2025 Bass University Class Locations

What is Bass University In-Class Training?

Each day of a Bass University in-class training event features 3 current or former bass fishing top-level tournament anglers. Each instructor will present 2 unique classes for a total of 6 seminars each day in a classroom setting. Each seminar is scheduled to be approximately 45+ minutes and covers cutting-edge bass fishing tactics, techniques, and tackle. Student discounts are available for anyone 18 or younger, students enrolled in college, as well as Bass University members.

All students also receive a loaded gift bag full of tackle and special offers from our sponsors.

Student Testimonials


Athens, TX - January 11-12, 2025

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Saturday Instructors & Class Topics

  • Greg Hackney
    Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
    • Stages of Flipping in the Spring
    • Swim Jigs All Spring
  • Matty Wong
    Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
    • Tournament Glide Bait Strategies
    • Finesse To Success
  • Dakota Ebare
    Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
    • Next Level Scoping
    • Fishing Around the Spawn

Sunday Instructors & Class Topics

  • Lee Livesay
    Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
    • Evolution Of A Successful Bass Angler
    • Attacking Texas Bass Fishing Lakes
  • Keith Combs
    Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
    • Seasonal Power Fishing Strategies
    • Locate & Activate Deep Water Schools
  • Instructor TBA
    • Class Topic TBA
    • Class Topic TBA

DISCLAIMER: If any scheduled pro is unable to attend their announced location, Bass University will substitute the most comparable replacement instructor available.

Saturday Schedule

7:00 - 7:45 AM – Registration/ Check In
7:50 - 8:00AM- Welcome Peter Gluszek “The Dean”
8:00 - 8:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 1 TOPIC 1
8:45 - 9:00AM- Break
9:00 - 9:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 2TOPIC 1
9:45 - 10:00AM- Break
10:00 - 10:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 3 TOPIC 1 S
10:45 - 11:00AM- Break
11:00 -11:45 AM- Round Table (This is your chance to get face-to-face with your favorite angler and ask your questions)
12:00 - 12:55 PM- Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 PM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 1 TOPIC 2
1:45 - 2:00 PM -Break
2:00 - 2:45 PM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 2 TOPIC 2
2:45 - 3:00 PM- Break
3:00 - 3:45 PM SEMINAR SPEAKER 3 TOPIC 3
3:45 - 4:00 PM- Break
4:00 - 4:45 PM- Q&A Session (Ask your questions to all 3 Pro Anglers)
5:00 PM- Thank you for coming!

Sunday Schedule

7:00 - 7:45 AM – Registration/ Check In
7:50 - 8:00AM- Welcome Peter Gluszek “The Dean”
8:00 - 8:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 1 TOPIC 1
8:45 - 9:00AM- Break
9:00 - 9:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 2TOPIC 1
9:45 - 10:00AM- Break
10:00 - 10:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 3 TOPIC 1 S
10:45 - 11:00AM- Break
11:00 -11:45 AM- Round Table (This is your chance to get face-to-face with your favorite angler and ask your questions)
12:00 - 12:55 PM- Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 PM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 1 TOPIC 2
1:45 - 2:00 PM -Break
2:00 - 2:45 PM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 2 TOPIC 2
2:45 - 3:00 PM- Break
3:00 - 3:45 PM SEMINAR SPEAKER 3 TOPIC 3
3:45 - 4:00 PM- Break
4:00 - 4:45 PM- Q&A Session (Ask your questions to all 3 Pro Anglers)
5:00 PM- Thank you for coming!

Location

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (https://tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/)

Directions: From Loop 7 outside Athens, take F.M. 2495 east about 3 miles. After crossing Lake Athens, take the second right (Peninsula Point Drive, CR 4812). Drive 0.2 mile along the chain-link fence on your left and turn left through Gate E. Drive straight ahead to the parking lot; the Conservation Center is the first building on the left.

Hotel Information

Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suite
1814 State Highway 31 East
Athens, TX 75751

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1119 East Tyler Street
Athens, TX 75751



Anderson, SC - January 18-19, 2025

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$79.99
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$79.99
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Saturday Instructors & Class Topics

  • Gerald Swindle
    Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
    • Class Topic TBA
    • Class Topic TBA
  • Kyle Patrick
    Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
    • The Minnow
    • Modern Day Jig Fishing
  • Fletcher Shryock
    Major League Fishing BPT Pro
    • Selecting the Right Rod For The Job
    • Class Topic TBA

Sunday Instructors & Class Topics

  • Matt Arey
    Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
    • Cold Water Power Fishing
    • Seasonal Forward-Facing Success
  • Bryan Thrift
    Major League Fishing BPT Pro
    • Maximizing Modern Technology
    • Crankbaits 101
  • Hunter Shryock
    Bassmaster Elite Series Pro
    • Being The Best Angler You Can Be
    • Clear Water Shallow Strategies

DISCLAIMER: If any scheduled pro is unable to attend their announced location, Bass University will substitute the most comparable replacement instructor available.

Saturday Schedule

7:00 - 7:45 AM – Registration/ Check In
7:50 - 8:00AM- Welcome Peter Gluszek “The Dean”
8:00 - 8:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 1 TOPIC 1
8:45 - 9:00AM- Break
9:00 - 9:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 2TOPIC 1
9:45 - 10:00AM- Break
10:00 - 10:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 3 TOPIC 1 S
10:45 - 11:00AM- Break
11:00 -11:45 AM- Round Table (This is your chance to get face-to-face with your favorite angler and ask your questions)
12:00 - 12:55 PM- Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 PM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 1 TOPIC 2
1:45 - 2:00 PM -Break
2:00 - 2:45 PM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 2 TOPIC 2
2:45 - 3:00 PM- Break
3:00 - 3:45 PM SEMINAR SPEAKER 3 TOPIC 3
3:45 - 4:00 PM- Break
4:00 - 4:45 PM- Q&A Session (Ask your questions to all 3 Pro Anglers)
5:00 PM- Thank you for coming!

Sunday Schedule

7:00 - 7:45 AM – Registration/ Check In
7:50 - 8:00AM- Welcome Peter Gluszek “The Dean”
8:00 - 8:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 1 TOPIC 1
8:45 - 9:00AM- Break
9:00 - 9:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 2TOPIC 1
9:45 - 10:00AM- Break
10:00 - 10:45 AM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 3 TOPIC 1 S
10:45 - 11:00AM- Break
11:00 -11:45 AM- Round Table (This is your chance to get face-to-face with your favorite angler and ask your questions)
12:00 - 12:55 PM- Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 PM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 1 TOPIC 2
1:45 - 2:00 PM -Break
2:00 - 2:45 PM- SEMINAR SPEAKER 2 TOPIC 2
2:45 - 3:00 PM- Break
3:00 - 3:45 PM SEMINAR SPEAKER 3 TOPIC 3
3:45 - 4:00 PM- Break
4:00 - 4:45 PM- Q&A Session (Ask your questions to all 3 Pro Anglers)
5:00 PM- Thank you for coming!

Location

Hilton Garden Inn and Destination Point Event Center
115 Destination Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621

Hotel Information

Hilton Garden Inn and Destination Point Event Center
115 Destination Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621


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