Georgia Division Heads to Lake Seminole

ATHENS, Ala. – The Georgia Division of the Open Series will continue the 2018 season March 10, 2018, on Lake Seminole in Donalsonville, GA.

The competitors will launch at Reynolds Landing, located on Reynolds Landing Road, Donalsonville, GA, 39845. Anglers may begin fishing at 6:45 a.m. or safe light. The weigh-in will begin at 3:00 p.m. Registration begins at 4 p.m. local time at Reynolds Landing with the tournament briefing to begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening. To register for this tournament, click here

To enter, anglers fishing the Boater Division pay $200 with co-anglers paying $100. First place is guaranteed a minimum $5,000 first place for boaters. To learn more about the payout visit www.abaopenseries.com/payout.php 

Anglers fishing the Boater Division may weigh in up to five bass, each at least 12 inches and Co-anglers may weigh in up to three bass of the same length limit. 

In addition to cash and prizes for top finishers, boater and co-angler competitors fishing this tournament and Open Series events throughout the season may also win contingency bonuses from such sponsors as Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, MotorGuide, T-H Marine, ABU Garcia, Maui Jim and Livingston Lures. See the manufacturer web sites for specific details on how to qualify for these bonuses.

Division: Georgia
Dates: 3/10/2018 - 
Lake: Seminole 
Launch Ramp: Reynolds Landing (Big Jims), Ramp Address: Reynolds Landing Road, Donalsonville, GA 39845
Entry Fee Boater/Co-Angler: $200/$100

Register for this event or Call (256) 232-0406 for more information or assistance
Host Hotel (Approved locations to stay) 
TBD

Tournament Information: 
Limit: 5bass for Boaters / 3bass for Co-Anglers
Size Limit: 12"
Take Off: 6:45 am or Safelight
Weigh In: 3:00pm
Time Zone: Eastern

Off-Limits for this event will be waters WEST OF FLORIDA COUNTY ROAD 271. Additional Off-Limits TBD. LOCKING IS NOT ALLOWED.

Event Host: 
TBD

Registration Location: 
Reynolds Landing  (Big Jims)
Reynolds Landing Road
Donalsonville, GA 39845

The Registration & Briefing for this event will be held in the ABA stage trailer at Reynolds Landing on Friday, March 9, 2018, from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm with the meeting and partner pairing at a 7:00 pm local time.
Additional Information: 
License Information: 
All anglers are required to have in their possession a valid GA or FL Freshwater Fishing License. Georgia and Florida fishing licenses do reciprocate on the main body of water only. A Georgia Fishing License or Florida Fishing License is required. Go to www.gofishgeorgia.com or call (800) 366-2661 to purchase a Georgia Fishing License. To purchase a Florida Fishing License call (888) 347-4356.

The best Open Series anglers from across the nation can advance to the no entry fee 2019 Ray Scott Championship to be held on Lake Eufaula in April 2019. 

For more information on this tournament, call Billy Benedetti, tournament manager, at 256-230-5632 or ABA at 256-232-0406. Online, see www.abaopenseries.com .

American Bass Anglers commitment is to provide low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers and the American Fishing Tour, the Open Series, the 100% Plus Team Tour, or the American Couples Series visit www.americanbassanglers.com.

ABA is sponsored by Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Best Western Hotels, Livingston Lures, Sirius XM Marine Weather, Garmin, Power-Pole, T-H Marine, Hydrowave, Maui Jim, Abu Garcia, Berkley, Optima Batteries, and MotorGuide.