ORANGE BEACH, Ala. -- Do you want to take your bass fishing to the next level? Odyssey Events proudly presents Bass University a weekend seminar that offers something for every angler, beginner or veteran.

Anglers will have the opportunity to learn the tips and techniques of the pros Saturday and Sunday, March 31 and April1 when Bass University opens at the 2012 Gulf Coast Yacht & Boat Super Show at The Wharf in Orange Beach. The event will be hosted by Bass University co-founders and professional bass anglers Mike Iaconelli and Pete Gluszek.

"Bass University is a two-day intensive program, taught by six of today's top pro anglers in an easy-to-learn classroom style environment," Gluszek said. "Students will have the opportunity to probe into the way a winning professional angler thinks, and ask questions about lures, tackle and techniques that win on a professional level."

Gluszek is a river fishing specialist and a regular on the Bassmaster and FLW circuits. Iaconelli is a well-known angler on the professional circuits and has won the Bassmaster Classic and the BASS Angler-of-the Year title.

Other Bass University instructors for the Orange Beach program include: Randy Howell, Mike McClelland, Paul Elias and Gary Kline. Orange Beach Bass University seminar topics include: The Alabama Rig, Bass Fishing-the Next Level, Football Jig, Lipless Crank Baits, Finesse Strategies, Deep Diving Crank Baits, Finding Bass Consistently, Structure Scan Sonar, and more.

Bass University will be conducted at the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. A complimentary continental breakfast will be offered Saturday morning and classes will run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $199 for adults; $175 for students age 17 and under. Walk ins are welcome as space permits. To register for the event, go to www.thebassuniversity.com.