Sean Hurley Takes First Place at Candlewood Lake

From Division 6 in Connecticut on June 30, 2012, Sean Hurley from Stratford is one step closer to the ABA National Championship with a first place win and $447 in the American Fishing Tour bass tournament held on Candlewood Lake this past weekend. Sean’s 5 bass limit weighed in at 14.94. Second place went to Chris Bielert with a weight of 14.46 pounds. And third place was Todd Rose with a weight of 14.12. Big bass was also awarded to Sean Hurley for catching a 5.04 pound largemouth.

These anglers are acquiring valuable points to insure their birth in division’s two-day champion and 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. Sean Hurley        14.94 Lbs.
2. Chris Bielert         14.46 Lbs.
3. Todd Rose           14.12 Lbs.
4. Abe Kalachman   13.52 Lbs.
5. Tom Sweeney      11.45 Lbs

Conditions: It was typical weather conditions for the end of June.  It was bright and sunny with the temperature rising into the low 90’s by afternoon.  It was also a typical pre-weekend 4th of July recreational boater field day with numerous large pleasure boaters, ski-doo’s and water skiers.  This made boat positioning and control more difficult as the waves from those big boats kept the fisherman bobbing up and down.

Winning Strategy: Sean’s main presentation was a wacky rigged 5 inch green with red flake senko on very light line.   He pitched the bait under docks and in and around the grass mats.

Next Divisional Tournament: This division’s next tournament will be July 21, 2012 on Connecticut River at the Haddam Meadows launch ramp.

For more information on this or any future event in this division contact Tom Dupuis at (860) 583-2959 or by email at: bassman11@earthlink.net

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