Bassmaster Elite Series angler Caleb Sumrall is on the water with The Bass University comparing and contrasting the swim jig and the chatterbait. Learn which conditions are better for each lures, the best colors for time of year and conditions and when to alternate between the baits. Caleb also s...

The chatterbait (or bladed jig) isn't just a chunk'n'wind lure. When fished correctly, it can catch fish like a jig, squarebill and spinnerbait all in one lure. It sounds like an informercial, but it really has proven it's worth in the tournament bass fishing arena. One angler who originally dism...

In this bass fishing class seminar, Mike Iaconelli talks about selecting the right trailer. Often anglers will put any old trailer on the back of a bait. Ike is here to tell you that selecting the right trailer can be just as important as selecting the right bait. In this video, Iaconelli starts ...

Bobby Lane is on the water with a prototype Berkley swim jig that is scheduled to be available in the fall of 2021. There will be a finesse and heavy cover version of this lure. In this video, Bobby Lane talks about the heavy cover version, with a heavy gauge flipping hook. Bobby talks about the ...

Bobby Lane famously finished second in the tournament that brought national attention to the original Chatterbait. Another pro famously weighed in a couple of toads on the final day to inch out a win and make the Chatterbait a household name. Bobby Lane hated the bladed jig before that tournament...

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...

Bill Lowen won the Bassmaster Elite bass fishing tournament on the St John's River in Florida. He's also had another good finish at Okeechobee on the Elites (27th place) and Santee Cooper on the NPFL (4th place). Bill put a jig to work in all those events. In this live show recording, Bill talks ...

In this bass fishing class seminar, Bassmaste Elite Series tournament angler Matt Arey joins us to share some of his fishing tips and bait recommendations for fishing underspins all year. Arey shares his general tackle setup, then offers a breakdown of what soft plastic trailer he uses, where he ...

Bill Lowen is know for catching a limit and fishing a swim jig. In the Spring, Bill Lowen has 2-3 swim jigs tied up on his deck. As bass move back to spawning flats, they'll be feeding on shad a bluegill in the shallows. Bill uses a careful combination or lure selection, color selection and techn...

Covering water quickly is one of the best ways to locate areas with a large number of bass. Very few baits do that as effectively as a Chatterbait – especially in the grass. Bladed jigs allow anglers to imitate both crawfish and baitfish, making them a versatile bait for any conditions. In this s...

Do you want to know how to be a better swim jig fisherman? A lot of anglers love to throw spinnerbaits and chatterbaits, but a swim jig offers a more subtle variation – which is especially important around pressured fish. In this seminar, Bassmaster Elites Series pro Bryan Schmitt goes over just ...

The Z-Man Chatterbait isn’t new on the fishing scene anymore. However, it’s still dominating tournament trails nationwide due to its ability to catch fish in almost every condition.
“I would venture to guess there is nobody that has in the great United States of America that has logged more hour...

Have you included the jig in your kayak fishing arsenal? Jig fishing is one of the best ways to target larger fish, but the technique is especially helpful when fishing from a kayak. "In my style, I'm getting my kayak into places where there are unpressured fish, and in general they will just bit...

Do you know when you should fish a spinnerbait over a Chatterbait? While many anglers lump the two baits into the same category, they each offer their own unique pros and cons. In this class, kayak angler Drew Gregory breaks down each bait and offers his tips and tricks on how to fish them.
For ...

In this installment of the Bass University on the water, professional angler John Hunter, known for his involvement in Major League Fishing (MLF), provides a comprehensive breakdown of the techniques involved in fishing a chatter bait, also referred to as a "bladed jig.”
During his presentation,...

Veteran Professional Bass Angler John Murray is teaming up with Bass University to share his wisdom about spinnerbaits from one end of the country to the other.
John has had tons of success using spinnerbaits throughout his career, and now he's spilling all his secrets. He'll break down the spec...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Champion Will Davis Jr brings Bass University students an exclusive seminar on everything you need to know about seasonal swim jig fishing.
The swim jig widely popular and is heavily used in Alabama, where the Alabama Shake originated, also where Will is from. Whi...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Champion, Brandon Lester, “The chatterbait has won more money than probably any other bait in the last ten years”. In this Bass University class he discusses the age old question, "chatterbaits or swim jigs?".
During the seminar, Lester shares his insights on when...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Greg DiPalma and Bass University are on the water flipping and pitching grass for big bass.
Greg relies on a jig for fishing this type of cover, emphasizing the efficiency of a jig and its hook-up ratio. Greg walks you through his setup for success when fishing heavy ...

Major League Fishing professional Alton Jones Jr. joins Bass University to present a seminar on spinnerbait fishing. Alton achieved great success with a spinnerbait during the MLF Heavy Hitters event, and he will guide you through his mindset and techniques for catching giant bass on a spinnerbai...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Seth Feider joins Bass University in this seminar on chatterbaits/bladed jigs.
Seth relies on a chatterbait as one of his confidence baits on the Bassmaster Elite Series, stating he has it tied on 12 months out of the year. Feider dives into the new Z-Man Tungsten Ev...

Major League Fishing BPT Angler Nick Hatfield brings you this seminar on chatterbaits with Bass University.
Nick has relied on a chatterbait or bladed jig many times in his MLF career. Nick dives into all the basics you need to know about a chatterbait like his preferred setup, trailers, and co...

Want to unlock the secrets to catching bass in any season and around any cover with just one incredibly versatile lure? Unlock the power of swim jigs for bass fishing with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Greg Hackney and Bass University.
Throughout his career, Hackney has consistently relied on swim...

How do you perfectly present bladed jigs to catch more bass? Learn essential gear, lure selection, and advanced techniques for success in any water column.
Join Major League Fishing BPT Pro Nick Lebrun and Bass University for an informative seminar on fishing with a Bladed Jig (Chatterbait).
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