Wednesday, May 22nd – 8:45 PM
The Angler & Sponsor Banquet is complete from here in Florence, AL. Close to 400 of college fishing’s top anglers proceeded through the Marriott Shoals Convention Center for registration and the sponsor meet & greet.
Day 1 of tournament competition for the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops will begin tomorrow. Official takeoff will begin with boat number one at 6:00 AM. Weigh-in will be streamed live beginning at 2:00 PM. Follow along with the live blog for updates from on the water!
Wednesday, May 22nd – 2:35 PM
Rapala recently introduced its CrushCity lineup of soft plastics. This lineup of baits is comprised of options that will get bites no matter the conditions. Those baits include The Bronco Bug, The Freeloader, The Ned BLT, The Cleanup Craw, and The Mayor. Each of these baits are very versatile and could all be players here at Pickwick Lake this week.
Be sure to stop by the Rapala booth at the Angler & Sponsor banquet to get free samples and learn more about CrushCity.
Wednesday, May 22nd – 2:25 PM
Fishing electronics are some of the most important items on an angler’s boat. It is key for those valuable electronics to be secured safely with a sturdy and dependable mount. That is where BeatDown Outdoors excels! BeatDown’s extensive lineup of mounts are designed to fit any angler’s needs. Whether you’re mounting a graph at the console, or placing multiple units at the bow…BeatDown Outdoors has you covered!
Be sure to stop by and see the BeatDown Outdoors team at the Angler & Sponsor Banquet on Wednesday night.
Wednesday, May 22nd – 1:30 PM
Sign up and win! On Wednesday night of Championship week, Turtlebox will have QR codes set out for anglers to sign up for a contest drawing. Anglers who sign up will be entered into a drawing to receive a new Turtlebox speaker! Be sure to stop by the Turtlebox booth to sign up!
Wednesday, May 22nd – 1:05 PM
Bass Pro Shops strives to provide student anglers with the highest level of tournament competition and rewards. In carrying out that mission, Bass Pro Shops rewards college tournament anglers through its Collegiate Bass Fishing Contingency Program. Eligible anglers competing on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series in 2024 will have the chance earn up to an additional $2,000.
The Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops is an event that is eligible for an angler to claim the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Contingency Program. To be eligible to claim the contingency bonus this week, click here or scan the QR code on-site Wednesday night.
Wednesday, May 22nd – 11:40 AM
REMINDER: Don’t forget to bring an old reel of any brand to the Angler & Sponsor Banquet so that you can participate in the Abu Garcia Trade-In and Trade-Up Program. At the Angler & Sponsor Banquet on Wednesday night of Championship Week, anglers will be able to bring an old reel, no matter the brand, to trade in and receive a new Abu Garcia Revo5 SX or Revo3 SX reel. The old reels that are donated will go to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for usage in various programs.
Details
- Bring in any old reel and get a new Abu Garcia Revo5 SX or Revo3 SX
Wednesday, May 22nd – 11:10 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 reel with free Sunline at the tournament meeting; 1 reel with fluorocarbon, and 1 reel with braided line. Be sure to stop by the Sunline booth to take advantage of this great opportunity!
Wednesday, May 22nd – 10:50 AM
Trailer Valet will be present at the Angler & Sponsor Banquet on Wednesday with multiple promotions and sign up to win opportunities available to anglers.
At the Trailer Valet booth, anglers can sign up to be entered into a drawing for several awesome door prizes. Winners will be selected prior to the tournament rules meeting beginning.
Wednesday, May 22nd – 9:55 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. During Championship Week, Yamaha representatives will be on-site handing out swag to anglers, as well as being set up at McFarland Park showcasing their products.
For those looking to get a new Yamaha Outboard, check out the Hit the Water Sales Event that is taking place now through June 18th. With the purchase of an eligible new Yamaha Outboard, you could qualify for a variety of benefits. Find out more info here.
Wednesday, May 22nd – 9:15 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 22nd – 8:05 AM
Pictured above is Carson Owen from Top 50 ranked Murray State College.
Today is the final day of Official Practice for the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. Anglers are going out onto Wilson and Pickwick Lakes in search of quality bites like this.
Wednesday, May 22nd – 7:30 AM
Today is the final day of official practice for the 2024 Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. Following the conclusion of practice this afternoon, teams will make their way to the Marriott Shoals Convention Center 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!
