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Winter

Winter

Explore cold water winter strategies to catch more bass when the water temperature is at its lowest of the year. Learn from the top anglers on how to approach winter time bass fishing.

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Winter
  • Top 4 Early Spring Crankbaits - Pete Gluszek : Remastered

    In this remastered bass fishing class video, "The Dean of The Bass University" Pete Gluszek talks about his 4 favorite crankbaits for when the water starts to warm up in early Spring. Now, this isn't for right after the ice melts, there are a few better tools for when the water is still in the 30...

  • Jerkbaits by Water Temperature - Mark Menendez : Remastered

    Mark Menendez won his first top-level bass fishing tournament on a jerkbait. In this remastered bass fishing video seminar, Menendez sets out to share his approach to catching bass with jerkbaits in various water temperatures. Mark begins by talking about what sets jerkbaits apart from other bait...

  • Swimbaits for Every Season - Adrian Avena : Remastered

    Swimbaits can really excel during the summer months when fish move back out into deeper water. Don’t get too caught up in the idea that it’s only a deep-water summertime bait, though. Swimbaits not only catch big fish during the dog days of summer, but they can help you put fish in the boat durin...

  • Seasonal Underspin Bass Fishing - Matt Arey

    In this bass fishing class seminar, Bassmaste Elite Series tournament angler Matt Arey joins us to share some of his fishing tips and bait recommendations for fishing underspins all year. Arey shares his general tackle setup, then offers a breakdown of what soft plastic trailer he uses, where he ...

  • Seasonal Floating & Suspending Jerkbaits - Ott Defoe

    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...

  • Seasonal Run & Gun VS Slow & Methodical - Brandon Cobb

    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...

  • How to Fish an Umbrella Rig - Shane Lehew

    Shane Lehew is on a clear water lake in the south with spotted bass and largemouth. It's winter, snow on the ground, and the water temps are about as cold as they get in this region. The umbrella rig (aka Alabama rig) is a popular choice in cold water and Shane is here to share tips on how to fis...

  • Super-Deep Spotted Bass - Shane Lehew

    Shane Lehew is out on the water fishing a clear lake for super-deep spotted bass. By super-deep, we mean deeper than 40 feet. Shane breaks down some of his favorite deep water spotted bass baits and tackle, then goes out in search of bass around road beds and in ditches. See how Shane uses his el...

  • Go BIG or Go HOME - Bryan Thrift

    Bryan Thrift joins The Bass University to provide a seasonal breakdown of when, where & why to throw big baits. Like many other anglers, Bryan Thrift appreciates the big-fish-catching capabilities of big baits, but also the artistry and attention to detail employed in the creation of these baits,...

  • Pointy Nose Frogs vs Popping Frogs - Clabion Johns

    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...

  • How to Fish Crankbaits Offshore All Year - Lee Livesay

    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...

  • Bass Fishing Jigs Vs Soft Plastics - Taylor Watkins

    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...

  • How a Bait's Rate of Fall Impacts Bass Bites - Keith Carson

    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...

  • Fish Lipless Crankbaits 365/24/7 - Drew Cook

    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...

  • Spoons : The Most Overlooked Bass Fishing Lure - Bryan Thrift

    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...

  • Bass Migration Routes: Find & Catch Fish Anytime - Alton Jones

    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...

  • Offshore Bass Fishing Hotspots: Year-Round Proven Strategies - Keith Combs

    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...

  • Jerkbait Magic: Unlocking Year-Round Bass Fishing Success - Kurt Dove

    Jerkbait fishing is often only viewed as a cold-water technique for catching bass. This technique can actually be used all year to help you put more fish in the boat. In this seminar, Kurt Dove breaks down how he fishes a jerkbait, including some of the minor details of the bait that are often ov...

  • Three-Tier Advantage: Fishing Success in Every Water Depth - Lee Livesay

    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...

  • Smaller Swimbaits Made Simple: Bass Fishing Tips & Tactics - Scott Suggs

    Swimbait fishing doesn’t always have to require the biggest baits and the heaviest rods. While many anglers prefer to throw those larger profile baits, swimbaits of all sizes can help you catch more bass on the water. In this seminar, Scott Suggs breaks down how he uses paddle-tail swimbaits thro...

  • Beyond Winter: Fishing Jerkbaits All Year - John Hunter : Remastered

    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...

  • Swimbait Bass Fishing: The Lure For Every Season - Ryan Salzman

    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 ...

  • Deep Cranking for Bass - Jacob Foutz

    Do you know how to catch bass deep cranking? While often only looked at as a way to catch bass in the summer, this power-fishing technique can be utilized all year to help put more fish in the boat.
    “When you think about deep cranking, most people are going to think about ledge season on the Ten...

  • Grass Bass Fishing Strategies - JT Kenney : Remastered

    JT Kenney spent a lot of time fishing the Potomac River before moving to Florida. But those areas have at least one thing in common, they have lots of grass. In this remastered bass fishing class seminar video, which was recorded in the Northeast during the winter, JT Kenney shares some seasonal ...