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NEWS
| JAN. 24
Continuing Education
Master anglers share secrets
Professional fishermen visit UTA
to teach techniques to all ages and skill levels this weekend.
By Ryan
Robinson
Contribution to The Shorthorn
It’s hard to find a substantial body
of water anywhere on campus — perhaps the fountain by the Central
Bridge.
By Saturday, the university might look more like a fishing tournament
than an institution of higher learning.
The Citgo Bassmaster University starts Saturday and continues through
Sunday and is sponsored by the continuing education department.
Bassmaster classic champions from across the country will be on
hand to teach the secrets of the pros.
“People come up to land-locked Arlington with their boats and
all their fishing gear from all over the state to get these lessons.
It’s quite a sight,” said Brentney Parks, continuing education
marketing manager. “It is a program that professionals and
champions from all over the country come to teach.”
This year, six top professionals will take part in the event.
“The pros make the program special,” said Gary L. White,
Bassmaster University director. “Any angler, novice or expert,
can improve his ability to catch bass by learning from these guys.”
Other pro-fisherman instructors include Denny Brauer, bass fishing’s
all-time leading money winner with $1.5 million earned at bass tournaments.
Ray Scott, also known as “Bass Boss,” will attend as well.
He founded the Anglers Sportsman’s
Society.
The instructors will teach spinnerbait casting, bait and lure selection
and how to retrieve the catch.
Bassmaster University may boast some of the biggest names in the
fishing world, but some students just weren’t biting.
“It’s a great program with great teachers, but I would
never go,” continuing education student John Moody said.
Moody claimed the pros could never top his techniques.
Engineering major Andrew Slaughter said he was “stoked about
the program.”
“I really look forward to taking the classes because my fishing
skills are terrible,” he said. “I want to actually catch
a fish this spring break.”
The program is designed for all ages and skill levels. The cost
is $99, and registration lasts until 7 a.m. Saturday. Children can
enroll for half-price if accompanied by a paying adult. To sign
up for Bassmaster University, contact the Division of Continuing
Education at 817-272-2581.
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Citgo
Bassmaster
University
What: National Bassmaster classic champions teach their
pro secrets
Who: Open to the public
When: 7 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday
Cost: $99; half price
for children with paying adults
To register: Call 817-272-2581
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