Alabama South and Mississippi head to Logan Martin for Area 3 Championship

The Bass Pro Shops Open Series Alabama South Division and Mississippi Division will hold their final event of the 2019 season on September 14th-15th, 2019 on Logan Martin in Pell City, Alabama.

The competitors will launch at Lakeside Park, located at 2801 Stemley Bridge Road, Pell City, AL 35128.  Anglers may begin fishing at 6:15 a.m. or safe light both days. The weigh-in will begin at 2:30 p.m each day. Registration begins Friday, September 13, 2019, at 4 p.m. local time at the ABA Stage Trailer Inside Lakeside Park and registration will end at 6:30 p.m. with the tournament briefing to begin at 7:00 p.m. All anglers will compete both days of the event. There will NOT be a cut in the field. To register for this tournament, see: 

https://www.americanbassanglers.com/proddetail.php?prod=8995

All anglers are required to have an Alabama fishing license.

Anglers fishing the Boater division may weigh in up to 5 bass each day at least 12 inches in length for largemouth bass and spotted bass. Co-anglers may weigh in up to 3 bass each day at least 12 inches in length for largemouth and spotted bass. 

To qualify Anglers must have fished a total of three events within one (1) division or a combination of four events within the two divisions (AL South & Mississippi).  To enter anglers fishing the Boater division pay $310.00 and Co-anglers pay $155.00.  

Also, the top 10 boaters and the top 10 co-anglers in points from each division after the two-day is completed as well as the top 5 boaters and top 5 co-anglers by place of finish at the two-day event will qualify for the Ray Scott Championship on Lake Hartwell in April 2020.

In addition to cash and prizes for top finishes, boaters and co-anglers fishing this tournament and ABA 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, and Maui Jim. See the manufacturer websites for specific details on how to qualify for these bonuses. 

Tournament Information: 
Limit: 5 bass for Boaters / 3 bass for Co-Anglers
Size Limit: 12" Largemouth Bass / Spotted Bass
Take-Off: 6:15 am or Safe Light
Weigh In: 2:30pm
Time Zone: Central
NO LOCKING ALLOWED
 
ALL ANGLERS MUST HAVE QUALIFIED IN ORDER TO COMPETE IN THIS EVENT. PLEASE SEE THE 2019 RULES FOR ELIGIBILITY INFO.
 
ALL ANGLERS WILL COMPETE BOTH DAYS OF THIS EVENT, THERE IS NOT A CUT AFTER THE FIRST DAY.

Event Host:
Pell City Parks & Recreation
2801 Stemley Bridge Road
Pell City, Al 35128
Phone: (205) 338-9713
Fax: (205) 338-3071

Host Hotel: 

BEST WESTERN PLUS Bass Hotel & Suites
1949 Village Drive, Leeds, AL, 35094
205-640-5300

Onsite Check-in Location: 
REGISTRATION LOCATION CHANGE!!!!
The Registration & Briefing for this event will be held at the ABA Stage Trailer located inside Lakeside Park on Friday, September 13, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:30 pm with the meeting and partner pairing at 7:00 pm local time.
2801 Stemley Bridge Road
Pell City, Al 35128

License Information: 
All anglers are required to have in their possession a valid Alabama Freshwater Fishing License. To purchase an Alabama fishing license call (888) 848-6887 or online www.outdooralabama.com.

The best Bass Pro Shops Open Series anglers from across the nation can advance to the 2020 Ray Scott Championship to be held at Lake Hartwell in April 2020. 

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

About the American Bass Anglers - American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler while offering an upward path for individual angler progression.  For more information about American Bass Anglers and all their bass tournament trails visit www.americanbassanglers.com.

American Bass Anglers is sponsored by: Bass Pro Shops, Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Nitro Boats, Tracker Boats, Motorguide, Garmin, T-H Marine, Abu Garcia, Berkley, Engel Coolers, Four Roses Bourbon, Lucas Oil, Maui Jim, Power Pole and Optima Batteries.