SAN ANTONIO, TX (October 19, 2026) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers recently contested its second event of the 2026-27 season on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. Contested at Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, AR, the AFTCO Collegiate Bass Open featured a record field of more than 300 teams competing in a no-entry-fee, nationally televised, and live streamed event. The tournament boasted a payout of over $30,000 in prizes and contingencies, as well as double points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia.
One of those valuable contingencies awarded was Garmin Tournament Rewards. This premier contingency program is available at each ACA event. The top placing angler of a Garmin-sponsored fishing tournament, that is part of the tournament rewards program, from a boat equipped exclusively with mounted Garmin marine electronics. Will be awarded $500 as part of Garmin Tournament Rewards. Additionally, the top placing angler with a Garmin Force Trolling Motor, will be awarded $500.
Claiming the exclusive Garmin electronics bonus is Eli Scroggins with Campbellsville University. He also won this same contingency at the ACA’s previous stop at Kentucky. Fishing with fellow teammate Sam Scroggins, the pair finished in 21stwith a two-day total weight of 25.27 pounds. The exclusive Garmin electronics Tournament Reward bonus earned him an additional $500.
Mason McCormick from LSU-Shreveport was the highest-finishing Garmin Force Trolling Motor user. Mason, and teammate Colton Caskey, finished in a tie for 29th out of the more than 300 boat field. $500 is what Mason receives for the Force Trolling Motor bonus of Garmin Tournament Rewards.
To find out more about Garmin Tournament Rewards, click here.
Garmin offers college anglers with a discount program to equip their boats with Garmin gear. Find out more and apply for a discount code here.
