#WeAreCollegiateBass
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Episode 209: EP. 209 - 2nd Ranked University of North Alabama Breaks Down 2023-24 Season
June 28, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 333 MBAnglers from 2nd ranked University of North Alabama are the special guests on Episode 209 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! Nathan Reynolds, Dylan Nutt, Carter Nutt, and Preston Kolisek join host Kyle Curry to break down the team's 2023-24 season. For the third time in three years, UNA ends the season ranked inside of the Top 10 for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. The two-time former School of the Year winners had a great season, propelled...
Episode 208: EP. 208 - Montevallo Wins 4th Straight Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia
June 14, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 364 MBThis week, the Association of Collegiate Anglers released the final rankings for the 2023-24 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. The University of Montevallo finished in 1st place with 40,305 points. Montevallo has now finished the year ranked number one in college fishing's only all-encompassing National Rankings system four times, doing so in four straight seasons. On EP. 208 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Montevall...
Episode 207: EP. 207 - Lucas & Fisher from University of South Carolina Talk Runner-Up Finish
June 06, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 320 MBLucas Bowers & Fisher Rodgers from Top 50 ranked University of South Carolina finished in 2nd place at the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. With a two-day total weight of 43.74 pounds, the duo finished in 2nd out of the 200 boat field and earned a payout of $2,500. Lucas & Fisher are the special guests for EP. 207 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast. Tune in to hear them talk about their team, as well as how they caught their fish out on Pi...
Episode 206: EP. 206 - Dylan & Carter Nutt Talk National Championship Victory at Pickwick Lake
May 29, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 317 MBThe special guests on this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast are Dylan & Carter Nutt from 3rd ranked University of North Alabama. This twin brother team won the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops contested at Pickwick Lake on May 23-24. Their two-day total weight of 52.36 pounds bested 2nd place by close to nine pounds. For their victory, the duo earned a total of close to $8,000 in prizes and contingencies, as well as 2,500 points t...
Episode 204: EP, 204 - Luke Loewe: Former College Angler, Now Working for Rapala
May 17, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 276 MBOn Episode 204 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk with Luke Loewe, Social Media Manager at Rapala. Luke is a former college angler from the University of Minnesota, who also played on the university's basketball team. Following college, Luke has merged his career with his passion for fishing. After getting his foot in the door of the fishing industry, Luke is now working as Social Media Manager at Rapala. He will be in attendance at next week's Collegiate Bass F...
Episode 205: EP. 205 - Top 25 Ranked Blue Mountain Christian Previews Pickwick Lake
May 17, 2024 00:00 - 18 minutes - 305 MBThe next event for the Association of Collegiate Anglers is the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. College fishing's longest running National Championship event is set to take place on Pickwick Lake in Florence, AL on May 23-24. On this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we are joined by members of the Top 25 ranked Blue Mountain Christian University Bass Fishing Team. Tune in to hear John Mark, TJ, and Lake talk about the fishing c...
Episode 203: EP. 203 - Pontius & Erickson from Top Ranked Montevallo Discuss Victory at Kentucky Lake
May 10, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 280 MBThe guests on Episode 203 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast are Blair Erickson & Jackson Pontius from number one ranked University of Montevallo. The duo won the most recent Bassmaster College Series event at Kentucky Lake with a two-day total weight of 42 pounds 1 ounce. Their fellow teammates, Nick & Easton who were previous guests on the podcast, finished in second overall. At Kentucky Lake, Montevallo earned the maximum number of points possible for any one school. ...
Episode 202: EP. 202 - Fothergill & Dumke from 2nd Ranked Montevallo Talk Hartwell Slam Victory
April 24, 2024 00:00 - 21 minutes - 360 MBThe special guests on Episode 202 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast are Easton Fothergill and Nicholas Dumke from 2nd ranked University of Montevallo. The duo recently won the Hartwell Slam, the first event of 2024 on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. That victory earned the anglers valuable prizes & contingencies, as well as 1,750 points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. This season, Montevallo is looking to...
Episode 201: EP. 201 - Former College Angler Hunter Bland Talks Boating Safety
April 10, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutes - 395 MBOn Episode 201 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with special guest Hunter Bland. Hunter is a former college angler at the University of Florida. While fishing at an event in 2017 on Lake Seminole, Hunter and his fellow teammate were involved in a boating accident. The pair had an unexpected mechanical failure that led to them both being ejected from the boat. Since the incident, Hunter has partnered with Yamaha, as well as other brands, to travel...
