American Bass Anglers (256)232-0406

American Couples Series Presented by Caymas Boats

Division 1 Alabama Central
Director: Mark Shannon (256)777-7560
Amy Shannon (256)777-7560

Next Scheduled Event:

4/16/2023

Alabama River

TBD

Online Registration Cut Off or Late Fee Begins: 4/05/2023

2023 Season Schedule - Download PDF Flier
(Some events have live results leaderboard, click the first (left) column date "date of the event" to see live results where available)

Date Live (new)	Lake/Results	Info	Temp Res
9/18/2022 (Entry Cut Off) 9/18/2022	Logan Martin	Clear Creek Harbor	PDF
10/16/2022 (Entry Cut Off) 10/16/2022	Jordan	Bonners Landing	PDF
11/13/2022 (Entry Cut Off) 11/13/2022	Lay	LaCoosa Marina	PDF
12/11/2022 (Entry Cut Off) 12/11/2022	Mitchell	Higgins Ferry	PDF
2/19/2023 (Entry Cut Off) 2/19/2023	Mitchell	Higgins Ferry	PDF
3/19/2023 (Entry Cut Off) 3/19/2023	Lay	LaCoosa Marina	PDF
4/16/2023 (Entry Cut Off) 4/16/2023	Alabama River	TBD	PDF
5/07/2023 (Entry Cut Off) 5/07/2023	Jordan	Bonners Landing	PDF

The event listed below is a Postseason Event and has specific qualifications requirements. See the Season Rules for eligibility requirements prior to registering.

10/26/2023 10/27/2023	Weiss	Leesburg Landing		PDF Day 2 PDF

2021 Schedule - 2022 Schedule - 2023 Schedule - Other Divisions

Division 1 Points Top 25
Place	Name	Events	Total Weight	Fish Released	Points
1	Mark Godwin-Brandee Godwin	5	41.50	23	932
2	Kerry Wilson-Heather Wilson	6	34.80	20	930
3	Joseph Clevinger-Dimple Clevinger	5	41.75	24	928
4	Hunter Godwin-Taylor Meredith	4	46.49	20	760
5	Donathon Jacks-Sherry Jacks	4	24.50	17	741
6	Mark Shannon-Amy Shannon	4	17.09	10	736
7	Matt Dean-Emily Dean	3	31.78	15	566
8	Michael Hearn Jr-Sugar Walker	3	17.73	11	560
9	John Groff-Patricia Groff	3	17.34	12	558
10	Roger Williamson-Rebecca Williamson	3	11.78	8	553
11	Ricky Langston-Angie Langston	3	14.13	11	549
12	Jeremy Miller-Heather Miller	3	24.99	10	428
13	Terry Durham-Ann Boatright	1	4.53	3	182
13	Lee Waid-Renee Waid	1	3.95	3	182
13	Scott Maloch-Elizabeth Maloch	1	1.75	2	182

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Division News

Clevingers Win on Lake Mitchell

ATHENS, Ala. – Joseph and Dimple Clevinger won the American Couples Series, presented by Caymas Boats, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held February 19, 2023, on Lake Mitchell with 12.55 pounds

Noah and Taylor Win on Lay Lake

ATHENS, Ala. – Noah Godwin and Taylor Meredith won the American Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held November 13, 2022, on Lay Lake with 14.58 pounds. Noah won Man’s Big Fish with 4.05 large mouth. For the victory, they earned a check for $360.00.

Allen and Anna Grace Branham win on Lake Mitchell

ATHENS, Ala. – Allen and Anna Grace Branham won the American Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held May 1, 2022, on Lake Mitchell. Running out of Higgins Ferry boat ramp in Clanton, AL. They caught 5 bass weighing 15.68 pounds. For the victory, they earned a check for $450.00. Allen won the Man’s Big Fish with a 3.88-pounder and Anna Grace won the Woman’s Big Fish contest with a 3.79 pounder. The winning team caught their fish at the dam.

