Russell Hazelton wins on Lake Mitchell
January 9, 2021, Clanton, AL. Russell Hazelton of Enterprise, AL won the American Fishing Tour Central Alabama Division tournament presented by American Bass Anglers. Running out of Higgins Ferry Boat Launch on Lake Mitchell near Clanton, AL Hazelton brought back five fish that locked in the scales at 15.3 pounds. For the victory Hazelton took home a check for $401.
Second amongst the competitors was Kevin Revay with 5 fish that locked in the scales at 13.82 pounds. For his efforts he took home $187 in prize money.
The Biggest Bass of the tournament was caught by Karl Youngblood. His big fish locked in the scales at 5.4 pounds earning him $60.Top five finishers:
1. Russell Hazelton 15.30
2. Kevin Revay 13.82
3. Jeremy Renfroe 12.23
4. Kenny Turner 12.14
5. David Campassi 11.90The next tournament in this division will take place on February 6, 2021 launching from the State Ramp on Jordan Lake near Wetumpka, 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
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