Bassmaster Elite Series Champion Bryan Schmitt, known as the “River King,” shares his expertise in this seminar with Bass University. Bryan explains how to understand, break down, and dissect river currents. Having grown up fishing and building his tournament reputation on the Potomac River, he offers an in-depth look at his approach and map study techniques for river fishing—a topic that often intimidates anglers. Bryan’s bait strategy is straightforward, and he reveals his favorite lures for covering water and targeting specific cover. Discover how to master river fishing with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Bryan Schmitt and Bass University.
0:12: Schmitt Intro
1:30: Current
8:22: Core Lures
12:50: Species-Specific
16:40: Efficiency
20:05: TVA River
25:10: Tidal River
31:40: Mississippi
35:30: River Risks
39:50: Q/A
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