Do you understand how the rate of fall on a bait can impact the bite? While some anglers reach for heavy weights when flipping and pitching, others lean toward lighter options. Regardless of which fits your fishing style the best, understanding the role of a bait’s rate of fall is crucial in lear...

Forward-Facing sonar, like Humminbird MEGA Live, Garmin Panotpix Livescope & Lowrance ActiveTarget, has changed the way anglers think about – and pursue – finding and catching bass. While some are opposed to the technique of “video game fishing”, many are using the technological advancement to ta...

The drop shot is a go-to finesse technique for many anglers when the bite gets tough when fishing vertical and offshore structure. However, did you know it’s also a good technique for targeting largemouth around submerged grass?
“There are times you can’t beat a slow presentation, even related t...

Some anglers would rather keep throwing their favorite baits than make adjustments when the fishing gets tough.
While bigger bass often target bigger baits, sometimes the key to catching more bass is a more subtle approach.
“There's a lot of reasons finesse fishing is so good when it gets tou...

Love it or hate it, forward-facing sonar has taken the bass fishing world by storm.
“Foward-Facing Sonar is the here and now,” said Brandon Lester. “It's the biggest advancement probably that I've seen in my professional career. ... The thing [that separates] forward-facing sonar is we're getti...

The spawning season provides anglers with a terrific opportunity to catch a once-and-a-lifetime bass.
While many anglers want to spend that time sight fishing, being able to see the fish isn’t always as easy as we would like.
“You cannot visually see the bass spawning most of the time,” said ...

Fishing large grass beds can often be overwhelming for many anglers. To the untrained eye, it all looks the same. However, being able to break down grass beds effectively will help you catch more bass. “Grass is a good habitat,” said Bryan Schmitt. “It's probably the best habitat on any of body o...

John Murray, a highly respected veteran in tournament bass fishing, is known for his exceptional skills and his ability to teach others. With three Bassmaster Elite wins to his name, he has proven himself as a successful angler. However, Murray recognizes that in bass fishing, the mental aspect p...

How comfortable are you with a drop shot (aka dropshot rig)? As forward-facing sonar continues to grow in popularity, techniques like drop shotting are becoming increasingly important to target bass. In this seminar, Jay Przekurat takes an in-depth look at the drop shot rig to help you catch more...

As bass across the country migrate out of their spawning areas to deep water structure, many anglers are searching for fish offshore. Offshore fishing can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.
“When it comes to deep fishing, I have a number of baits,” said Gerald Swindle. “I can't just say...

Get Ready to Reel in Success as Renowned Bassmaster Elite Series Champion & Cashion Pro Unveils Masterful Dropshot Tips!
In this remastered on the water bass fishing class, Jamie Hartman, renowned Bassmaster Elite Series Champion, takes anglers on a deep dive into the intricate details of drop s...

Smallmouth fishing can be tricky. While they can be some of the most exciting fish to catch, many rules anglers have learned for targeting largemouth bass go out the window.
In this seminar, Pete Gluszek details the differences between the two species of bass, and how to effectively target them ...

Do you want to learn to catch smallmouth in deep water? Catching smallies can often be challenging enough, but targeting these finicky fish in deeper water presents an entirely different set of challenges. In this seminar, Jonathon VanDam discusses how to target and reach those tough-to-catch fis...

Over the last decade, Dropshot fishing has gained widespread popularity and for good reason – it's a versatile technique that can yield success 365 days a year. Hailing from the clear water lakes of Minnesota, a breeding ground for top Elite Series anglers, Bob brings a wealth of experience and e...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Champion, Lee Livesay, has teamed up with Bass U to share his expertise on catching smallmouth bass. In this class, he simplifies the process of locating smallmouth bass using Humminbird electronics, such as side imaging and mega live technology. These tools are cr...

Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Luke Palmer has teamed up with The Bass University to share insights on a crucial aspect of bass fishing – the rate of fall. This played a key role in Luke's victory during the 2023 season.
The rate of fall refers to how quickly your bait descends in the water. I...

Join Bassmaster Rookie of the Year and Bassmaster Elite Champion Jay Przekurat as he shares his expertise on catching smallmouth bass in this detailed seminar at Bass University.
Discover Jay's successful strategies for pursuing these elusive smallmouth bass throughout the year. He'll guide you ...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Greg DiPalma “GDP” is on the water with Bass University demonstrating the effectiveness of Power Finesse Fishing.
GDP breaks down his rod and reel setups as well as his line choices for power finesse fishing. GDP keeps it simple when selecting baits for this applicat...

Two-time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion and Rookie of the Year Joey “The Cowboy” Cifuentes joins Bass University for a seminar on the power of the drop shot.
Joey won two Elite Series trophies in 2023 on a drop shot, so who better to break down the technique? Joey goes through his gear, riggi...

Join Luke Palmer, Bassmaster Elite Series Champion, as he shares his top five presentations for using Forward-Facing Sonar in a seminar with Bass University. Coming from Oklahoma, Luke had to learn really quickly to embrace finesse fishing when joining the Elite tour, "I mean, I literally, when I...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Bassmaster Open Winner Kyle Patrick is on the water with Bass University in New York targeting clear water smallmouth.
Kyle breaks down spawning smallmouth, how to catch them, and his go-to equipment. “Trusting your equipment is the most important thing when bed ...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Cooper Gallant loves throwing a dropshot for smallmouth bass, Gallant says, "I love smallmouth fishing and that's why I'm talking to you about smallmouth today...One of my favorite things to do is catch giant smallmouth.". In this bass fishing class seminar with Bass U...

Bass University's on-the-water masterclass is a combination of multiple on-the-water classes from Kevin Vandam, Scott Bonnema, and Luke Palmer. These classes break down three different effective techniques to target big smallmouth bass.
KVD dives into drop shot fishing. KVD loves to power fish ...

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...