Halloween festivities kick off on Bass University with talk of local activities and fishing tournaments. Ongoing competitions are highlighted, along with personal experiences and Bass University staff tournament results. Future plans focus on the Toyota series and Bassmaster Open Chesapeake events. Bassmaster and Major League Fishing champion Randall Tharp shares fishing techniques, including preferences for fishing line and jig designs. Tharp discusses how he enjoys staying busy with rod, lure and boat designing, how he enjoyed the energy of fishing the Opens and his plans for the 2025 fishing season. The AquaView camera is introduced as a helpful tool for anglers, with discounts available to Bass University members. Upcoming in-class training at two locations is promoted.