Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - October 2019

The win by Schneider also goes a long way towards Adri- an College’s chase for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. That first-place finish earns Adrian College 1,000 points that will add to their first place leading total. Hunter says that the team’s results at Ken- tucky Lake last week demonstrate the drive and determi- nation this team has. “It just says a lot about program. We were 1,500 points ahead or so before this tournament. We’re not letting off the gas, we’re just getting started,” he said. Staff members are currently working on tallying up School of the Year points from the most recent events. The current updated standings will be released later this week. Making the right decisions on fishing location and bait selection helped Schneider to fulfill a lifelong dream. “This is what I’ve been dreaming of since I was 12 years old you know, since I first casted a bait caster…is being up on a big stage and being able to win a tournament, or win something big,” he said. The college senior went out and claimed Day 2 Session 2 with 5.16 pounds. The victory validates Schneider’s effort and determination to compete at the highest level in college fishing. “I was just able to prove to myself and my family, and everybody that told me I couldn’t do it, I’m here now and I’m living proof. Just one bite and I’m here,” Schneider concluded. The win by Schneider also goes a long way towards Adri- an College’s chase for the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. That first-place finish earns Adrian College 1,000 points that will add to their first place leading total. Hunter says that the team’s results at Ken- tucky Lake last week demonstrate the drive and determi- nation this team has. “It just says a lot about program. We were 1,500 points ahead or so before this tournament. We’re not letting off the gas, we’re just getting started,” he said. Staff members are currently working on tallying up School of the Year points from the most recent events. The current updated standings will be released later this week. For more information about the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, please visit the Associate of Colle- giate anglers wbesite by clicking here .

Hunter Schneider from Adrian College holds up his win- ning bass of 5.16 pounds to claim 1st Place in the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Big Bass Bash Presented By Berkley.

The winning moment. Hunter walked away with thousands of dollars in prize money which included: $2,000 Power-Pole Gift Certificate, $1,000 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card, Thompson Center T/CR22 Rifle, 1 Revo STX Cast- ing Reels, IKE Spinning Rod, 1 HydroWave, Mustang PFD, TH Marine Product, $100 Ranger Wear Gift Card, One 80 QT Engel Cooler.