Bass University Live: Recent Episodes
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Brett Hite joins Bass U Live to break down one of the most effective lures in bass fishing—the chatterbait. Learn his tackle setup, retrieve, seasonal patterns, trailer selection, and the key adjustments that consistently put more bass in the boat. Whether you're new to bladed jigs or looking to sharpen your approach, this episode is packed with proven tips from the angler who helped make the chatterbait famous.
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Florida bass fishing legend Scott Martin joins Bass U Live to break down his proven approach to catching bass in shallow water during the heat of summer. Learn how Scott targets productive cover, adjusts to changing conditions, selects the right baits, and consistently finds quality fish on Florida's lakes and fisheries. Get an update on the health of Lake Okeechobee and Scott's upcoming plans in the fishing world!
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One of the most consistent shallow-water anglers in the game, John Cox joins Bass U Live to break down his approach to power fishing, locating productive water, and catching bass in all types of shallow cover. From boat positioning and bait selection to reading conditions and making key adjustments, John shares the strategies that have made him one of the most successful anglers on tour. Don't miss this in-depth conversation packed with tips you can use on your next trip.
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Known for his fearless shallow-water approach and power fishing expertise, Keith Poche joins Bass U Live fresh off his Toyota Series win on the Potomac River to share the strategies that have made him one of the most unique and successful anglers in professional bass fishing. From finding overlooked water and fishing shallow year-round to bait selection, boat positioning, and tournament decision-making, Keith breaks down the mindset and techniques that help him consistently compete at the highest level. Tune in for a jam-packed episode full of shallow-water secrets and winning insights.
Brandon Palaniuk joins Bass University LIVE to discuss the strategies and mindset that have made him one of the most successful anglers in professional bass fishing. Brandon discusses the rise of young anglers in the sport, the urchin craze, insights on breaking down new fisheries, and the techniques he relies on to consistently compete at the highest level.
Join Bass U Live as Greg Hackney breaks down the power fishing techniques that have made him one of the most consistent anglers in the sport. From choosing the right baits to efficiently covering water and triggering aggressive strikes, Hackney shares the strategies he relies on to catch more and bigger bass. Whether you're a weekend angler or a tournament competitor, this episode is packed with practical tips you can apply on your next trip to the lake.
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MLF angler and renowned Lake St. Clair guide Scott Dobson joins Bass U Live to break down his approach to catching giant smallmouth bass. From locating schools and understanding seasonal movements to his favorite baits, setups, and on-the-water adjustments, Scott shares the techniques that have made him one of the top smallmouth specialists in the game. Whether you're chasing bronzebacks on the Great Lakes or your local fishery, this episode is packed with tips you can use to catch more smallmouth this season.
Bass University LIVE welcomes MLF Bass Pro Tour Angler Mark Daniels Jr. for an in-depth conversation on finesse fishing, West Coast techniques, drop shot fishing, and the subtle adjustments that consistently put more bass in the boat.
MDJ breaks down his approach to pressured fish, clear water patterns, bait selection, sonar applications, and how finesse tactics continue to evolve at the highest levels of tournament fishing. From spinning rod setups and drop shot details to adapting West Coast style fishing around the country, this episode is packed with tips anglers can use immediately.
If you want to become a more versatile angler and learn modern finesse strategies from one of the most dynamic pros in the sport, don’t miss this episode of Bass U Live.
Bass University LIVE welcomes one of the best anglers on the planet — Chris Johnston — to break down the hottest finesse bait in bass fishing right now… the Coike!
Chris dives into how he rigs, fishes, and locates bass with the unique bait that’s been making serious noise on the tournament scene. From pressured fish to forward-facing sonar applications, he shares the subtle details that trigger more bites.
The crew also talks all things Santee Cooper, including seasonal patterns, big fish behavior, shallow cover, offshore opportunities, and what makes this legendary fishery one of the most exciting stops in tournament bass fishing.
If you want to learn cutting-edge finesse tactics and hear insider tournament insight from one of the top pros in the game, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Welcome back to the show Todd. Today we go down a journey of sight fishing strategies and a lifetime of experience on catching giant texas sized bass.
Welcome back to bass u live, today we welcome Banks Shaw to the show. One of the most prolific young anglers on tour right now share some of his strategies on fishing at a pro level, with and without the magic box. Enjoy.
Fresh off a second place finish at Beaver Lake we have a great conversation with Wesley about his spinnerbait and chatterbait strategies. Enjoy
Welcome back to bass u live, this week we catch up with Jacob Foutz. Fresh off his first elite series win we dive into everything bass fishing and beyond.
Welcome back to the podcast Alec Morrison. Alec is no stranger to winning and winning by huge margins. Most recently his Toyota Series win on the Kissimmee chain. He found the magic pathway for giant bass anchored by a final day bag of 37 pounds!
Welcome back to bass u live and this week we were privileged to be joined by Tom Monsoor. From the banks of the Mississippi River to your ears, lets go to swimjig school.
Welcome back to the show. This week were joined by 2 friends of the show, Dalton Smith and Brett Cannon. We talk big bass on OH Ivie and also about the World Championship of Bass Fishing coming this fall.
Welcome back the king of the river. Bryan Schmitt has proven his dominance on river style bass fishing tournaments for a decade. Today he joins us to talk about his river strategies and some pre classic talk.
Zack Birge is on a tear and he's back on the podcast today to talk about just that. The fishing decisions that have resulted in two major wins this year already! Get the braid ready...we are going bassin, enjoy.
Welcome back to Bass University Live, this morning were discussing some regionally specific pre-spawn strategies in the mid atlantic. The Panel is Pete, Rizz, JH, and Bailey Eigbrett.
Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Aaron Jadgfeld joins bass u live today to talk to us about his signature smallmouth power fishing techniques. Lake Erie, St Clair, and The Great Lakes.
Two for one special folks. Fisher Anaya is fresh off his first Elite series win in his young career. We dive in on this that and the third talkin dice games, big wins and bounced checks. Second half we catch up with the west coast connect Paul Bailey. Enjoy
Roll em. Jacob Walker shares with us an immense knowledge in the Dice Category of bass fishing lures. Growing up in the tackle shop, not much has slipped by Jacob Walker in the way of bass fishing trends. His results speak for themselves. Enjoy.
Join us for another discussion on the bass u podcast. Today were talking grass fishing with Strike King Pro Todd Castledine. Obviously we had to talk about the hybrid hunter.
A year in review at Bass U. Listen along as we talk about some of the most viewed seminars and recap our recent live events.
Welcome back to bass u live, today we welcome Pake South to the show. An east texas native and extremely decorated angler at a young age he is about to make a splash on the Bassmaster elites.
Welcome back instructor and friend of the show Drew Gill. We take a deep dive into FFS and even deeper into how effective a jerkbait can be in the cold.
Welcome back to the podcast Logan Parks. We cover this coming year, last year, and everything in between.
Today on the pod we are joined by Fisher Anaya, a rising young start in bass fishing. We cover a multitude of topics including his win at the Bassmaster Team Championship and Elite Series Qualification.
Keith Carson is no stranger to catching bass and he adapted his style of fishing to maximize his performance. Listen along as we go over how he has adjusted his strategies and his method for breaking down areas.
Veteran angler John Crews joins us on the show to talk about how he prepares for Elite level bass tournaments. Listen along as we breakdown the strategy to successfully breaking down a body of water.
Coming off a second place finish at the ultimate angler championship Jacob Wall brings some great insight to the show. Listen along and learn how Jacob made it happen on Lake Guntersville.
Consistency, should be Jays middle name. Today yet again, we are talking with him about more strategies he uses to always stay on top of his game!
Randy Howell has a long history in the sport of bass fishing and coming off a third place finish at the ultimate angler championship we got to talk about his topwater strategies he employed.
Want to learn about specifically targeting giant bass? Listen along, Ben Milliken has done exactly that for a long time and shares some strategies with us on how he gets it done.
