#WeAreCollegiateBass
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Episode 159: EP. 159 - Adrian College Takes the Early Season Lead in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia
August 26, 2022 00:00 - 17 minutes - 18.1 MB VideoThis week the Association of Collegiate Anglers released the first standings of the season in the race for Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Adrian College is in the top spot with a total of 6,620 points. On the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Adrian College anglers Caleb Dachenhaus and Hayden Scott. Tune in as the two anglers talk about being ranked number one, and their goals for this new season!
Episode 158: EP. 158 - WVC Bass Fishing Team Assists with Eli Newberry Memorial Tournament
August 19, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 70.5 MBEarlier this summer, Wabash Valley College lost a member of its fishing family and 2023 recruiting class as high school angler Eli Newberry passed away in a car accident. Eli was set to be a high school senior this fall and had already signed to attend WVC and be a member of the bass fishing team starting the fall of 2023. The local community and the college fishing scene quickly rallied together to organize a memorial tournament to benefit the family. The Eli Newberry Memorial To...
Episode 157: EP. 157 - University of Nebraska's Russell & Schleich Win MLF Central Regional
August 05, 2022 00:00 - 17 minutes - 40 MBWith ICAST now in the books, that means the start of a new school year is right around the corner! Following a two week break since the last episode, we are excited to bring you the latest edition of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast. Today’s guests are Logan Russell & Trevor Schleich from the University of Nebraska. The duo won the latest MLF Central Regional at the Mississippi River with a total weight of 16 pounds 9 ounces. Tune in to hear them talk about the event and ...
Episode 156: EP. 156 - Georgia College Bass Fishing Team
July 15, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 34.8 MBOn this week’s episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk with Josh Finnerty & Callaway Robinson from Georgia College. Georgia College is ranked 22nd in the upcoming ACA pre-season poll that will be released starting next week. The team from Milledgeville, GA puts in a lot of hard work year in and year out, and it shows in their performance as it pertains to the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Tune in to hear these anglers talk about th...
Episode 155: EP. 155 - Preston Kendrick Talks Bryan College Career and Working in the Fishing Industry
July 08, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MBThe special guest on this episode is Bryan College angler and representative in the fishing industry Preston Kendrick. Preston is a member of the fishing team at Bryan College where he won the 2020 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops with his fellow teammate Bailey Fain. Along with being a student angler as he pursues a Masters degree, Preston works for the Outdoor Brand Team. The Association of Collegiate Anglers partners with the Outdoor Bran...
Episode 154: EP. 154 - Simpson University Finishes 1st & 2nd at California Delta
July 01, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 48.6 MBIt’s time for another new episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! On this week’s show, host Kyle Curry talks with Nathan Phillips and Ty Manterola from Simpson University. Located in Redding, CA, Simpson University has made a name for itself on the college bass fishing circuit over the last several years. The team recently made a huge statement to start the 2022-23 season of the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Anglers representing Simpson U...
Episode 153: EP. 153 - Auburn University Alumnus Logan Parks
June 17, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MBThe special guest on this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast is Bass Pro Shops and Nitro Boats pro Logan Parks. Parks fished for the Auburn University bass fishing team the past four years, and has played an integral role in Auburn’s ascension to the top of the college ranks. Parks finished 2nd overall at the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops, was a part of the 2nd ranked Auburn bass team last season, and won the $1,000,000 pay...
Episode 152: EP. 152 - Montevallo Wins Back-to-Back Titles as Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia
June 10, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MBThe chase for Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia is a 12 month race consisting of over 200 university college bass fishing clubs/teams competing in dozens of events across the nation. Earning valuable points along the way, these schools are vying to finish the season inside of the prestigious Top 25, or even number one! For the second straight season, the University of Montevallo has finished the season as the number one ranked team in the Bass Pro Shops Sch...
