I got one of the best bass fishing gifts I could have gotten today, free enrollment in the Bassmaster University courses :). Although this might not seem like a big deal to some of yall... ...I have been wanting to do this for a long time but just never had the money. Now I'll get to meet and learn from guys like KVD and Ike, not to mention I'll get to drop a few $$$ at BPS.    

Wow, that's sweet!  Go buy a notebook!

You will love the Bassmaster University.

I used to go every year it was in Richmond; however it has been moved to Hampton and the weather in Virginia during the latter part of January is always unpredictible so I am passing it up this year.

Here are some hints when attending:

1.  Get there as soon as the doors open; sooner if possible.

2.  Grab a seat up front.  The front row is fantastic.  I have been as close as the thrid row.  Put your coat over the chair before you register or sign-in to secure your seat.

3.  Bring lots of pens and paper.  Take notes.  You will receive so much information that it is overkill.  Some guys bring small tape recorders, too.

4.  Bring money.  You can buy the pro's baits, books and videos.

5.  Get autographs.  All of the pros will sign your cap, jacket, shirt or their book for you.

6.  Bring a camera as the guys will take photos of you with the pros.

7.  On Sunday, get there even earlier than on Saturday.  Ben usually conducts a bible study class Sunday morning in the room so you can grab your Saturday seat or move closer.

8.  Bring lunch if you don't want to travel away from the hotel to get something to eat during the lunch break.

Have a fun time and let tell us about it.  Include all the new tricks and tackle they recommend!

the weather in Virginia during the latter part of January is always unpredictable

 

Thanks for the insider info Sam  

My friend who went last year said that because of the ice storm KVD couldn't be there, lets hope for better weather this year    

 

Thats an awsome gift!!!

I've been thinking about attending one at BPS in Oklahoma city

Let us know how good it was!!!!

Good luck at the classes! I may get a chance to go to the one at Springfield,MO next month if things work out. Keep us posted.

GREAT GIFT!!!!

DO LIKE THE OTHER GUYS SAID AND TAKE ALOT OF NOTES.

YOU MENTIONED SPENDING MONEY AT BPS. I'VE TALKED TO PEOPLE THAT HAVE ATTENDED THE CLASSES AND THEY SAID THEY RECEIVED BAGS OF GOODIES FROM THE PROS. A COUPLE OF THEM SAID THE VALUE OF THE FREEBIES WAS WORTH MORE THAN THEY PAID FOR THE CLASSES.

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN.

That is awsome.I hope you have a great time.Maybe someday BASS will remember there is another side to this great country and let us bassers in the Northwest in on some of the good stuff.Once again,get everything out of it that you can and have fun.GB..Jim