Let's head down to the Tennessee River and talk about the fall Transition with Justin Lucas. The fall is a time of year when things are changing and we talk with Justin about how to change with them.
This is a fun one, Punching. It's arguably one of the most fun techniques to fish when its right and we have a long time bass u speaker and friend Brandon Lester on to talk about it!
Consistency. That is the key word when it comes to taking home an aoy title. Chris Johnston has now done this twice, and it happened to be in back to back years. Listen along and find out exactly how Chris got it done.
How do you cultivate a winner? Bryan Schmitt wins at a rate in professional fishing that is second to none. If you ask Bryan though it is not all about catching the fish, the mental approach is key. Listen along as we dive into exactly how Bryan stays so mentally sharp and keeps finding himself in the winners circle.
Welcome back to the show Trey McKinney! It has been a couple years since we last had a chance to talk with Trey and a lot has come along in his career since then. Listen along as we break things down on some of his ways he stays so consistent on the water.
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Welcome back to the show Bryan Thrift. On this weeks show were talking about how to catch bass during arguably the most challenging month of the year, September. Listen along as we break down some of Bryans strategies for catching the biggest bass in the lake this time of year.
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Welcome back to Bass U Live, on this weeks show we welcome in Skeet Reese to celebrate his amazing career and retirement. What does retirement look like for Skeet? Listen along to find out.
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Tucker Smith is a Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie and Champion. He joins Bass University Live to share what he has learned through the course the Elite Series season, and how the Bassmaster Opens prepared him to be successful on the highest stage.
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Welcome back to Bass University we welcome Lucas Lindsay to the show. Lucas secured the title of Division 1 AOY in the Bassmaster Opens.
College Bassmaster National Champions. Welcome to Bass U Live this week we sit down and break down how Garret and Andrew took home the title at Lake Hartwell.
With the northern swing approaching we decided to sit down and talk with accomplished tournament angler and smallmouth specialist Scott Dobson.
Welcome back to bass u live a core river rat, Ott Defoe. It is no surprise for Ott to take home yet another major win and it just so happens to be on a tidal river. We dive into the details on how Ott got the job done on the mighty Potomac!
Welcome back to the show Elite Series Rookie Andrew Loberg. Coming from the west coast Andrew has made his way through the opens to the highest level of the sport.
Welcome back to the show Keith Poche. Off the grid is Keiths style and thats what were diving into today!
Welcome back to bass u live Scott Canterbury. Fresh off a win fishing the NPFL we break down how to handle a flooded lake and catch big bass.
Welcome back to the show Nick Hatfield. Now a heavy hitters champion to add to his resume. Listen along as we break down with Nick how it all went down.
Arguably the most consistent professional angler on tour right now Jay joins the show to talk about how he stays so consistent in the professional angling world.
Bait modifications back by popular demand! Epic Eric and Rob Jordan are back on the pod from Xtreme lure creation and the bass lab! Lets talk about bait modifications.
One of the fastest rising young stars in the sport Drew Gill joins the podcast to talk with us about his strategies with a Neko Rig.
Fresh off a top 10 in the elite series Emil Wagner joins us to break down his seasonal approaches to attacking spotted bass fisheries.
Stephen Browning has always risen to the top when it comes to tough tournaments. Today were talking about just that, catching bass in challenging conditions. Grinder style tournaments.
Welcome back to Bass U Live Kyle Patrick! Kyle has been a steady figure on Bass U Live since hes rookie season. We are excited to have him back on the show and talk about his process of breaking down new bodies of water.
Coming off a 2nd place finish at the MLF Redcrest Wesley Strader joins bass u live to talk about how it all went down. This was a dynamic tournament from beginning to end and Wesley incorporated on the fly decisions with history to have a great event.
Coming off a great finish at the classic we sit down with Hunter Shryock to hear about how it all went down.
Coming off yet another great year in 2024 and a great start in 2025 we talke with Jay Przekurat about his expectations for this years classic at Lake Ray Roberts
2 Time Bassmaster Elite Series Champion, Bill Lowen joins The Bass University Live again to talk about his strategies with The Mighty Jig. Fresh off a Bass Elite Win at The St Johns River.
Will Davis Jr is fresh off a top ten in the elite series at Lake Okeechobee and the swim jig was as always a player in Wills arsenal. Listen in the hear some tips and tricks about how Will used this swim-jig to have a great start to the Elite Series Season.
Welcome back friend of the show Bobby Lane. Fresh off a Bass Pro Tour win at The Harris Chain of Lakes Bobby Lane breaks down his approach to taking home the title.
Welcome back to bass u live. This week we welcome in Paul Bailey. California bassin runs through clear lake and this week intend to figure out exactly whats going on out there! Sit back, grab a big swimbait and enjoy!
Welcome back to bass u live. This week we have Matt Arey joining us to break down carolina bassin in the spring.
The early spring can be an extremely difficult time to consistently catch fish. Day to day minute to minute the conditions are changing. Listen in as we break down the spring time bassin with Dakota Ebare.
Welcome back friend of the show Caleb Sumrall. We go through Calebs past few seasons and talk about the lessons learned along the way.
Texas size giant bass. That's what were talking about today on bass u live, listen in as Brett and Dalton break down there strategies for catching double digit class fish.
Not all lures are the same and these two guys know a thing or two about how to make them unique. Tune in to hear about all the sneaky tricks that Rob and Eric do to make there baits special.
Welcome back to the show Kyle Patrick. We traveled along with Kyle through his rookie season on the elite series and today were diving into what his sophomore season will look like.
Momentum, that's about the best defining word for Haydens fishing right now. Seemingly not know how to not catch them may also be a good description of every time this anglers boat touches the water. Stick with us as we breakdown his recent successes and what the future hold for him.
BPT Champs Drew Gill and Marshall Robinson join the show today to talk about there recent team series win! Florida fishing can be tricky and the duo was able to break down the fisherys and come out on top.
Good old fashioned bass fishing was the key to success for The Flukemaster Gene Jensen. Spinnerbait was a big player in the win, listen to how Gene got it done and took home the trophy.
Welcome back to bass u live. Today we are talking with Niko Romero who was the Bassmaster Opens Co Angler of the year. Listen along as we break down his approach to successful co angler strategies.
Welcome back to bass u live. This week we welcome Bryan Thrift to the show to talk about the chatterbait. Arguably the most powerful innovation in bass fishing lures we take a deep dive on how effective this bait really is.
Welcome back to bass u live. Randall Tharp joins the show to breakdown his approach to jig fishing as well as catch up with the guys.
Justin Hamner joins Bass U Live to catch up with the crew about how his life has changed after being the Classic champion. We also go in depth on his approach to fishing this season and how he employs fall jerkbaits!
Welcome back to the show Ott Defoe. We talk about all things fall cranking and of course have to recap some of his most recent win on the Bass Pro Tour team series.
Welcome back to the show Shane Lehew. Owner of Shanes Baits and Elite Series Pro we breakdown why the ol chandelier rig is so effective this time of year.
On this segment of Bass U Live we sit down with friend of the show Ben Milliken. We recapped his great rookie season on the elites and talked about what to expect in 2025.
Welcome back to the show Randy Howell. We dive in with Randy about making his move back to Bassmaster and his approach to dealing with finnicky fall bass.
Welcome Hall Of Fame Bass Bass Angler Mark Zona. We recap his hall of fame career and talk about all things bass fishing.
Winners of this years first MLF Team Cup Spencer Shuffield & Matt Becker. Listen along as we break down how they got the win in this years first MLF Team Event.
The fall can be one of the most challenging and rewarding times of year to fish. Dustin Connell shares his thoughts on how to handle the fall transition and capitalize on baitfish movements.
Welcome back to the pod friend of the show Lee Livesay. We break down yet another great season for him on the elite series as well as dive into his thoughts of FFS ban.
