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...

Dock fishing is easily overlooked by a lot of anglers. While some consider it backup plan to catch fish if their main pattern falls through, some see an opportunity to put big bags in the boat. In this seminar, Matt Herren breaks down his various approaches to fishing docks during each time of ye...

Finding the right combination of electronics for your boat can be a daunting task. What brand should you run? What features do you need? How much should you spend? The possibilities are endless, but so is the amount of money you can put into your rig. In this seminar, Matt Lee breaks down the var...

When the fishing gets tough many anglers reach for a finesse worm or whatever technique they feel most confident in. One bait that can excel more than others in those scenarios is a spybait. This finesse sinking prop bait offers a lifelike presentation to help target pressure and suspended fish. ...

Flukes – or soft jerkbaits – are often forgotten about by most anglers. However, these baitfish imitators are one of the most versatile options for any angler. Not many lures offer you the opportunity to fish the entire water column. In this seminar, Mike Iaconelli reveals his setups for fishing ...

When the fishing gets tough, sometimes you need to offer bass a smaller option. Every angler has experienced those days when you just can’t buy a bite. One potential solution is to break out smaller baits to entice those finicky fish. In this seminar, Matt Arey discusses some of his personal favo...

While modern technology has made targeting suspending fish easier, it is by no means is the easiest way to catch bass. Locating and catching suspended fish can be tough – and slow in the Wintertime – but it can also lead to catching some of the biggest fish in the lake. In this seminar, Cody Meye...

The Tennessee River chain of lakes features some of the best bass fishing in the country. While each of the lakes on the river system share similarities, each fishery also has its own unique traits. In this bass fishing class seminar video, Alabama Bass Guide’s Ryan Salzman – who won the 2022 Bas...

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...

The drop shot is an effective technique for catching bass in almost any condition. However, you don’t always have to rely on light line and spinning tackle to present your bait this way. Power Shotting, which is just a drop shot with heavier gear, allows anglers to fish the technique around diffe...

Oversized topwater baits are one of the best ways to catch bigger bass. These surface-level lures can help generate reaction strikes from big bass all year. In this seminar, Bassmaster Elite Series and Megabass pro Matty Wong highlights his experience with fishing large topwater baits. Wong share...

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...

Just take a look at the selection of soft plastic baits at TackleDirect. There are thousands and thousands of bait/color combinations to choose from! Ish Monroe helps simplify the process of selecting the right soft plastic and describes the scenarios for using his most effective soft plastic bai...

A spoon is one of the most under-utilized tools in many anglers' lineups, but this versatile technique is something you can use to target fish all year. While jigging spoons fished vertically over cover excel in the cooler months, casting and flutter spoons shine during the warmer months when bas...

One of the best things an angler can be is versatile, but what exactly does that mean? Versatile doesn’t have to mean 20 different rods thrown on the front of your boat. Being a versatile angler is more about knowing when to make changes, and feeling comfortable in a variety of techniques to be c...

Punching grass mats can be overwhelming. For many anglers, it seems like an impossible task to pick apart acres of grass mats one pitch at a time. While you may not always produce a lot of bites punching, it does give you the opportunity to get bigger bites throughout the day. By using a heavy tu...

Lipless crankbaits are very popular on grass lakes in the late winter and early spring, but did you know it’s a technique you can utilize all year long?
“When they're on it, you can't beat it,” said Mike Iaconelli, 2003 Bassmaster Classic champion. “Here's the deal with this bait, and this is wh...

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...

The bass spawn offers anglers time to catch some of the best fish in their body of water all year.
As water temperatures start warming up, bass will begin migrating from their deeper wintering holes to shallow spawning areas to lay their eggs. The good news for bass fishermen is before they go ...

Everyone wants to catch as many fish as they can, but the reality of tournament fishing is that catching the most fish isn’t always the best method – sometimes you need to focus on grinding out the right five bass limit.
"You're only trying to catch five,” said Drew Cook. “That's the deal. You o...

Some anglers would rather keep throwing their favorite baits than make adjustments when the fishing gets tough.
While bigger bass often target bigger baits, sometimes the key to catching more bass is a more subtle approach.
“There's a lot of reasons finesse fishing is so good when it gets tou...

While the debate about technology in bass fishing has never been louder, it’s hard to argue just how much it has revolutionized the sport. "I don't think that the horse is going to go back in the barn," said John Crews on the technological advancements. "It's out and it's running at full stride a...

Love it or hate it, forward-facing sonar has taken the bass fishing world by storm.
“Foward-Facing Sonar is the here and now,” said Brandon Lester. “It's the biggest advancement probably that I've seen in my professional career. ... The thing [that separates] forward-facing sonar is we're gettin...

Practicing for a tournament can be the deciding factor for many anglers on competition day. While some are able to fish their favorite bodies of water blind, others typically spend a few days preparing beforehand. For 2023 Major League Fishing REDCREST champion Bryan Thrift, having the right prac...