Episode 151: EP. 151 - Chambers & Blackwell from Wallace State Talk National Championship Victory
June 06, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk to the winners of the 2022 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops! Bryar Chambers and Clent Blackwood from Wallace State weighed in a two-day total of 46.91 pounds to win the final event of the season for the Association of Collegiate Anglers and the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. Chambers and Blackwood bested the field comprised of hundreds of college fishing’s bes...
Episode 150: EP. 150 - Previewing Pickwick Lake with Top 25 Ranked University of North Alabama
May 09, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week on the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk with anglers from Top 25 ranked University of North Alabama about the upcoming BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. The 17th edition of the Association of Collegiate Anglers Championship will take place on Pickwick Lake in Florence, AL on May 26th-27th. Tune in as Avery Whitwell, Jackson Holbert, and Walker Sahagun join host Kyle Curry to talk about Pickwick Lake, the city of Florence...
Episode 149: EP. 149 - Schwartz & Arnold from Top Ranked Montevallo Talk Victory at Barnett Reservoir
April 29, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 29.1 MBIt’s time for another new episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! On today’s episode, host Kyle Curry is joined by Chance Schwartz and Merritt Arnold from number one ranked University of Montevallo. Schwartz and Arnold won the 2022 Barnett Reservoir Rumble with a two-day total of 30.15 pounds. That 1st place victory earned the duo over $5,000 in prizes & contingencies, as well as 1,250 points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garc...
Episode 148: EP. 148 - Augustana College to Host School-Run Event on Mississippi River
April 20, 2022 00:00 - 13 minutes - 31.3 MBOn the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Ben Ford from Augustana College. The Augustana College Fishing Club is set to host the Mississippi River Rumble in Thomson, IL on May 1. This School-Run event is eligible for points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Tune in as we talk with Ben about the event, Augustana’s Fishing Club, and much more!
Episode 147: EP. 147 - Montevallo Enters Barnett Reservoir Rumble Ranked 1st in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia
April 05, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes - 38.3 MBThe first Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series event of the spring season is almost here! On the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk to representatives from the University of Montevallo leading up to the Barnett Reservoir Rumble this weekend. Montevallo will enter the event in first place for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. With a season total of 13,105 points, Montevallo holds a more than 600 point lead over s...
Episode 146: EP. 146 - Barnett Reservoir and Ridgeland, MS
March 24, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 25.4 MBThe next event on the schedule for the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series is the Barnett Reservoir Rumble. This Association of Collegiate Anglers double points event will take place on Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, MS. On this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry is joined by Jana Dear with Visit Ridgeland. Jana is here to tell you everything you need to know about the city of Ridgeland, Barnett Reservoir, and things to do! Tune in to ...
Episode 145: EP. 145 - 8th Ranked Blue Mountain College Talks Upcoming Barnett Reservoir Rumble
March 18, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week on the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we begin to discuss the upcoming Barnett Reservoir Rumble set to take place in Ridgeland, MS on April 9th & 10th. On this episode, host Kyle Curry is joined by representatives from 8th ranked Blue Mountain College. BMC is located in northern Mississippi, just a few hours from Barnett Reservoir. Numerous members of the Toppers Bass Team have experience fishing on this particular body of water. Isaac Duncan, Lake Norsworthy, an...
Episode 144: EP. 144 - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Bass Fishing Club
March 11, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 35.6 MBOn this week’s episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast we talk with team members from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Bass Fishing Club. Brock Lederman, Ben Rehm, Reed Kochan, and Nate Boenning join host Kyle Curry to talk about their club. UWSP has a long history of being well-respected college bass fishing team that has experienced success at lakes all across the country. Tune in to learn about the team, hear funny stories, and find out what the team hopes ...
Episode 143: EP. 143 - University of Wisconsin-Platteville Fishing Team
March 02, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 44.3 MBIt’s time again for another new episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! On this week’s episode, we talk with members of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Fishing Team: Logan Spice, Nick Redlin, and Brady Rufenacht. Logan and Nick are registered to compete in the upcoming Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley. Throughout this roughly 20 minute interview we talk about the first ACA event of 2022 at Kentucky Lake, and learn more about the UW-Platteville...
