Troy Simmons Wins On Grand Lake
ATHENS, AL – Troy Simmons won the American Fishing Tour, presented by American Bass Anglers, Division 58 tournament, held September, 15, 2012, on Grand Lake.
Running out of Tera Miranda Resort landing near Grove, the Winfield, Kansas, angler caught 5 bass weighing 11.79 pounds with a 3.66 pound kicker. For the victory, Simmons took home a check for $449.
In second among the competitors, Zac Udock of Carl Junction, MO, caught 5 bass weighing 10.55 pounds. Zac caught his fish on a shallow crank bait and pocketed a check for $259.
Taking third place, Jim Clay of Cherryvale, KS, caught 3 bass weighing 8.18 pounds with a 4.46 pound kicker to take big bass honors for the tournament. Jim pocketed a check for $174.
In fourth place, Greg Bohnsack of Ozark, MO, caught 4 bass weighing 6.65 pounds. William Stines of Skiatook, OK, rounded out the top five competitors with 3 bass weighing 6.32 pounds.
These anglers accrued valuable points toward the divisional angler of the year title. The points champion from each division will compete in the annual American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of The Year Final Round Fish-Off. In addition, the top 500 anglers from the various divisions will earn the right to compete in the three-day ABA, AFT National Championship tournament.
For more information, call ABA at (888) 203-6222. Online, see www.americanbassanglers.com.
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 |
