In second among the competitors, Dave Wild of Acworth, Georgia caught five bass weighing in at 8.37 pounds. Dave pocketed a check for $349.00.
Taking third place was a first time ABA competitor and new member Brandon Owens. Brandon caught a five bass limit weighing 8.30 pounds and earned a check for $123.00.
In fourth place, Dwane Rogers of Euharlee, Georgia caught a five bass limit weighing 8.25 pounds with a 3.53 pound kicker that took the Big Bass honors. Dwane pocketed a check for $97.00 with his finish plus an extra $130.00 for Big Bass.
These anglers accrued valuable points towards 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.
The next Division 125 tournament will be held October 13, 2012 on Lake Allatoona near Cartersville, Georgia launching from Gatewood Ramp. Visit www.ABANGeorgia.com for additional tournament details.
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 |
Brian Cox won the American Fishing Tour, presented by American Bass Anglers, North Georgia Division 125 Tournament, held September 22, 2012 on Lake Allatoona.
