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 In7:50 - 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 In7:50 - 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 EastAthens, TX 75751
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1119 East Tyler Street
Athens, TX 75751
Anderson, SC - January 18-19, 2025
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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 In7:50 - 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 In7:50 - 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 BoulevardAnderson, SC 29621
Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn and Destination Point Event Center 115 Destination BoulevardAnderson, SC 29621