These anglers are acquiring valuable points to ensure their berth into this division's two-day championship and gain entry to the American Fishing Tour National Championship that will be held this fall. Their points are also being used to determine the divisional angler of the year. The top angler by points earned in this division will represent the division in the Angler of the Year final round.
The top five anglers were:
1. JD Ward 9.85 lbs.
2. Josh Bragg 9.73 lbs.
3. Ken Draskovic 9.39 lbs.
4. Joey Stay 9.30 lbs.
5 Clint Nail 9.19 lbs.
Conditions: The day started out smokin’ hot and heated up from there to hit 102 degrees. Waters temps ranged from 90 to 93 degrees. The water was slightly stained and still. Wind was dead calm.
Winning Strategy: JD fished ledges on the lower end of the lake with a heavy jig and Deep diving crankbait.
Next Divisional Tournament: This division’s next tournament will be August 21st and 22nd on Weiss lake in Cedar Bluff, AL.
For more information on this or any future event in this division contact Ronda Ford at 706-936-4530
The American Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler. All ABA anglers fish for money and points. The points advance the angler to their divisional championship and the top 500 anglers in the US are invited to the American Fishing Tour National Championship.
About American Bass Anglers
American Bass Anglers is the largest tournament organization for the weekend angler. American Bass Anglers operates the American Fishing Tour, The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series and the American Couples Series. Each tour is design specifically for the weekend angler offering low cost and close to home events so the anglers can qualify for larger championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers visit www.americanbassanglers.com |