Welcome back Kyle Patrick. After a stellar rookie season on the elites we dive in with Kyle and recap his season as well as get his opinion on the ffs ban.
Welcome back to bass u live, Rizz, JH and GDP are on set as well as special guest and champion Casey Smith. Were going to be recapping Casey's Winning ways on the st lawrence river. Stay tuned and enjoy.
Fresh off a second place finish in the BPT event on the st lawrence river the guys chop it up with John Hunter on the front side of there toyota series event on the horizon.
This podcast is all about youth fishing and how it started and where it's going. Our guests were Slick Johnson and Glenn Cale.
Welcome back to the show Alec Morrison. Alec has had meteoric rise to the top of the sport in the last 24 months. This has been a long journey for Alec but it is safe to say that no steps have been skipped.
Welcome to the show the prodigy Brandon Palaniuk. Today we are talking about the importance of map study and ways to be a more efficient bass angler.
Welcome back to the show Bassmaster Elite Series angler Kyle Patrick. Kyle is having a strong rookie season on the elites and we bring him back on to check in on how the Alabama swing is going.
College National Champion and 2 time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier Easton Fothergill at the young age of 22 joins Bass U Live to talk about his upbringing in fishing and the obstacles he had to overcome at a young age.
On this episode of Bass U Live we sit down and chat with two of the young guns on the trail Jay Przekurat and Alex Redwine! Travel partners coming off a top 10 finish on Wheeler Lake we get the break down on how it all went down!
KVD, the greatest bass angler of all time. This weeks show we recap with Kevin a great career and talk about a chance to win a boat!
John Cox is arguably one of the best shallow water specialists on the pro circuits. Today he joins us on the podcast to discuss what it is like to be shallow water specialist in the modern day tech wave of bass fishing.
On this weeks episode we break it down with Wesley Gore. Sitting in 10th place in angler of the year recap how his season has gone and how he expects it to go!
Congratulations to Zack Birge on taking home the win and Lake Eufala Oklahoma on the Bass Pro Tour. Zack is a seasoned angler with great accomplishments. Listen in to hear how he got the win.
Welcome back to bass u live. This week we have long time bass u instructor on the show with us Greg Hackney. Listen in to hear all about gregs fishing career and his tournament strategies.
Welcome back to Bass U Live! Today we have on the recent Bassmaster Elite Series Champion and rookie John Garrett. Coming off a hot start to his rookie season it didn't take long to notch his first win on the big stage.
Welcome back to Bass U Live. This week were recapping the inagural TAA tournament trail which forward facing sonar or better known as livescope is not permitted to be used. Rob Jordan a seasoned angler and guide on Lake Lanier took a top 10 in the event so hes going to recap with us on how it all went down.
In this episode of Bass University, we delve into the world of competitive bass fishing with none other than the reigning Bassmaster Classic Champion, Justin Hamner. Join us as we sit down with Justin to uncover the secrets behind his recent victory and gain insight into his approach to the sport.
Justin Hamner shares his journey from aspiring angler to Bassmaster Classic glory, offering invaluable advice for both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike. Discover the techniques, tactics, and mindset that propelled him to the top of the fishing world, including his go-to lures, favorite fishing spots, and the mental fortitude required to succeed in high-stakes tournaments.
Whether you're a weekend angler looking to up your game or a seasoned pro seeking inspiration, this episode promises to deliver a wealth of knowledge straight from the champion's boat. Tune in as Justin Hamner takes us on a deep dive into the strategies that have made him a force to be reckoned with in the world of competitive bass fishing.
Welcome to an enticing episode of our popular fishing podcast, where we talk about the exciting events and innovative strategies in the fishing world. This week we are thrilled to have Tyler Williams, a rising star in the angler community, to discuss his unique approach to fishing and recent tournament successes.
We share tales from our recent trips to Texas's stunning fishing locations and discuss how focusing on smaller bodies of water can lead to substantial hauls. We also delve into the latest fishing technologies and trends, providing an informative take for both seasoned anglers and beginners.
This episode also showcases the inspiring journey of 19-year-old Trey McKinney and his response to debates around fishing technology. We further explore behind-the-scenes workings of elite fishing events and the camaraderie among professionals on tour.
Connect with our conversation as Williams shares his experiences and strategies, from fishing barefoot to brandishing boat stickers, from his unique takes on choosing the spots for casting to dealing with challenges mid-tournament.
The episode covers varied aspects of fishing from leveraging technology, adapting techniques and tweaking your game for success in both shallow and deep waters, optimizing your fishing plans as per the water temperature, and much more.
Join us for an elaborate discussion on mental resilience and effective techniques that define a successful angler. Get an insight if Tyler's New Balance footwear dream would turn into reality and listen in on challenges of professional fishing intertwined with comical anecdotes.
We also spend time appreciating the contributions of our top performers of the week, discussing the ethical usage of fishing technology, and providing advice tailored for beginners in bass fishing. Dive in for an exhilarating conversation around modern fishing techniques and technology in this episode.
Rookie Elite Series Angler Kyle Patrick breaks down the elite series event on Toledo Bend. Tune in for some in depth conversation on how this event unfolded and how he expects things to go on Lake Fork!
Lake Oauchita presented the bassmaster opens EQ field with challenging conditions. Jeremiah Kindy has an intimate local knowledge of the lake and put that to work to bring home the title.
Drew Gill has taken the bass fishing world by storm with a fast paced rise to the top. He recently took home the title at Sam Rayburn. Listen in to see how it all went down!
This isn't a first time go around for this duo. They have been wreaking havoc on Sam Rayburn for quite some time but this is a MAJOR team tournament win. 50 Thousand dollars of Bass.
The crew is all in texas this week for bass u seminars. We are coming to you direct from our modified tackle direct studio. Listen in as we recap our seminars we have shot so far this season and talk with the TFFC about 13 pound bass.
In the first segment of todays show the Bass U Crew talks about what their New Years Fishing resolutions are. Justin, Rizz and Pete talk about how they are going to attack the 2024 fishing season.
Fishing has it's ups and downs especially at the professional level. John had a tough 2023 season but has high hopes for 2024. Listen along to hear how John plans to break through in the 2024 season.
We're wrapping up the year 2023 here at Bass U. On this episode of Bass U Live we recap the top 10 seminars we release to bass u tv. Listen along as we talk about all the great learning opportunities here at Bass U.
Here we go, another elite series season is set to go in early 2024. On this episode of Bass University Live we welcome in Ronnie Moore from Bassmaster to make some predictions on how the 2024 season will go!
Welcome Elite Series Rookie and Lake Of The Ozarks Open Champion to Bass U Live. Kyle is a talented angler with a very unique grasp on the business side of things also. Listen along as we break down how he got to where he is in the fishing world!
Fishing line choices are a complicated topic any way you slice it. This week were joined by Fred Roumbanis and Cortland line to sort out the conversation of what line to use for what techniques.
Bass fishing is not all glamour and big fish. Theres alot that goes into things to get to the status of a professional angler. Listen along as Jacob Foutz outlines his journey to becoming a professional angler and some of the hardships that come along with it.
The kayak bassmaster angler of the year Russ Snyder joins the show. Listen along as he breaks down how his season unfolded to come out victorious in the Bassmaster kayak series.
Life changing win for Chad Mrazek. 200 thousand dollars and a Toyota series title to go with it. Listen along and learn with us how he got it done!
Luke Dunkin, former MLF angler and current NPFL announcer joins us on the Bass U Live podcast to talk about the current events in bass fishing and trends in the industry.
Get ready to be inspired and entertained by Ben Milliken's compelling fishing stories and gain insights that will undoubtedly up your own angling game. Whether you're an avid angler or a newcomer to the world of fishing, this podcast will have you hooked from the first cast. Don't miss out on this exclusive conversation with Ben Milliken, and get ready to dive into the depths of competitive bass fishing like never before.
