Eddie Cox Takes the Win on the Alabama River
September 19, 2020, Prattville, AL. Eddie Cox of Elmore, Alabama won the American Fishing Tour Division 24 tournament presented by American Bass Anglers. Running out of Cooters Pond Park on the Alabama River near Prattville, AL, Cox brought back five fish that locked in the scales at 8.57 pounds. For the victory Cox took home a first place check for $249. Cox caught the Biggest Bass of the tournament at 3.83 pounds earning him an additional $35 in prize money.
Second place was claimed by Rick Hoefle with four fish and a total weight of 4.81 pounds.
Top five finishers
1. Eddie Cox 8.57
2. Rick Hoefle 4.81
3. Gene Townsend 3.35
4. David Compassi 3.28
5. Randy Brooks 1.94The next tournament in this division will take place on October 10, 2020 launching from Higgins Ferry Boat Launch on Lake Mitchell near Clanton, AL. For more information on this event or division please contact local director Barry Woodward 251-423-0753 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com
These anglers earn valuable points toward the divisional angler of the year title. The points champion from each division will compete in the annual American Bass Anglers BPSFT Angler of The Year Final Round at the BPSFT Championship. In addition, the top 500 anglers from the various divisions will earn the right to compete in the three-day ABA, BPSFT National Championship tournament.
The Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler. All anglers fish for both money and points. The points advance the angler to their divisional championship and the top 500 anglers in the US are invited to the Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tour National Championship.
About 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, Lucas Oil, Maui Jim, Optima Batteries and Power-Pole. Mailing address: American Bass Anglers, Inc, PO Box 475, Athens, AL 35612 PH (256) 232-0406.