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Lock-n-Haul® Joins Impressive List of American Bass Anglers’ Sponsors
Athens, AL..........Announcement was made today of the American Fishing Tours’ newest sponsor, Lock-n-Haul®. “We are very excited to introduce our anglers to this new product that will help them to keep their equipment in top notch condition”, stated Debra Talley, National Marketing Director of American Bass Anglers. “We are always seeking out new sponsors that will enhance our anglers’ abilities to enjoy their sport with the confidence in knowing they have the best products available on the market and those companies support what they are doing”, continued Talley.
“We are very excited as well to be working with American Bass Anglers, said Jim Smith, owner of Lock-n-Haul®. It is the world's first and only universal fit true transom saver/motor toter stabilizer, that easily adjusts to fit most outboard motor brands and sizes with hydraulic tilt and trim systems from 50-350hp and on any boat! “Anglers can use our product with confidence, knowing that great care went into fine tuning a product that would give them maximum security for their outboard motor”, continued Smith.
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Want to win a Lock-n-Haul?
Here is your chance win. ABA will give 2 Lock-n-Hauls away each Friday for the next 2 weeks. Simply fill out the following survey and you will be automatically entered to into all of the drawings. Please one survey/ entry per person. The winners from each drawing will be announced the following Monday starting August 3rd.
Click Here to take the Survey and be entered into the drawing automatically.
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Tournament Wins - American Fishing Tour
Sean Anderson Takes First Place at Lake Murray
 Division 96 in South Carolina (Division Name) July 26,2009Sean Andersonfrom Saluda, SC is one step closer to the 2010 ABA National Championship with a 1st Place win and $779.00 in the American Fishing Tour bass tournament held on Murray Lake this past weekend. Sean’s 5 bass limit weighed in at 14.24 lbs.. Second place went to Phillip Anderson of Saluda, SC with a weight of 10.40 lbs., third place was Curtis Temples of Saluda, SC with a weight of 9.56 lbs.. Big bass was awarded was to Sean andersonfor catching a 5.76 pound largemouth.
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Mike Yeagley Takes First Place at East Fork Lake, IL
From Division Central Illinois District # 68 on 7/25/09. Mike from Belleville, IL is one step closer to the ABA National Championship with a 1st Place win in the American Fishing Tour bass tournament held on East Fork Lake this past weekend. Mike’s 5 bass limit, weighed in at 12.17 lbs. Second place went to Jeff Scott from Sumner, IL with a weight of 12.08 lbs, third place was Mike Buchanan from Robinson, IL with a weight of 11.72 lbs. 4th place went to Ryan Fancher of Olney, IL with 10.57 lbs.
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ABA Crowns Inaugural BBQ Tour Champions!
 After being called out in 2nd place in every meat category, the team of Bob Fite and Steve Blake- otherwise known as Jiggy Piggy, was named the Grand Champions at the inaugural BBQ event of the American Bass Anglers BBQ Tour Sponsored by Early Times Kentucky Whisky. The duo, who hail from Decatur, Alabama, heard their team name called in every category of competition including a 3rd place finish in the ‘sauce’ category and the winner of the dessert category.
“We are very excited over our win today with this being the inaugural event of the 5-city tour of the Early Times contest”, stated Steve Blake. “We have really been blessed. We’ve won a dozen or so Grand Championships and as many Reserve Grand Championships. At the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City we have been Reserve Grand and took 1st place in chicken. We‘ve won the Highway 64 Crown in Tennessee and the Alabama Governor’s Cup. But we wouldn’t compete at all if we didn’t have fun and meet all these nice people we enjoy hanging out with for the weekend. We plan to keep it up as long as we both have fun. And believe me, after working hard all weekend it is much more fun driving home with a trophy rather than trying to figure out what we need to change!”, Blake continued.
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Ronnie Trower Wins District 52 Championship
James Banks Takes AOY Honors At Stillhouse Lake
 Division 52, Central Texas, July 11th and 12th 2009, Ronnie Trower from Harker Heights, Texas is one step closer to the ABA National Championship with a 1st place win and a Total of $2050.00 in the AFT 2-Day, Division 52 Championship held on Stillhouse Lake this past weekend. Ronnie’s 7 bass weighed 34.48 pounds, Ronnie also Took Big Bass honors with a beautiful 8.89 largemouth. Clint Clover came back from third place on day one to edge out Paul Stokes for second place and $724 with 8 bass weighing 24.98 pounds. Paul Stokes finished third with 6 bass weighing 24.64 pounds and took home $246. Jeff Pitrucha place 4th with 21.38 pounds and Craig Gilbert came in 5th place with 21.19 pounds.
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Richard Faunda Wins Harris Chain Championship
 From Division 20 on 7-11/12-2009 Richard Faunda from Leesburg Fl.Is one step closer to the ABA National Championship with a 1st Place win and $936.00 in the American Fishing Tour bass tournament held on Harris Chain Lake this past weekend. Richards 9 bass limit weighed in at 21.41 Lbs. Second place went to Tom Van Dalen with a weight of 19.19 Lbs. third place was Dean Morris with a weight of 15.59 Lbs Big bass was awarded was to Richard Faunda for catching a 7.20 pound Large Mouth.