Recently the MLF BPT made some major changes to its top level tour. In 2025 the field will be cut from 80 down to 50 as well as a return the the every fish counts format. Let's hear what David Dudley thinks about this.
The opens field in bass fishing is arguably one of the toughest fields to thrive in. JT has had tremendous success at the opens level and capped off his season with an AOY trophy.
In part one of the podcast we welcome in John Crews on of Mikes original travel partners. John and Mike had highs and lows and started there careers off right around the same time.
Part 2 we welcome in Becky to the Bass U Live studios to talk about the humble beginnings of The Bass University. We recap some fun stories and also talk about some strategies Mike used in his career to propel himself to the top.
Alright here it is! The Randy Blaukat show. He has been extremely critical of forward facing sonar and has made his voice heard. Today were going to get the deep dive on why he hates the technology.
The greatest of all time joins us on Bass U Live. Kevin VanDam is undoubtedly the most accomplished and decorated bass fisherman in history. We chat with Kevin about his career and talk about where he wants to go next.
Dive into the electrifying world of collegiate bass fishing as we unpack the thrilling victory that rocked the waters of the College Bass Fishing National Championship. Join us in this riveting episode as we celebrate the remarkable achievement of two outstanding anglers from Auburn University – Tucker Smith and Hayden Marbut. 🎣🏆
In this special episode, we unravel the journey, strategy, and dedication that led Tucker and Hayden to secure the championship title. From casting lines to strategic maneuvers, we dissect the key moments and decisions that propelled them to the top of the leaderboard.
Get ready to hear exclusive insights from the champions themselves, as they recount the highs, the challenges, and the unforgettable memories that shaped their path to victory. We'll explore their dynamic partnership, their individual strengths, and the camaraderie that drove them to triumph on the national stage.
Whether you're a seasoned angler, a dedicated sports enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates tales of triumph against the odds, this episode promises an adrenaline-fueled narrative that will hook you from the first cast. Tune in to gain a deep dive into the world of competitive bass fishing, celebrating the dedication, teamwork, and passion that led Tucker Smith and Hayden Marbut to etch their names in the annals of fishing history. 🎙️🐟
On the eves of the next Bassmaster Elite Series event on historic Lake Champlain we decided to bring on Alec Morrison to preview a little of what might go down at Champlain. Alec is an accomplished angler all over the country but calls Champlain home.
Welcome back to bass u live! This week we welcomed in Matt Becker the 2023 Bass Pro Tour AOY and Saginaw Bay Champion. We breakdown his journey through the ranks and recap his recent successes.
The win that almost didn't happen. The Mighty Mississippi River is separated by pools which are lock held. After the final day of the event Matt nearly was not able to make it to weigh in due to barge traffic in the locking systems. Listen to how this all went down and Matt Stefan came away victorious.
This week on Bass U Live we sat down with Trey Mckinney. Trey is an 18 year old phenom that is winning at an alarming rate. Back to Back AOY BFL angler at age 16 and 17 now competing on the opens at 18 he has cashed checks in 4 of 6 opens with 2 second place finishes. Listen along to how his journey unfolded and where he plans to go.
Were back for week three of the extra credit podcast. This week were catching up with Bass U instructor Dakota Ebare. He breaks down the road you need to take in order to be successful in the world of competitive bass fishing.
Welcome back to Bass U Live. This week we welcome in Bob Downey to talk about northern smallmouth fishing and some of the awesome new releases at iCast.
Nick Hatfield. He's an angler. A straight up dude, a winner, and now a MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Champion. Just another accomplishment to add to his growing list of success. Let's get to know Nick Hatfield.
Dive into the gripping tale of Alec Morrison's triumph on the MLF Toyota Series bass fishing tournament on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Join us as we unravel the remarkable journey of an exceptional bass angler who defied the odds, securing a resounding victory with an astonishing 24-pound margin. In this thrilling podcast, we delve deep into the strategic moves, intense competition, and the sheer determination that propelled Alec to his well-deserved success. Gain exclusive insights from the angler himself, as he shares invaluable tips, techniques, and the pivotal moments that shaped his remarkable journey to becoming a true legend in the world of bass fishing. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and captivated by this extraordinary story of skill, passion, and unwavering commitment to the art of bass angling.
Bass University Extra Credit podcast! On the first episode of extra credit we welcomed on Joey Nania. Winner of the Bass Open on Lake Eufala, Oklahoma. We break down Joeys journey from where he is now to where he came from and everything in between.
The Bassmaster Opens is now past the halfway point and John Garrett is leading the EQ points race. John has been knocking on the door of qualifying for the elites and this year he is well on his way. Listen in to hear all about his journey from college to now.
Winner of The Ike Foundation Pro Am Keith Cowan. The Upper Chesapeake Bay was the host fishery for this years pro am where contestants had a chance to win a brand new Bass Cat. Keith weighed in 22 pounds and won the event. Tune in to hear how it all went down.
Bass Nation Champion Angler Matty Wong joins Bass U Live. Coming off a third place finish at the Bassmaster Elite Series event on the Sabine River we break down his journey that led him from there to now!
We are excited to launch Kayak Bass University! On todays show we welcome Ryan Lambert, Drew Gregory and Jody Queen to the show to talk about there experiences fishing out of a kayak!
Scott has been the voice for Lake Occochobee conversation for several years. One of Americas premier fishing destination is in danger of being lost to lack of care. Listen along as we discuss the current situation and what things need to be done to restore this fabled fishery!
What an amazing win it was at home for Will Davis Jr. Hometown curse didn't stand a chance against the knowledge an experience Will has on Lay Lake and in the pouring rain on Championship sunday he was deemed champion. From hooks in his hand to lead sinkers coming at him he got it done in the face of adversity.
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The Bassmaster opens are a proving ground for anglers across the country. Often thought of as the hardest events to win based on the sheer size of the field Powell Kemp exhibited a masterful job of winning The Open of Kerr Reservoir AKA Buggs Island.
The Dean of The Bass University is at Kerr Reservoir Buggs Island for the Bass Open and were checking in live with him to get a status on whats going on at the lake. Water levels are in flux and thats changing how the fish are responding to things. Listen in to hear how the Dean thinks this tournament will be won.
On this segment of bass u live we welcome back el capitan Mike Iaconelli into the house. We are diving in deep on his new pre practice strategy he has employed for the 2023 season on the elite series. And it's working. Listen along to hear how he is breaking down water this year more effectively then ever before.
We welcome back our friend of the show Ken Duke to the Bass U Live Podcast. Were talking about the biggest bass of all time! As always Ken brings some interesting takes to the show on the giant fish stories.
On todays episode of Bass U Live we have the bassmaster classic champion on as well as the runner up. Jeff Gustafson was able to take the win using a strength of his and Bryan Schmitt came within just one pound of edging him out on a super unique pattern of his own! Listen in to hear how it all went down.
It's classic week and we have local Knoxville angler and BPT pro Brandon Coulter on with us to break down how it's going to shake out. We each take our pics and talk about why we think they will win!
Welcome back to Bass U Live. This weeks guest is Ben Milliken. A force in the youtube content creation world this year he is taking on all 9 opens as a boater. His first open resulted in a strong 5th place finish and he looks to keep the momentum going all year.
Welcome to The Bass University Live Joey Cifuentes Bassmaster Elite Series Champion. Not only are we going to recap his big win but also dive into how his relationship with Larry Nixon was formed.
Batting .1000 in the kayak series Greg DiPalma recaps his win on Lake Guntersville in his very first event fishing out of a kayak. Ever. This is a strong accomplishment in a 225 boat field for a seasoned veteran in kayak fishing let alone a first timer.
Welcome back to Bass U Live. Today we have Chris Lane on the show to break down his recent win on the MLF BPT. We dive in on his last second win and his fish catching strategies.
