Presented by the Grand River Dam Authority and Tulsa Sports Commission, The Bass University is returning their advanced bass fishing class program to Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 17th and 18th at the Marriott Tulsa- Southern Hills. Come learn new tactics and reinforce tried-and-true techniques directly from the TOP professional anglers in bass fishing such as BassFan.com’s #1 ranked professional angler Jason Christie and 2014 Delaware River Bassmaster Elite Series winner Mike Iaconelli!
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This is your chance to rub elbows with the best bass anglers in the world, 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 will be held in a private, classroom-style room for up to 200 registered attendees from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Registrations at the door are welcome and begin at 7:00am. 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*:
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Frogs and Toads: Frog fanatic Fred Roumbanis shares insight on how to master the art of frog fishing.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: Fishing Line: Improve and reinforce your knowledge about fishing line to improve lure productivity and hook more bass.
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Fishing Line: Improve and reinforce your knowledge about fishing line to improve lure productivity and hook more bass.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: Boat Rigging and Operation: Pete describes the benefits of important bass boat accessories, how to rig them, and more about how you can operate your boat and fish more effectively on the water.
January 17th, Mike McClelland:
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Hardbaits For Spring : An advanced look from Mike McClelland at the most cutting-edge tactics and techniques for hardbait fishing from the pre-spawn up to the spawning phase.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: Jigs and Soft Plastics: Mike explains how to select the right jig or soft plastic bait by letting the present conditions dictate bait your selection and technique.
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Finesse Swimbaits –Mike offers a highly-detailed finesse offshoot of the hottest technique around: SWIMBAITING! Mike will analyze what makes finesse swimbaits so effective, including how to select the right shape and action for different seasonal conditions.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: All about jerkbaits: Mike explains why jerkbaiting is one of the best four-season bass techniques around and is often overlooked. He will reveal the latest trends, lure selection, how to figure out the appropriate cadence, his personal tips for tricking out the lure for maximum results, the correct gear, and more.
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Elite Flipping & Pitching: All aspects of flipping and pitching around wood, docks, grass, and everything else.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: Catch More and Bigger Wintertime Bass: An in-depth look at bait selection and a breakdown of HOT winter patterns.
- Main Presentation Topic 1: Fishing To Be Consistent: Whether you want to earn more paychecks at tournaments or just want to consistently catch more big bass on your fishing trips, Ish will walk you through his best tips, tactics, and techniques that will help you increase the number of quality bass on the end of your line.
- Main Presentation Topic 2: Fishing To WIN: Winning is a very difficult accomplishment to achieve in bass fishing. Ish will share the decisions, tactics, and tips that have helped him seal the deal numerous times from club level events to winning BIG on the Bassmaster Elite Series.
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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
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Grand River Dam Authority<–Click here to learn more about the Grand River Dam Authority. The Grand River Dam Authority is an agency of the state of Oklahoma, created by the Oklahoma Legislature in 1935 to be a “conservation and reclamation district for the waters of the Grand River.” Headquartered in Vinita, Oklahoma, the Grand River Dam Authority is a non-appropriated state agency, fully funded by revenues from the sale of electricity and water instead of tax dollars. GRDA generates, transmits and sells electricity to Oklahoma municipalities, electric cooperatives and industrial customers, as well as off-system customers across a four-state region. GRDA manages over 70,000 surface acres of water in Northeast Oklahoma.
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Thank you, for more information regarding this press release please contact:
Jared Kutil
Assistant Program Director
The Bass University
jaredkutil@gmail.com