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 […]
The 4.75” Ceramic Braid Scissors are a great option for the serious or casual angler. These compact scissors feature ceramic serrated blades that cut braided and other fishing lines with ease. The ceramic blades incorporate a cutting-edge blade design to stay sharp longer, making them the perfect choice for all your line cutting needs. The […]
San Antonio, TX (July 10, 2024) – The 2024-25 season of the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series will mark a historic milestone for the Association of Collegiate Anglers. The ACA will be celebrating its 20th anniversary of operating collegiate bass fishing tournaments. Each ACA major tournament is a no-entry-fee, double points event which will feature […]
New 48-inch shaft length now available OLATHE, Kan./July 9, 2024/PR Newswire — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, today announced its Force® Kraken trolling motor series is now available with a 48-inch shaft length to accommodate smaller boat sizes, including pontoons, flats boats, microskiffs and more. Kraken is engineered with a pivot-style […]
Ultraportable bundle features an industry-first design that eliminates the need for a pole mount OLATHE, Kan./July 9, 2024/PR Newswire — Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the Panoptix™ PS22-IF Ice Fishing Bundle—its newest live sonar solution for hard water anglers with a first-of-its kind transducer bracket and rotator design […]
SAN ANTONIO, TX (June 29, 2024) – This is the final installment of a three-part article series highlighting the Top 25 ranked teams in the final standings for the 2023-24 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. In this piece, we will be taking a look at the Top 5 ranked […]