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Bass Fishing For Beginners

Bass Fishing For Beginners

Collection of instructional bass fishing videos for beginner anglers. Core concepts like: finding a place to fish, basic equipment, fishing line, fishing lures and how to catch a fish are part of this series. Taught by bass fishing professionals, this series is a quick-start guide for anyone new to bass fishing that wants to get started now.

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Bass Fishing For Beginners
  • Big 4 Basic Baits | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    The Dean of Bass University, Pete Gluszek is on the water breaking down his big four basic baits.
    Pete has a simple approach. Whether you are a beginner looking to gain confidence in key baits so you can attack bass from all angles or an avid tournament angler, this on-the-water class will help ...

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  • Treble Hook Selection | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Pete Gluszek is on the water for another Bass University Basics, diving into everything treble hooks.
    Fishing lures that require treble hooks can lead to heartbreak. Pete breaks down treble hook selection, how to change out treble hooks and choose the right size and gauge hook.
    If you are looki...

  • Two Fishing Rod & Reel Combos You Need | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    In this beginner-friendly lesson from Bass University, Pete Gluszek, known as the "Dean" of Bass University, shares some simple fishing advice that can benefit anglers of all experience levels.
    The basics class begins to cover the complexity of rod and reel selection, highlighting the versatility...

  • Top 4 Must-Have Basic Fishing Tools | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    “The Dean” of Bass University, Pete Gluszek is adding to “The Basics” and breaking down tools that are a must for everyday fishing on the water.
    Pete walks through some of his favorite tools that are a necessity to have for every scenario when fishing. The Dean explains each attribute of every t...

  • Start Fishing Topwater Lures | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    In this installment of Bass University Basics, Pete Gluszek, also known as the "Dean" of Bass University, offers some helpful fishing tips that cater to anglers of all levels of experience.
    Pete discusses the topwater fishing technique, which is one of the most exciting methods in fishing. The “...

  • How to Fish For Bass On The Bottom | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    The “Dean” of Bass University, Pete Gluszek is bringing some more basic fishing tips to help anglers of all skill levels.
    In this Bass University basics class, Pete talks about two of his favorite bottom baits to catch bass. The "Dean" breaks down how to fish a soft plastic stick worm, and the ro...

  • How To Fish Baits Off The Bottom | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    The “Dean” of Bass University, Pete Gluszek is bringing some more basic fishing tips to help anglers of all skill levels.
    In this Bass University basics, Pete talks about two of his favorite baits for the middle of the water column to catch bass The Dean breaks down how to fish a crankbait, and t...

  • The Right Hook for Soft Plastics | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    In this Bass University Basics class, Pete "The Dean" Gluszek discusses the topic of hooks for bass fishing with soft plastics. If you're new to bass fishing or want to learn how The Dean selects his hooks for different applications, you're in the right place. Pete talks about when and why he cho...

  • When to Peg Weights | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    In this Bass University Basics, Pete "The Dean" Gluszek discusses pegging or unpegging your weight for bass fishing. If you're new to bass fishing or want to learn how The Dean decides to peg his weight vs unpeg his weight, you're in the right place. Or even if you don't know what "pegging your w...

  • Choose the Right Fishing Line | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Pete Gluszek presents another Bass University Basics class, this time focusing on fishing lines. This instructional class covers when to use specific types of fishing lines over others.
    Pete uses a variety of fishing lines, but he primarily uses a braid to fluorocarbon leader setup for his spinni...

  • Welcome to Bass University Basics | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Tournament bass fishing anglers Mike "Ike" Iaconelli & Pete Gluszek welcome you to Bass University Basics. What is Bass University Basics? People are discovering bass fishing, and this program is to help you get started with the fundamentals. This program can help get a beginner up-to-speed on pu...

  • Why Start Bass Fishing? Bass University Basics For Beginners

    Why target fishing for bass? Pete Gluszek and Mike Iaconelli talk about the excitement of fishing in general, but why they have a passion for bass fishing. Bass are almost everywhere in the US, so it's accessible. Also, a bass is a very exciting fish to catch, they're aggressive, they often jump ...

  • Find a Place to Fish | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Where can I fish for bass from the bank? It's a question that many anglers have when they first get starting fishing. Bank access on big bodies of water are often not the ideal location to fish for the current season. In this bass fishing instructional video, Pete talks about using technology to ...

  • Locate Bass in Ponds & Small Lakes | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Want to learn how to locate bass fishing targets on a new pond or small lake? Pete Gluszek is fishing at a new pond he's never fished before. He starts by slowly moving around the pond to identify "targets". Targets are areas where you want to cast, because they are likely to be great bass habita...

  • Intro to Fishing Rods, Reels & Casting | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Interested in selecting the right rod and reel combo to get started bass fishing? Mike "Ike" Iaconelli will talk about the properties and pros & cons of different types of fishing rods and reels from Spincast to Spinning to Casting reels. Learn how to attach fishing reels to rods, which rods go w...

  • Fishing Line Basics | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Feel overwhelmed when selecting a fishing line? Mike "Ike" Iaconelli breaks down the different types of fishing lines: monofilament, fluorocarbon and braided line. He talks about the characteristics of the different types of fishing of line. In this video, you will learn the pros and cons of fish...

  • Choosing the Right Fishing Line Size | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    How do I know what fishing line size reel to put on my fishing reel? As Professional tournament angler Mike Iaconelli shares, the reel itself is often a great place to start. Mike talks about reading the information on line spools to understand breaking strength & line diameter. Mike talks about ...

  • How To Spool Line On a Fishing Reel | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Want to learn how to put fishing line on a spincast, spinning and baitcasting reel? In this basic bass fishing video for beginners, Mike Iaconelli is here to teach you how to put fishing line on various types of fishing reels. Mike starts with discussing how you want the line to come off the line...

  • Gear You Need For a Fishing Trip | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Professional tournament bass fishing angler Mike "Ike" Iaconelli is here to talk about some fundamental items you want to bring when preparing for a fishing trip. Particularly new bass fishermen and women may not be sure how to best select items to carry. After all, when bank fishing, the more yo...

  • Get Started with Artificial Fishing Lures | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    How do I know the right lure to select for fishing for bass? So, you just got started fishing, and you've got an empty tackle box. You go to the tackle store and you're overwhelmed by the number of options. Do you really need all these baits to catch a bass? Mike Iaconelli talks about how he thin...

  • Select The Right Color Fishing Lure | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    How do you know what color lure to select when fishing for bass? Color is a big part of selecting an artificial lure. There are so many choices! How you do make the right decision? Professional bass angler Mike "Ike" Iaconelli talks about 2 main criterion for selecting the right lure color. Mike ...

  • Select The Right Fishing Lure Size | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Mike Iaconelli is back with The Bass University for another installment of Bass University Basics. In this video, Mike "Ike" Iaconelli will help you select the right size lure for the season, conditions, forage size, etc. You'll learn all the important considerations of "match the hatch". Learn h...

  • How to Make Bass Bite Artificial Lures | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Mike Iaconelli is back with The Bass University to talk about getting action out of your artificial lure. You want your lure to look alive and Ike is here to talk about how to impart that action to the lure. In this bass fishing instructional video, intended for anglers that are new to the sport ...

  • How to Set the Hook and Land a Bass | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Mike Iaconelli joins The Bass University to talk about one of the most exciting parts about bass fishing, hooking and landing the fish. You've fished the lure, you've gotten the bite, what do you do next? Mike is here to talk about how to set the hook, how to fight or play the fish and landing or...

  • How to Launch a Bass Boat | Bass Fishing For Beginners

    Pete Gluszek is here to help take the intimidation out of launching your bass boat. Learn the ins and outs of launching a bass boat efficiently and without undue stress. In this Bass University Basics instructional video, Pete shares information on:

    Boat launch ramp fees and common systems for c...