Walleye School

[Bass Pro Shops Doug]

Walleye School
Conducted by: Keith Kavajecz & Gary Parsons
Saturday, January 28, 2006 8:00 am - 5:00pm
Hosted by: Bass Pro Shops in Auburn Hills

Receive a tackle pack valued at over $100.00
Full day of walleye fishing education from two Fresh Water Hall of Fame anglers
Tips and Techniques from angler that have won many PWT tournaments. Keith & Gary will go over topics like spinners, crankbaits, lead core, jigging, troling and much more.

Gary and Keith have won a few PWT Angler of the Year titles. The class is limited to the first paid 75 people. Last year we sold out real quick so if you're interested in the cost or registering please email me at,
DLPHILLIPS@BASSPRO.COM

I'll be out of the office from 4:00pm Friday December 30, 2005 till 8:00am January 2, 2006, I will respond to everyone once I get back into the office.

Doug Phillips
Promotions Manager
Bass Pro Shops
Auburn Hills, MI
(248)209-4204

[fish eater]

Just curious, how much is it?

[fish eater]

I've been trying to look into this to get an answer for anyone that's interested. I'm not a 100% sure, but for the most part I've been told that the class is a 100 bucks. Can you verify this BPSDoug?

[Slick fishing]

I was at the pro shop yesterday and yes it a $100 clams.. I would think most would not need to take the class, just go out with some one from this site and save your self $100 clams but dam they brought in two of my favorite guys to to do the class..

I still wont go but if I was this would be the one, I would rather fish against them and see how I do.. Cya Slick

[Bass Pro Shops Doug]

Fisheater,

Sorry for the delay in a response to your question. I got hit with the flu bug and never made it to a computer for two days.

The fee for the class is $100.00

Let me share a story:

Years ago when I fished every bass tournament that I could find, I just couldn't do anything wrong. It may not have been 1st place but it was a check that I won almost every tournament. Life was great, I won the State Fish-off for Michigan B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation and finished the year off with an extra $25,000 in tournament winnings.
I put the bass boat away for the winter and dreamed about going "National". The short of the next season story was that I stunk it up so bad that if there were 100 people in the tournament, I finished 110! Everything fell apart. I tried new line, new techniques, new presentation, slower, faster, I tried everything that I could read about. I STUNK BIG TIME!
I then remembered what my Martial Arts Instructor told me after I won my first three kick boxing compititions, I was floating on top of the world and I didn't want to hear about some so-called "flaws" in my style of fighting. He told me that he had forgotten more than I will ever learn! To be short, he proved that he was right by kicking my rear end BIG TIME!
With the Martial Arts lesson still in my mind, I decided to register for "The Bassmasters University". I drove all the way to Dayton, Ohio to learn again and it did work!
I taped the entire class and whenever I stumble, I listen to the tapes. My worst enemy is myself! Whenever I think I know everything, I fall big time.

The moral of the story: We all forget and we all need to be reminded. I think everyone would rather catch limits of fish vs. beating our heads and asking why don't these stinking fish want to cooperate.

Sorry for the long story, but I think it's all about educating as many as we can.

Doug Phillips

[RichP]

There's no crime in not catching limits. I think it's kinda fun to try and figure things out on your own.

That said, I have a buddy who went to one of the BPS walleye seminars last year and said it was really informative. Hit Erie on June 1st and the harnesses he tied in the class outfished the store bought ones in my arsenal...

[Bass Pro Shops Doug]

Walleye School Changes

Walleye School
Saturday, January 28, 2006 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hosted by: Bass Pro Shops
Gary Parsons and Chase Parsons
If you’re looking for a way to take your walleye fishing to the next level, here’s your chance. This all day event, conducted by Hall of Fame Legendary Angler Gary Parsons and 2005 PWT Rookie of the Year, Chase Parsons will include seminars, workshops and panel discussions guaranteed to help you in your pursuit to catch more and bigger walleyes.
· Receive tackle pack valued at over $100
· Full day of walleye fishing education
· Tips and Techniques like: spinners, crankbaits, lead core, jigging, trolling and much more.

This father and son team will bring old school and new school together. Gary has numerous tournament wins and titles under his belt, Chase is the hottest and most requested young angler to hit the industry in years. Remember; you’re never to old or young to learn!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
This is an event you won’t want to miss! Attendance is limited to the first PAID 75 anglers. To make your reservation and payment please contact Christy White at (248) 209-4202 email clwhite@basspro.com (clwhite@basspro.com) or Doug Phillips/ Promotions Manager at (248) 209-4204 email dlphillips@basspro.com method of payment is cash or check and must be received by January 21, 2006 to ensure your spot is reserved.

[Bass Pro Shops Doug]

Hello All,

We are looking to provide free space for a club to recruit members or solicite tournament anglers at this and other events we have at Bass Pro Shops. We are interested in Clubs that have a high priority to EDUCATION and YOUTH. If your club falls in these ideas please send me an email or phone me. We are looking for 1 or 2 clubs to represent Walleye fishing.

Doug Phillips

[Bass Pro Shops Doug]

Hey Folks,

We've been working on being able to accept credit cards for the guys from "The Next Bite" Gary & Chase Parsons. Finally.....we are able to accept these. For those of you that called or emailed and asked for this option of payment, please accept my appology for not getting all this set up earlier.

Doug Philips

[Bass Pro Shops Doug]

Hello Everyone,

We still have spots available for the walleye school. January 28th 8am -5pm. If you wish to register over the phone and pay when you get here please call me.

Doug Phillips