Mark and Amy Shannon Won on Lay Lake

ATHENS, Ala. – Mark and Amy Shannon won the American Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held April 10, 2022, on Lay Lake. Running out of LaCoosa Marina in Shelby, the team caught 5 bass weighing 13.67 pounds. For the victory, they earned a check for $405.00. Mark won Man’s Big Fish with a 4.85 pound large mouth. The top teams caught their fish on jigs.

Matt and Emily Dean Won on the Alabama River

ATHENS, Ala. – Matt and Emily Dean won the American Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held March 20, 2022, on the Alabama River.

Matt and Emily Dean Won on the Alabama River

ATHENS, Ala. – Matt and Emily Dean won the American Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held March 20, 2022, on the Alabama River.

Mike Hearn Jr. and Sugar Walker win on Lake Mitchell

Mike Hearn Jr. and Sugar Walker won the American Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held February 20,2022, on Lake Mitchell. Running out of Higgins Ferry boat ramp out of Clanton, AL, they caught 5 bass weighing 10.47 pounds. For the victory, they earned a check for $360.00. The winning teams caught their fish on Carolina Rigs.

Mike Hearn Jr. and Sugar Walker Win on Lay Lake

ATHENS, Ala. – Mike Hearn Jr. and Sugar Walker won the American Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held May 16, 2021, on Lay Lake. Running out of LaCoosa Marina in Shelby, AL, they caught 5 bass weighing 13.38 pounds. For the victory, they earned a check for $575.00. Mike won the Man’s Big Fish with a 5.92-pound kicker. They caught their fish in shallow water.

Danny and Virginia Christ win on Lake Mitchell

ATHENS, Al. – Danny and Virginia Christ won the American Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held April 18, 2021, on Lake Mitchell. Running out of Higgins Ferry boat ramp out of Clanton, AL, they caught 5 bass weighing 15.73 pounds. For the victory, they earned a check for $788.00. Virginia won the Woman’s Big Fish with a 4.87-pound kicker. They caught their fish in shallow water on a worm.

Terry Durham and Ann Boatright win on Lake Jordan

ATHENS, Al. –Terry Durham and Ann Boatright won the American Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held March 14, 2021, on Lake Jordan. Running out of Bonner’s Landing out of Wetumpka, AL, they caught 5 bass weighing 11.43 pounds. For the victory, they earned a check for $575.00. They caught their fish on a shallow water pattern.

Vince & Amanda Smith Win Bass Pro Shops Couples Series National Championship

The team of Vince and Amanda Smith of Westminster, SC won the Bass Pro Shops Couples Series National Championship event held on Lake Keowee on 9/17-18/2020. On day one, the team sacked up a five bass limit weighing 9.98 pounds. On day two, the team caught another five bass limit weighing 13.22 pounds for a total of 23.20 pounds. For the win, the Smiths took home $2,500.00.

2020 American Couples Series National Championship
Lake Keowee, Seneca SC September 13-18, 2020

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Bobby and Karen Holman win on Lake Mitchell

Bobby and Karen Holman won the Bass Pro Shops Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held May 16, 2020, on Lake Mitchell. Running out of Higgins Ferry boat ramp out of Clanton, AL, they caught 5 bass weighing 14.85 pounds. For the victory, they earned a check for $500.00. Bobby won the Man’s Big Fish with a 4.39-pound kicker. They caught their fish early in the morning in shallow water.

Donathan and Sherry Jacks win on Lay Lake

ATHENS, Al. – Donathan and Sherry Jacks won the Bass Pro Shops Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held March 14, 2020, on Lay Lake. Running out of LaCoosa Marina in Shelby, AL, they caught 5 bass weighing 12.30 pounds. For the victory, they earned a check for $550.00.

Mark and Amy Shannon win on Logan Martin Lake

ATHENS, Al. –Mark and Amy Shannon won the Bass Pro Shops Couples Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Central Alabama Division 1 tournament, held February 15, 2020, on Logan Martin Lake. Running out of Lakeside Landing in Pell City, AL, they caught 5 bass weighing 13.28 pounds. For the victory, they earned a check for $360.00. Mark won Man’s Big Fish with a 3.36-pounder.