Episode 200: EP. 200 - Celebrating the 200th Episode with Special Guest Dustin Connell
April 05, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBThis episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast marks the 200th! For going on over four years now, the Association of Collegiate Anglers has been producing this podcast highlighting college fishing and other major news in the fishing industry. To celebrate the 200th episode, in partnership with the program's title sponsor Rapala & Crush City, the special guest is professional angler Dustin Connell. Dustin has had a great deal of success in the professional ranks, most re...
Episode 199: EP. 199 - Heins & Slone from Tennessee Tech Talk Douglas Lake Victory
March 27, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 293 MBThe guests for this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast are Harrison Heins & Hunter Slone from Tennessee Tech University. Harrison & Hunter won the most recent Bassmaster College Series event at Douglas Lake in Tennessee. The victory earned their team valuable points and moved them up to a tie for 80th in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Tune in to hear how the anglers caught their winning fish, as well as learn more about the Tennesse...
Episode 198: EP. 198 - 2nd Ranked Carson-Newman University Looks to Achieve Program History
March 01, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutes - 247 MBWith less than four months remaining in the race for 2023-24 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, Carson-Newman University is currently the 2nd ranked team in all of collegiate bass fishing. The team from Tennessee has put together a great season thus far. With a total of 21,310 points, Carson-Newman is just over 1,000 points behind top ranked Montevallo. During the 2023-24 season, Carson-Newman achieved a program first by earning a number one ranking in the...
Episode 197: EP. 197 - Montevallo's Peyton Harris & Dalton Head Talk Major Victory and Current #1 Ranking
February 16, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 290 MBPeyton Harris & Dalton Head from top ranked University of Montevallo started off the 2024 season on the Bassmaster College Series with a major victory at Lake Murray in South Carolina. The pair weighed in a two-day total of 43 pounds 12 ounces to secure the victory, and earn valuable points towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Montevallo is currently ranked number one in college fishing's only all-encompassing National Rankings system. The team f...
Episode 196: EP. 196 - Anderson Jones from 4th Ranked Lander University Gets the Win at Clarks Hill
February 09, 2024 00:00 - 15 minutes - 262 MBAnderson Jones from 4th ranked Lander University got the victory at Clark Hill Lake for the second event of 2024 on the Bassmaster College Series. Anderson joins host Kyle Curry on this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast. We start by talking to him about the event and how he caught the winning fish. Following that, Anderson talks about the current season of the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia and what has led Lander University to being ra...
Episode 195: EP. 195 - Emil Wagner Selected as AFTCO Bass Boot Camp Recruit
January 29, 2024 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with former college angler Emil Wagner. Emil was recently selected as the AFTCO Bass Boot Camp recruit for this upcoming year. AFTCO Bass Boot Camp is a nine episode series that will be on the AFTCO YouTube Channel. Throughout the course of the nine event season on the Bassmaster Opens, Emil will video his entire journey, chronicling what it's like to be a professional angler in pursuit of achieving...
Episode 194: EP. 194 - Anglers from 12th Ranked Adrian College Get Major Victory at Lake Toho
January 21, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Lucas Washburn & Braylon Eggerding. The two anglers from 12th ranked Adrian College recently won the MLF College Series Championship at Lake Toho with a two-day total of 42 pounds and 4 ounces. This major victory earned the team 2,000 points to count towards the 2023-24 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Tune in to this episode to hear about the victory, and learn more ...
Episode 193: EP. 193 - Dylan & Carter from Top 5 Ranked UNA Win at Harris Chain
January 11, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 291 MBLast week, anglers competed in the first major college event of 2024 to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. The MLF College Series held an event at the Harris Chain in Florida. Dylan & Carter Nutt from third ranked University of North Alabama won the tournament with a limit of bass weighing 21 pounds 12 ounces. Tune in to this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiate Bass Podcast to hear about the team's victory, and what UNA hopes to accomp...
Episode 192: EP. 192 - 3rd Ranked University of North Alabama Chases College Fishing History
December 12, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 364 MBOn episode 192 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Carter Nutt, Nathan Reynolds, and Bryce Kistler from 3rd ranked University of North Alabama. UNA is chasing college fishing history, as they are in pursuit of winning their third title as Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. If they were able to achieve this task, they would become the second team ever to do so (Montevallo: 2021, 2022, 2023). Tune in to hear from these thre...
Episode 191: EP. 191 - Number One Ranked University of Montevallo
November 16, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 343 MBThe University of Montevallo is currently ranked number one in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. This marks the first point this season in which the three-time defending title winner has been in the top spot. Montevallo has amassed a season total of 13,270 points, and is roughly 500 points ahead of second ranked Carson-Newman. On this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry is joined by Tyler Cory & Easton Fothergill from t...
