Entries by Kyle Curry

EP. 187 – Laindree Richardson from Drury University

On this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Laindree Richardson from Drury University. Laindree started her collegiate fishing career at Wabash Valley College.  Upon completing her Associates Degree, Laindree transferred from WVC to Drury University. This upcoming season, Laindree will be competing for Drury University where she hopes the team […]

Lander University Tops First Rankings of the Season for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia

San Antonio, TX (August 30, 2023) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers is set to announce the first official rankings of the 2023-24 season for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia.  College fishing’s only all encompassing National Rankings system began a new season on June 1, 2023 that will […]

Bass Pro Shops: Social Media Specialist- Fishing Correspondent

POSITION SUMMARY The Social Media Specialist manages Social Marketing efforts such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Analyze the overall social strategy by measuring engagement, follows, shares, and other social data. Data will be also used to measure sales and traffic to determine impact to overall Bass Pro Shops business. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops Social Media strategies […]

The Top 5 Ranked Teams in Collegiate Bass Fishing Entering a New Season

San Antonio, TX (8/18/2023) – The Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia is college fishing’s only all-encompassing national rankings system.  Over the course of a 12-month season, thousands of college anglers representing hundreds of schools compete in dozens of points earning events.  Each year, teams enter the new season with high […]

EP. 186 – Auburn University’s Smith & Marbut Win Second College National Championship Title of the Summer

Last weekend, Tucker Smith & Hayden Marbut from nationally ranked Auburn University won the Bassmaster College Series National Championship at Pickwick Lake.  With a three-day total of 53 pounds and 12 ounces, Smith & Marbut secured their second National Championship title of the summer.  Back in May, at Lake Hartwell, the pair won the Association […]

The Annual ACA Pre-Season Poll for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia

The first of a three-part feature article series will take a look at teams ranked 16th – 25th San Antonio, TX (8/17/2023) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers, which operates the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, is excited to showcase its third annual pre-season rankings for college bass fishing, according […]