Jason Martinelli Wins on Candlewood Lake

ATHENS, AL – Jason Martinelli won the American Fishing Tour, presented by American Bass Anglers, Connecticut Division 06 tournament, held October 13, 2012, on Candlewood Lake.

Running out of Squantz Cove landing near New Fairfield, the Roxbury, Connecticut, angler caught 5 bass weighing 17.47 pounds with a 3.93-pound kicker, which turned out to be the big fish of the tournament. For the victory, Jason took home a check for $294.00.

In second among the competitors, Kevin Jaracy of Bristol, Connecticut, caught 4 bass weighing 11.41 pounds with a 3.68-pound kicker. 

Taking third place, Tom Dupuis of Terryville, Connecticut, caught 4 bass weighing 8.26pounds.

In fourth place, Tom Sweeney of Glastonbury, Connecticut, caught 2 bass weighing 4.84pounds.

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.

The next divisional tournament will be held October 27, 2012 again on Candlewood Lake and launching out of Squantz Cove near New Fairfield, Connecticut.

For more information, call ABA at (888) 203-6222. On line, 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.