How do you cull? Everyone has a different method. Pete and Rizz go over there's as well as attempt to diagnose Rizz's sports psychology needs.
Is there a better known fish catching bait anymore? The Z-man jackhammer has accounted for more fish in recent years then maybe all others. Todays show is focused on just that with the man Brett Hite.
We had to recap the super bowl on this episode of bass u live but don't worry we're still talking fishing too. Listen along as we talk to Trent Cole about his life on the field and now his life on the water and in the woods.
On the second segment of the podcast we talk with Trent about the good, the bad and the ugly in his two sports. Learn how he translated what he learned on the football field to what he now does on the water.
Welcome to the show long time Bass Elite angler and Florida local Bernie Schultz. We deep dive on the status of Lake Okeechobee and also take a look into Florida fishing. Thanks for tuning in! Want to join the program? Head over to www.bassu.tv to join our full program!!!
On the week of our Texas live seminars we welcome to the show Josh Jones a big bass specialist from Texas. Josh has caught an un thinkable amount of double digit class fish. Listen along as he breaks down his techniques to catch these true giant bass.
We have Craig Durand in studio today to update us on anglers access in the state of New Jersey. We also go around the room and talk about our most memorable fish catches of the year.
Carl Jocumsen has been through more ups and downs then maybe any other angler on tour. Making his classic debut this year we talk about where his heads at now and where it was when he first got started.
Well, we were supposed to talk about cold fronts but we ended up talking about everything under the sun. Some great insight and information was shelled out in this segment. JT a veteran of the sport shared his opinions on all things fishing.
Winter time is not the time to put the boat away and stop fishing. Some of the biggest bass of the year all across the country are caught in the cold water temperatures. Tune in to hear a few sneaky ways to put some big ones in the boat during the cold months.
One of the best ways to be a versatile angler is to fully utilize soft plastics. No one can speak to this better than John Crews owner and president of Missile Baits. We sat down with John to talk about how he has stayed consistent throughout his career and also got his picks on what baits might be a factor in the elite series schedule in 2023.
We welcome back the professional fish head Justin Kimmel to the show. He has decided to take on all 9 opens in 2023! Also, Ronnie Moore joins the show to talk about all the winning baits and patterns from 2022!
A fishing family legacy. Will Davis won the Bass Nation National Championship on Lake Pickwick and punched his ticket to the Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaster Elite Series. Davis Baits has been in the fishing industry since seemingly the beginning so we are thrilled to have this father son combo on the show.
Our very own Rizz teamed up with Epic Eric for a Team Tournament on the Upper Chesapeake Bay and delivered in grand fashion. 24.8 pounds and the biggest bag of the year on the Upper Bay. Listen to how they got it done! Some sneaky tips in here!
Todd Auten joins The Bass University Live. We are talking all things bass fishing with him including what his favorite Waterwood Custom Crankbaits.
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Welcome to The Bass University Live podcast Cooper Gallant. Cooper qualified for the 2023 Bassmaster elites via living on the road and doing things his way. Just one of a few Canadian anglers now competing on the elite series Cooper has a bright future ahead and were excited to hear how he got to where he is.
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Fresh off a win at Lake Hartwell Tristan McCormick has successfully qualified for back to back Bassmaster Classics without making a cast on the Elite Series. To say this is an accomplishment is an understatement. Tristan is one of the fastest rising young anglers in fishing and he gave up the GOODS on how he got the win on Lake Hartwell. Like what you heard on the podcast? Check out this 50 day free trial to the FULL bass u program.
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Josh Bertrand has won at all levels of the sport and now has a US Open Win to add to his resume. This tournament has a very unique format that we had the chance to learn about from Josh. Listen along to how Josh got the job done on Lake Mojave. Are you on the fence about joining the full Bass U Program? Heres your chance...50 Days Free Podcast Special
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Mechanics are one of the most overlooked factors in competitive bass fishing and we are not talking about how to pop the cowling. The fundamentals of casting, retrieving and setting the hook often go overlooked in the sport of bass fishing. Nick pays close attention to these things in order to put a few extra fish in the boat.
In the second segment of todays show we welcome back to the show Tom Lang from Texas Parks and Wildlife as well as Louis Monetti the College bracket champ. Lou is headed to the classic!
FIRED UP. Welcome back to Bass U Live. We welcome Bassmaster Open Champion Keith Poche to the podcast fresh off his win at the Red River. Everybody loves some controversy right? Well this win is full of it and we had Keith on to talk his side of the story and also divulge some juice on how to find these off the wall spots.
FIRED UP. Welcome back to Bass U Live. We welcome Bassmaster Open Champion Keith Poche to the podcast fresh off his win at the Red River. Everybody loves some controversy right? Well this win is full of it and we had Keith on to talk his side of the story and also divulge some juice on how to find these off the wall spots.
No Excuses. How bad do you want it? Hunter Baughman accomplised a major level win with nearly all odds stacked against him. Listen along to hear about the amazing story.
No Excuses. How bad do you want it? Hunter Baughman accomplised a major level win with nearly all odds stacked against him. Listen along to hear about the amazing story.
Welcome back to bass u live and the return of Pro Panel for Justin "Professional Fish Head" Kimmel. We asked a list of pros how they attack an autumn situation!
Welcome back to bass u live and the return of Pro Panel for Justin "Professional Fish Head" Kimmel. We asked a list of pros how they attack an autumn situation!
With nearly our whole crew competing in the open we recap how the fishing was on a stingy upper chesapeake bay. Pete, Ike, Gdp, and Rizz all found themselves in the check line after the event. Listen along to hear how it all went down.
With nearly our whole crew competing in the open we recap how the fishing was on a stingy upper chesapeake bay. Pete, Ike, Gdp, and Rizz all found themselves in the check line after the event. Listen along to hear how it all went down.
Alright, were back in action from the tackle direct studios! Were previewing the bassmaster open that is setting up to fish TOUGH. Pete and Rich share input on whats going on out on the bay right now and discuss how they think things may shake out in the open!
Alright, were back in action from the tackle direct studios! Were previewing the bassmaster open that is setting up to fish TOUGH. Pete and Rich share input on whats going on out on the bay right now and discuss how they think things may shake out in the open!
Welcome back to bass u live. This week we feature the Bassmaster ROY and St Lawrence River champion Jay Przekurat. What season for this 23 year old angler from Wisconsin. Listen in to learn how he got to where he is today!
The newest major title champion Spencer Shuffield joins the podcast to break down how he got the job done at the St. Lawrence river! There is some real smallie juice in here!
How to target the biggest fish in the lake smallmouth edition. Kyle Hall took first place in the MLF Pro Circuit at Lake Champlain and followed that up with a second place finish at the Toyota Series. Targeting above average sized smallmouth in both events we learn from Kyle on how he got it done!
Ken Duke and GDP join the podcast tonight to talk all things bassin. With KD we recap how this years icast show was and then breakdown the st lawrence river elite series event.
Fresh off a win on Lake Oneida Casey Smith joins us on the podcast to talk about how he got it done! Pete was also competing in that event and had a strong day 1. Listen in to hear all about it!
Welcome Drew Keubler to the show to talk about the Major League Fishing champions box. What angler wouldn't want new baits delivered right to there door every month?! Also, Icast preview.
Bassmaster regional winners from 4 divisions join us on Bass U Live. Will Davis, Tim Dube, Doug Thompson and Frankie Mueller break down how they got the job done in there respective regional tournaments.
Hard work and dedication has brought Ryan to the top of the game. As an established guide in the state of Alabama Ryan has been making a career of fishing for quite some time and now has a Major League Fishing trophy to go along with it!
Brandon Lester joins bass u live coming off a dominating performance at The Bassmaster Elite series event at Pickwick. Growing up on the Tennessee River he used his vast knowledge of finding hardpsots and current flows to capture his first blue trophy! Listen in to hear how he got it done!!!
