Last year, more than 7 million people attended this event at Bass Pro Shops stores across America and Canada and this year promises to be even bigger. And, it is at a price everyone can afford — free.
Plus, this year you could be the winner of a fishing trip with Tony Stewart sweepstakes. You could be selected as the National Grand Prize Winner and win a day of fishing with Tony Stewart, driver of the 2013 #14 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet — SS. The fishing trip will take place in Indiana. You and your guest will receive complementary travel and 2 night’s lodging—a total sweepstakes package value of more than $5,000! In addition, 54 winners will be selected (one from each store) to win an exciting First Place Prize Package with a retail value of $560 US and $445 CAD.**
The 17-day event begins Feb. 22 and goes until March 10 at 52 of the Bass Pro Shops retail stores in the United States and March 8-24 at the Calgary and Toronto stores in Canada.
Customers will find lots of new fishing products to browse through, live demonstrations to see, tips and techniques to learn, boat shows, kids events, and, it’s all FREE!
Don’t forget to register to win a fishing trip with Tony Stewart sweepstakes or one of the 54 packages being given away that include a Bass Pro Shops Stainless Steel tool set, Bass Pro Shops Enigma Smart Cast Baitcast reel, Kevin Van Dam Tackle System, Coca-Cola® Tailgating Prize Package and 2 race tickets (race tickets are a $200 value.)
The first weekend at the U.S. stores, Feb. 22-24 and the second weekend at the CAD stores, March 15-17 features “Local Tip” fishing seminars taught by local pros, conservation groups and other area experts.
Seminars include:
Friday, Feb. 22
• 6:30 pm, Tips For Fishing Lake St. Clair
• 7:30 pm, Techniques For Fishing Walleye
Saturday, Feb. 23
• 1:30 pm, Tips For Fishing Lake St. Clair
• 2:30 pm, Spring Fishing Tips Seminar Given By Mark Gwizdala
• 3:30 pm, Baits For Success, Such As The Stik-O™ Worm Soft Plastic
• 4:30 pm, Best Tackle & Equipment For Successful Big Water Salmon Fishing
• 5:30 pm, Tips & Trends For Smallmouth Fishing
Sunday, Feb. 24
• 1:30 pm, Techniques For Fishing Walleye
• 2:30 pm, Baits For Success, Such As The Stik-O™ Worm Soft Plastic
• 3:30 pm, Best Tackle & Equipment For Successful Big Water Salmon Fishing
• 4:30 pm, Tips & Trends For Smallmouth Fishing
The second weekend of the U.S. Spring Fishing Classic March 1-3, and the first weekend of the Canadian Spring Fishing Classic, March 9th-10th, offers the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster University National Fishing Pros seminars.
BASSMaster University Seminars include:
• March 3, 2 pm, Fletcher Shryock, 2012 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier & 2011 B.A.S.S. Open Champion Lake Norman, Spring Fishing Patterns
• March 3, 3 pm, Mark Martin, 1990 World Walleye Champion & One Of The Most Sought-After Promoters In The Walleye Industry, Walleye Tactics
(Pros, seminar topics, and times vary by store and are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Please check individual store schedules by visiting www.basspro.com/classic and clicking on the store from drop down box.)
Other special events include:
• Reel Trade-In: If attendees have any old reels that don’t see a lot of action, bring them in during “Reel Trade-In” days Feb. 22-27 at the U.S. stores and March 8-13 for Canada stores. 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: U.S. Locations March 1-5, CAD stores March 15-19. Bring in any old rods you aren’t using and trade for a coupon worth $5 to $100 off the purchase price of a new one. Donated rods will be given to local not-for-profit groups to teach children about fishing.
• Bass Pro Shops Next Generation Weekend: U.S. stores March 9-10, Canada March 23-24 Noon to 4 pm. 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 1pm and 3pm. Free 4x6 Photo and a KeepAmericaFishing Certificate (U.S. Locations only). Rocky View will have the photo download only and Vaughn will have photo and a Next Generation Future Angler Certificate at Catch and Release Pond, and crafts from 1-4 pm each day. Plus, the first 150 kids to complete a punch card each day will receive a special Bass Pro Shops Flashing Wristband (while supplies last).
• Daily Door Busters: See specified store locations.
Contest rules: Customers must register to win the “Fishing Trip with Tony Stewart” Sweepstakes or the Amazing First Place Prize Package. The Grand Prize of the Tony Stewart fishing trip will be awarded to one winner selected nationally. Fifty-four first prize winners will be selected (one per store) and awarded the Amazing First Place Prize Package. (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR CLAIM PRIZE.) Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec)who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes begins 02/22/13 and ends 03/10/13 for U.S. locations. In Canada (excluding Quebec), between 3/8/13 and close of business on 3/24/13.
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