In addition to the fishing exhibition, we will be running a series of talks in a separate room. Following tradition, the talks include a mix of fishing content, scientific research and updates on the state of play with the bass fishery.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
| Timing | What | Who |
| 09:30 | DOORS Open | |
| 10:00-11:00 | Welcome
State of the Art Lure Fishing Techniques |
Andy Davies – BASS
Sietze Hendricks – Ultimate Fishing |
| 11:15-12:15 | Bass Stock Assessment and Scientific Advice
Juvenile Bass Surveys in Cornwall |
Prof. Kieran Hyder – CEFAS
Robin Bradley BASS |
| 12:15-13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00-14:00
|
Competitive Angling as a Scientific Tool
Predicting Juvenile Bass Growth Rates |
Prof. Gordon Watson – University of Portsmouth
Rachel Turnbull – University of Plymouth |
| 14:15-15:30 | Bass Handling Survey and Fisheries Management Plan
The True Value of Bass |
Hannah Rudd – Angling Trust
Grant Jones – BASS |
| 15:45-16:15 | Namija – The Story Behind Designing a Range of Rods for the UK. | Sietze Hendricks |
| 16:15-16:45 | Closing Remarks and Raffle | Sean Jukes – BASS |
