Griffith wins on Neuse River
Roger Griffith won the AFT D15 event held on April 22, 2017 ran out of Lawson Creek in New Bern, NC. Roger caught five bass weighing 17.53 pounds. Roger also had the Big Bass of the tournament weighing in at 4.88 pounds. Roger took home a check for $432 for first place and $130 for Big Bass, all totaling $562. Roger caught his fish on a little of bit everything.
In second among the competitors, Jason Theis of Hubert, NC caught five bass weighing 15.70 pounds. Jason pocketed a check for $223 and $84 for 1st place TWT, all totaling $307.
Taking third place, Jordan Brown of Creswell, NC caught five bass weighing 13.32 pounds. Jordan pocketed a check for $79 and 2nd place TWT, all totaling $115.
Top Five Finishers:
1. Roger Griffith 17.53
2. Jason Theis 15.70
3. Jordan Brown 13.32
4. Randy Brown 11.87
5. Vincent Bradley 11.14The next divisional tournament will be held 5/6/2017 on Tar River in Washington, NC.
I would like to thank our local sponsors for supporting in 2017.
•Deep Creek Lures
•Captain Gary’s Marine Care Products
•E-Z Bait and Tackle
•BJ & Suns Tackle – Custom Rod BuildingFor more information on this or any future event in this division contact Chad Conwell at (252)717-8602 or by email at cconwell@abadivision15.com.
These anglers are earning valuable points toward the divisional angler of the year title. The points champion from each division will compete in the annual Ram American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of the Year Final Round at the Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship.
The Ram 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 Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256)232-0406.
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