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Lee Hannah Takes First Place at Onota
 From Division 97 7/12/2009. Lee Hannah from Southampton Ma is one step closer to the ABA National Championship with his second 1st Place finish of 2009 in the American Fishing Tour bass tournament held on Onota Lake this past weekend . Lee’s 5 bass limit weighed in at 14.48lbs anchored by the day’s big bass, a 6.07lb largemouth. Second place went to Sean Lloyd with a weight of 13.27lbs, third place was Jim Pollard with a weight of 9.30lbs. This win put Lee in first place in the divisions Angler of Year race giving him an 8 point lead with a single 1-day and the 2-day championship remaining.
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Jimmy Cook takes First at Long Pond
 From Division 5 (New England East) on July 12th, 2009 Jimmy Cook, Taunton, MA is one step closer to the ABA National Championship with a 1st Place win and $891.00 in the American Fishing Tour bass tournament held on Long Pond, Freetown, MA this past weekend. Jimmy’s 5 bass limit weighed in at 12.89 lbs. Second place went to Brian Tuholski with a weight of 10.27 lbs, third place was Ron Souza with a weight of 10.16 lbs. Big bass was awarded was to Jimmy Cook for catching a 5.12 lbs.bs. largemouth.
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Steve Patrick Takes First on the Delaware
 From Division 9 in Eastern PA ....July 12, 2009 ..... Steve Patrick from Cape May Nj. is one step closer to the ABA National Championship with a 1st Place win in the American Fishing Tour bass tournament held on the Delaware River this past weekend. Steve brought in limit of largemouth that weighed 8.54 pounds. Second place went to Jeff Warner with a weight of 8.44pounds, and third place was Warren Wolk, with a weight of 7.91 pounds. Allen Shinkus claimed the Big Bass honors with a 3.85 lb largemouth bass.
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Charles King Takes First at Potomac River
 From Division 11 in Maryland, Charles King from Waldorf, MD is one step closer to the ABA National Championship with a 1st Place win, Big Bass and $612 in the American Fishing Tour bass tournament held on the Potomac River June 28, 2009. Charles’ 5 bass limit weighed in at 19.64 lbs which included the Big Bass, a 6.35 lb largemouth. John Till took Second place with a weight of 16.22 lbs; third place was taken by co-angler Gregory Littles with a weight of 15.30 lbs.
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Registration for the 2009 American Fishing Tour National Championhip is now open.
2009 American Fishing Tour National Championship Information
Presented by: Triton Boats and Mercury Marine
Hosted by: Florence Lauderdale Tourism
Championship Event Dates: Wednesday September 30, Thursday October 1 and Friday October 2. All anglers compete all three days
Register Online: Click Here
Official Practice: Sunday September 27, Monday September 28 and Tuesday September 29
More Information Click Here
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The American Fishing Tour Angler of the Year Final Round
Presented by Triton Boats and Mercury Marine
Keep track on who is making the Angler of the Year Final Round online: (CLICK HERE)
The Angler of the Year from each division will be invited to compete in the Angler of the Year Final Round. The angler must have fished 4 one-day Divisional qualifying events and 1 Divisional Championship in the same division and be that Division's Angler of the Year and be ranked in the top 500 nationally. Only the Division's AOY will be invited to compete.
Latest Information on the Angler of the Year FInal Round Click Here
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Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series News
Teddy Carr Claims Potomac Victory
By Joe Angelone
 26 July 2009 - La Plata, MD. - Day one proved to be a rewarding day for the anglers. With 100 percent of the field bringing fish to the scales it proved the bite was on and the anglers were in the right places to take advantage. On day one, the boaters side of the competition saw the top ten anglers coming in with 15 lbs. or better with Bill Kramer bringing in 19.19 pounds to take the lead, just .12 lbs ahead of Teddy Carr. On the co-angler side we had 4 anglers in double digits with just a 3 fish limit. David Williams had a limit of 3 fish that tipped the scales at 11.80 lbs. just .14lbs. ahead of William Bitto. It was apparent that day 2 would be interesting.
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Evans Wins on Kentucky
By Lisa Talmadge
 Paris, TN...July 25, 2009...Dustin Evans of Eads, TN is one step closer to the Bassmaster Classic with his first place victory in the Kentucky division earning $5,000 plus an extra $1000 from Mercury in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series bass tournament held on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. Evan`s five bass limit weighed in at 22.32 pounds.
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James Kane takes New York East Opener
By Joe Angelone
 Ticonderoga, NY - 23 July 09 - James Kane from Hadley, MA was fished the south end of Lake George using a green pumpkin Senko, which he seldom uses, and was able to put his 3 biggest fish in the boat the balance of his fish came on a drop shot rig. He was fishing from 18 to 30 feet deep. James knew that fish care was very important while fishing that depth of water and he took special care to fizz his fish immediately upon catching them. His winning weight was 11.29 lbs. taking home the first place check for $5,000.
