Drew Benton has years of experience and has learned from other veteran anglers' decades of experience fishing river current. Like other current-fishing enthusiasts, you'll often find Drew Benton making his way up some of the gnarliest river and creek channels to get to an out-of-the-way place to ...

Lots of big bass were caught at the Bassmaster Northern Open at St. Lawrence River/1000 Islands. Join The Bass University LIVE crew, along with Ken Duke as we explore the history of the St. Lawrence River. Also, Kolo from Humminbird joins us to talk about his record-breaking attempt at most fish ...

Coming off a 3rd place finish at the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit TITLE tournament on the Mississippi River, Zack Birge joins The Bass University LIVE to talk about fishing current. Also, Pete Gluszek and The BU Live crew welcome Tiger from Gillz Gear Fishing Apparel.

After a hiatus from the Elite Series to fish the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour, Jason Christie re-qualified for the Elite Series, then proceeded to win the Sabine River event in his first year back. In this Bass University exclusive interview, Jason Christie talks about how the tournament pr...

Ott Defoe is known for winning tournaments fishing in the river, including accessing some hard-to-reach places with a jet boat. There are several variables to consider when fishing for bass in a river system. Lots of rivers have navigational hazards, and flow rates and rain can change the depth q...

JT Kenney grew up in Maryland, around the Potomac River, so he wanted to share some of what he learned about tidal water fisheries with the Bass University students in this bass fishing seminar video which was recorded in New Jersey.

0:45 What causes the tide and how the tide effects the bass ...

Mike McClelland didn't grow up with boats and fancy equipment. He did a lot of bank fishing and that allowed him to experience some thing that give him some unique perspectives on river bass fishing. Mike got his first two top-level tournament wins on river systems, so his tips can help you catch...

Bill Lowen grew up fishing the Ohio river and has been fishing current for over 35 years. He joined The Bass Univeristy in Kokomo, Indiana to talk about catching bass in current. Current just doesn't exist in rivers, but that's what most people think about when talking about current.
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2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Matt Herren joined The Bass University for the first time as an instructor in Gadsden, Alabama. Matt is a long-time bass tournament angler who has been fishing the Elite Series since 2009 and BASS invitationals since 1994! Matt spent many of his formative years...

Bass tournament angler Seth Feider is successful at catching smallmouth bass, proven by his monster 76lb 3-day tournament-winning weight at smallmouth bass paradise, Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. The reason he was able to fish that event was because he qualified for the angler of the year tournam...

FLW bass fishing tournament pro Wesley Strader grew up on the Tennessee River, learning to be wood-wise (being aware of what different seasons and events in nature can tell you). In this 44-minute bass fishing instructional video, Strader will share a lifetime of tips, tactics, techniques and sec...

In this on-the-water bass fishing video, Pete Gluszek talks about one of his favorite things to do, fish for smallmouth. Specifically fishing tidal rivers for smallmouth bass. If you fish tidal rivers, like the Hudson River or Delaware River this video will help you learn how to catch smallmouth ...

Ever seen a smallmouth following your bait, only to have them lose interest as you slow down your lure retrieve to further entice the interested bass? Tidal river expert and avid smallmouth fisherman Pete "The Dean" Gluszek share tips, tricks and secrets to make smallmouth stop looking at your ba...

In this exciiting episode of Bass University Live we break down Ott DeFoe's incredible win on the Potomac River, revealing his groundbreaking summer "Heat Busters" pattern. This episode dives deep into the intricate world of tidal water bass fishing, especially how to adapt your strategy when fac...

Mike Iaconelli grews up on the Delaware River and had a major Bassmaster Elite Series win there. In this class, Mike shares what he's learned over the years about seasonal bass movements on a tidal river. Ike breaks down Winter through Fall: where fish are located, how they will migrate, how tide...

Tidal river systems present an entirely different set of challenges to anglers than most bodies of water. While fluctuating water levels is something all fisherman deal with, the drastic changes tidal fisheries experience can prove to be difficult to figure out for many. In this seminar, Pete Glu...

Since the introduction of forward-facing sonar, anglers across the country have been searching for ways to master – and combat – the revolutionary technology. How does Bassmaster pro Bradley Hallman do it? By going shallow. However, fishing shallow isn’t the same for every body of water. Hallman ...

If you aren't familiar with river systems, fishing them can prove to be challenging. In this seminar, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Wes Logan discusses just how different looking for bass in rivers is from chasing them around the lake. Logan breaks down the different types of structure to look for,...

Flooding conditions can be difficult for any angler to overcome – especially when that water turns cold and muddy. However, difficult does not mean impossible. In this seminar, Bill Lowen breaks down just how flooding impacts different bodies of water, and how fish react to those conditions. Lowe...

Do you feel lost when fishing in the current? While moving water can help position bass in easy-to-catch areas, it can also be overwhelming for the inexperienced angler to deal with – especially when it comes to boat positioning. “The key to fishing current, and doing it well, is understanding ho...

Do you want to learn how to fish current effectively? “Current is such an important component in bass fishing for a couple of different reasons,” said Pete Gluszek. “ ... Current really drives the bite, it activates fish, it moves baitfish, and it creates opportunities for anglers to catch fish a...

Jody Queen, a well-known kayak fishing legend, has achieved remarkable success in his career, including victories in prestigious events like the 2019 Hobie BOS and 2021 KBF at the Ten. One of his key techniques, which has contributed to his wins, is jigging a spinnerbait in dirty river systems. T...

What is a Blowout Tide?
A blowout tide is when the water level in a body of water, like a river or a lake, drops dramatically and quickly. It usually happens due to factors like strong winds or atmospheric pressure changes, which can cause water to be pushed away from a particular area. This can...

Jonathon VanDam, a Bass Pro Tour Angler, teams up with Bass University to teach fishing techniques in strong river currents and tailraces.
Jonathon shares his favorite baits and setups for fishing in strong currents. He explains that factors like the size of the fishing line and lures are crucia...