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Here are a few short preview clips of Gerald “GMAN” Swindle’s new 50-minute lipless crankbait class on The Bass University TV.  Watch this incredibly entertaining class today and learn Gerald’s shortcuts to finding success on and off the water!

Have you seen Gerald’s Other Classes?

-Positive Mental Attitude Class:

Gerald is well known for his ability to overcome difficult situations on the water and put fish in the boat.  Gerald has seen tough times throughout his life, as we all do. He will share how he was able to find success after re-arranging priorities and making life more enjoyable on and off the water. Gerald’s class on developing a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) is full of eye-opening information and tips for every bass angler. Gerald understands that there is much that we can all improve upon to become better anglers, which is parallel to The Bass University’s motto to “Never Stop Learning.”  Gerald’s advice for all anglers is to always stay positive and continue moving forward!

“We (instructors) all talk about the lures and the things that we can do to help you be a better fisherman. There is one thing I can promise you: If you follow me through the next 45 minutes, I can make you a better fisherman. When you sustain a Positive Mental Attitude on the water and in life, you become a better fisherman”  -Gerald Swindle

Short preview clips only, Click here to watch the entire class

-Simplicity of Jig Fishing class:

As with most everything the GMAN does, he will teach Bass University TV students how to keep their jig selection “SIMPLE”. Following Gerald’s approach to simple jig fishing and selection just might make your bass fishing trips a whole lot easier!  All together, Gerald guides the class through the “When, Where, and Which” for a variety of situations of fishing with jigs.

Short preview clips only, Click here to watch the entire class

-About Gerald:

Gerald Swindle, AKA GMAN has been fishing professionally for over 17 years and he is well known as one of the most passionate personalities on the Bassmaster Elite Series.  He has won the BASS Angler of the Year title and he is one of the most resourceful/ versatile competitors.  Gerald absolutely loves bass fishing and you don’t want to miss Gerald’s entertaining seminar style about his unique approachs on how to catch big bass!

Gerald’s Sponsors: Toyota, Triton, Mercury, Booyah, Motorguide, Quantum, War Eagle, Oakley, TroKar Hooks, Arkie, Sunline, Lucky Craft, Zoom, ATX Wheels, The Rod Glove, T-H Marine, Humminbird, Odyssey Batteries, Diet Mountain Dew, GoPro

Gerald’s Rides:

To learn more about Gerald Swindle, visit www.geraldswindle.com

Watch, listen, and learn from Gerald on The Bass University TV.

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NEVER STOP LEARNING is our motto and our mission for all anglers wanting to take their skills to the next level!

The Bass University classes give all bass anglers the tools and education that they need to catch more big bass.  Classroom instruction features a dynamic instructor line-up of new pros, superstars, and legends of bass fishing. Unlike a typical seminar, The Bass University presents six top pro angler instructors at each class location, giving the students an in-depth look of each instructor’s mind-set and unique fishing style. Only at The Bass University…there’s nothing quite like it anywhere else!

Click here to take a look at our class schedule to see when you can attend our easy-to-learn classroom style environment fit for all bass anglers, including youths!

-Watch the most in-depth instructional classes taught by the top professional anglers in bass fishing. 

-The Bass University TV has the topics that YOU want to learn in our fishing video course library!

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The top bass fishery in the nation according to Bassmaster’s 100 Best Bass Lakes list will get a chance to prove just why it earned that top spot as the 2015 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship will head to Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, for the first time in Elite Series history Sept. 17-20.

Open only to the Top 50 Bassmaster Elite Series anglers at the end of the 2015 regular season, the AOY Championship will pay out $1 million, an increase from $900,000 this year, said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO.

“The $1 million prize purse will undoubtedly heat up the competition,” Akin said. “Each angler will have a lot at stake, including at least 36 Bassmaster Classic berths on the line, and $100,000 for the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. It’s sure to be one of the most exciting events of the season.”

“We are proud to partner with B.A.S.S. in showcasing the talents of the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers,” said Jim Baudino, engagement marketing manager for Toyota. “The Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship celebrates the achievements of the year’s most successful fisherman, and it’s a great format for involving fishing fans and their families in this sport.”

To qualify for the championship, an Elite Series pro must be No. 50 or higher in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points standings after the eight events of the 2015 regular season, including BASSfest. Points are earned by pros based on their finishes at each of those eight events.