Episode 190: EP. 190 - Pearman & Rutledge from Campbellsville University Talk Victory at AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open
October 26, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 319 MBThe AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open was the second event of the 2023-24 season for the Association of Collegiate Anglers on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. Wyatt Pearman & Ridge Rutledge from Top 25 ranked Campbellsville University won with a two-day total of 28.13 pounds. For their victory, the duo received close to $6,000 in prizes and contingencies, as well as 1,750 points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. On Episode ...
Episode 189: EP. 189 - Mat Higby from Arkansas Tech Previews Lake Dardanelle
October 11, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 252 MBThe special guest for this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast is Mat Higby from Arkansas Tech University. Mat, and his fishing partner John Foster Case, won the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open on Lake Dardanelle last year. Mat joins host Kyle Curry to talk about how the lake is setting up and what the field of more than 460 elite anglers can expect this weekend. Tune in to hear about the current fishing conditions, implications for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year...
Episode 188: EP. 188 - Harlan Thomas from Murray State Nets Big Victory at Kentucky Lake
October 02, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 343 MBThe Association of Collegiate Anglers recently contested its first no-entry-fee, nationally televised, double points event of the 2023-24 season on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. Harlan Thomas from Top 10 ranked Murray State University won the Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley on Kentucky Lake with a largemouth bass weighing 6.31 pounds. The victory, combined with another Top 10 overall bass, earned Thomas more than $9,000 in total prizes and co...
Episode 187: EP. 187 - Laindree Richardson from Drury University
August 31, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 235 MBOn 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 will finish high up in the standings for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Ga...
Episode 186: EP. 186 - Auburn University’s Smith & Marbut Win Second College National Championship Title of the Summer
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 130 MBLast 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 of Collegiate Anglers’ National Championship event, the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. As one ...
Episode 185: EP. 185 - Blake Tinsley to Transfer to McKendree University
July 31, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 221 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with college angler Blake Tinsley. Tinsley spent the last several seasons at Winona State and is transferring to McKendree University for this upcoming season. Tinsley and McKendree University Head Coach Jon Rinderer had met several times out on the college trail last season and that grew into an opportunity for the former Winona State angler to join the two-time Bass Pro Shops School of the Year win...
Episode 184: EP. 184 - Rapala Introduces CrushCity Soft Baits
July 23, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 124 MBAt ICAST 2023, Rapala introduced its new CrushCity soft baits. Developed from America’s top professional bass anglers, anglers see how versatile and effective these baits are, they will be using them to crush other species on multiple bodies of water all over the country. With the introduction of five soft baits, Rapala aims to show how defined the soft bait category can be with attention to detail on every bait matching the innovation they have brought to hard baits over the year...
Episode 183: EP. 183 - Drake Hemby from 3rd Ranked Carson-Newman University
June 25, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 209 MBOn Episode 183 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Drake Hemby from 3rd ranked Carson-Newman University. Drake, along with his teammate Ewing Minor, finished in 2nd place at the 2023 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. The duo's 2nd place finish helped to contribute to Carson-Newman's triple points opportunity that sealed the team's highest-ever finish in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu ...
Episode 182: EP. 182 - Montevallo Achieves History with 3rd Straight Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia
June 09, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 291 MBTwo weeks ago, the Association of Collegiate Anglers completed its 18th season on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. With that came the culmination of the race for Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. The University of Montevallo achieved collegiate bass fishing history by becoming the first school to ever win the title three times. Tune in to this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast as host Kyle Curry talks with Head Coach Wil...
Episode 181: EP. 181 - Smith & Marbut from 2nd Ranked Auburn Capture National Championship
June 02, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 153 MBIt's time for another new episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! On this episode, we talk with Tucker Smith & Hayden Marbut from 2nd ranked Auburn University. The duo won the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Hartwell. Tune in to hear how they caught their fish, as well as talk about Auburn's 2nd place finish in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia!
Episode 180: EP. 180 - Number One Ranked Montevallo Wins Pickwick Slam presented by Evolution Fishing
May 01, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 180 MBOn the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Charlie Wright & Logan Plueger from number one ranked University of Montevallo. The duo bested the elite field of more than 200 teams competing in the Pickwick Slam presented by Evolution Fishing to win the first event of 2023 on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. By bringing in a two-day total of more than 43 pounds, Wright & Plueger earned over $4,000 in prizes and contin...