Episode 142: EP. 142 - College Angler Drew Gill Signs with Campbellsville University Bass Fishing Team
February 19, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 82 MBEpisode 142 of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, hosted by Kyle Curry, will feature current Wabash Valley College angler Drew Gill as he recently committed and signed to join the Campbellsville University Bass Fishing Team starting in the fall of 2022. Joining Drew on today’s show is his father Todd, who is the Head Bass Fishing Coach at WVC, and Tony Miracle, the Head Bass Fishing Coach at Campbellsville University. Tune in and listen as we talk to Drew about the recruitin...
Episode 141: EP. 141 - Rankings Report: February 1, 2022
February 04, 2022 00:00 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MBOn the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry and Wade Middleton introduce the current Top 25 in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia and provide analysis of the nation’s top teams. The race for the 2021-22 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia is just past the halfway mark as a winner is set to crowned at Pickwick Lake at the end of May. Hundreds of the nation’s top collegiate bass fishing teams are c...
Episode 140: EP. 140 - The Indiana University Bass Fishing Team
January 29, 2022 00:00 - 14 minutes - 34 MBIt’s time for another new episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! This week, host Kyle Curry is joined by special guests Andrew Yazdi, Adam Troyer, and James Yuska from the Indiana University Bass Fishing Team. The IU Bass Fishing Team is one of the longest tenured collegiate bass fishing clubs in the country. For a team with such a storied tradition and history, the team from Bloomington, IN had seen a dip in participation over the past few years. However, during th...
Episode 139: EP. 139 - Tyler & Bo from James Madison University
January 22, 2022 00:00 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk with Tyler Nicol & Bo Howland from James Madison University. The current and former club presidents of the JMU bass team join host Kyle Curry for a brief interview talking about the team. Located in Harrisonburg, VA, JMU is situated in a beautiful part of the country that presents great angling opportunities. Tune in to learn about the club and the hard work these two anglers have put in to build the team up to n...
Episode 138: EP. 138 - Nick & Easton from #1 Ranked Montevallo
January 14, 2022 00:00 - 14 minutes - 32.7 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk to Nick Dumke & Easton Fothergill from the University of Montevallo. Nick & Easton finished 4th at the MLF Southeastern Regional on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida, earning 970 points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. That Top 5 finish in Florida propels Montevallo into the number one spot for the first time this season. During this episode, host Kyle Curry talks...
Episode 137: EP. 137 - Jackson Gill & Nicholas Ferrer from the UCF Bass Fishing Team
January 08, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 55.5 MBHappy New Year! It’s time for the first episode of 2022 for the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! We start the year off by talking to Jackson Gill and Nicholas Ferrer from the University of Central Florida Bass Fishing Team. The team on campus there in Orlando works hard to compete on the national level and maintain a strong social media presence to support sponsors and promote each individual angler on the team. One of those current team members, Will Carpenter, was recently...
Episode 136: EP. 136 - D1 Men's Basketball Player and Avid Fisherman Luke Loewe from the University of Minnesota
December 10, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 41.1 MBOn the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with college angler and and D1 men’s basketball player Luke Loewe. Luke attends the University of Minnesota where he plays for the Golden Gophers Men’s Basketball Team and is also a member of the school’s Bass Fishing Team. Along with the athletic accolades, Luke also has a strong presence on social media and YouTube where he posts content from his latest fishing adventures. You can find Luke...
Episode 135: EP. 135 - 6th Ranked Murray State University
December 03, 2021 00:00 - 15 minutes - 35.8 MBIt’s time for another new episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! On this week’s show, host Kyle Curry talks with Emily Freeman, Braiden Koerber, and Ryan Park from 6th ranked Murray State University. Murray State has earned a total of 6,140 points this season, and trails top-ranked Adrian College by 1,200 points. The team from near the shores of Kentucky Lake has a rich history as being a highly competitive club on the national scene. However, one thing is still mis...
