The Bass University has released the list of instructors and topics for its Chicago session, which will take place Jan. 26-27 at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill.

> Mike McClelland: (1) All about jerkbait fishing – a guide to selecting the right bait, rod, reel, and line for each seasonal pattern. (2) Fishing spinnerbaits and football jigs deep – earn to probe offshore spots with these baits for consistent big-fish action.

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WAGONER, Okla. — The most nerve-wracking two weeks of a 15-year career has finally ended for Mike McClelland. Ironically, none of the anxiety stemmed from the nuances normally associated with professional bass fishing.

There were no lost fish at the boat. No mechanical breakdowns. Not even a DQ for a tournament for a rules violation.

McClelland can’t blame himself for anything that could have gone wrong. But it nearly did.

McClelland’s quest to qualify for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic has been thoroughly documented in recent days. He sat uncomfortably on the bubble going into the final Bassmaster Elite Series event held in late August on Oneida Lake. Then a promising pattern blew up late in the game. Even so, McClelland left confident that his Classic ticket was punched for Grand Lake. Read More