“We are delighted and honored to partner with and welcome Bassmaster to Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin,” said Todd Trimberger, Bassmaster event coordinator for the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center. “We have a fantastic destination to share with Bassmaster fans, competitors and their families. Door County is an incredibly scenic place with kind people and the best bass fishing in the country. We are excited to show the world!”

“It seems only appropriate that the 2015 Angler of the Year Championship will be crowned on the best bass fishery in the country,” said James Hall, editor of Bassmaster Magazine. “Sturgeon Bay was ranked No. 1 on Bassmaster Magazine’s 100 Best Bass Lakes list this year for two reasons.

“One, the population of smallmouth in Sturgeon Bay is second to none. But perhaps more importantly, the average size of the smallies here is world class. Place the world’s best bass anglers on a fishery that produces so many giant bass, and you have the potential for a history-making event.”

Fans will be able to enjoy the Sturgeon Bay competition during Toyota Bassmaster AOY Championship Week, which features a full schedule of activities, including daily takeoffs and weigh-ins, the Bassmaster Elite Series Expo and a special fan appreciation day.

Local hosts for the event are the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center, the City of Sturgeon Bay, the Door County Visitor Bureau and Door County.

Live coverage of the tournament will take place on Bassmaster.com.

2014 Bassmaster Elite Series Official Sponsors: Toyota, Bass Pro Shops, Berkley, Evan Williams Bourbon, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha

2014 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: Booyah, Carhartt, Diet Mountain Dew, Livingston Lures, Lowrance, Plano, Power-Pole, Rigid Industries, Shimano

About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), social media programs and events. For more than 45 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series presented by Allstate, Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation events, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, Bassmaster High School Series presented by Carhartt, Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — GEICO has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the title sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic, the world championship of bass fishing.

The 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic kicks off Feb. 20-22 at South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell. Greenville, S.C., will be the hub of Classic activities with the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo held in the TD Convention Center and the daily weigh-ins at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

“GEICO’s relationship with the Bassmaster Classic has been truly successful in both supporting the growing bass fishing audience and driving awareness of our auto and boat product lines,” said Ted Ward, GEICO vice president of marketing. “The Bassmaster Classic is a great platform for us to engage with these passionate and loyal fans.”

As the title sponsor, GEICO will be prominent at the livewell seating area at the Classic weigh-in. B.A.S.S. will also provide lucky spectators with “GEICO For Your Boat” T-shirts at the front-stage area. GEICO-branded shirts will also be worn by the Classic marshals, the official observers for the competitors.

GEICO will present the Everyday Leader Award of $1,000 to the leader of the first and second days of competition. The company will also have a prominent booth at the popular Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo, the annual consumer show produced by B.A.S.S. The GEICO Gecko will make a return appearance at the Outdoors Expo to mingle with bass fishing fans.

“The Bassmaster Classic is our most anticipated event of the year with tens of thousands of fans expected to attend,” said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO. “Having GEICO return as our title sponsor solidifies the magnitude of this tournament and its reach within the industry.”

GEICO will be highlighted in Classic-related advertising, promotions and editorial coverage in Bassmaster Magazine and on Bassmaster.com. Bassmaster Magazine reaches more than 500,000 B.A.S.S. members, and the digital coverage on Bassmaster.com during last year’s Classic week drew more than 22.2 million page views.

On The Bassmasters TV show covering the Classic, GEICO will be given six in-show features airing on ESPN2. The shows will be re-aired on ESPN2, ESPN Classic and The Outdoor Channel.

Admission to the 2015 GEICO Bassmaster Classic is free and is expected to attract huge crowds to the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing.” Each of the past four years, an average of 100,000 fishing fans attended one or more venues to watch the world’s best bass anglers compete.

About GEICO
GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the second-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of auto insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 13 million private passenger customers and insures more than 22 million vehicles (auto & cycle). GEICO’s online service center helps policyholders take care of policy sales, policy changes and claims reporting, and print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through the GEICO App, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent. GEICO also provides insurance quotes on motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), travel trailers and motorhomes (RVs). Coverage for boats, life, homes and apartments is written by non-affiliated insurance companies and is secured through the GEICO Insurance Agency, Inc. Commercial auto insurance and personal umbrella protection are also available. For more information, go to www.geico.com.

About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), social media programs and events. For more than 45 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series presented by Allstate, Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation events, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series, Bassmaster High School Series presented by Carhartt, Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro.

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