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Last updated on Tuesday, February 6, 2018
(CLARKSVILLE) - Bass Pro Shops is celebrating the return of fishing season and inviting customers to trade in used gear to be donated to local charities in exchange for big savings. The 2018 Spring Fishing Classic is a free celebration taking place February 16 - March 4 at Bass Pro Shops in Clarksville, Indiana.
Customers that donate used rods and reels (in working order) can receive trade-in savings of up to $200. The used fishing equipment will be donated to local nonprofit organizations. Bass Pro Shops has donated nearly 290,000 products to youth-focused nonprofit organizations as part of the company's mission to inspire everyone to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors.
The Classic also includes free fishing seminars for all skill levels, local pro appearances, activities for women and children and free giveaways. Visitors will also see a variety of special offers to upgrade their gear before they hit the water.
"The annual Spring Fishing Classic--a free event that reaches more than seven million people each year--provides great opportunities for families to get ready for fishing season and creating lifelong memories together on the water," said Bass Pro Shops communications manager Katie Mitchell. "We encourage all anglers to participate in our rod and reel trade-in program which has collected and donated about 290,000 products to local organizations that teach young people to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors."
Free Seminars and Family Events
The 2018 Spring Fishing Classic again offers opportunities to learn from the pros during Bassmaster University fishing seminars hosted by some of the greatest anglers in the sport. Seminar instructors during sessions at the original Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri include:
Seminars and activities at the Clarksville, Indiana store:
Local pros Gary Earl and John Sherrill will also host seminars throughout the 17-day event. Specific schooled seminars at the Clarksville Store are as follows:
Friday February 23
Saturday February 24
Sunday February 25
Women's Fishing Workshops are also available with introductory fishing information and helpful tips on Saturday, March 3 at 1:30 p.m. being held by Local Pro Staffer, Lisa Stinson. The first 25 seminar attendees of each advertised local pro seminar and the Women's Fishing Workshop will receive a Bass Pro Shops protective dry box.
Next Generation Weekend offers free activities focused on teaching kids the basics of fishing. Kid's activities are available from noon to 5 p.m. on March 3 and 4. Free activities include casting challenges, a fishing workshop at 2:30pm on March 3 only by Local Pro Staffer Lisa Stinson, fun craft, and a photo download.
Special Offers
A number of special offers are available during the Spring Fishing Classic:
About Bass Pro Shops®
Bass Pro Shops is North America's premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father's liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela's to create a "best-of- the-best" experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America's Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as "one of America's Best Employers."
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