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Free Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic features Fishing University, Pro anglers, Seminars
What: Spring Fishing Classic
When: U.S. Locations Feb. 26-March 14 Canada Locations March 12-28
Where: 52 Bass Pro Shops store locations across United States and Canada
How much: Free
Why cover it? Some 5 million people attended the Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classics last year-lending credibility to the statistic that more people go fishing than go to Orlando's Disney World-the world's number one resort -30 million anglers vs 16 million Disney visitors ( www.sportsmenslink.org). Bass Pro Shops offers customers the ability to enjoy their outdoor adventures, hobbies, vacations, etc through their FREE events. Plus they provide seminars, workshops and professional field experts to help customers maximize their outdoor experience, along with free kids' activities. Also, there will be interview and photo opps potential with anglers, customers and area visitors
Special events:
Fishing University Weekend with National Pros and seminars -
U.S. Locations Feb 26-28 Canada locations Calgary March 13-14, Toronto March 19-21
Reel Trade-In - U.S. Locations Feb 26-Mar 3 Canada stores-March 12-17
Bonus Bucks- March 4-10 (U.S. only)
Daily Door Busters- U.S. Locations March 11-14 Canada-March 25-28
Bass Pro Shops Next Generation™ Weekend- U.S. locations March 13-14 Canada locations March 27-28 Noon to 5pm
Plus, customers may register to win The Ultimate Family Vacation at Big Cedar Lodge (one winner drawn nationally). And, one customer at each store will receive an exciting spring fishing product package.
Contact Katie Mitchell (417) 873-5618
Larry Whiteley (417) 873-5022
Pros, events, seminars and times vary per store location.
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AFFORDABLE FISHING
Free Event features fishing university, pro anglers, seminars, and more
Springfield, Missouri- While the economy has many people scratching their heads trying to figure out how they can pay their bills and still afford to do things they enjoy, one company is making sure they can.
Bass Pro Shops is dedicated to ensuring families continue to have fun outdoors through their exciting, educational events such as the Spring Fishing Classic. Last year, more than 5 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. So you can't go fishing for peacock bass on the Amazon this year but there are still local lakes and rivers full of fish. Maybe you can afford that new reel by trading in one of your old ones for a discount. And, just maybe you can win The Ultimate Family Vacation at Big Cedar® Lodge-America's premier wilderness resort (retail value $9,300.00--US $9,673.00--Canada) or one of 52 Spring Fishing Packages valued at $580.00 (U.S) $630.00 (Canada)!
The 17-day event begins February 26th and goes until March 14th at 50 of the Bass Pro Shops retail stores in the United States and March 12th through 28th at the Calgary and Toronto stores. There's new fishing products to browse through, live demonstrations to see, new tips and techniques to learn, music and entertainment, boat shows, kids events, and, it's all FREE! Don't forget to register for The Ultimate Family Vacation at Big Cedar® Lodge or one of the 52 packages being given away that include a baitcasting combo, Bill Dance bag, portable fillet station, a rod and tackle trolley, utility boxes and Berkley® baits.
Anglers will be able to learn the secret techniques and strategies used by the best anglers in the world by attending the Free Fishing University seminars and tank demonstrations going on February 26th through the 28th at the U.S. stores, March 13th-14th in Rocky View (Calgary, Alberta), and March 19th-21st in Vaughan (Toronto, Ontario). See and hear experts like 9-time BASS Angler of the Year Roland Martin, 4-time BassMaster Classic Champion Rick Clunn, legendary angler and TV host Bill Dance, America's favorite fisherman and TV host Jimmy Houston, 2-time BassMaster Classic Champion Kevin VanDam and many more. Canadian customers will enjoy "Facts of Fishing" TV host Dave Mercer. (Pros, seminar topics, and times vary by store. 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 any more, bring them in during "Reel Trade-In" days February 26th through March 3rd at the U.S. stores and March 12th through 17th 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.
• Bonus Bucks: U.S. store locations only. Customers using their Bass Pro Shops Visa credit card to make purchases in Bass Pro Shops stores March 4th through March 10th will earn 'bonus bucks.' .
If they purchase (on their BPS Visa credit card):
$100-$199 - customers will get a $10 Bonus Buck card
$200-$349 - $25 Bonus Bucks card
$350-$599 - $50 Bonus Bucks card
$600 and up - $100 Bonus Bucks card
• Bass Pro Shops Next Generation™ Weekend: U.S. stores March 13-14, Canada March 27-28 Noon to 5pm. Kids can get into the spirit of the outdoors with plenty of events geared for them during the Spring Classic. Activities include casting game, photo opp, rain gutter boat races, special craft and valuable fishing tips. All for FREE and if kids complete all the activities they will receive a free Bass Pro Shops Next Generation DVD.
Contest rules: Customers must register to win the Ultimate Family Vacation Sweepstakes or the Spring Fishing Package First Prize. The Grand Prize of the Ultimate Family Vacation at Big Cedar Lodge will be awarded to one winner selected nationally. Fifty two first prize winners will be selected (one per store) and awarded a Spring Fishing 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 02/26/09 and ends 03/14/09 for U.S. locations. In Canada (excluding Quebec), between 3/12/10 and close of business on 3/28/10.
About Bass Pro Shops Group:
Bass Pro Shops -56 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over 100 million people annually, international catalog and internet retailing, American Rod & Gun wholesale division selling to over 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide, Outdoor World Incentives also selling Bass Pro Shops gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets across America and a restaurant division with 26 locations. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.
This post is for informational purposes only.
