When most people think about flipping, they think about big line, heavy rods and 1/2oz jigs. Bill Lowen is here to introduce you to finesse flipping. No, it's not a spinning tackle technique with trout hooks and 5lb line. Bill Lowen believes the key is getting baits into hard-to-reach places and ...

This bass fishing seminar class video was filmed on-site at the Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St Johns River, FL in 2022. Brandon Palaniuk finished 20th in the event and on the final day, he treated the audience to a 30-minute Bass University class on flipping and pitching. After demonstra...

When many anglers decide to go flipping and pitching for bass, they decide between using a jig or a soft plastic bait. However, there is a often a place for both when targeting bass throughout the year. In this seminar, Taylor Watkins explains the different times type of lure may succeed, and whe...

Focusing on seasonal patterns and map study will help you catch more fish, but don’t overlook improving the basic mechanics of bass fishing. Even small things, such as rod positioning and casting technique, can make a huge difference in your hookup ratio over the course of a day. In this seminar,...

It’s not always easy to establish a pattern on the water. Sometimes, you just have to pick up a rod and go fishing. In recent years, junk fishing has transitioned into an art form for many anglers. In this seminar, Lee Livesay walks you through the five types of lures he relies on when he can’t p...

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...

Are you ready to learn how to punch grass mats? Punching provides anglers with a way to effectively fish grass mats while working as quickly – or slowly – through an area as they want. One of the keys to punching is being able to trigger a reaction strike by dropping your bait as close to a fish ...

It’s impossible to learn every technique in one year. While versatility in bass fishing is an important trait, many anglers often rely on only a few different baits and techniques to catch fish.
"A lot of people don't know their tools as well as they should,” said John Crew. “What I mean by that...

Few baits have gained more popularity in recent years than the Missile Baits D-Bomb.
This versatile creature bait serves many purposes, but the most important one of all is catching big bass.
“The bait can be used in many different fashions,” said Dave Mansu. “Much like you would use a jig to ...

Breaking down a new body of water and finding fish can be challenging. That job becomes much easier if you have a system of confidence baits to pick an area apart.
“It's always good to have three main baits,” said Greg Hackney. “Something that you have confidence in that you feel like you can ...

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...

The softstick bait is one of the most effective and widely used lures in all of bass fishing. Even though it may not look like much, this bait can often generate strikes when nothing else can. “When this bait was first introduced to me, I was like 'That looks like the most do-nothing thing I've e...

Versatility is key in bass fishing. While we all carry different baits for different reasons, the ability to have one bait serve multiple purposes is huge when it comes to tackle storage.
For Mark Rose, the Strike King Scounbug is one of the most important baits in his boat for that exact reason...

Jig fishing is one of the most popular ways to catch bass. It’s also one of the best ways to target larger fish. Due to the bait's versatility, it’s not only a staple for those fishing from the bank – or bass boat – but also for kayak anglers. The space limitation in a kayak forces anglers to be ...

In this Bass University Remastered with Bassmaster Elite Series Champion James Elam, he shares valuable insights on flipping and pitching cover, two techniques widely used in bass fishing. Elam emphasizes that these techniques can be applied in various locations and under different conditions, ma...

In this Bass University on-the-water class, "Big Fish" Bobby Lane, the 2022 Redcrest Champion, shares his expertise on flipping and pitching in heavy cover. Growing up in South Florida, Bobby developed exceptional skills in this technique, which is crucial for success in that region. He has achie...

Do you want to learn more about grass fishing? Bass tend to position themselves around vegetation throughout the year, but finding them in miles of grass can be difficult.
In this seminar, Todd Faircloth breaks down how he fishes grass effectively throughout the year to help him catch more fish....

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...

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, ...

Veteran Angler JT Kenny is on the water with Bass University to break down a technique that is near and dear to him, punching heavy cover. A technique that has won tons of money on tournament circuits around the world, but very much so in the great state of Florida.
JT breaks down his setup and ...

Professional angler Jared Lintner is passionate about catching big bass using heavy line and a big tungsten weight, a technique known as "punching." In this educational session filmed on Lake Seminole during the late winter or early spring, Jared shares his comprehensive approach to navigating th...

The Dean of the Bass University Pete Gluszek is on the water talking about one of his favorite techniques that has helped him win more trophies than any other technique, flipping and pitching.
Pete goes through his tools that he uses to flip and pitch. The Dean talks about his rod, reel, and li...

In his first class as a Bass University instructor, Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Hunter Shryock breaks down everything flipping and pitching in this detailed seminar recorded in Gadsden, AL.
Hunter breaks down his setup for flipping and pitching, including his braid to fluorocarbon leader approa...

Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year Rus Snyders joins Bass University in this seminar to talk about his top five river techniques and strategies for fishing from a kayak.
Rus has a five-tool approach in his river fishing from a kayak, these baits are all versatile and Rus relied on them...