Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, home of the Toyota ShareLunker Program, is excited to host in-person training from our partner, Bass University, on Jan. 10 and 11, 2026 with some of the TOP professionals in fishing! Instructors include: Andrew Loberg, Dakota Ebare, Caleb Sumrall, Todd Castledine, and Lee Livesay.
- Each day of the Bass University in-class training event will feature 3 bass fishing top-level tournament anglers.
- Each instructor will present 2 unique classes for a total of 6 seminars each day in a classroom setting.
- Each seminar is approximately 45+ minutes and covers cutting-edge bass fishing tactics, techniques and tackle.
- Discounts are available for anyone 18 or younger and students enrolled in college
See the full schedule at Bass University tickets.
"We're excited to have our Toyota ShareLunker Program partner, Bass University, back at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) for another high-level series of bass fishing seminars," said Natalie Goldstrohm, Toyota ShareLunker Program Coordinator. The newly renovated TFFC is home to the ShareLunker program, educational visitor center, and a top-notch hatchery supporting better bass fishing in Texas, so this is just a natural fit for top level bass fishing education."
Location and Lodging:
Classes held at Hart-Morris Conservation Center at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. 5550 FM 2495, Athens, TX 75752.
Nearby lodging available at Best Western Plus Royal Mountain Inn & Suites, 1814 State Highway 31 East, Athens, TX 75751.