Believe it or not, the Big Bass Bash at Kentucky Lake is less than three weeks away. That means it is time for everyone to start forming a game-plan for the event. Rapala Pro Staff member Terry Bolton is here to help provide some insight into how the lake is setting up. Bolton has tons […]
The seventh and final lesson of the “Back to School 101” series will feature Rapala. Rapala joined the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series as a partner earlier this summer. They are deeply rooted in the fishing industry, and we are excited to feature these three brands: Rapala, Suffix, and VMC. As is the […]
For young anglers, two of the biggest items for you to be aware of are skin care and sun protection. That can come in a variety of forms including sunscreen, long sleeve items, and multifunctional headwear. One of our partners with the ACA is BUFF®. Their goal is to design and produce items to keep […]
Each year the ACA strives to grow the sport of fishing at the college level through new initiatives and partnerships. This season we are proud to announce the addition of Solar Bat to the list of companies that support the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. Solar Bat is a strong company with a […]
Lesson 4 College fishing is one of the fastest growing segments of the fishing world. The youth of the sport is driving the industry in certain aspects, and companies are starting to take notice. One of those brands is Mossy Oak Fishing. From middle school, up to high school, then college, and all the way […]
With school back in session, several school run events and smaller tournaments are beginning to take place. Over the weekend, the Arkansas Collegiate Series hosted their first event on Greers Ferry. Chandler Holcomb and Conner Lunsford from the University of Arkansas took home the win. They will join us on this episode to talk about […]
Lesson 3: AFTCO We are nearing the halfway point in this educational series as we bring you Lesson 3. In this lesson of “Back to School 101,” we take a look at AFTCO, the American Fishing Tackle Company. Like the other two previous brands we’ve covered, AFTCO sponsors a major tournament on the College Series, […]
Lesson 2: Abu Garcia & Berkley Next on the curriculum for “Back to School 101,” we introduce you to Abu Garcia and Berkley. Lesson 2 will highlight these brands, provide details on incentive programs, and break down the programs and tournaments they sponsor. School of the Year Abu Garcia is the presenting sponsor for […]
Lesson 1: Bass Pro Shops Welcome to Lesson 1 of “Back to School 101.” This is a seven-part educational series designed to educate college anglers on various brands, tournament schedules, and discount information associated with the tournament trail. Today’s lesson will focus on Bass Pro Shops, the title sponsor of the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate […]
Welcome back to school! The Association of Collegiate Anglers is excited to get this new school year kicked off, and we are glad to welcome back all of the great college anglers. Some of you are familiar faces, some are incoming freshmen, and others of you have maybe changed schools. Over the next week, we […]