Friday, May 24 – 7:20 PM
This will be the final blog post from today for the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. To read the complete Day 2 recap article, click here.
Friday, May 24 – 6:30 PM
View the final standings for the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops at this link.
Friday, May 24 – 5:30 PM
Dylan and Carter Nutt from Top 3 ranked University of North Alabama seal the deal and win the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops with a two day total of 52.36!
Friday, May 24 – 12:50 PM
For those coming out to McFarland Park to support anglers as they weigh-in, be sure to check out the Yamaha demo trailer. Yamaha staff will be set up near the weigh-in trailer showcasing Yamaha products and offering giveaway opportunities to attendees. Special thanks to Yamaha for their support and helping to make this a memorable event for everyone involved!
Friday, May 24 – 12:15 PM
Live weigh-in for Day 2 of the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops will be streamed at this link starting at 2:00 PM. Tune in to watch the field of 400 plus anglers weigh-in. Who will take home the National Championship title? Find out by watching live weigh-in here!
Friday, May 24 – 11:45 AM
The presenting sponsor of today’s blog is Bass Pro Shops. Bass Pro Shops has been a long time supporter of college fishing. The premier retailer offers anglers, and outdoors enthusiasts alike, a wide selection of gear to help them get outdoors, as well as catch more fish! Shop the Go Outdoors Sale happening now, you can save up to 30% off on the gear you need. Visit your local store, or go online to shop now!
Friday, May 24 – 11:05 AM
One of the Association of Collegiate Anglers many series partners is G2 Gemini Jerseys. As part of its support of college anglers nationwide, G2 Gemini Jerseys offers anglers competing in ACA events the opportunity to earn a tournament contingency bonus valued at up to $200.
The G2 Gemini Jerseys Contingency is available at all ACA events during the 2023-24 season. The highest finishing angler/team, where one or both anglers are wearing a G2 Gemini Jersey, at each ACA event will receive a G2 Gemini Jerseys gift card. In the case when the highest-finishing G2 Gemini Jersey wearer is a two-angler team, each angler wearing a G2 Gemini Jersey will receive a $100 Gemini gift card, for a total payout of up to $200. If the highest-placing finisher wearing a G2 Gemini Jersey is an individual angler, that angler will receive a $100 gift card.
Find out more about the G2 Gemini Jerseys Tournament Contingency Program.
Friday, May 24 – 10:25 AM
Power-Pole recently introduced the Power-Pole ONE Pump. The ONE Pump strong enough to power dual shallow water anchors smoother and quieter than ever before. The ONE Pump is an advanced hydraulic system featuring a powerful brushless motor, along with upgraded circuit board and valves. Power-Pole’s Dual Anchors ONE Pump package will be available on all Blade model anchors.
Friday, May 24 – 9:15 AM
Abu Garcia recently introduced its new lineup of rods and reels for a new trend in fishing tackle called Bait Finesse Systems (BFS). To improve the experience and performance of utilizing BFS style baits, Abu Garcia introduces the Zenon BFS casting reel to pair with all new Zenon BFS spinning and casting rods.
Bait finesse is a specialized technique that started in the Japanese market and is quickly making its way to the shores of North America as new finesse techniques become more popular. BFS reels in particular allow for a low-profile set up that is able to throw very lightweight baits. This is specifically effective for highly pressured fish or when anglers need to throw baits that are ⅛-ounce or lighter and want to do so on casting gear. The new Zenon BFS reels have been purposefully designed to give anglers the right tool for the job, regardless of any lightweight technique. Read more at this link.
Friday, May 24 – 8:45 AM
The 2nd place team entering today, from Troy University, now has 2 keeper fish.
Friday, May 24 – 8:30 AM
Here is a good look at the 8 lb. bass caught by Dylan & Carter. What a fish?!?!?!
Friday, May 24 – 8:30 AM
Dylan & Carter Nutt just landed an 8 lb. bass and are estimated to have around 22 lbs. Included in that limit are two 2 lb. fish. The Day 1 leaders have room to cull and improve on their current bag.
Friday, May 24 – 7:55 AM
Avery & Kasen from Troy University entered today in 2nd place. The pair of anglers just landed this nice keeper!
Friday, May 24 – 7:50 AM
Dylan & Carter Nutt from 3rd ranked UNA enter today in 1st place. The duo already has a limit for approximately 15 pounds.
Friday, May 24 – 7:40 AM
Official takeoff is complete here at McFarland Park. The full field of 200 boats is out on Wilson and Pickwick Lakes for Day 2 of the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. Standby for updates from some of the top teams in the tournament standings!
Friday, May 24 – 3:20 AM
Good Friday morning from Pickwick Lake in Florence, AL! Today marks the final day of tournament competition for the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. The full field of 200 boats will take to Pickwick Lake again this morning for the final stop of the 2023-24 season on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series.
At the conclusion of weigh-in today, the ACA will award $30,000 in prizes and contingencies. The Top 40 teams will be paid out, including numerous exact places, and the Overall Big Bass will receive a Power-Pole. Teams are also competing for valuable triple points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Schools will be able to earn points for their three highest-finishing teams inside of the Top 150. First place will receive 2,500 points for their respective school.
ACA camera crews will begin the day by covering the Top 3 teams from Day 1 of tournament competition.
Stay tuned to the live blog today for updates from the final day of the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
