This upcoming weekend, the Association of Collegiate Anglers will contest the CrushCity Hartwell Slam presented by Sufix. The Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series offers four major college fishing events that feature no-entry-fees, are nationally televised and streamed events. This event is hosted by Visit Anderson in Anderson, SC on Lake Hartwell.
Close to 290 of college fishing’s most elite teams will be on-hand to compete for over $20,000 in prizes and contingencies. 23 of the current Top 25 ranked teams in the nation are registered to compete at Lake Hartwell.
“Our entire team at the Association of Collegiate Anglers is proud of our relationship with the team at Anderson, SC who along with our industry partners ensures the ACA can continue our tradition of not charging an entry fee or membership fee for these collegiate anglers competing,” stated Wade Middleton, the Director of ACA. “We’ll feed these kids, showcase them on a variety of media platforms, offer a lot of prizes and they’ll be treated to first class treatment by all the staff that helps to make these events one of a kind”.
The playing field for the ACA’s final double points event of the 2025-26 season is Lake Hartwell. Located in Anderson, SC, the fishery has played host to many prestigious professional and collegiate events. Official takeoff and weigh-in will occur at Green Pond Landing. Read the ACA’s lake preview article.
“We are excited to begin the 2026 season at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC,” said Kyle Curry, ACA Managing Director. “The spring of the year is a great time to be out on the water, and Lake Hartwell is full of bass. We look forward to watching this elite field compete in the next few days.”
The title sponsors of this weekend’s event, CrushCity and Sufix, are part of the Rapala family of brands. A Rapala representative will be on-site at the registration meeting providing anglers with free swag. The Rapala family of brands is comprised of companies that produce dynamic products for anglers to use to catch fish. Read this article, to find out about Rapala baits that could be key players at Lake Hartwell.
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