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Brandon Gray in Big Win on the Kerr Lake
By Joe Angelone
 19 July 2009 - South Hill, Va - Brandon Gray of Bullock, NC had an impressive 2-day total weight of 32.59 lbs. in the Virginia Division of the Bassmaster Weekend Series, getting him closer to a chance for a slot in the Bassmaster Classic! Brandon has been fishing Kerr Lake all of his life. He is married and has a 4 yr old daughter named Sailor Gray who loves to fish off the dock with her daddy. He caught all of his fish in shallow water on a jig. Congratulations Brandon!
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Gnewikow, Still the Man to Beat at Kentucky
By Lisa Talmadge
Paris, TN...July 18, 2009...David Gnewikow of Mt. Juliet, TN is one step closer to the Bassmaster Classic with his first place victory in the Tennessee Central division earning $5,000 plus an extra $1000 from Triton Gold in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series bass tournament held on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. Gnewikow`s five bass limit weighed in at 19.85 pounds.
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Miller Wins on Truman
By Lisa Talmadge
 Clinton, MO...July 11, 2009...Justin Miller of Grain Valley, MO is one step closer to the Bassmaster Classic with his first place victory in the Missouri division earning $5,000 plus $1750 from Triton/Mercury/MotorGuide in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series bass tournament held on Truman Lake. Miller`s five bass limit weighed in at 16.31 pounds. Justin practiced two days prior to the tournament. His winning spot consisted of standing timber in the back of a creek in 4 ft to 8 ft of water. To get there he had to idle forty five minutes one way and forty five minutes back which left him approximately only six hours of fishing time. While he was there Miller made the most of his time throwing Dave`s Custom Baits Black Market Balsa`s #3 to catch his winning weight.
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American Couple Series News
Danny and Myra Taylor Win on Lake Sinclair
From Division 2 on 7/25/2009, Lake Sinclair – Danny and Myra Taylor from Watkinsville, GA are now one step closer to the American Couples Series Championship with this 1st Place win and $600 in the American Couples Series Team tournament held on Lake Sinclair this past weekend. Danny and Myra’s 5 fish limit weighed in at 7.25 lbs. Second place went to Scott and Laura Sheffield with a weigh of 5.87 lbs., third place was Randy and Carrie Buscovick with a weigh of 5.68 lbs.
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Toby Adams and Kim Hicks Take Guntersville
From Division 7, (7/18/09), (North Alabama Couples Series) – Toby Adams and Kim Hicks are now one step closer to the American Couples Series Championship with this 1st Place win and $844.00 in the American Couples Series Team tournament held on Guntersville Lake this past weekend. Toby and Kim’s (5) bass limit weighed in at (23.82) pounds. The second place team was Clay and Kendra Barclay with a weight of (23.31) pounds. The third place team was Marilyn and Scott Dalton with a total weight of (20.70) pounds. Big bass was awarded on the ladies side to Donna Larimore with a (5.72) pound bass and on the gentlemen’s side it was Toby Adams with a (6.36) pound bass.
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Wayne and Diane Winters Win at Ky/Barkley Lake
 From Division 8 on 7/19/ 2009, Ky & Barkley Lake - Wayne and Diane Winters from Crayne Ky are now one step closer to the American Couples Series Championship and Have claimed Angler’s Of The Year in the Ky & Barkley Lake Division with this 1st Place win in the American Couples Series Team tournament held on Barkley Lake this past weekend, Their 4th win in 5 Tournaments. Wayne and Diane 5 bass limit topped off with a 4.82 lb Largemouth weighed in at 18.92 pounds. The second place team was Kent and Secret York of Benton Ky with a weight of 17.69 pounds which also included Big Bass of 4.97 pounds. The third place team was Eddie Barclay and Tammy Bunch with a total weight of 14.86 pounds. Big bass was awarded on the ladies side was Diane Winters with a 4.82 pound largemouth and on the gentlemen’s side it was Kent York with a 4.97 pound largemouth. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all the Teams traveling several miles to fish with Div 8.
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Couple Shares Excitement of National Win with Family
 Athens, AL.......2008 American Bass Anglers National Couples Champions, Donald and Donna Poteat, of Morganton, NC, recently celebrated their championship win, an Alaskan vacation, with their family. Although they won a trip to Hawaii, American Bass Anglers allowed them to change their trip to Alaska- which had been a dream of the couple for some time. With their two daughters, son-in-laws and three grandchildren (ages 1, 4 & 6) in tow, the Poteats’ left the foothills of Western North Carolina on the morning of June 11, embarking upon an adventure of a lifetime.
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ABA is looking for Directors for Areas all across the US. If you are interested in opening an American Fishing Tour division or the American Couples Series go to the following link: Directors Application Form
This is a serious job for motivated individuals that love the sport of bass fishing.
Do you have what it takes?
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