One of Bassmaster Elite Series tournament angler Brandon Cobb's favorite ways to catch bass in the winter is cold water cranking. It's one of the few ways you can fish without slowing your presentation down to a crawl when the water gets cold. In this on the water bass fishing class, Brandon Cobb...

Almost every body of water has riprap, whether it's for roads & railroad tracks, for jetties or residential bank stabilization, you can usually find stretches of chunk rock, brick, concrete blocks or even old tires. Usually these man-made features are to stop bank erosion or control the current, ...

Ott Defoe was in Pennsylvania a few years ago to talk about fishing rocks. In this completely remastered bass fishing class seminar video, Ott discusses what he thinks rocks really are (structure vs. cover) and how bass relate to them and use them for feeding. Ott compares rocks to other fishing ...

Bryan Thrift is out fishing on Lake Norman to demonstrate a great clear water finesse fishing technique. When the conditions aren't great to get bit on a regular-sized football jig, but you know the fish are there, sometimes downsizing your presentation with a finesse football micro jig will get ...

Rip rap is traditionally what people call rocks, cynderblocks, chunks of concrete or any sort of stone-like material that's used to stop erosion around shorelines, bridge pilings, etc. They are also great habitat for bass! In this on the water bass fishing class video, Pete Gluszek will share tip...

FLW Tour professional tournament bass fisherman Luke Dunkin is back with The Bass University on the water to talk about fishing riprap banks. Luke talks about how he approaches riprap banks and the lures he employs to catch bass. After discussing his favorite baits, Luke goes out and demonstrates...

Professional bass fishing tournament angler Cliff Crochet believes that most of the great spots for tournament-winning bags are right in front of our noses. Just like Randy Howell's Bassmaster Classic win fishing rip rap, lots of great anglers drove right by that winning spot. In this 51-minute b...

Easton Fothergill, a Bassmaster Open Lake Eufaula Champion, recounts his journey of overcoming a health scare and returning to his passion for fishing. He shares his winning strategy, focusing on the Neko rig on underwater rock bluffs. Easton's experience has led him to appreciate every aspect of...

Power fishing can often lead to landing large limits to push anglers into the Top 10 on many events around the country. It can also lead to striking out, and bringing nothing back to the scales. While landing big fish is crucial in a competition, there’s value in focusing on consistently getting ...

Seeing bass on your graph is one thing, but seeing them on camera can be a game changer. While advancements in electronics have really helped anglers look below the surface, the Aqua Vu camera provides bass fishermen with a live-action view of what’s happening underneath them. In this on the wate...

Mike Iaconelli – the 2003 Bassmaster Classic Champion – has made a lot of money throughout his career from fishing a variety of different jigs. While traditional flipping jigs are great for pitching around docks and other shallow cover – and swim jigs shine during the shad spawn – football jigs e...

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...

Kurt Dove is an accomplished BASS and FLW tournament angler and Lake Amistad fishing guide. Today, he's on the water to discuss a little rig that catching lots of bass. It's called the Ned rig. This simple finesse lure is great for fishing clear water and pressured/innactive bass. In this fishing...

Jig fishing is one of the most popular ways to catch bass. It’s also one of the best ways to target larger fish. Due to the bait's versatility, it’s not only a staple for those fishing from the bank – or bass boat – but also for kayak anglers. The space limitation in a kayak forces anglers to be ...

In this instructional on-the-water session with The Bass University, renowned angler Pete Gluszek, also known as "The Dean" delves into the intricacies of bass fishing in tidal waters. This comprehensive four-part series equips anglers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challen...

Do you know when to pick up a squarebill crankbait? Kevin Short says there aren’t too many wrong times to fish this popular bait. While they come in different shapes, sizes, and materials, the squarebill crankbait effectively targets shallow-water bass – especially around brush.
In this seminar,...

Embark on an adventure with Pete "The Dean" Gluszek, who graces Bass University with his expertise, delving into the art of fall fishing and sharing the secrets of his top three baits for the season.
Autumn angling presents its own set of challenges, but fear not! Pete, a seasoned fishing vetera...

Pete Gluszek, the Dean of Bass University is out on the water, sharing his techniques for crankbait fishing!
Pete explains his setup, including his rod, reel, and line for his crankbait system. The conditions often dictate the style of crankbait or color Pete chooses to use on a given day. He fo...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Bill Lowen is on Lake Lanier with Bass University showcasing the new Humminbird MEGA Live 2 transducer.
Lowen grew up on the Ohio River, where getting bites was always tough, leading him to perfect his finesse jig techniques. He likes the lure because it's appealling...

Ready to catch more spotted bass on blueback herring lakes? Learn the proven seasonal tactics and key baits!
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Emil Wagner, in collaboration with Bass University, presents a seminar focusing on mastering spotted bass fishing on herring lakes throughout the seasons. Emil...