In this bass fishing video, John Cox is back on the water to talk about fishing soft plastic stickbaits. John has won a lot of money with this technique and he has some secret tips that will help you catch more bass fishing soft plastic stickbaits like Berkley Powerbait The General Worm & the Yam...

The Berkley Frittside Crankbait is an awesome flat side crankbait, that fishes like balsa, but is easier to cast. You can fish it all year, but there are a couple of times when it really shines. In this on the water bass fishing class, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Shane Lehew shares when, where & ...

Most anglers refer to powershotting as a technique with baitcasting tackle and heavier line. Mark Zona's definition is more like power dropshotting. You're still using spinning tackle, but you're power fishing. Watch this full 22-minute video to learn more.

0:46 Traditional powershotting vs. Z...

Brandon Palaniuk goes out on the water with some jerkbaits and his Humminbird electronics in search of some hungry and/or curious bass. Forward-facing sonar has really increased the effectiveness of the jerkbait. In this on the water bass fishing class, Brandon Palaniuk shares how the jerkbait is...

In late January, Carl Jocumsen finished near the top 10% in the first Bassmaster Eastern Open bass fishing tournament, which was held on the Harris Chain of lakes. Directly after the tournament, Carl took The Bass University out to an erea where he caught about 40 bass in 2 hours during the tourn...

Jared Lintner has recently relocated to Georgia. In this on the water class, it was Lintner's first time bass fishing with a crankbait in the winter on Lake Lanier. Lintner starts by breaking down what you're looking for in good cranking areas for the winter. Before going out in search of bass, h...

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 ...

Shane Lehew is on a clear water lake in the south with spotted bass and largemouth. It's winter, snow on the ground, and the water temps are about as cold as they get in this region. The umbrella rig (aka Alabama rig) is a popular choice in cold water and Shane is here to share tips on how to fis...

Jerkbait fishing is often only viewed as a cold-water technique for catching bass. This technique can actually be used all year to help you put more fish in the boat. In this seminar, Kurt Dove breaks down how he fishes a jerkbait, including some of the minor details of the bait that are often ov...

Bass University instructor, Bassmaster Elite Series tournament angler and Lowrance Pro Staff member Jamie Hartman is on the water talking about using Lowrance sonar electronics. In this video, Jamie will teach you how to setup your Lowrance for video game fishing, catching fish real-time that are...

In this 4th installement of the Take it to the Bank Series, Mike Iaconelli is taking all the planning and preparing that he's done at home out to the fishing spots he found through his online research. In this epsiode, Ike visits the deep waters of the lake dam and the often-overlooked fish holdi...

Mike "Ike" Iaconelli is back hoofing it around a local lake in search of excellent bank fishing opportunities. In this on the water bass fishing class, Iaconelli discusses target identification, or the process of selecting fishy places to make casts. This is the lake that Mike Iaconelli researche...

Iaconelli is back fishing the bank. He's done his internet research, he knows the areas of the water he can access from the bank. It turns out, the bass are spawning and Ike locates a few bass on beds. In this bank bass fishing class, Iaconelli talks about looking for and identifying bass beds. A...

In this on the water bass fishing class, Major League Fishing pro Bryan Thrift takes you out with his Humminbird electronics to locate, mark and fish isolated cover. Bryan shows you how to locate a isolated target with Humminbird side imaging, how to return to that waypoint and position your boa...

Mike Iaconelli is on the water explaining what he likes in a crankbait rod for each situation he is in.

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...

Mike Iaconelli is winter fishing and in a cold front with high pressure. Some of the worst conditions you can face. 45 degree water temperature and cold winter air temperature driving it down further can make for a tough day of bass fishing.
Top Winter Bass Baits Topics

1:05 Rigging top to bo...

Bassmaster Angler-of-the-Year Seth Feider, also known as "The Llama," shares his insights on using a jerkbait while cold water fishing with Bass University. Seth explains his setup for fishing the jerkbait, using a shorter rod and lighter fishing line. His preferred jerkbait is Rapala Shadow Rap....

Major League Fishing pro Bobby Lane embarks on an in-depth, on-the-water class with Bass University on Lake Champlain. Bobby has spent a lifetime mastering the art of fishing in heavy cover—growing up in Florida amidst the thickest vegetation—Bobby Lane brings unique expertise to every outing. In...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Champion Bryan Schmitt is sharing more of his shallow water expertise on the water with Bass University, focusing on soft plastic strategies in heavy cover.
Bryan has a precise approach to bait selection, using a combination of finesse and larger soft plastics. H...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Bill Lowen is with The Bass University on Lake Ontario to help you understand how to catch big shallow smallmouth bass power fishing. Bill's passion lies in targeting big smallmouth, and he's ready to share his top techniques with you.
Bill will walk you through his f...

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...

Major League Fishing Pro Bryan Thrift is on the renowned Lake Lanier, teaming up with Bass University for an immersive, on-the-water instructional class highlighting the advanced features and capabilities of his Humminbird Apex units. As one of the top anglers in the sport, Thrift brings years of...

Bryan Schmitt, a Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Champion, teams up with Bass University to guide you through his crankbait strategy for catching more and bigger bass throughout the seaons. In this on-the-water, Bryan shares his preferred tools for successful crankbait fishing, such as his rod, r...