2012 Spring Fishing Classic

Mark your calendar so you don't miss our biggest fishing sale of the year! Come to Bass Pro Shops from February 24th-March 11th for HUGE savings and deals on all your fishing needs! Sit in on great need to know seminars given by the best of the best! Learn new tricks, techniques, and even meet some of the best fishermen out there! Bring the whole family for this fun filled adventure!

Reel Trade-In Feb 24th – Feb 29th
• If attendees have any old reels that don’t see a lot of action any more, bring them in during “Reel Trade-In” days February 24th-29th. They can be traded in for a coupon worth from $5 to $100 off the purchase price of a new reel. The donated reels will be given to local not-for-profit groups whose mission is to teach children about fishing and the outdoors.

Rod Trade-In March 2nd – 6th
• If attendees have any old rods that don’t see a lot of action any more, bring them in during “Rod Trade-In” days March 2nd-6th. They can be traded in for a coupon worth from $5 to $100 off the purchase price of a new rod. The donated rods will be given to local not-for-profit groups whose mission is to teach children about fishing and the outdoors.

Friday Feb 24th
6pm Advanced Small and Largemouth Bass Tactics
7pm Local Fishing Tips & Techniques
8pm Side Image Sonar: How to Use it effectively to Catch Fish

Saturday Feb 25th
11am to 5pm All about fly fishing- Gary Eaton & Jeff Trigg
1pm Cold-Water Jerk Baits
2pm Pre-Spawn and Post-Spawn Bass
3pm Fish Finder Basics
4pm Crankbait Fishing: Tactics and Importance of Matching Road and Reel Gear Ratio to Various Crankbaits
5pm Spinnerbait Basics

Sunday Feb 26th
11am to 5pm All about fly fishing- Gary Eaton & Jeff Trigg
1pm Tackle & Tactics of Power Fishing vs. Finesse Fishing
2pm Local Fishing Tips & Techniques
3pm Side Image Sonar: How to Use it effectively to Catch Fish
4pm Fish Finder Basics

Friday March 2nd
7pm BASSMaster University with National Pros Brian Snowden Early Spring Techniques
2010 Toyota® Texas Bass Classic Champion & 5-Time Bassmaster Classic® Qualifier
8pm BASSMaster University with National Pros Rick Clunn
Why Use Glass Rods for Crankbaits & Jerkbaits
Voted ESPN® All-Time Greatest Angler in 2004

Saturday March 3rd
10am to 4pm Ardent Reel Cleaning with Greg Cooper
Demos:
1pm Service Do’s & Don’ts
1:30pm Pre Spawn & Post Spawn
2pm Fish Feeding
2:30pm Alabama Rig
3pm Coldwater Jerk Baits
3:30pm Crank Bait Fishing
4pm Service Do’s & Don’ts
4:30pm Spinnerbait Basics

Sunday March 4th
10am to 4pm Ardent Reel Cleaning with Greg Cooper
Demos:
1pm Trigger X Worm
1:30pm Pre Spawn
2pm Fish Feeding
2:30pm Alabama Rig
3pm Coldwater Jerk Baits
3:30pm Crank Bait Fishing
4pm Trigger X Worm
4:30pm Spinnerbait Basics

• Bass Pro Shops Next Generation™ Weekend: U.S. stores March 9-11, Noon to 5pm. Kids can get into the spirit of the outdoors with plenty of FREE events geared for them during the Spring Classic. Activities include Catch and Release Pond, Kid’s Fishing Seminars at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm, Free Photo Download at Catch and Release Pond, and crafts from noon to 2pm each day. Plus, the first 50 kids to participate each day will receive a special Bass Pro Shops logo drawstring backpack (while supplies last).

Friday March 9th
12pm to 5pm Catch and Release Pond, Free Photo Download, and Coloring
12pm to 2pm Crafts- Alligator Clip and Wood Wiggle Snake
Fishing Basics:
2pm Using a spinning reel and rod; how much line to load, casting properly, and what type of spinning combination to use etc…
3pm When to use bobbers, sinkers, live bait or artificial and what is right for different styles of fishing
4pm Fishing baskets or stringers, what is best and how to use them properly
Saturday March 10th
12pm to 5pm Catch and Release Pond, Free Photo Download, and Coloring
12pm to 2pm Crafts- Alligator Clip and Wood Wiggle Snake
Fishing Basics:
2pm Using a spinning reel and rod; how much line to load, casting properly, and what type of spinning combination to use etc…
3pm When to use bobbers, sinkers, live bait or artificial and what is right for different styles of fishing
4pm Fishing baskets or stringers, what is best and how to use them properly
Demos:
1pm Power Fish vs. Finesse
1:30pm Alabama Rig
2:30pm Fish Feeding
Sunday March 11th
12pm to 5pm Catch and Release Pond, Free Photo Download, and Coloring
12pm to 2pm Crafts- Alligator Clip and Wood Wiggle Snake
Fishing Basics:
2pm Using a spinning reel and rod; how much line to load, casting properly, and what type of spinning combination to use etc…
3pm When to use bobbers, sinkers, live bait or artificial and what is right for different styles of fishing
4pm Fishing baskets or stringers, what is best and how to use them properly
Demos:
1pm Power Fish vs. Finesse
1:30pm Alabama Rig
2:30pm Fish Feeding