Shane Lehew is out on the water fishing a clear lake for super-deep spotted bass. By super-deep, we mean deeper than 40 feet. Shane breaks down some of his favorite deep water spotted bass baits and tackle, then goes out in search of bass around road beds and in ditches. See how Shane uses his el...

Randy Howell has made a living in fishing for decades, primarily with shallow and mid-depth cranking. Randy has worked with Livingston Lures for several years to develop lures that provide the actions with proven fish-catching ability with the addition of Livingston's sound. In this bass fishing ...

The Bass University's Greg DiPalma welcomes Garrett Paquette to discuss settings for Humminbird's side imagings, down imaging & 360. Garrett focuses mainly on color palettes, sensitivity & contrast for different situations, but also shares some tips for better navigation and the process from find...

In the post spawn as the bluegill come in to make beds, a lot of good-sized bass will stay up shallow and feast on bream. These "bream eaters" or "bluegill eaters" are fairly easy to target with modern electronics like Humminbird's side imaging and 360 and a handful of key baits. In this on the w...

Are you interested in cranking all the way down near 30 ft? There are times of the year when bass go deep on any lake, but the term "deep" is relative. In some lakes, a 15ft ditch or drain might be as deep as you need to fish. Often running a crankbait down to these fish is a great way to trigger...

Keith Combs is a great crankbait angler and he excels at offshore bass fishing. In this bass fishing instructional video seminar, Keith demonstrates how he uses Humminbird's LakeMaster Plus maps to highlight depth zones of interest, see satellite images to locate docks & trees and develop seasona...

Lots of anglers avoid fishing the Carolina rig, maybe that's one of the reasons it's so good for bass fishing. In this bass fishing class seminar video, Bassmaster Elite Series tournament angler Greg DiPalma shares tips and secrets from his years of fishing the C-rig. Greg talks about his choices...

For new anglers, understanding the basics is a crucial component to finding fishing success. However, even the most experienced bass fishermen need refreshers from time to time. In this seminar, Pete Gluszek highlights some of the basic steps anglers can take to refine their skills to help get th...

Finding the right combination of electronics for your boat can be a daunting task. What brand should you run? What features do you need? How much should you spend? The possibilities are endless, but so is the amount of money you can put into your rig. In this seminar, Matt Lee breaks down the var...

Technology is always moving forward – especially in bass fishing. While side and down imaging have really shaped modern fishing, the newest advent of forward-facing sonar has flipped the game upside down. While some anglers can’t stand the “video game” method of fishing, others have used it to th...

As the leaves turn colors, and the nights become cold again, bass begin to spread out more than they have in recent months. While this Fall transition can be a tough time to chase fish, once you locate them it can be one of the most rewarding times of the entire year. A key component of locating ...

Do you want to understand how to use your electronics better? Utilizing high-quality electronics and mapping cards can help anglers eliminate water and find fish quicker than anything else. In this seminar, Lee Livesay breaks down the new Hummingbird Premium Lakemaster mapping cards and shows how...

While the debate about technology in bass fishing has never been louder, it’s hard to argue just how much it has revolutionized the sport. "I don't think that the horse is going to go back in the barn," said John Crews on the technological advancements. "It's out and it's running at full stride a...

Forward-facing sonar has been changing the fishing industry for several years, but taking the time to truly harness its power isn’t something that can be done overnight.
One of the technology’s greatest uses is just how much time it can save you while fishing.
“It's literally about catching, n...

The ability to properly utilize your boat’s electronics is one of the best ways to make the most of your time on the water.
“The Helix and Solix units are really phenomenal as far as what they can do,” said Greg DiPalma. “ ... Learning a lot of this stuff was just sitting in my driveway pushing...

As technology improves in bass fishing, secret offshore spots are harder to keep to yourself.
“If you look at our approaches to fishing shallow water over the years one of the most important things about fishing shallow water situations ... is stealth,” says Matt Arey. “Stealth is a very, very ...

Tournament bass fishing is possibly more competitive than it has ever been. As kayaking increases in popularity, it should come as no surprise that kayak fishing has been right behind the surge in popularity. "Kayak fishing is exploding across the market,” said Ryan Lambert. “It's the fastest-gro...

Getting ready for a day on the water requires effective planning whether you’re in a bass boat or a kayak. With the increased popularity of kayak fishing in recent years, many anglers are making the move to these smaller vessels. In this seminar, Jody Queen breaks down how he prepares his kayak f...

A lipless crankbait is one of the most commonly used baits to chase pre-spawn bass in the late winter and early spring. However, fishing one from a kayak offers a few different challenges than fishing one from a traditional bass boat. “A lipless [crankbait] is one of my absolute favorite ways to ...

In this Bass University on the water bass fishing training class, Todd Auten, a veteran bass angler with extensive experience in competitive fishing, shares valuable insights on topwater fishing techniques specifically targeted at brush piles. Auten's impressive track record includes participatin...

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...

Are you ready to take that next step in your bass fishing career? For some, it might mean fishing the Toyota Series or Bassmaster Opens, while for others, it's about improving skills, catching more fish, or winning local club tournaments. Whatever "going to the next level" means to you, achieving...

Professional kayak angler, Casey Reed, delivers an in-depth and comprehensive breakdown of the art of Shakey Head fishing in this exclusive Bass University Seminar. With a track record of triumphs in elite kayak fishing circles, Casey delves into every facet of his mastery of this technique.
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In this instructional on-the-water session with The Bass University, renowned angler Pete Gluszek, also known as "The Dean" delves into the intricacies of bass fishing in tidal waters. This comprehensive four-part series equips anglers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challen...