Collegiate Bass Fishing 101: ACA December Cliff Notes
OutdoorHub 12.29.11
Well, first semester has come and gone. Between finals, holidays, and winter break, we know you have had a lot going on. To get you thinking about 2012 and the fishing season that is just right around the corner, we have compiled several of our late 2011 announcements into this edition of the Collegiate Bass Fishing 101 Cliff Notes. Be sure to check out the stories below to get up to speed on all things college bass fishing.
ACA Schedule and Registration:
- March 22-24, 2012 Cabela’s Collegiate Big Bass Bash
- May 23-25, 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Championship
- June 22-24, 2012 Collegiate Bass Fishing Open
Registration Schedule:
- Cabela’s Collegiate Big Bass Bash Registration Begins: Monday, January 16, 2012
- BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Registration Begins: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
- Collegiate Bass Fishing Open Registration Begins: Monday, February 20, 2012
For more information on these events, including Angler Packets and Official Rules, please visit:
www.collegiatebasschampionship.com/tournament-schedule.html
Partnership Reminders:
Ranger Cup University Returns in 2012 – The merging of school rivalries with a passion for fishing continues to draw competitors and spectators to the growing sport of collegiate bass fishing. Coming off its successful inaugural season, Ranger Cup University returns in 2012 with more opportunities for anglers to cash in on tournament success, as well as save money on custom team apparel. More…
Pure Fishing Continues Support – Pure Fishing will continue support of the 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series. As a series sponsor, Pure Fishing will enjoy extensive promotion and product exposure with collegiate anglers throughout the nation, and students will have the opportunity to win bonuses, as well as save on Pure Fishing products. More…
Cabela’s Renews Collegiate Commitment – Already a long-term supporter of competitive collegiate bass fishing, Cabela’s, The World’s Foremost Outfitter, has stepped up their commitment to the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Series and Association of Collegiate Anglers through the end of 2014. As part of the continued sponsor commitment, Cabela’s will be the Official Retailer of the series and association, as well as the Title Sponsor of the Cabela’s Collegiate Big Bass Bash. More…
Don’t forget: Cabela’s Angler Cash
HydroWave Continues Support – The Association of Collegiate Anglers has announced that HydroWave will continue support of the 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series. As a series sponsor, HydroWave will enjoy extensive promotion and product exposure with collegiate anglers throughout the nation, and students will have the opportunity to win this cutting-edge technology throughout the season. More…
ACA and TBF Partnership Has it Privileges – If the winning team of the 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship has both members registered as current TBF members, that team will move on to the TBF Federation National Championship as a boater and a non-boater, which is only the beginning. More…
All these partnership renewals come with great benefits to collegiate anglers. For a complete listing of programs available to ACA fishermen, please visit:
www.collegiatebasschampionship.com/discounts-incentives.html
School of the Year Update:
The Stephen F. Austin Bucketmouth Invitational was recently held on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Over 40 teams throughout the southeast, including Texas, gathered to compete and shake up the ACA School of the Year race. When the scales closed, top honors went to the McNeese State team from Lake Charles, LA, while several other schools climbed the ACA SOY Leaderboard. Stephen F. Austin currently holds the top spot among over 100 competitive collegiate bass fishing teams.
If you want to see how your school is doing click here. Don’t see your team listed? Visit the Program Description and the Sanctioned Event List and get fishing!