Greg DiPalma is back in studio to recap his 11th place finish in the Bassmaster Elite Series even on the Pickwick. Rizz is coming off a third place finish in The Ike Foundation Pro Am on the Chesapeake bay we will be talking about that as well.
The Bass U crew was well represented at the MLF BFL All American with our very own Justin Kimmel and Mike Reid finishing in the top 10! Listen along to how they made it happen and also how our good friend of the show Matt Henry mounted a 12 pound come back to win the Berrys Team Trail Championship for the state of Georgia!
Nick Hatfield is an up and coming angler on the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit. Leading the rookie of the year race he is fresh off a second place finish at Lake Guntersville. Listen along to learn how he got it done!
Lee Livesay breaks down his repeat performance on Lake Fork. Two years in a row Lee has eclipsed the century mark. Lee is winning at a rapid pace and we are going to tap into exactly how he is doing it!
In the second segment of todays show we are welomed by Texas Parks and Wildlife outreach director Tom Lang. Texas has led the charge in big bass over the last decade. Listen to how they have created such a successful big bass fishing state!
How many different ways can you modify a frog? There are some super sneaky ways that Fred Roumbanis tricks out his frogs and now he is sharing them with you. Listen along as we talk about all the unique ways to make your frog just a little bit different!
The Bassmaster Opens draws a huge field and fishing through a crowd is a must. Often times the wining fish come from the "community" holes but how do you get more big bites than everyone else. The panel breaks down how they get it done in these tough scenarios!
Randy Howell caught his personal best bass in tournament competition not once but TWICE this year. In back to back days Randy Howell caught a 10-11 and a 12-14. Listen along to find out how it all went down!
Pete The Dean Gluszek is joined by Matt Pangrac from Bass Talk Live to talk about what is going down at the James River right now for the first Bass open of the season.
The Bassmaster opens bring giant tournament fields. What are you supposed to do when theres boats on your A spot B spot and C spot? Listen in as Pete and Matt discuss just this.
It is no secret that big baits produce big bass. When is the right time to throw it and how do you become effective with the larger than average size swimbaits? Listen in to hear how our panel attacks the biggest fish in the lake with oversized glide baits!
The 2 time classic champ is back to talk about his new release line of sunglasses for hobie eyewear. We catch up with hank on the start of his 2022 season and talk about his great classic finish once again.
Big Fish Bobby Lane joins the Bass U live podcast to talk about his win on Grand Lake in the MLF Redcrest Championship. A long time coming for a pros pro he got it done by making some key adjustments throughout the event.
4 days of bed fishing. Can you win an Elite Series event banking on spawning fish? Well if you're Drew Cook the answer is YES. Drew put on a masterful performance at the Bassmaster Elite Series on Santee Cooper and were happy to be joined by him on Bass U Live to hear how it all went down.
Davy Hite joins Bass U Live tonight to preview the Santee Cooper Bassmaster Elite Series. South Carolina native, Davy has a unique insight on how this tournament might play out. Listen along with us to get the juiceeee.
The Bassmaster Classic is in the rearview and the crew is back in studio. What was everyones favorite moments from the classic and what is up next for the B U Live rolling show.
Major announcement! All Bass U TV members will get 15% off on purchases from our new partner Tackle Direct. Adrian Avena joins us to welcome in Tackle Direct to the Bass U Family. John Crews joins us also to recap the St. Johns River and his Bassmaster Elite Series win!
Sam Rayburn Legend Dicky Newberry joins the Bass U Live Podcast to talk about all things grass and bass. Whether it's flipping or trapping Newberry has won a boat load of money on all of it. Listen in to hear how he got it done for so many years on the fabled fisheries of East Texas.
2022 BPT qualifier Ryan Salzman on Bass U Live. As the owner of True Bass swimbaits Ryan has juice for DAYSSSS. So much we have to have him on again. Enjoy this segment of hollow belly swimbait knowledge on BU Live.
Welcome to the big show. Michael Neal has had a 2 year stretch that is just flat out impressive. Multiple wins on the highest stage of competition and we are thoroughly excited for him to join us on BU Live. Forward facing sonar was a big player in his recent win on Sam Rayburn and we break down how he got it done for the first MLF stop of the year.
Were back in the studio with all the boys and were chopping it up about all things fishing. Quick recap on some of the current events and an update on anglers rights in the state.
Welcome back to the show Dan Quinn. Rapala has been a long time leader in hard baits for the fishing industry and its always fun when he comes on the live show. We talk everything from Jiggin Raps to NEW Balsa Baits.
Back like Jordan wearing the 45. Hank has successfully eclipsed the field in the last two Bassmaster Classics in a row. He might not be the Michael Jordan of Bass Fishing yet but he is on his way to a spectacular career. DECISION MAKING in this sport will ultimately be your guide to success so we sit down with Hank to talk about just this.
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Grae Buck joins the show and hangs with us in the studio. The boys are bringing it around the room tonight as well as chatting with P. Gluszek and A. Neher on the zoom feeds. How deep is deep? Do you fish or graph? Lets get some answers..
2022 is going to be a year of changes.. or is it? What is everyone shooting for in there fishing season in 2022? Listen along as we go around the room and hear how everyone sees the upcoming year shaking out. Bass U Subscriber call ins as well!
As the year comes to a close its time to recap our most watched seminars. The Professional Fishhead has tallied the results and they are in. Listen in to hear what the bass fishing world wanted most in 2021.
In the state of New Jersey anglers rights to access public water have been under fire. Lou Martinez and Gene Gilliland are leading the charge for anglers all over the country. Listen in to learn about how you can help the fight for fishermans rights.
Once a year at Bass U we give away the farm. Ike joins us in studio to get us in gear for the season of giving. Tune in for a brand new Bass U Live Christmas Special!
Heavy lies the crown. Reigning AOY of the Bassmaster Elites Seth Feider joins Bass U Live. Whats was key to Seths incredible AOY season and what is next for him?
In the third segment of Bass U Live our professional fish head Justin Kimmel puts on the santa hat and give the gift of B U seminars to everyone on the panel. A hand picked seminar selection for the 2022 season.
On segment 2 we welcome in the head don of Slay Nation Tournament Bass Fishing Frankie Provolone and also we dive in on boating safety.
The temps are dropping but that doesn't mean you cant still catch bass! Wintertime means the vertical fishing bite can come back into play! The crew discusses cold water strategies to get that vertical bite.
Were all back in the building for this one! (except rizz) Ike joins us in studio and the professional fishhead hangs with us to talk all things bassin.
Welcome back to the Bass U Live panel Oliver Ngy fresh off his first season in the Bassmaster Opens. We recap his season talk about the good the bad and the ugly and of course the big baits.
2022 may be his rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series but Josh Douglas is no rookie in Bass Fishing. A list of accomplishments has led him to the point of qualifying for the Elite Series and we are pleased to spend a few minutes talking with Josh about how he got to where he is today.
The Bass University is going to be well represented at the MLF BFL All American by 3 of our very own. We talk with all three tonight about exactly how they got it done to punch their ticket to the BFL All American.
Grass roots fishing. That is what the BFL circuit is all about. We welcome Daniel Fennel to the show to talk about what the BFLs are all about.
Were targeting the giants on tonights show. In studio we have a glide bait builder, designer and angler in the house Keith Thomas of Black Talon Baits. We are deep diving on how to fish these extremely life like baits to catch giant bass.
The hottest glide bait in the game. CHAD SHAD. We welcome on the show Kevin Brightwell the designer of KGB Swimabits to talk about how he got into the game and how he fishes these baits effectively to catch HUGE BASS.
NPFL AOY Keith Carson and recent winner Taylor Watkins are on with us tonight to kick things off in the first segment. Listen along as we break down how each of these anglers found there ways into the winners circle this season.
He is doing it! Our very own Justin Kimmel is going to take his shot at a professional career next season out on tour. We are excited for his journey and even more excited that his travel partner Patrick Walters is joining the NPFL as well! Who is going to cook? Who is going to clean?
