The special guest on Episode 211 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast is Shawn Dalrymple. A former college angler at the University of North Alabama from 2009-2011, Dalrymple is now the CEO of Army Bass Anglers. Out of high school, Dalrymple served in the US Army. After serving in Afghanistan, he then enrolled in grad school […]
San Antonio, TX (August 7, 2024) – The 2024-25 season of the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series is the 20th anniversary for the Association of Collegiate Anglers. The second stop of this historic season, the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open, will be contested at Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, AR on October 12-13, 2024. This ACA […]
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM LOGAN PARKS ON THE 2024 EVENT 🎣 Calling All College Anglers: Registration is now open for the 2024 Nitro Logan Parks Fishing Foundation NSANE Tournament Presented by Abu Garcia! 🎣 Attention College Fishing Stars! 📣 Last year was CHAOS… this year will be NSANE! Get ready for the fishing event of the year—a groundbreaking […]
Columbia, SC – Entering a challenging market, the Berkley Krej shines brightest amongst stiff competition to win the Best of Category award for Freshwater Hard Bait at ICAST 2024. Breaking the narrative of freshwater hard baits, the Berkley Krej defied the odds with its innovative, upturned bill. The Berkley Krej is one of the most unique […]
On Episode 210 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass, host Kyle Curry is joined by members of the Carson-Newman University Bass Fishing Team. Carson-Newman finished the 2023-24 season ranked 3rd in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Tune in to hear Blake Wheat, Riley Faulkner, Szymon Piton, and Dylan May talk […]
SAN ANTONIO, TX (July 12, 2024) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers, in working with the Ely family and Bass Pro Shops/White River Marine Group, announces the Travis Ely Memorial Scholarship. Travis Ely, a former member of the Purdue University Bass Fishing Team, passed away in a car accident on October 16, 2023 while returning […]
SAN ANTONIO, TX (July 11, 2024) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers is excited to announce a partnership with Chums — a leader in the outdoor industry for over 40 years manufacturing premium eyewear retainers, wallets, bags, and accessories, built for adventure. Chums will support college anglers throughout the 2024-25 season of the Collegiate Bass […]
Gamakatsu Nano Alpha technology raises the bar in what was previously unattainable in hook manufacturing. Nano Alpha represents a paradigm shift in hook performance with increased penetration and corrosion resistance. Nano Alpha sets a new standard and stays true to Gamakatsu’s ongoing commitment of “Innovation not Imitation”. The Nano Alpha Hooks boast an exceptionally smooth […]
Designed by Japanese angler Mr. Takeru Tomimoto for use on Lake Biwa in Japan, the Worm 34R Hydroll is now available for the North American market. This compact, narrow gap hook features an integrated swivel reducing line twist and provides a snag-free effect to fish baits in heavy cover more effectively. Constructed of high strength, […]
Gamakatsu JDM King Cobra Jig The JDM King Cobra Jig is built around the Gamakatsu 60-degree Nano Alpha hook, which offers plenty of gap width combined with a shorter shank, giving it a compact look. A matte finish, chip resistant painted head in a “Cobra Shape” allows the jig to stand up in a natural […]