The Bass University is bringing their educational bass fishing class program to Columbus, Ohio on February 14th and 15th at the Columbus Fishing Expo. Come learn new tactics and reinforce tried-and-true techniques directly from the following top professional anglers: Bryan Thrift, Ish Monroe, Mark Menendez, Bernie Schultz, Pete Gluszek, and Fletcher Shryock.
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Come learn and rub elbows with the top pro anglers, receive 15% off TackleWarehouse.com, get a loaded tackle gift bag from The Bass University and their sponsors, have a chance to win great prizes, and have FUN with more dedicated bass anglers. The Bass University’s class program is designed for anglers of all skill levels and ages; even the pros are known to listen in on each other’s classes!
The Bass University’s class will be held in a private, classroom-style room from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Registrations are still available on TheBassUniversity.com and registrations are also welcome at the door beginning at 7:00am on Saturday at 7:30am on Sunday. Group rates are available for parties of five or more and must register together at the door. Group rate discount is 25% off for adults and 50% for students/ youths.
The professional anglers and main presentation topics are as follows*:
February, 14th, Mark Menendez:
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Cranking Tactics Temperature vs. Retrieve Angle: Mark’s degree in fisheries biology, paired with his understanding of how water temperature affects the black bass’s eating habits is second to none! Mark will also share a detailed look at the correct retrieving angles to entice bass based on the predominant water temperature.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: Cranks During the Spawn: Mark explains why cranking during the spawning period can be a very productive technique; many times cranking can be the BEST technique for lunker-sized bass.
February 14th, Bernie Schultz:
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Topwater Tactics: Topwater magician Bernie Schultz offers an incredibly in-depth look at fishing with walking baits, poppers, prop baits, and buzzbaits.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: Finding Bass Fast: Strategies and preparation for finding fish on unfamiliar waters.
February 14th, Fletcher Shryock:
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Flipping and Pitching: Fletcher discusses various types of cover and how to target big fish with flipping and pitching throughout the year.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: Targeting Great Lakes Smallmouth: Learn about Fletcher’s best baits, tactics, and what to look for when targeting BIG smallmouth bass on the great lakes.
- Main Presentation Topic 1: The Damiki Air Frog: Frog fishing tactics have adapted quite a bit in recent years and anglers have figured out how to use frogs to catch big bass in more situations. Bryan Thrift is well known among anglers for his versatility on the water and he will offer advanced insight on how you can utilize frog fishing tactics to catch giant bass in a variety of situations throughout the year.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: The Art of Skipping Baits: Bryan Thrift has been described by fellow pro anglers and fishing media as a dock fishing “machine” for his ability to skip non-conventional dock fishing baits such as buzzbaits under docks and overhanging trees! Bryan understands that presenting your bait effectively is one of the most important elements to catching more bass than other anglers. By utilizing Bryan’s advice, you will drastically improve your casting and fish catching skill-set.
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Sonar/ GPS Electronics: Pete Gluszek will help you understand the latest innovations in electronics such as side scan, down scan, and much more. Pete will also offer advice for utilizing 2d and traditional sonar units.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: Understanding Bass Forage: Understanding what the bass eat may be one of the most overlooked elements in bass fishing! Pete Gluszek will teach about forage such as shad, herring, crawfish, gobies, perch, sunfish, etc. Understanding the forage will help you to become more effective at selecting lures with the action, size, and color that best fits what the bass are eating.
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Fishing For Big Fish: Tips, tackle, and tech for targeting the true giants in the water. If you want to catch more trophy bass, this is the seminar for you!
- Main Presentation Topic 2: Ish Monroe Tournament Tactics: Ish’s reveals his most effective tactics, tackle, and gear for tournament scenarios.
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2015 The Bass University Class Schedule:
- January 10-11 in Edison, New Jersey
- January 17-18 in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- January 24-25 in Rosemont, Illinois
- February 7-8 in Boxborough, Massachusetts
- February 14-15 in Columbus, Ohio
*Speakers subject to change
Columbus Fishing Expo <–Click here to learn more about the fun activities, new products, outdoor celebrities, vendors, and much more at the outdoor show this weekend. Perfect for the entire family, the Columbus Fishing Expo has everything to offer for anglers. The fishing expo begins on Friday, February 13th and ends on Sunday, February 15th.
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