The CrushCity Hartwell Slam presented by Sufix will take place at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC on March 28-29, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, TX (February 4, 2026) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers is excited to announce the title sponsors, CrushCity and Sufix, for its first event of 2026 on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. The CrushCity Hartwell Slam presented by Sufix is set to take place at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC on March 28-29, 2026.
“We built CrushCity with college anglers in mind,” says Matt Jensen, VP of Marketing at Rapala USA. “I’m super excited to partner with ACA by adding in the title sponsorship of CrushCity presented by Sufix at the Hartwell Slam. These are two of the hottest brands for tournament anglers, as we have seen shaking mooch minnows and freeloaders become a staple in the bass market, and the hottest line growing in our industry is Sufix 832 and Sufix Revolve. Our plan is to put this product in more college anglers’ hands and watch them succeed!”
Both brands are part of the Rapala portfolio and will support college anglers in a multitude of ways leading up to the event, and on-site at Lake Hartwell. Each angler competing in the tournament will receive a spool of Sufix Revolve and a package of Mooch Minnows. A variety of Rapala, CrushCity, Sufix, and VMC products will be incorporated into the overall prize payout. CrushCity weigh bags will also be utilized at weigh-in throughout the entirety of the event.
“We are looking forward to kicking off the 2026 season at Lake Hartwell with the CrushCity Hartwell Slam presented by Sufix,” said Kyle Curry, ACA Managing Director. “The support from CrushCity and Sufix, as well as the Rapala brands as a whole, will provide the anglers with great products and opportunities to achieve their goals out on the water.”
Rapala proudly supports college anglers at each ACA event, and all throughout the year. Teams competing in ACA events are eligible for key discounts off products from brands associated with Rapala, CrushCity, Sufix, and VMC. Find out more about the discount program here.
The CrushCity Hartwell Slam presented by Sufix will take place at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC on March 28-29, 2026. This will be the ACA’s first event of 2026, and final regular season tournament before the year-end Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops in May. Registration will open later this week. Check the ACA website, social media, and e-mail e-blasts for further details.
