Monday, May 19th – 9:30 PM
The Bass Pro Shops tournament support team is on-site to assist anglers this week. The trailer and crew are set up at Green Pond Landing to assist competitors with maintenance, technical difficulties, and other items pertaining to their boat/trailer. If you need their help, be sure to stop by! Special thanks to Bass Pro Shops and the White River Marine Group for supporting the college anglers.
Monday, May 19th – 9:05 PM
Palmer Parrish from nearby Clemson University is the guest on the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast. Tune in to hear how the lake is setting up and what Palmer thinks it will take to win! Listen to the latest podcast here.
Monday, May 19th – 8:30 PM
The ACA’s annual Angler & Sponsor Appreciation Banquet is one of the most anticipated events of Championship Week. Anglers have the opportunity to meet with ACA series partners and receive free swag. One of the companies present to support anglers will be Sunline. Sunline will again be set up with its free spooling station. Anglers can bring a reel to the meeting on Wednesday night to spool up a reel with free Sunline.
Monday, May 19th – 6:20 PM
Tournament contingency bonuses offer anglers a great opportunity to cash in on their victory, or quality finish in the final standings of an eligible tournament. One of those contingencies available to anglers participating in this event is Ranger Cup. Eligible anglers could earn up to an additional $8,000. Find out more about Ranger Cup and sign up now at this link.
Monday, May 19th – 5:45 PM
The first Association of Collegiate Anglers’ National Championship was contested at Lake Lewisville in Lewisville, TX in 2006. This year’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops contested at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC will mark the ACA’s historic 20th National Championship. In a recent feature article, the ACA highlights the previous 19 winners of college fishing’s longest-running National Championship tournament. Read the full article here.
Monday, May 19th – 5:20 PM
Earlier this year, SPRO announced the launch of the powerful fish-attracting Nories Bite Powder, previously used exclusively by renowned professional angler and Bassmaster Elite Series champion Takumi Ito. Anglers can now harness this game-changing innovation to elevate their fishing success. This advanced Nories Bite Powder is infused with Ebi (shrimp) flavor, a proven attractant for a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater species. Engineered to outperform traditional oil-based scents, the formula offers a superior solution for maximizing lure effectiveness and keeping fish biting longer.
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Monday, May 19th – 4:30 PM
The 2025 Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops will be comprised of a field of 200 teams. Each boat competing in the event will receive a free snack bag. Snack bags are presented by Bass Pro Shops. Special thanks to Bass Pro Shops for their support of the ACA and all of the college anglers!
Monday, May 19th – 4:10 PM
Thousands of dollars in prizes and contingencies are on the line this week. One of those contingencies is Garmin Tournament Rewards. The top placing angler of a Garmin-sponsored fishing tournament, that is part of the tournament rewards program, from a boat equipped exclusively with mounted Garmin marine electronics. Will be awarded $500 as part of Garmin Tournament Rewards. Additionally, the top placing angler with a Garmin Force Trolling Motor, will be awarded $500. Canada tournament winners will be paid in U.S. dollars. Qualifying tournaments must have 20 boats or more participating. The Garmin Tournament Rewards is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
Monday, May 19th – 3:55 PM
At the Angler & Sponsor Banquet on Wednesday night of Championship Week, anglers will be able to bring an old reel, of any brand, to trade in and receive a new Abu Garcia Revo Rocket spinning reel. The old reels that are donated will go to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for usage in various programs.
Details
- Bring in any old reel, no matter the brand, and get a new Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel
Monday, May 19th – 12:45 PM
The presenting sponsor of today’s blog is Power-Pole.
The Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops is a no-entry-fee event that boasts a robust payout that exceeds $30,000 in prizes and contingencies. The Overall Big Bass of the event will be awarded a new Power-Pole. Power-Pole has been a long-time supporter of the ACA and student anglers. A Power-Pole is awarded to the Overall Big Bass winner at each ACA tournament.
Monday, May 19th – 10:25 AM
This year’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops will mark the historic 20th National Championship for the Association of Collegiate Anglers. The ACA hosted its first National Championship in 2006. The nationally televised, no-entry-fee event boasts an elite field of 200 boats The Association of Collegiate Anglers hosted its first National Championship event in 2006. The event has grown into a 200 boat field of the nation’s most elite teams competing for more than $30,000 in prizes and contingencies.
Championship Week for the ACA is one of the biggest events of the year for college fishing. Not only do hundreds of teams from all across the country travel to compete in this prestigious event, many of the ACA’s series partners are on-hand to support anglers and provide them with free swag to add to their fishing arsenal.
The Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops is also the ACA’s final event of the 2024-25 season on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. The triple points tournament will be the final ACA event to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia for the 2024-25 campaign.
Monday, May 19th – 9:15 AM
Weather is a key element to keep an eye on throughout the week. Temperatures, wind, clouds, and more will dictate how the fish set up and behave throughout competition.
Currently, the weather pattern is forecasted to be fairly consistent. High temperatures are projected to average in the low 80’s, partly cloudy, and variable winds each day. A steady weather pattern like this will allow anglers to anticipate what they discover in practice to hold up throughout the tournament.
Monday, May 19th – 8:00 AM
Good morning from Anderson, SC for the second day of official practice at the historic 20th Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops! Today’s live blog is presented by Power-Pole. Throughout the day, we will be providing you with updates from official practice, as well as taking a look at the festivities and incentives available to anglers.
Thanks for following along, and stay tuned throughout the day for more insight and analysis!
