Jerkbaits are often considered Winter and Springtime fishing lures. When the water is cold and fish are lethargic up to the time they feed up before locking onto beds, jerkbaits get a lot of action. What about the rest of the year. Ott Defoe believes they are a bait that, depending on where you a...

This seminar offers a unique opportunity to learn from Major League Fishing Pro Bass Tour angler Brandon Coulter, who candidly shares his personal journey from struggling with frog fishing to mastering it through dedicated practice and observation. His firsthand experience ensures practical, batt...

Want to land giant bass? Discover how Elite Series pro Tucker Smith uses LiveScope and his go-to baits to target big fish across different seasons and scenarios.
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Lake Fork Champion Tucker Smith, one of the most accomplished young anglers in the sport, grew up fishi...

Ready to catch more spotted bass on blueback herring lakes? Learn the proven seasonal tactics and key baits!
Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Emil Wagner, in collaboration with Bass University, presents a seminar focusing on mastering spotted bass fishing on herring lakes throughout the seasons. Emil,...

Want to unlock the secrets to catching bass in any season and around any cover with just one incredibly versatile lure? Unlock the power of swim jigs for bass fishing with Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Greg Hackney and Bass University.
Throughout his career, Hackney has consistently relied on swim...

Particularly in a tournament situation, anglers are torn between milking a spot or making a milk run. Do you "run & gun" high percentage spots looking to pick off 1 or 2 fish on each spot, or do you "sit & wait" on an area looking to catch all the fish (or even wait for new fish to move in)? Bran...

Many anglers think of swim jigs as a shallow water bait that's only effective at certain times of the year. Drew Cook believes otherwise. Growing up, he was successful with several sneaky ways to fish a swim jig in places where other baits were harder to fish or bass were used to seeing those bai...

Frog fishing isn't just for Summer. In this bass fishing class seminar video, Clabion Johns explains the seasonal "where, when & how to catch bass" patterns for frog fishing the whole year. Before breaking down the seasons, Clabion explains that having the right equipment is the most crucial aspe...

While offshore cranking is a great way to target summertime bass in deep water, it’s also a technique that can be used throughout the year. Getting away from the banks to target offshore structure provides anglers a chance to target not only fish that not everything is finding, but oftentimes put...

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...

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...

Plenty of anglers like throwing lipless crankbaits early in the year, but did you know you can catch fish on them all season long? The early spring lipless bite is something many anglers look forward to all year, but once those spawning bass move out to deeper water, a lot of anglers reach for de...

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...

Locating bass in practice can be hard enough, but when they’ve moved by tournament day in can complicate things in a hurry.
If you understand the migration routes that bass take, it can make relocating them much easier.
“We've all been on fish and lose track of them, 'Man, they were there yes...

Do you want to learn how to better locate and catch bass offshore? While many anglers consider offshore fishing strictly a summer-time activity, it’s a variable strategy in many lakes all year long. “Offshore fishing, for really anything I've won in my career, that's the technique that I've leane...

How much thought do you give the water column you’re targeting while fishing? As anglers, we spend plenty of time thinking about baits and techniques, but the positioning of the fish in the water column can often be just as – if not more – important when it comes to catching fish.
“Throughout th...

How confident are you with a jerkbait? It’s a proven fish-catching technique for many, but plenty of anglers still shy away from the bait – especially in the warmer months. “There’s a common misconception about a jerbait – ‘It's only a wintertime bait,’” said John Hunter. “‘It's only a prespawn t...

It's a common misconception that swimbait fishing only means big baits and big gear. But anglers have options of all sizes for all conditions, and they all have one thing in common: the ability to catch big bass.
In this seminar, Ryan Salzman, the founder of True Bass Swimbaits, shares his tips ...

Join Professional Bassmaster Elite Series Pro and Bassmaster Kayak Series Champion, Greg DiPalma, as he takes you on an immersive journey into the world of fishing aquatic vegetation from a kayak. With a wealth of experience spanning both the boater and kayak sides of professional fishing, Greg b...

Meet Josh Douglas, a talented angler from Minnesota who's made a name for himself on the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament trail. Josh's journey into the world of fishing began early, with hockey skates on his feet and a spinning rod in his hands. His true passion lies in mastering the art of ca...

When do you pick up a jerkbait? While this technique is a popular way to catch more bass in the winter and early spring, it also has a place in your arsenal throughout the other times of year.
"Don't put away the jerkbait," said Brent Ehrler. "Everyone thinks that it's a springtime and early spr...

Professional angler Bill Lowen shares his expertise on bladed jig fishing in this comprehensive seminar with Bass University.
Bill covers all aspects of bladed jig fishing, starting with the essential gear you'll need, including the right rod, reel, and line to use for effective fishing. He then...

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro John Soukup shares his expert tips on jerkbait fishing, a method that has helped him succeed in many tournaments and helped him qualify for the Bassmaster Elites.
In this session, John covers everything about jerkbaits, starting from the basics to some of his secret t...

Gerald Swindle is our most-viewed presenter at The Bass University. In this interview, he talks with Pete about his most successful series of classes on "Positive Mental Attitude". While most of the principals can be applied to bass fishing, these life lessons certainly have further-reaching appl...