Fighting for Bass and Bass Anglers’ since 1973

BASS Show 2026 – Schedule

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