucial aspects of professional preparation for fishing tournaments. Drawing from his extensive experience in the field, Greg, often referred to as "GDP," has perfected the a...

  • Perfect Bass Tournament Preparation - Dakota Ebare

    Professional angler Dakota Ebare from Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour teams up with The Bass University to deliver an information-packed seminar aimed at helping you become a more prepared angler on tournament day.
    Dakota, who's been a longtime subscriber to Bass University, now shares his...

  • Breaking Down New Bass Fishing Water - Jay Przekurat

    Bassmaster Rookie of the Year and Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Jay Przekurat joins Bass University in this seminar titled “Breaking Down New Water”
    Jay is a young phenom in the sport of bass fishing and has a proven track record on the elite series as being one of the most consistent anglers...

  • Creating Consistency In Your Bass Fishing - Alton Jones Jr

    Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Angler Alton Jones Jr and Bass University brings this seminar all about being a consistent angler.
    Alton is regarded as one of the top anglers in the world, and he breaks down his strategies for success in this seminar. Alton discusses his preparation, finding...

  • Find & Catch Offshore Bass: Forage, Electronics & Bait Selection - Keith Combs

    Ever wonder how the pros consistently locate and catch bass offshore in every season, adapting to forage and leveraging advanced electronics? Get ready to learn tips and secrets from Pro Keith Combs and Bass University in this in-depth seminar on mastering offshore bass fishing.

    Recognized as on...