Bass anglers will have the opportunity to learn the secrets of the pros Saturday and Sunday when Bass University sets up shop in Nashville. The event will be hosted by Bass University co-founders and professional bass anglers Mike Iaconelli and Pete Gluszek. 

"Bass University is a two-day intensive program, taught by six of today's top pro anglers in an easy-to-learn classroom style environment," Gluszek said. "Students will have the opportunity to probe into the way a winning professional angler thinks, and ask questions about lures, tackle and techniques that win on a professional level."

Gluszek is a river fishing specialist and a regular on the Bassmaster and FLW circuits. He will be teaching spinnerbait secrets and creature bait techniques.

Iaconelli is a well-known angler on the professional circuits and has won the Bassmaster Classic and the BASS Angler-of-the Year title. He will be teaching how to find bass on new waters and tube jig fishing.

Other instructors for the Nashville program include:

• Byron Velvick. Swimbait basics and techniques.

   

   

• Ish Monroe. Frog fishing and punching mats.

   

   

• David Fritts. Bassmaster Classic Champion, BASS Angler-of-the-Year, FLW Tour Champion. Crankbait fishing.

   

   

• Mike McClelland. Football jig fishing and jerkbait fishing.

   

  During the two days of instruction, students will learn proven tactics and techniques about bass patterns; baitcasting and spinning gear; fluorocarbon, monofilament and braided fishing line; cranking, flipping and pitching; drop shot, power and finesse fishing; lure presentation; boat positioning; and more.

  Bass University will be conducted at the Radisson Hotel at Opryland, 2401 Music Valley Drive, Nashville. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday morning and classes will run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

  Registration fees are $225 for adults; $175 for age 16 and under: and $200 for students, members of the Federation Nation or The Bass Federation.

  Registration includes an annual subscription to Bassin' Magazine, a tackle packet, a Bass University T-shirt, and course reference book.

  Registrants, age 18 and under, will receive a free lunch with the pros, while age 19 and older will participate in a drawing for dinner with the pros.

  To register for the event, go to www.thebassuniversity.com.