The Hibdon family name has been synonymous with bass fishing for decades. Whether winning premier events at the highest level of tournament fishing or developing techniques that put more and bigger fish in the boat, there’s no mistaking the impact the Hibdons have had on bass fishing.
Now, they’re offering up the chance to learn the family secrets when it comes to fishing. The Hibdon’s School of Fishing will offer its first course “Fishing 101” on Oct. 20-21 at the Lake House Inn in Laurie, Mo.
“For years, people have been asking us to teach something like this,” said Guido Hibdon, winner of the 1998 Bassmaster Classic and member of the Professional Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. “They said that there must be something to what we’re doing for there to be so many good fisherman in one family. People want to know what we do and how we do it. This class is a shortcut to learning the things that have brought us a lot of success over the years, things that will make anyone a better angler.”
Students will take part in round-table lectures given by three generations of Hibdons – Guido, Dion and Payden. Among the topics that’ll be covered:
> How to break down lakes and tidal rivers
> Map study
> Patterning lakes
> Fishing boat docks
> Acquatic vegetation
> Cold fronts
> Using soft plastics
> Winning tournament techniques
> Sponsorships/business side of fishing
Tuitition for the 2-day course is $500 and lodging options are also available. To learn more about the event, call (813) 444-2366 or click here.