Episode 134: EP. 134 - Million Dollar Men: Logan Parks & Tucker Smith from Auburn University Win the Bass Pro Shops US Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships Finals
November 22, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Logan Parks and Tucker Smith from Top 5 ranked Auburn University. Parks and Smith just won the US Open National Amateur Bass Fishing Championship event put on by Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops. Touted as the largest bass fishing event in the history of the sport, the tournament paid out a first place prize of $1,000,000, two Toyota Tundra trucks, and two Nitro bass boats. These two Auburn Uni...
Episode 133: EP. 133 - 3rd Ranked Auburn University Discusses Season Thus Far and Upcoming School-Run Event
November 19, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 39.4 MBIt’s time for another new episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! The special guests for today’s show, representing third ranked Auburn University, are Carson Maddux, Rob Cruvellier, and Sam Hanggi. With a total of 6,905 points on the season, Auburn is approximately 1,400 points behind top-ranked Adrian College. This weekend, Auburn University will be hosting a school-run event to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. The Auburn...
Episode 132: EP. 132 - Tyler Christy & Trey Schroeder from 2nd Ranked McKendree University
November 12, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 26 MBOn the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Tyler Christy and Trey Schroeder from McKendree University. McKendree is currently ranked 2nd overall in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, trailing top-ranked Adrian College by just over 200 points. If McKendree is able to win the School of the Year title this season, they would make collegiate bass fishing history. Never before, in the history of the Bass Pro...
Episode 131: EP. 131 - 19th Ranked LSU-Shreveport
November 05, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 44.7 MBIt’s time for another new episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! Today we will be talking with the coach and team members from 19th ranked LSU-Shreveport. Head Coach Charles Thompson, Tripp Bowman, and Brayden Nichols join host Kyle Curry to talk about the up and coming program from Shreveport, LA. Tune in to hear about this team, the anglers involved, and how to find out more information about the LSUS Fishing Team!
Episode 130: EP. 130 - Cully & Gaddis from Carson-Newman Win MLF Southeastern Regional
October 29, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with special guests Ben Cully & Hayden Gaddis from 13th ranked Carson-Newman University. The duo won the most recent MLF Southeastern Regional event at Lake Chickamauga. Weighing in a five-bass limit for 18 pounds, Cully & Gaddis secured 1,000 points for Carson-Newman to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Tune in to hear them talk about their latest victory, ...
Episode 129: EP. 129 - Robert Gee & Luke Byerly Discuss 2nd Place Finish at AFTCO Open
October 21, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 25.2 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry talks with Robert Gee and Luke Byerly from the 9th ranked school in the nation, the University of Tennessee. Gee and Byerly finished in 2nd place at the 2021 AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open at Lake Dardanelle two weeks ago. That 2nd place finish paid out over $1,000 in prizes, including a $700 Bass Pro Shops gift card, four Abu Garcia Vendetta casting rods, and a Rapala tackle package. Tune in to hear these tw...
Episode 128: EP. 128 - Pinell & Knowles from LSU Talk Victory at AFTCO Open
October 15, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 30.5 MBHeath Pinell and Taylor Knowles from LSU won the first Association of Collegiate Anglers event, the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open, last weekend. The duo weighed in a two-day total of 24.89 pounds to best the elite field of 216 boats. First place at the AFTCO Open paid out thousands of dollars in prizes, as well as 1,250 points towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Pinell and Knowles join host Kyle Curry on this week’s episode of the Rapala #WeAreColl...
Episode 127: EP. 127 - Russellville, AR and Lake Dardanelle set to host 2021 AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open
September 30, 2021 00:00 - 35 seconds - 26.9 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, host Kyle Curry is joined by Christie Graham, Executive Director-Russellville Tourism & Visitors Center. The town of Russellville and Lake Dardanelle will play host to the upcoming AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open. Russellville and the surrounding areas offer plenty of great activities, wonderful restaurants, shopping, and tons of great things to do! Tune in to hear Christie talk about Russellville, the importance of bass tour...
