Wednesday, May 21st – 2:25 PM
One lucky angler will go home tonight with a new Garmin Force Pro Trolling Motor! Special thanks to Garmin for their support of the college anglers. Garmin representatives, and tournament pros, will be on-site at Green Pond Landing starting at 1:00 PM on Wednesday afternoon to meet with anglers competing in the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. This activation and support will include free swag to be handed out to each individual angler, demo rides to test out Garmin LiveScope and the new Force Pro Trolling Motor, meet & greet with touring pros to ask questions about tips for specific settings on their electronics and much more, as well as a grand prize giveaway that will award a Force Pro Trolling Motor to one lucky angler.
Wednesday, May 21st – 12:25 PM
REMINDER: 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
Redesigned from the ground up to provide anglers the speed they need, no matter the technique. Featuring our new 7.6:1 gear ratio, the Revo Rocket delivers blazing fast speeds of 43″ IPT (30 size). It combines a Zenon inspired A-SYM body design to minimize the body size and optimize weight and balance with the AM-G fully machined gear systems for the ultimate in smoothness and cranking power. Casting performance is maximized by the V-Rotor design and Rocket line management system that allows anglers to fish mono, braid, and even difficult-to-manage fluorocarbon.
Wednesday, May 21st – 11:05 AM
REMINDER: Don’t forget to bring two reels with you to the Angler & Sponsor Banquet to spool up with Sunline! Each participant is able to spool up reels with free Sunline at the tournament meeting. Be sure to stop by the Sunline booth to take advantage of this great opportunity!
Wednesday, May 21st – 10:40 AM
The presenting sponsor of today’s live blog is Yamaha. Yamaha has been a supporter of the ACA and college anglers since the very beginning, a partnership now spanning 20 years. During Championship Week, Yamaha representatives will be on-site handing out swag to anglers, as well as showcasing their products at Green Pond Landing. Anglers, be sure to stop by tonight during the Angler & Sponsor Banquet. For those attending weigh-in either day, also stop in to say “hello” and learn more about Yamaha.
Wednesday, May 21st – 9:05 AM
As we highlight contingency programs available to anglers at the ACA National Championship this week, we will now take a look at T-H Marine Atlas Awards. To qualify for the tournament contingency bonus, anglers must register prior to the event and run a T-H Marine ATLAS Jack Plate. Anglers that are registered for Atlas Awards will be eligible to earn $200 at regular season events, and $500 at the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
Register for T-H Marine Atlas Awards here.
Promotional items and opportunity to register for T-H Marine Atlas Awards will also be available to anglers during the Angler & Sponsor Banquet on Wednesday night of Championship Week.
Wednesday, May 21st – 8:15 AM
Pictured here is the trophy for the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. This is the trophy and title anglers will be competing for this week at the Association of Collegiate Anglers’ historic 20th National Championship tournament on Lake Hartwell.
Wednesday, May 21st – 7:15 AM
Today is the final day of official practice for the 2025 Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. Following the conclusion of practice this afternoon, teams will make their way to the Green Pond Landing for the annual Angler & Sponsor Banquet. Competitors will have the opportunity to meet with some of the top brands in the industry, sign up for various programs, as well as receive free swag.
Follow along with today’s live blog presented by Yamaha for coverage from the final day of official practice at Lake Hartwell!