BRAD STALNAKER WINS D72 on SINCLAIR
Brad Stalnaker of Eatonton, Ga brought the winning sack weighing 16.43 pounds to the scale at the AFT D72 tournament held March 27, 2022 on Lake Sinclair. He won $796 cash and the first place trophy. Brad also won the optional big bass pot of $410 cash and the Big Bass trophy with a 6.40 pounder. His total winnings for a day of fishing was $1,206! Brad said he caught fish using jigs, swim baits and chatter baits.
We had 41 anglers competing for the top 6 payouts totaling $2,009. The water was stained from very windy conditions. Bobby Clark took the second place trophy and cash totaling $513 for his 5 bass limit weighing 15.18 pounds. He anchored his sack with a 5.16 pounder. Bobby said he caught most of his fish on crank baits.
Congratulations to the Top Ten:
1 - Brad Stalnaker 16.43 pounds
2 - Bobby Clark 15.18 pounds
3 - Grant Kelly 14.73 pounds
4 - Deron Burdette 13.41 pounds
5 - Jay Carter 13.20 pounds
5 - Aaron Batson 13.20 pounds
7 - Richard Carey 12.61 pounds
8 - Steve Clay 12.41 pounds
9 - Bill Payton 12.37 pounds
10 -Bob Clark 12.16 poundsThanks goes to Danny Taylor and Bob Clark for helping with morning registration, boat checks, launch, and weighing fish at the scale in the afternoon. Director Benny Howell gave away draw prizes to the anglers present after the awarding of trophies and cash payouts. Three crisp $50 bills were won by Brad Gandee, Greg Colburn, and Randy Bush. The lucky winner of a $200 gift certificate for a custom built Kissel Krafts rod was won by Kevin Baggett.
Our next tournament for D72 will be April 9, 2022 on Lake Oconee launching from Sugar Creek Marina. If you need information, please contact Director Benny Howell at 770-365-4795.
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