Episode 179: EP. 179 - Pickwick Lake Preview with 9th Ranked UNA
April 18, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 152 MBIt's tournament week on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series! The Association of Collegiate Anglers is set to host its first event of 2023, the Pickwick Slam presented by Evolution Fishing. Taking place in Florence, AL at Pickwick Lake, this no-entry-fee, double points event currently has close to 230 teams registered to compete for over $20,000 in prizes and contingencies. On this latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with ...
Episode 178: EP. 178 - Peyton & Dalton From Top-Ranked Montevallo Talk Victory at Cherokee Lake
April 14, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 172 MBTune in to listen to Episode 178 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! On this episode, host Kyle Curry talks with Peyton Harris & Dolton Head from number one ranked University of Montevallo. Peyton & Dalton recently won the Bassmaster College Series event contested at Cherokee Lake in Tennessee. With a one-day total of 17 pounds 4 ounces, the duo bested the full college field to earn valuable points for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Find o...
Episode 177: EP. 177 - Evolution Fishing to Support College Anglers and Upcoming ACA Event
March 30, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 138 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Colt Fadal, Executive Director-Sales & Marketing for Evolution Fishing. Evolution Fishing was recently announced as a series partner supporting college fishing and the Association of Collegiate Anglers. Along with support of the series, Evolution Fishing will be the presenting sponsor of the Pickwick Slam presented by Evolution Fishing. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Evolution Fis...
Episode 176: EP. 176 - University of Nebraska Wins at Lake of the Ozarks
March 24, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 105 MBOn Episode 176 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Brett Lubeck and Trevor Schleich. The two anglers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln won the MLF college event on Lake of the Ozarks last Friday. Lubeck and Schleich won the one day tournament with a five bass limit weighing 20 pounds 2 ounces. Entering the event ranked 27th in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, the victory will only help Nebraska’s chances of mo...
Episode 175: EP. 175 - Missouri State University to Host School-Run Event at Lake of the Ozarks
March 10, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 143 MBIt’s time for another new episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! On this week’s show, host Kyle Curry is joined by Zach Adamec, Grant Dohle, and Alex Wood from 29th ranked Missouri State University. The Missouri State club is set to host a school-run event next Wednesday at Lake of the Ozarks that is eligible to award points towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Tune in to find out more information about the event and hear from these ...
Episode 174: EP. 174 - Peyton & Dalton From Top Ranked Montevallo Win MLF National Championship
February 24, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 196 MBThis past week, the MLF College National Championship was contested on Lake Toho in Florida. Peyton Harris & Dalton Head from number one ranked University of Montevallo won the event with a three day total weight of 66 pounds 15 ounces. The duo weighed in over 27 pounds on the final day of competition to secure the victory. By winning this major collegiate Championship event, Peyton & Dalton earned 2,000 points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by A...
Episode 173: EP. 173 - East Tennessee State University
February 13, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 188 MBTune in to the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast as we talk with representatives of the East Tennessee State University bass fishing club. The Tennessee-based team is working to build up its prominence on the national stage, and plans to compete in all ACA events on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series this season. Check out this episode to learn more about the club and their plans for the year!
Episode 172: EP. 172 - Blake & John Mark from 12th Ranked BMC Win at Harris Chain
February 02, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 174 MBOn the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Blake Bullock and John Mark Berry from 12th ranked Blue Mountain Christian University. Bullock and Berry recently won the Bassmaster College Series event at the Harris Chain in Florida with a two-day total of 46 pounds 11 ounces. After weighing over 29 pounds on Day 1 of tournament competition, the duo managed to hold on for the victory and earn valuable points towards the Bass Pro Shops S...
Episode 171: EP. 171 - Will & Cabe from 16th Ranked CVCC Win at Harris Chain
January 26, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 157 MBLast week, college anglers competed at the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida for the first major college event of 2023. The MLF college event was a one-day tournament that counts for double points towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Will Hammond & Cabe Mackey from 16th ranked Catawba Valley Community College took the win with 25 pounds 5 ounces. Tune in to the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast to hear about the team's win!...
Episode 170: EP. 170 - 6th Ranked Campbellsville University
January 20, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 193 MBCampbellsville University is currently ranked 6th in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. As we move past the halfway mark in the season, Campbellsville has achieved one of the highest rankings in its program history as they sit just over 4,000 points out of the top spot. On this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with members of the Campbellsville University Bass Fishing Team about their season so far. Tune in to h...