Free Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic features Fishing University, Pro anglers, Seminars
What: Spring Fishing Classic
When: U.S. Locations Feb. 26-March 14 Canada Locations March 12-28
Where: 52 Bass Pro Shops store locations across United States and Canada
How much: Free
Why cover it? Some 5 million people attended the Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classics last year-lending credibility to the statistic that more people go fishing than go to Orlando's Disney World-the world's number one resort -30 million anglers vs 16 million Disney visitors ( www.sportsmenslink.org). Bass Pro Shops offers customers the ability to enjoy their outdoor adventures, hobbies, vacations, etc through their FREE events. Plus they provide seminars, workshops and professional field experts to help customers maximize their outdoor experience, along with free kids' activities. Also, there will be interview and photo opps potential with anglers, customers and area visitors
Special events:
Fishing University Weekend with National Pros and seminars -
U.S. Locations Feb 26-28 Canada locations Calgary March 13-14, Toronto March 19-21
Reel Trade-In - U.S. Locations Feb 26-Mar 3 Canada stores-March 12-17
Bonus Bucks- March 4-10 (U.S. only)
Daily Door Busters- U.S. Locations March 11-14 Canada-March 25-28
Bass Pro Shops Next Generation™ Weekend- U.S. locations March 13-14 Canada locations March 27-28 Noon to 5pm
Plus, customers may register to win The Ultimate Family Vacation at Big Cedar Lodge (one winner drawn nationally). And, one customer at each store will receive an exciting spring fishing product package.
Contact Katie Mitchell (417) 873-5618
Larry Whiteley (417) 873-5022
Pros, events, seminars and times vary per store location.
________________________________________
AFFORDABLE FISHING
Free Event features fishing university, pro anglers, seminars, and more
Springfield, Missouri- While the economy has many people scratching their heads trying to figure out how they can pay their bills and still afford to do things they enjoy, one company is making sure they can.
Bass Pro Shops is dedicated to ensuring families continue to have fun outdoors through their exciting, educational events such as the Spring Fishing Classic. Last year, more than 5 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. So you can't go fishing for peacock bass on the Amazon this year but there are still local lakes and rivers full of fish. Maybe you can afford that new reel by trading in one of your old ones for a discount. And, just maybe you can win The Ultimate Family Vacation at Big Cedar® Lodge-America's premier wilderness resort (retail value $9,300.00--US $9,673.00--Canada) or one of 52 Spring Fishing Packages valued at $580.00 (U.S) $630.00 (Canada)!
The 17-day event begins February 26th and goes until March 14th at 50 of the Bass Pro Shops retail stores in the United States and March 12th through 28th at the Calgary and Toronto stores. There's new fishing products to browse through, live demonstrations to see, new tips and techniques to learn, music and entertainment, boat shows, kids events, and, it's all FREE! Don't forget to register for The Ultimate Family Vacation at Big Cedar® Lodge or one of the 52 packages being given away that include a baitcasting combo, Bill Dance bag, portable fillet station, a rod and tackle trolley, utility boxes and Berkley® baits.
Anglers will be able to learn the secret techniques and strategies used by the best anglers in the world by attending the Free Fishing University seminars and tank demonstrations going on February 26th through the 28th at the U.S. stores, March 13th-14th in Rocky View (Calgary, Alberta), and March 19th-21st in Vaughan (Toronto, Ontario). See and hear experts like 9-time BASS Angler of the Year Roland Martin, 4-time BassMaster Classic Champion Rick Clunn, legendary angler and TV host Bill Dance, America's favorite fisherman and TV host Jimmy Houston, 2-time BassMaster Classic Champion Kevin VanDam and many more. Canadian customers will enjoy "Facts of Fishing" TV host Dave Mercer. (Pros, seminar topics, and times vary by store. 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 any more, bring them in during "Reel Trade-In" days February 26th through March 3rd at the U.S. stores and March 12th through 17th 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.
• Bonus Bucks: U.S. store locations only. Customers using their Bass Pro Shops Visa credit card to make purchases in Bass Pro Shops stores March 4th through March 10th will earn 'bonus bucks.' .
If they purchase (on their BPS Visa credit card):
$100-$199 - customers will get a $10 Bonus Buck card
$200-$349 - $25 Bonus Bucks card
$350-$599 - $50 Bonus Bucks card
$600 and up - $100 Bonus Bucks card
• Bass Pro Shops Next Generation™ Weekend: U.S. stores March 13-14, Canada March 27-28 Noon to 5pm. Kids can get into the spirit of the outdoors with plenty of events geared for them during the Spring Classic. Activities include casting game, photo opp, rain gutter boat races, special craft and valuable fishing tips. All for FREE and if kids complete all the activities they will receive a free Bass Pro Shops Next Generation DVD.
Contest rules: Customers must register to win the Ultimate Family Vacation Sweepstakes or the Spring Fishing Package First Prize. The Grand Prize of the Ultimate Family Vacation at Big Cedar Lodge will be awarded to one winner selected nationally. Fifty two first prize winners will be selected (one per store) and awarded a Spring Fishing 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 02/26/09 and ends 03/14/09 for U.S. locations. In Canada (excluding Quebec), between 3/12/10 and close of business on 3/28/10.
About Bass Pro Shops Group:
Bass Pro Shops -56 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over 100 million people annually, international catalog and internet retailing, American Rod & Gun wholesale division selling to over 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide, Outdoor World Incentives also selling Bass Pro Shops gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets across America and a restaurant division with 26 locations. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.
This post is for informational purposes only.