Finesse
Finesse fishing is a subtle, precision-based approach designed to trigger bites from pressured or inactive bass. It relies on light tackle, small baits, and natural presentations like drop shots, shaky heads, or ned rigs. Perfect for clear water and tough conditions, finesse techniques excel when fish demand a softer touch.
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Mental Hurdles & Bass in Heavy Cover - Matt Lee & Pete Gluszek : Remastered
Pete Gluszek, also known as "The Dean," and Matt Lee, are out on the water at Toledo Bend, having a conversation about all things related to bass fishing.
They discuss the mental aspects of fishing, having confidence, and how Matt Lee's first season in the Bassmaster Elite Series has been going.... -
Fishing Submerged Trees & Laydowns - Greg DiPalma
Professional angler Greg DiPalma, known as "GDP," shares his expertise with Bass University as he takes to the water in his kayak to explain how to fish around submerged trees.
During his session, Greg discusses the specific fishing equipment he uses, including his rod, reel, line, and four favo... -
Fall Finesse Flipping on Chickamauga - Fletcher Shryock
Professional Angler Fletcher Shryock has teamed up with Bass University to share his go-to technique for catching bass—finesse flipping. On Lake Chickamauga, he walks us through the equipment he uses, from his rod and reel to the lures and line.
While demonstrating finesse flipping in the fall, ... -
Grass Fishing for Northern Largemouth on Cold, Clear & Windy Lake - Paul Mueller
Professional angler Paul Mueller, who is a Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Champion, teamed up with Bass University to share his expertise on fishing in a natural, clear water lake. The current water temperature is 48 degrees, but Paul doesn't believe that's too cold for good largemouth bass fish...
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Bass Fishing Strong Current & Tailraces - Jonathon VanDam
Jonathon VanDam, a Bass Pro Tour Angler, teams up with Bass University to teach fishing techniques in strong river currents and tailraces.
Jonathon shares his favorite baits and setups for fishing in strong currents. He explains that factors like the size of the fishing line and lures are crucia... -
Winter Finesse Swimbait Fishing & Electronics for Smallmouth - Paul Mueller
Professional Bass Angler and champion from the Bassmaster Elite Series joins Bass University to teach a technique he loves for catching smallmouth bass in cold water. He uses a finesse swimbait method and his favorite bait is the Reins Fat Rock Vibe Shad on a Dobyns Jig Head. He also explains the...
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The Ultimate Guide to Neko Rig Bass Fishing - Bryan Schmitt
Professional angler Bryan Schmitt, known for his victories in the Bassmaster Elite Series, teams up with Bass University to provide valuable lessons on mastering a technique he holds dear: the "Neko Rig."
During the session, Bryan dives into the specifics of his gear setup, emphasizing his choic... -
New Forward-Facing Sonar Bait: Power Switch - Joey Cifuentes III
Bassmaster Rookie of the Year and Two Time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Joey “The Cowboy” Cifuentes III joins Bass University on the water to break down one of the new baits in the FFS Series with Berkley. The Power Switch is optimized for forward-facing sonars, like Humminbird MEGA Live, Gar...
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Power Finesse Dropshot Fishing - Greg DiPalma
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... -
Swimbaits Coast-to-Coast - Matty Wong
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Matty Wong from Hawaii, is presenting a seminar titled "Swimbaits Coast-to-Coast" on Bass University. During this seminar, Matty will discuss various categories of swimbaits, ranging from finesse swimbaits to big eight-inch megabass magdrafts. According to Matty, swim...
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Power of the Dropshot Rig - Joey Cifuentes III
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... -
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... -
Creating Consistency In Your Bass Fishing - Alton Jones Jr
Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Angler Alton Jones Jr and Bass University brings this seminar all about being a consistent angler.
Alton is regarded as one of the top anglers in the world, and he breaks down his strategies for success in this seminar. Alton discusses his preparation, finding... -
Southern Finesse Fishing - Derek Hudnall
Retired Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Derek Hudnall and Bass University bring this seminar focusing on Southern Finesse Fishing. Hudnall, who hails from Louisiana and is experienced in fishing heavy cover, will share his approach to finesse fishing across different locations and adjusting to proven...
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Finesse Fish When It Doesn't Make Sense - Brian Latimer
Major League Fishing Pro Brian Latimer and Bass University bring this seminar on Finesse Fishing.
B-Lat likes to keep things simple, and we often overcomplicate things as fishermen. Latimer emphasizes to finesse fish when it doesn’t make sense, he breaks down what he means by that in this semin... -
Finesse Jigs & MEGA Live 2 - Bill Lowen
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Bill Lowen is on Lake Lanier with Bass University showcasing the new Humminbird MEGA Live 2 transducer.
Lowen grew up on the Ohio River, where getting bites was always tough, leading him to perfect his finesse jig techniques. He likes the lure because it's appealling... -
Power Finesse Mag Shakey Head: Champlain Largemouth & Smallmouth - Pete Gluszek
Pete Gluszek is on Lake Champlain and on-the-water talking all about one of his favorite power finesse techniques, the magnum shakey head (aka magnum shaky head). Lake Champlain, located in upstate New York, bordering Vermont and Canada, is a lake Pete loves for its beauty and exceptional bass fi...
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Soft Plastic Stick Bait Masterclass: Texas & Wacky Rigs - John Cox & Gluszek
Ready to catch bass in any depth, any season, even when they aren't biting, all with one simple bait?
Bass University's on-the-water masterclass combines two of our most popular classes focused on fishing with soft stick baits, also known as Senkos, featuring top stick bait anglers like John Cox... -
Finesse For Success: Japanese & Korean Fishing Techniques - Matty Wong
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Matty Wong, in collaboration with Bass University, presents a seminar on achieving success through finesse fishing, a highly effective strategy for outsmarting even the most challenging bass. Originally from Hawaii, Matty moved to California, where he honed his skills ...
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Power Finesse - Gerald Swindle
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Gerald “GMAN” Swindle shares his best-kept secrets to mastering power finesse fishing in this exclusive seminar with Bass University. Renowned for his energetic and motivational style, Gerald begins each session by inspiring the audience with his Positive Mental Attitu...