Episode 169: EP. 169 - Montevallo is Ranked #1 for the First Time this Season
January 13, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 169 MBFor the first time this season, the University of Montevallo is ranked number one in the race for Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Montevallo anglers Easton Fothergill & Nick Dumke are the special guests on this week’s episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast. The two anglers will discuss the season so far and Montevallo’s shot at achieving a first in the sport of collegiate bass fishing. No school has ever won the Bass Pro Shops School of the Y...
Episode 168: EP. 168 - 4th Ranked Murray State University
January 07, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 171 MBCheck out the first new episode of 2023 on the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! The guests on today’s show are Jacob Autry, Emily Freeman, and Jackson Kulijof from 4th ranked Murray State University. With the race for Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia entering the second half of the season, these three anglers are here to talk about the upcoming spring and what the team needs to do to finish the year ranked number one to claim its first ever title as Ba...
Episode 167: EP. 167 - Gaddis & Faulkner from 7th Ranked Carson-Newman Talk Win at Brandon Card Bass Open
December 09, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 29.6 MBJust last weekend, Hayden Gaddis & Riley Faulkner from seventh ranked Carson-Newman University won the Brandon Card Bass Open at Norris Lake. The duo won the School of the Year points earning event with a bag of fish weighing 15.17 pounds. By winning the event, Gaddis & Faulkner earn Carson-Newman very valuable points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Tune in to this latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast to hear fr...
Episode 166: EP. 166 - LSU-Shreveport Wins Major Event on Lake O' The Pines
November 17, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBOn the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry is joined by Marlee Churchman and Ty Gentry from LSU-Shreveport. The two anglers won the latest MLF regional event on Lake O' The Pines in Texas with a limit weighing 19 pounds 9 ounces. This major victory earned the team valuable points in the chase for Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, as well as brought the national spotlight upon the team for this major accomplishment. T...
Episode 165: EP. 165 - McKendree University is Ranked Number One and Looking to Make History
November 04, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 48.1 MBFor the first time since May of 2020, McKendree University is ranked number one in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Along with the University of Montevallo, McKendree is just one of two schools in the country to ever win the prestigious title twice. This season, McKendree is chasing history as they look to become the first school to ever win the School of the Year title three times. On the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, ho...
Episode 164: EP. 164 - Milligan & Parrish from Auburn University Win MLF Regional at Pickwick Lake
October 27, 2022 00:00 - 14 minutes - 33.1 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry is joined by special guests Blake Milligan & Matthew Parrish from fifth ranked Auburn University. Milligan & Parrish recently won the MLF Southeast Regional on Pickwick Lake with a five fish limit weighing 18 pounds 7 ounces. That victory earned Auburn University valuable points towards the Bass Pro Shops school of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Auburn’s next highest-finishing team placed third. Two T...
Episode 163: EP. 163 - Higby & Case From Arkansas Tech Win 2022 AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open
October 17, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes - 38.9 MBJust over one week ago, the Association of Collegiate Anglers contested its final event for the fall of 2022. The AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open was a two-day tournament held at Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, AR. With over $20,000 in prizes & contingencies on the line, as well as double points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, 218 of the top college teams were on hand. Mat Higby & John Foster Case from Arkansas Tech University won the e...
Episode 162: EP. 162 - Masen Wade previews Lake Dardanelle and the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open
October 04, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes - 38.4 MBOn the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Masen Wade from the University of Arkansas. Masen has a great track record at the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open on Lake Dardanelle, and he is registered to compete in the event this upcoming weekend! Tune in to hear Masen preview Lake Dardanelle, and talk about the University of Arkansas Bass Fishing Club.
Episode 161: EP. 161 - DBU's Parker Brown Talks Victory at Kentucky Lake
September 23, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 41.6 MBParker Brown from now 17th ranked Dallas Baptist University won the 2022 Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley at Kentucky Lake with a bass weighing 7.21 pounds. Parker bested the field of nearly 500 anglers to claim top honors and over $7,000 in prizes & contingencies. On this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry is joined by Parker Brown to discuss the latest victory. Tune in to hear about the winning pattern, all of the valuable prize...
Episode 160: EP. 160 - Murray State Previews the Upcoming Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley
September 12, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MBThe first Association of Collegiate Anglers event is set to take place this weekend on Kentucky Lake in Henry County and Paris, TN. More than 450 anglers have registered for the Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley and will be competing for over $20,000 in prizes and contingencies. The guests on today’s show are Jackson, Adrian, Ryan, and Emily from fourth ranked Murray State. Tune in to hear them talk about the event, Kentucky Lake, and strategy for fishing a big ba...