One of the most difficult situations you can face as a bass angler is a cold front. Particularly in the Spring when bass are moving up onto beds in spawning flats, a cold front can change everything. In this video, Pete is down in Florida, after a warm spell, the temperatures are down near freezi...

Pete Gluszek loves all sizes of the Senko. In this on the water bass fishing class, Pete is ready to show how he rigs a 3" Senko to catch finicky Spring bass around the spawn. Fishing pressure, cold fronts and bass being focused on spawning can put fish in a negative mood and this finesse rig wil...

Your line and knot choices are your direct link to lures you use to catch bass. The line and knots need to stand up to different fishing conditions, the hook set and landing the fish. Pete Gluszek has confidence in 3 knots that he uses 100% of the time. In this on the water bass fishing class, Pe...

Creature baits like the Biffle Bug and the smaller Rage Bug are great fish catchers, but flipping and pitching around targets isn't the only way to catch bass with these baits. In this on the water bass fishing class, Pete Gluszek will show you the tackle he uses and the technique of swimming a c...

Matt Cook from Humminbird joins Pete Gluszek from The Bass University to discuss and demonstrate the new Humminbird & Minn Kota networked technology TargetLock for 2022. This new equipment allows users to keep their forward-facing sonar, like MEGA Live locked onto a target, independent of trollin...

When the bite gets tough, a lot of people lean on various finesse techniques to help put fish in the boat. One technique that often gets overlooked is fishing a hair jig. In today’s on-the-water seminar, Pete Gluszek and Scott Bonnema track down smallmouth on Lake Michigan by swimming those hand-...

How confident do you feel targeting smallmouth during their spawning season? Many anglers love sight-fishing for largemouth in the spring, but chasing smallmouth offers a different challenge entirely. Smallmouth typically spawn before largemouth and often – but not always – will spawn in much dee...

The Carolina Rig is one of the most overlooked rigs in all of bass fishing.
The ball-and-chain has been around for a long time, but it still produces quality fish for a number of anglers.
“The Carolina Rig [has] almost faded away,” said Pete Gluszek. “You don't see a lot of people talking abo...

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...

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 ...

As the water begins to warm in the early spring, bass start making their way to the shallows to spawn. The spawning season allows anglers an opportunity to catch a once-and-a-lifetime fish if they can locate them. As bass leave their wintering areas for the backs of creeks to spawn, it can be cha...

Catching a trophy Smallmouth bass is often a once-and-a-lifetime opportunity for many anglers. Understanding the seasonal patterns of those fish can help increase your odds, especially during the spawn. “I think it's probably the most important thing in fishing,” said Pete Gluszek, about underst...

Do you want to learn how to fish current effectively? “Current is such an important component in bass fishing for a couple of different reasons,” said Pete Gluszek. “ ... Current really drives the bite, it activates fish, it moves baitfish, and it creates opportunities for anglers to catch fish a...

In this Bass University on-water bass fishing class, Pete Gluszek and Fred Roumbainis share their expertise on fishing with topwater frogs. Both seasoned veteran anglers with notable accomplishments, Pete and Fred provide valuable insights on the techniques and strategies involved in effectively ...

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 ...

The timeless saga of angling for sizable bass amidst aquatic vegetation finds its place in history. Across certain regions, vegetation acts as a perennial sanctuary for fish; however, not all vegetation is created equal. Enter Pete Gluszek, a seasoned bass angler and a renowned figure known as "T...

Pete Gluszek, a renowned figure in the realm of professional fishing and commonly referred to as "The Dean" of The Bass University, expertly dissects the art of fishing around overhanging trees.
Delving into the subject, Pete elucidates the merits of targeting overhanging trees as prime fishing ...

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...

In this informative Bass University on-the-water, seasoned angler Pete Gluszek, affectionately known as "The Dean," takes us on an educational journey through the world of fishing in areas with tidal grass.
In the second installment of his series on fishing amidst changing tides, Pete shares som...

What is a Blowout Tide?
A blowout tide is when the water level in a body of water, like a river or a lake, drops dramatically and quickly. It usually happens due to factors like strong winds or atmospheric pressure changes, which can cause water to be pushed away from a particular area. This can...

Embark on an adventure with Pete "The Dean" Gluszek, who graces Bass University with his expertise, delving into the art of fall fishing and sharing the secrets of his top three baits for the season.
Autumn angling presents its own set of challenges, but fear not! Pete, a seasoned fishing vetera...

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....

The Dean of The Bass University, Pete Gluszek is on the water breaking down spinnerbait fishing during pre-spawn conditions.
The Dean discusses the comeback of the spinnerbait, a bait that has been forgotten since the emergence of the chatterbait. Pete dives into different spinnerbait combinati...

The Dean of Bass University, Pete Gluszek, is out on the water, explaining how to successfully fish during one of the trickiest times: high tide. Many anglers find tidal systems challenging or even dislike them, but these systems can be fantastic for fishing. High tide, specifically, poses diffic...