The NPFL started as an idea for a new outlet and league to provide anglers with another opportunity to make a living fishing. After its inaugural season the league has nearly doubled in size and has a waiting list growing by the day. Paul Benson and Brad Fuller put the wheels in motion for this league to get started, listen along as they detail whats next and new to come.
Have you ever thought about taking on the lake by way of Kayak? Jody Queen has a proven track record of success in the kayak world. With the launch of the new CK series rod from our friends at cashion we break down all things kayak bassin.
It was a busy weekend for The Bass U Crew on the water. All over the map dealing with tough post front condtions. Listen in to see how the boys prevailed under the elements.
After year 3 on the Bassmaster Elites we sit down with Greg DiPalma to recap how his season unfolded. Highs and lows are the nature of tournament fishing and Greg goes into detail on both.
Leave the spinning gear in the rod locker were going up shallow and powering up. Chatterbaits, swimjigs, spinnerbaits you name it were throwing it. David Williams is in second place in the Bass Opens Southern Division and knocking on the door to re-qualify for the elites.
After returning home from a 2 week stretch on the St. Lawrence River Pete The Dean Gluszek is bringing home some hardware. AOY for the Northeast BFLs! Listen in to get a breakdown on how he got it done this year.
Jeff Kolodzinksi from Johnson outdoors takes a unique challenge each year on September 11. A goal to catch one fish for every life lost in the tragic events of September 11 2001 Jeff holds this event to raise money for those affected. Go to www.marathonmanfishing.com to help the cause.
It's late summer. Muggy buggy hot and sticky. Kevin Short has a track record of success during these tough events. "Tough tournaments are the easiest to win". Think about that..
Current, love it or hate it as fisherman its something we have to deal with. Coming off a strong finish at the Mississippi River where current was an absolute player we deep dive with Zack on how he got it done!
Our good buddy Tiger Hoffman of Gillz Gear joined us to dive into the new Fall Lineup from Gillz gear. Tiger got to experience some Georgia bass fishing with our guy JK on this trip. He put some of his saltwater techniques to work bass fishing.
Scott Dobson is widely touted as one of the best smallmouth specialists in the northern parts. Tonight he joins us to talk about how he consistently catches those big smallmouth every year. Sharpen you pencils, Scott lays out the juice in this brand new episode of Bass U Live.
Pete is on a heater! 3 top tens in a row for him on the Toyota Series, Bass Opens and BFLs. Catching them everywhere he goes right now he breaks down for us how he is consistently getting it done across the northern part of the country.
From East to West punching the thick stuff is a great way to target larger than average bass. Andrew Loberg just won a Major League Fishing Toyota Series on the California Delta. A unique tidal water fishery that is changing by the minute.
Welcome to a brand new Bass U Live. The Dean Pete Gluszek is fresh off the heals on 3 top 15 finishes in a row in the Northern Swing. We break down Petes recent tournament finishes as well as discuss his travel group. Later in the show we talk with GDP and Caleb on some super Juicy grass fishing techniques.
Bass U Live is back again and this time we are catching up with THE DEAN from the shores of Oneida Lake. Pete is their competing in the 2nd Basssmaster Open of the year and were checking in with him on how his practice is going. Later in the show were joined by the great and powerful Ken Duke for an Icast recap with the professional fishhead Justin Kimmel.
Welcome back to The Bass University Live! Taku Ito joins us live to talk about his monumental win on the St Lawrence River. Finesse tactics are right in Taku wheelhouse and this event showed his ability to catch them and win with the big dogs.
Strap your fins on were going grass fishing. If you fish the GRASS this is a must listen. Not only do we talk grass fishing strategy we go in on some old chop stories with Sole Dog and Petey. Would you leave your boat in the middle of lake champlain to bring your fish to the scales? Bob did.
Back to back classics for Hank Cherry. He joins us on bass u live to talk about the tournament from A to Z. Decisions, adjustments, preparations all played a role in Hanks second Bassmaster Classic win.
Segment two of Bass U Live we loosen up and toss it around the room to talk some bassin. BTC wants to know what the blue gill bite is all about and Ike has the bait that might just solve his woes.
In the second segment of tonights show we catch up with the crew. GDP, JK, BTC and RIZ just chop it up and talk some fishing. Gregs afraid to let go of his secrets and Riz is a spinning rod guy now?
Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Bass University Live with THE CHAMP again, Ott Defoe. Consistently finding himself in the winners circle Ott has proven time and time again he is at the top of the sport. Sit back and enjoy another episode of bass u live while we break down his win on Harris Chain.
Welcome back to brand new Bass U Live with a special in studio guest, Bradley Hallman. We are also joined by recent Bass Open Winner Brandon Palaniuk.
Segment two of Bass U Live the crew passes it around the room talking all things bass fishing. Bradley and Rizz compare ideas and thoughts on practice, competition levels and how to be successful in all levels of fishing.
On a brand new episode of Bass U Live we bring to you the Champ from Neely Henry on the Bassmaser Elite series. Wes Logan won his first bfl at only 16 years old. Now just a few years later he hoisted his first blue trophy on the big stage. Listen in to hear about how it all went down.
Welcome back to a brand new Bass U Live. We are joined tonight by rising star of the sport Keith Carson. Fresh off a win at Wright Patman NPFL we break down how he got it done and what got him into the sport.
In the second segment of tonights bass u live were joined by special guest John Cox. Life long friend of Keith Carson we break it down with the boys on how they got there start in bass fishing.
Fresh off a monster win on Lake Fork friend of The Bass University Lee Livesay joins us for a night of bass fishing. Not only did he come back to win on the final day of the Bassmaster Elite Series but he did it in 42 pound bag fashion... on a topwater.
Fresh off a monster win on Lake Fork friend of The Bass University Lee Livesay joins us for a night of bass fishing. Not only did he come back to win on the final day of the Bassmaster Elite Series but he did it in 42 pound bag fashion... on a topwater.
How do you catch spawning fish that you can't see? We have Jt Kenney on with us tonight to talk about just that! Surely to be a good time and some stories to be swapped when Jt is in the room but don't be fooled he gives up the JUICE on how to catch spawning bass. Watch, learn, and win with the bass university.
How do you catch spawning fish that you can't see? We have Jt Kenney on with us tonight to talk about just that! Surely to be a good time and some stories to be swapped when Jt is in the room but don't be fooled he gives up the JUICE on how to catch spawning bass. Watch, learn, and win with the bass university.
Rapidly advancing sonar is a part of bass fishing that simply can't be overlooked for a competitive angler. The technology available continues to out perform its predecessors. From a 5 inch fish finder to a 12 in fish finder there are certain things you need to know to get the most out of your investment. Miles Burghoff is known for his sonar fishing skills and tonight he shares them with us on The Bass University Live. Enjoy!
Rapidly advancing sonar is a part of bass fishing that simply can't be overlooked for a competitive angler. The technology available continues to out perform its predecessors. From a 5 inch fish finder to a 12 in fish finder there are certain things you need to know to get the most out of your investment. Miles Burghoff is known for his sonar fishing skills and tonight he shares them with us on The Bass University Live. Enjoy!
Terry Scroggins joins The Bass University Live to talk bait modifications. Big Show is a bait creator and tackle tinkerer. Get locked in for some awesome tips and tricks on how to catch more fish. We had some audio issues with Terrys connection in the first segment that were remedied in the second.
Welcome to The Bass University Live. The Big Show Terry Scroggins joins us this evening to talk about some sneaky sneaky bait modifications you can do to chage your game. Were talking, SUPER deep crankbaits, weedless chatterbaits, and vibrating trick worms... If you're a fish head looking for a competitive advantage. Give this one a listen no doubt.
