Live Blog: October 7 – Final Practice Day

Friday, October 7th – 9:10 PM

A full event preview following tonight’s registration meeting can be found at this link.

Live blog coverage will start back up tomorrow morning at 5:00 AM.  Thanks for following along today and we’ll be back with more great content tomorrow!

Friday, October 7th – 8:30 PM

The presenting sponsor of today’s blog is Denali Rods!  Denali has long been a supporter of the ACA and college fishing.  As part of this partnership, Denali offers a great discount program for college anglers.  College anglers, apply for a 40% off discount at this link.

Friday, October 7th – 8:05 PM

13th ranked Wabash Valley College found some quality Lake Dardanelle bass during official practice!  A limit of fish like that will have teams sitting in good shape after Day 1.

Friday, October 7th – 7:05 PM

The registration meeting has concluded and the full field of anglers is set to begin competition tomorrow!  Stay tuned for a tournament preview article to be shared shortly.

Friday, October 7th – 3:30 PM

Lake Dardanelle is the playing field for this weekend’s event.  Check out the full lake preview posted to our website earlier this weeks

Friday, October 7th – 2:45 PM

Live weigh-in is set to be streamed on Outdoor Action TV during both days of tournament competition.  Learn more about the free streaming platform and how to catch weigh-in coverage here.

Friday, October 7th – 1:00 PM

Snack bags are packed and ready to be handed out at the registration meeting tonight!  Special thanks to AFTCO for their help and support of these college anglers.

Friday, October 7th – 10:50AM

Here is a look at the Top 25 in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia!  Numerous top teams will be on hand here in Russellville to compete in the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open.  This ACA double points event will be a key player in determining the top teams in the nation going forward.

Click here to view the complete rankings.

Friday, October 7th – 9:00AM

Good morning from Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, AR for the 2022 AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open!  ACA staff is on-site and setting up in preparation for the second stop of the season on the 2022-23 Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series.  Follow along with the live blog today as we provide coverage of the final official practice day and the registration event later this evening.