SAN ANTONIO, TX (February 7, 2023) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers is excited to announce a continued strategic relationship with Garmin, the premier marine electronics manufacturer in the industry. Known for revolutionary products like LiveScope™ live-scanning sonar and the Force Trolling Motor, Garmin has been a proud supporter of collegiate bass fishing since its inception.
Garmin’s support of the ACA and its events will include continued support via the college angler discount program, Garmin Tournament Rewards, and support at events to include the 2023 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.
“We are excited to continue to work with the Association of Collegiate Anglers in support of the great work they’re doing for college anglers and fishing clubs around the country,” said Dave Dunn, Garmin senior director of marine and RV sales. “These anglers are the future of our sport and we remain dedicated to supporting the platform in which they compete.”
“Since we first started the Collegiate Bass Fishing Series 18 years ago, Garmin has been a supporter of these student anglers and the anglers have responded by choosing Garmin to run on their boats and in their everyday life,” explained Wade Middleton, Director of the ACA and President of CarecoTV. “Garmin makes so many great tools for these young anglers to utilize any time they are out on the water. This includes Garmin LiveScope, and the Garmin Force Trolling motor and these college anglers are some of the savviest ones out there when it comes to catching fish on this innovative technology.”
Garmin supports collegiate anglers through a wide array of programs and initiatives. One of those is the premier discount program they offer to all college anglers. This program allows anglers to purchase products at a discounted rate, thus upgrading their gear and making them better anglers. To find out more about the discount opportunities and apply to receive a code, click here.
Another great incentive offered by Garmin is the Garmin Tournament Rewards program. This is a world-class level tournament contingency program that rewards anglers for running Garmin electronics. To be eligible for the $500 cash prize, an angler must be the highest placing Garmin user at a qualifying Garmin-sanctioned event. The boat must be equipped with one or more Garmin fixed-mounted marine electronics or trolling motor. Garmin Tournament Rewards will be honored at all 2023 ACA sanctioned events. View the complete details here.
Complete details of all the collegiate discount and bonus programs can also be found on our website at the Discounts and Incentives page.
About Garmin
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the eighth consecutive year, Garmin was recently named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). Other Garmin marine brands include Fusion® and Navionics®. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual Newsroom, email our press team, connect with @garminfishhunt on social media, or follow our adventures at garmin.com/blog.
About the Association of Collegiate Anglers
The Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) is a division of CarecoTV that was created to facilitate growth, development, and structure within competitive collegiate bass fishing, with emphasis on competitive events nationwide. The ACA created the original BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Series 18 seasons ago. That single event has evolved into the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, which is now recognized as the longest-running consecutive collegiate bass fishing series in existence.
The ACA owns the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, Bass Pro Shops School of Year presented by Abu Garcia program, and associated assets. The ACA lineup of major college fishing events includes a variety of tournaments nationwide that are multi-day tournaments, all of which are televised on several networks, as well as streamed on a variety of connected platforms. The ACA also provides support to numerous schools operating regional events nationwide which helps to grow the exposure and awareness of college fishing.
Thanks in part to the large diversity of media exposure the ACA provides, the series boasts the largest amount of televised and streaming coverage of any collegiate fishing series. This includes a dedicated television series on numerous television networks and streaming platforms, as well as additional coverage of select events inside other programs. This combination includes coverage from Discovery Channel, CBS Sports, Pursuit Channel, as well as other regional and national networks. You can also find coverage online at any time of past events thanks to coverage on OutdoorActionTV.com and PursuitUp.com
For more information on the ACA or the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, visit www.CollegiateBassChampionship.com. For more information on Bass Pro Shops, visit www.BassPro.com. For more information on CarecoTV, visit www.CarecoTV.com.
For more information on the ACA or the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, visit www.CollegiateBassChampionship.com. For more information on Bass Pro Shops, visit www.BassPro.com. For more information on CarecoTV, visit www.CarecoTV.com.
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