Dolla Bill Lowen, Winner of The Bassmaster Elite Series at Pickwick Lake joins The Bass University. Veteral of the sport and 9 time classic qualifier we were thrilled to have Bill on the show and hear how he put together a marvelous tournament. Enjoy.
Greg GDP DiPalma joins us from the road to recap his tournament coming off his second cut in a row in year 3 of his Bassmaster Elite Career. Greg caught his fish a variety of ways including his sneaky carolina rig technique that always seems to land him in the money.
Our very own Professional Fish-Head Justin Kimmel got himself yet another BFL Win. This time however, it was from the front of the boat. Justin is an established co angler but now there is no question about his skills. He is just an angler. 7 time BFL Champion Justin Kimmel.
John Cox is arguably the BEST shallow water fisherman in the game right now. Winning yet another tour level event certainly no one is surprised by his successes anymore. A swimjig has been a key part of Johns success on the pro level and it was again on Smith Lake, Alabama.
The A Rig strikes again. Michael Harlin 26 years old won the TOYOTA SERIES on Lake of the Ozarks by over 15 pounds! We dive in deep with him on his winning technique.
The power of the A-Rig. Wow, what more can you say other then giant bass. Alabama Rigs are nothing new but with forward facing sonar they are being used to catch bass that have not been fished for in the past. Listen to how Luke Dunkin and Ben Milliken caught not one but 2 lake records on this bait.
On the second segment of BU Live we go into the Professional FishHead Tackle Warehouse best sellers list. Also, we get a recap from JK on his day on the water cashing a check with his daughter Laney!
On this brand new episode of The Bass University live the crew is all back together. BTC, RIZ, GDP in studio and JK and PG on the Zoom line. This was a fun episode for the whole gang. Jeff Gustafson joins the podcast via Zoom from the great north country CANADA. Fresh off an Elite Series Win on the TN, River he brings excellent insight on the technique he used to win the tournament wire to wire.
Tackle organization is a huge part of fishing that many of us overlook. Knowing what you need and where it is will get you the extra bite in a day. Travis Manson has mastered his tackle organization down to a science.
On the eve of the first Bassmaster Elite Series event on the St Johns river we welcome in Cliff Prince to the podcast. Growing up on the shores of the St Johns there is no better insight then we get with Cliff. He has an intimate knowledge of this river and spawning bass and he lays it out there for us on Bass U Live.
On this brand new Bass U Live were talking about practice. The Drew crew and David Mullins join us to talk about how they help each other stay consistent over the course of an elite series season. Were talkin' about practice!
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On this brand new Bass U Live we welcome in Derek MONSTER Mundee to the show. This man has weighed in not one but TWO 40 pound bags in the last month on Sam Rayburn with several fish over 10 pounds. Listen to how he is finding his success on Bass U Live.
Alright, we are back for a second segment of top secret info. Wait until you hear about these fish catching techniques the pro's have been keeping a secret for years. Take notes, its about to get juicy!
We are revealing the top secret information tonight on techniques the pro's don't want you to know! There are fish catching secrets out there the pro's keep under their hats but tonight we are putting them out there.
Second segment of Bass U Live and we are opening up the phone lines and throwing it around the room to chop it up and talk some bass fishing.
On this brand new episode of The Bass University Live we welcome in Cody Huff to the show. We are talking about how to catch bass in EXTREMELY deep water.. up to 100 feet!
We are back to back on big bait bass fishing. Oliver Ngy of Big Bass Dreams joins us again in the studio to talk all things big bait fishing. This episode we are focused on tournament strategies for big bait fishing.
Have you ever wanted to throw big baits? What about target only the biggest bass in your lake? Were joined by big bass and bait specialist Oliver Ngy and thats exactly what were talking about. Big Baits.
On this brand new episode of The Bass University Live we welcome in Oliver Ngy from Big Bass Dreams. A specialist in the world of big bait fishing he has caught countless bass over 10 pounds and his personal best weighing in at over 17 pounds.
Alright, one last hurrah for 2020. The boys are back and their barking at the Top Ten viewed bass u seminars of 2020. Circuit breaker, were throwing spinnerbaits this year. Are you?
The boys go in to some fun stories and more tips and tricks on how to catch big bass on the second segment of Bass U 2020 a year in review.
On this brand new episode of Bass U Live we are focusing on subscriber questions and our crews 2020 success. Listen in for tips and tricks on how to catch more big bass.
Welcom Jordan and Jesse Wiggins to the podcast to talk all things Team Tournaments. Jordan off of his recent Bassmaster Team series win qualified himself for the Bassmaster Classic in 2021 on Lake Ray Roberts in Texas.
Matt Greene the winner of the FLW Toyota Series Co angler division is a long time Bass U Subscriber. He won the Co Angler division with a unique technique. Glide baits got hime the bites to win the event at Lake Cumberland.
Bassmaster Elite Series AOY Clark Wendlandt joins The Bass University live to talk about his 2020 championship season. Listen in as we extract how he got it done for the 2020 season to take home the title of AOY.
On this brand new Bass U Live we welcome the Bassmaster Elite sereies Rookie of The Year Austin Felix to the show.
On the second segment of Bass U Live we welcome in Stephanie Hutcheson the BFL Gator Division Co-Angler of the year.
Our very own Justin "professional fishhead" Kimmel won the FLW BFL All American. We are excited to hear about his performance and how he got the job done.
Patrick Walters, the winner of Lake Fork Bassmaster Texas Fest joins us on tonights show. Weighing in over 100lbs of bass in a 4 day event Patrick blew away the field by nearly 30 pounds!
On this new episode of Bass U Live we welcome Matt ON EM Robertson to the podcast fresh off his BassMaster Elite series win. Also In the second segement we welcome College Bass Anglers Conner DiMauro and Cole Sands to the show coming off a DOMINATING 3 day 84 pound performance at the Bass College Series.
In the second segment of Bass U Live we welcome Local Hammer Conor Cahill to the podcast. Conor has won the Five Alive Bassmasters club classic for two years in a row in addition to a 3 day win in the NJ State Team Qualifier for Bass Nation.
On this new episode of The Bass University live we welcome recent Bassmaster Open winner Cody Bird. Cody won the event fishing up the river in current and we dive deep on how to target those fish.
Lee Livesay Winner of Bass Elite Series on Lake Chickamauga joins the podcast tonight to talk about his win. It was all about the frog for Lee and in this grinders tournament he came out on top. Listen to how it went down.
On the second segment of tonights Bass U Live we welcome Lee Sisson to the show. Lee was one of the early designers for Bagley Crankbaits. Said to be Dr. Crankenstein he has knowledge, experience and stories to share!
On this brand new Bass U Live we welcome Pat Renwick of Stray Casts and Epic Eric Galasso to the show to talk all things CRANKIN.
On this brand new episode of Bass U Live we welcome Elite Series Pro Frank Talley to the show. Frank is coming off a big win at Lake Guntersville under some tough conditions. He utilized two techniques to get the job done and we want to hear about both!
On this new episode of The Bass University Live we welcome Zack Birge to the show. We are talking about a tricky but very fun time of year to be on the water. The fall is a puzzle to be unlocked and we want to help you.
On the second segment of tonights show we welcome in our first editon of subscriber zoom! Epic Eric joins us via the zoom line to chop it up on his stories from the back of the boat. Also, GDP share some super awesome carolina rig tips with us.
On this segment of Bass U Live we welcome in accomplished Co-Anglers Moo Bae and Sean McKee. Both of these anglers have experienced tremendous success from the back deck. Listen as we go in depth with them on how they find consistent success as a co-angler.
On this brand new episode of The Bass University live we welcome Bass Pro and Veteran Edwin Evers. Edwin has an outstanding track record of success in bass fishing. Listen along as we talk about his approach to getting it done in the biggest events.
Fishing brushpiles is dominating technique in certain parts of the country. How do you plant them, find them, and fish them? Listen in as 2 of the best break down their system on brush pile fishing.