Thursday, May 22 – 9:05 PM
Tomorrow, a winner will be crowned for the 20th Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. The full field of 200 teams will compete again on Lake Hartwell. View the complete Day 1 standings and read a recap here.
Thursday, May 22 – 12:25 PM
Joe & Cole from USC-Union have caught a few quality fish. Today, we are seeing quite a few teams catching both largemouth and spotted bass.
Thursday, May 22 – 12:00 PM
The live stream of weigh-in for Day 1 of the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops will begin at 2:00 PM (ET). Weigh-in can be streamed live via this link.
Thursday, May 22 – 11:40 AM
The anglers from Erskine College continue to cull up!
Thursday, May 22 – 10:55 AM
Lane & Tallis from Erskine College have a limit here on Day 1.
Thursday, May 22 – 10:05 AM
Having chilled food and drinks is key for anglers all year long, especially during the summer months. The Engel Roll Top High-Performance Backpack Cooler is a must-have!
What separates the Engel High-Performance Backpack Cooler from its competition is the fact that the Engel BP25 is entirely welded while most of its counterparts are sewn. By welding all seams, warm air is kept out, dramatically increasing the life of the ice or ice packs inside. The welded seams ensure there will be no air or water leaks and will allow the soft-sided BP25 to keep beverages cold for 3.5 days, according to an independent review.
The BP25 boasts an outer shell composed of durable 840 denier fibers, which provide maximum strength and abrasion resistance. The exterior is laminated with a Thermal Plastic Urethane (TPU) film, adding another layer of strength and puncture resistance. The cooler has 1-inch of closed-cell foam insulation, preventing air from passing through it and improving the thermal range of the cooler.
It’s innovative, easily accessible, roll-top closure makes for a watertight seal as well as an alternative method of carrying when buckled in its upright position. With its foam padded back support, ventilated mesh padded shoulder straps, and chest strap, the BP25 was designed for ultimate long-wearing comfort. In addition, the backpack cooler can also be carried by one of its three grab handles for short-distance convenience.
The BP25 has a capacity of 25 quarts and has the ability to retain ice for up to 3 days in ideal conditions. Like other Engel soft-sided coolers, this backpack cooler comes with an integrated bottle opener, a water-resistant front pocket, a solid base for stability, and our patent pending vacuum valve technology for optimum performance. We have also added d-rings and side straps for extra utility, and a mesh side pocket for your Engel Tumbler!
- 25-quart soft-sided backpack cooler
- Innovative roll-top closure for easy access
- Three convenient methods of carrying
- 1-inch of closed cell foam insulation
- Vacuum valve technology – improves performance
Thursday, May 22 – 9:20 AM
Evan & Jaxson from 3rd ranked McKendree University have added this quality largemouth bass to their day’s total!
Thursday, May 22 – 8:35 AM
Evan & Jaxson from 3rd ranked McKendree University just landed this nice keeper!
Thursday, May 22 – 7:40 AM
Dylan & Carter from 2nd ranked UNA now have a limit.
Peyton & Brody from number one ranked University of Montevallo also have a limit, and are culling.
Thursday, May 22 – 6:50 AM
Dylan Nutt & Carter Nutt are the defending winners of the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. They pair of anglers from 2nd ranked University of North Alabama have landed their first keeper of the morning.
Peyton & Brody from Montevallo now have three fish.
Thursday, May 22 – 6:45 AM
Peyton & Brody from top ranked University of Montevallo currently have two fish in the boat.
Thursday, May 22 – 6:35 AM
Here are some images of anglers from 3rd ranked McKendree University getting ready this morning. A few sprays of T-H Marine Wave Away and the wipe of a cloth had their Garmin screen ready for the first day of competition.
Thursday, May 22 – 6:00 AM
Pictured here are Peyton & Brody from number one ranked University of Montevallo. One of the ACA camera crews will be beginning the morning with them. Peyton is from the local area around Lake Hartwell. We will be providing updates from them as they are received.
Thursday, May 22 – 5:30 AM
Here is a quick look at the weather forecast for today. Anglers are going to be greeted with a good bit of sunshine, and slightly cooler temperatures. Winds will be out of the west, with a breeze picking up as the day progresses. When bass are targeting bait in a clear water fishery like Lake Hartwell, the wind will help to break up the water and make the bass more likely to bite.
Thursday, May 22 – 4:00 AM
Good Thursday morning from Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC for Day 1 of the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops! This year’s event is the historic 20th National Championship for the Association of Collegiate Anglers.
200 teams, comprised of 400 elite college anglers, will take to Lake Hartwell to compete for more than $30,000 in prizes and contingencies.
CarecoTV camera crew members will start the day with the Top 3 teams in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia; 1) University of Montevallo, 2) University of North Alabama, and 3) McKendree University.
Stay tuned to today’s live blog presented by Ranger Boats to keep up with all of the Day 1 tournament action!
