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Cold Shallow Water Winter Cranking - Brandon Cobb
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...
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Making Quick Decisions & Adjustments - Greg Hackney
In some cases, you don't have a lot of time to prefish for a tournament. Without a lot of time to practice, marking waypoints and experiencing the conditions, you have to be agile in your decision making. You can't get locked into the first bite, but you do want to listen to what that fish is tel...
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Texas Rig Flipping & Pitching - Caleb Sumrall
Caleb Sumrall is back on the water with The Bass University cameras to talk about flipping and pitching Texas rigs (and to a little bit on jigs). Caleb believes there are 3 key factors when choosing your soft plastic, hook & weight: water clarity, fish activity and forage. In this bass fishing cl...
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Formulating a Game Plan & Making Adjustments - Adrian Avena : Remastered
Fishing with an open mind is imperative for consistent bass fishing success. Adrian Avena uses this open mind concept to allow himself to fish the moment by evaluating the present conditions and relying on his instincts. Adrian will cover the mental aspect of bass fishing, how to establish a game...
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Grass Bass Fishing Strategies - JT Kenney : Remastered
JT Kenney spent a lot of time fishing the Potomac River before moving to Florida. But those areas have at least one thing in common, they have lots of grass. In this remastered bass fishing class seminar video, which was recorded in the Northeast during the winter, JT Kenney shares some seasonal ...
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Your Bass Fishing Strengths & Weaknesses - Gary Klein : Remastered
Gary Klein has decades of bass fishing experience, but he started with 1 spinning rod, a small tackle box and 3 lures. Over the years, he has learned new techniques and learned to employ new tools to aid his God-given ability to catch fish. In this bass fishing class seminar video, Gary Klein urg...
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Pattern Fishing - Environmental Variables - Roland Martin
Are you tired of running around the lake aimlessly looking for a single bass here and there, or beating one spot to death trying to get one more fish? 9-time angler of the year Roland Martin is here to share the secrets of pattern fishing, which is determining the type of cover and/or structure a...
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Tannic Water & Grass Fishing with Swimbaits - JT Kenney
FLW bass fishing pro and Bassmaster Open angler JT Kenney begins the seminar by addressing a student's question about tannic water. JT fishes a lot of this water in Florida and shares with you his experience concerning color and bait selection for this blackish clear water, which is caused by tan...
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Bass in Changing Water Conditions - Pete Gluszek
Bass fishing tournament champion Pete Gluszek talks about fishing in changing conditions, which Mike Iaconelli calls "fishing the moment". Pete shares some of the adjustments that he makes in changing conditions, particularly in water clarity. Pete talks about baits and where to fish in freshly m...
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Power vs. Finesse Fishing & Shaky Head Tips - Mike Iaconelli
Power fishing vs. finesse presentation can be a tough decision on the water. In this 7-minute on-the-water bass fishing instructional video, Bassmaster Classic champion Mike "Ike" Iaconelli talks about how, even if a place looks like a great power fishing opportunity, there are situations where a...
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Scott Canterbury's Strategies for Rising Water & NPFL Success - June 3, 2025
How do top anglers like Scott Canterbury conquer flooded waterways and unpredictable weather to secure wins, even in tournaments without forward-facing sonar?
In this Bass University Live episode, delve into the mind of NPFL Champion Scott Canterbury as he reveals his winning strategies from his... -
Shallow Water Fishing All Year - Greg Hackney
While there's a whole generation of anglers utilizing electronics to locate big schools of bass offshore, Bassmaster Elite Series tournament bass fisherman Greg Hackney encourages you not to forget to beat the banks any time of year for some of the biggest tournament bass, especially for a 5 bass...
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Bass Fishing in the Rain - Pete Gluszek
"The Dean" Pete Gluszek says, "Come on with the rain, I've a smile on my face". Most guys want to stay home and work on tackle or park it in front of the TV when the rain clouds come rollin' in, but not Pete Gluszek, he knows the fish will be biting. If you were catching them when the sun was out...
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Fishing Riprap Elite Class - Hank Cherry
Rip Rap is often the most fished part of any body of water, and for good reason. These rocky areas provide bass with not only a good place to ambush bait, but often act as a travel point for fish in the pre- and post-spawn around bridges. In this seminar, Bassmaster Elite Series pro – and back-to...
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Jerkbait Magic: Unlocking Year-Round Bass Fishing Success - Kurt Dove
Jerkbait fishing is often only viewed as a cold-water technique for catching bass. This technique can actually be used all year to help you put more fish in the boat. In this seminar, Kurt Dove breaks down how he fishes a jerkbait, including some of the minor details of the bait that are often ov...
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Beyond Winter: Fishing Jerkbaits All Year - John Hunter : Remastered
How confident are you with a jerkbait? It’s a proven fish-catching technique for many, but plenty of anglers still shy away from the bait – especially in the warmer months. “There’s a common misconception about a jerbait – ‘It's only a wintertime bait,’” said John Hunter. “‘It's only a prespawn t...
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Elite Shallow Water Cranking: Todd Auten's 3 Best Crankbaits
In this Bass University on the water bass fishing class, Todd Auten, a veteran bass angler with extensive experience in competitive fishing, provides valuable insights into shallow crankbait fishing. Auten's impressive track record includes participating in over 150 B.A.S.S events since 1996, sec...
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Tips & Tricks for Cold Water Winter Jerkbait Fishing - Seth Feider
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....
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JT Kenney's $250k Spinnerbait Secret
JT Kenney is a four-time FLW/MLF winner. Kenney began his career in the Bass Fishing League and has fished his way up to the Tour. His first victory with FLW was in 2002 when he won at Lake Okeechobee. In this Bass University on the water class, JT Kenney is down in the Southeast US to share some...
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Catch Bass Fishing Prespawn Spinnerbaits - Pete Gluszek
The Dean of The Bass University, Pete Gluszek is on the water breaking down spinnerbait fishing during pre-spawn conditions.
The Dean discusses the comeback of the spinnerbait, a bait that has been forgotten since the emergence of the chatterbait. Pete dives into different spinnerbait combinati... -
Seasonal Shallow Cranking & Making Adjustments - Bryan Schmitt
Bryan Schmitt, a Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Champion, teams up with Bass University to guide you through his crankbait strategy for catching more and bigger bass throughout the seaons. In this on-the-water, Bryan shares his preferred tools for successful crankbait fishing, such as his rod, r...
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Dissecting Stump Fields & Standing Timber - Mike Iaconelli
Bass University presents a special seminar by Mike Iaconelli, the Bassmaster Classic Champion, Angler of the Year, and Elite Series Champion. In this seminar, he will be discussing how to dissect standing timber.
Standing timber holds a special place in Ike's heart as he has caught his biggest b... -
Breaking Down New Water - Matty Wong
Join Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Bass Nation Champion, Matty Wong, as he teams up with Bass University to present a seminar focused on understanding new water and fish behavior.
Matty, being from Hawaii, is no stranger to fishing in unfamiliar waters. Through his experience, he has honed his... -
The Most Powerful Bait in Bass Fishing? - Jay Przekurat
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Jay Przekurat is no stranger to targeting smallmouth with finesse techniques. Jay is a Bassmaster Elite Series Champion, Rookie of the Year, and Bassmaster Open Champion.
In this seminar with Bass University Jay shares all his Damiki Rig secrets and explains why it i...