Episode 126: EP. 126 - Defending Champs from Drury University Discuss Upcoming 2021 AFTCO Open
September 17, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 42.8 MBToday’s special guests on the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast are Cole Breeden and Cameron Smith from Drury University. The duo won the 2020 AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open at Lake Dardanelle. Drury University went on to place another team inside the Top 5 at that event, and jumpstarted what turned into a historic season for the team from Springfield, MO. Breeden and Smith join host Kyle Curry to talk the importance of this victory, and the exposure it provided for Drury Universit...
Episode 125: EP. 125 - Bleser & Rathbun from 3rd Ranked McKendree Talk Win at WVC Invitational
September 10, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 31.6 MBCheck out the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast! Host Kyle Curry is joined by special guests Bailey Bleser and Devon Rathbun from number three ranked McKendree University. The duo from the two-time Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia won the Wabash Valley College Invitational earlier this week. Bleser and Rathbun weighed in a five bass limit for 18.42 pounds, securing 100 points towards the 2021-22 School of the Year race. Tune in to...
Episode 124: EP. 124 - 2nd Ranked Auburn University Talks 2021-22 Early Season Success
September 02, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week on the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk with 2nd ranked Auburn University about the team’s success early on during the 2021-22 race for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. The team has earned a total of 3,400 points and is approximately 2,400 points behind top-ranked Adrian College. Special guests Carson Maddux, Logan Parks, and Sam Hanggi join host Kyle Curry on this latest episode. Tune in to learn about the team, and the keys to...
Episode 123: EP. 123 - Adrian College Discusses #1Ranking for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia
August 27, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 25.9 MBMatt Davis and Shane Nelson from number one ranked Adrian College are the special guests on this week’s episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast. Adrian is the current leader in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, building an early margin of more than 2,000 points over second-ranked Auburn. Over the course of the past week or so, Adrian has earned 2,500 points by winning two major college-level events. Tune in to hear Matt and Shane talk about...
Episode 122: EP. 122 - Adrian College Anglers Claim School’s First-Ever National Championship
August 19, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 30.4 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk with Hayden Scott and Griffin Fernandes. The two anglers from Adrian College teamed up to win the BASS College Series National Championship on the St. Lawrence River last weekend. Scott & Fernandes topped the elite field with a three-day total weight of 63 pounds and 10 ounces. The victory earns Adrian College a total of 1,500 points towards the 2021-22 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. ...
Episode 121: EP. 121 - Pre-Season 3rd Ranked Carson-Newman University
August 13, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 33.8 MBThe special guests on this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast are Coach Hunter Sales and anglers Ben Cully & Hayden Gaddis from Carson-Newman University. Carson-Newman finished last season ranked 4th in the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. This marks the highest finish in school history for the team from Tennessee. With the first rankings drop of the new season set to drop this month, Carson-Newman enters the year with high expectations....
Episode 120: EP. 120 - Knarr & Lowe from the University of Iowa Talk Victory at Mississippi River
August 06, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 25.5 MBOn the latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we talk with Pierce Knarr and Ryan Lowe from the University of Iowa. The duo won a recent MLF regional event on the Mississippi River with a three-fish total weight of 12 pounds 10 ounces. The victory earns Iowa a total of 1,000 points towards the race for 2021-22 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. Tune in to hear about their victory and learn more about the bass fishing club at the Universi...
Episode 119: EP. 119 - Season Preview with ACA Director Wade Middleton
July 15, 2021 00:00 - 15 minutes - 35.2 MBThe Director of the Association of Collegiate Anglers, Wade Middleton, joins us on this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast. With a new season on the horizon, there are a lot of different topics to discuss during this episode. We start off by looking back at the 2021 race for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia, where Montevallo claimed its first-ever School of the Year title at Lake Murray in South Carolina. Following that, the conversati...
Episode 118: EP. 118 - Blake Jackson & Trevor McKinney from McKendree University
July 01, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 29.9 MBThe special guests on this latest episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast are Blake Jackson and Trevor McKinney from McKendree University. Jackson & McKinney claimed a recent victory at the BASS Wild Card event on Lay Lake just one week ago. The duo had a very interesting week as they encountered a life-threatening incident during practice, then managed to claim the tournament victory. Jackson & McKinney caught a majority of their fish on a Rapala DT-6 crankbait. Tune...
