Classic Winners' Secrets

Classic Winners' Secrets

The title "Classic Champion" is reserved for the select few that have mastered consistency enough to qualify and an aggressive enough mindset to edge out an Elite field over 3 days. It's a rare breed, and we've got classes from the best-of-the-best, teaching you their winning techniques and tournament strategies.

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Classic Winners' Secrets
  • Jerkbait Flow - Hank Cherry

    Bassmaster Classic champion Hank Cherry loves fishing a jerkbait. His favorite season for fishing one might surprise you. Like many anglers, he certainly sees the fish-catching power of the jerkbait in the late Winter and early Spring months, but for Hank, there's a better time of year and a more...

  • Jerkbaits: 2024 Bassmaster Classic Winning Technique - Justin Hamner

    2024 Bassmaster Classic Champion Justin Hamner teams up with Bass University to give up all the secrets of the exact technique that helped him win the Bassmaster Classic on Grand Lake, a Jerkbait.
    Hamner dives into everything about jerkbaits. Rod, reel, and line selection are crucial for succes...

  • Gussy's 6 Smallmouth Bass Fishing Techniques - Jeff Gustafson

    Jeff 'Gussy' Gustafson is a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament bass fishing angler who hails from The Great White North. He's spent most of his life in pursuit of bronzebacks, and his bass fishing experience has translated into solid tournament success as a pro at the top level for nearly a decad...