Episode 117: EP. 117 - Wabash Valley College Bass Fishing Team
June 24, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode we talk to one of the newest teams in collegiate bass fishing, Wabash Valley College(WVC). The Warriors Bass Fishing Team just completed its first full season out on the college trail. The first ACA ran event the school competed in was the 2020 Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley at Kentucky Lake. Throughout the rest of the season, WVC competed in each double points event out on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. Through the points ea...
Episode 116: EP. 116 - Andrews & Nimrod from UL-Monroe Earn 1,000 School of the Year points with Recent Victory
June 18, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 28.2 MBThe second points earning event of the new season was contested on Lake of the Pines in east Texas last weekend. Jacob Andrews & Connor Nimrod from the University of Louisiana-Monroe won the MLF Southeastern Conference event with a single day total of 26 pounds 5 ounces. Lake of the Pines kicked out a lot of good fish for the regional event last week. Close to 15 teams weighed in limits of 20 pounds or larger. Tune in and listen as we talk with Andrews & Nimrod about their latest...
Episode 115: EP. 115 - TCU Anglers Skolnick and Torres Talk Victory at 2021 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops
June 10, 2021 00:00 - 18 minutes - 43.2 MBThis episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast will conclude our coverage of the 2021 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. Today’s special guests are Noah Skolnick and Garrett Torres from Texas Christian University. Skolnick and Torres won the National Championship event at Lake Murray with a two-day total of 32.51 pounds. The duo entered Day 2 in 15th place after weighing in 13.53 pounds on the first day of competition. On Championshi...
Episode 114: EP. 114 - Montevallo Wins the 2020-21 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia
June 04, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 34 MBJust over one week ago today, a winner was crowned in the 2020-21 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. The University of Montevallo capitalized on a commanding seven month reign of 1st place to earn the number one ranking at season’s end. Back-to-back defending School of the Year winners McKendree University put together a strong push at Lake Murray, but Montevallo’s commanding 1,000 plus point lead proved too large to overcome. On this episode of the Rapala ...
Episode 113: EP. 113 - Attractions, Events and Food at Lake Murray
May 20, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week’s episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast will be the final episode until after the conclusion of the 2021 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Murray. Our guest for this episode is Miriam Atria - President/CEO, Capital City/Lake Murray Country. Miriam joins us to discuss places to eat, areas to visit, and a variety of attractions that the area has to offer. Tune in to hear all of the great things she has to say about...
Episode 112: EP. 112 - Clemson University Angler Robert Wise Breaks Down Lake Murray
May 14, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we continue to preview Lake Murray and the fishing conditions out on the playing field for the upcoming BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. Host Kyle Curry is joined by special guest Robert Wise from Clemson University. Robert is a local to the area and claims Lake Murray as his home lake. Tune in as Robert answers a wide range of questions about the fishing conditions out on Lake Murra...
Episode 111: EP. 111 - Lander University Angler Whit Edmonds Previews Lake Murray
May 07, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 33 MBLake Murray in South Carolina will be the playing field for the upcoming BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. The 2021 Championship will mark the first time that the Association of Collegiate Anglers has hosted an event on this particular fishery. For a majority of the field registered to compete in this tournament, it will be their first time ever fishing Lake Murray. On this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we will be joined...
Episode 110: EP. 110 - Cherry & Holt from Number One Montevallo Talk Guntersville Victory
April 29, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 37.1 MBOn this episode of the Rapala #WeAreCollegiateBass Podcast, we are joined by Aaron Cherry and Chandler Holt from number one ranked University of Montevallo. Cherry & Holt won the latest MLF college event at Lake Guntersville last weekend. The Montevallo anglers weighed in a five-bass limit for 18 pounds 14 ounces to best second place by nearly a full pound. This event marks just another major victory as Montevallo pushes to win its first Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented...