Luke Montgomery wins on Lake BlackshearThe D74 AFT tournament held at Lake Blackshear on 14 May 2022 was won by Luke Montgomery of Smithville, GA. Luke’s five bass tipped the scales at 13.53 pounds to take first place for $406 cash prize.
Second place was claimed by Mike McDowell with a five fish limit weighting of 10.58 pounds. His catch earned him a $206 cash prize.
Coming in third was George Haynie with a five fish limit weighing in at 10.24 pounds His catch earned him a $79 cash prize.
Fourth place was taken by Paul Anthony with four fish weighing in at 9.68 pounds. Paul’s limit was anchored by big fish of the tournament a 4.42 pounder earning him $140 cash for the day.
Finishing in fifth was Jeff Morey with five fish weighing in at 9.34 pounds.
Top Five Finishers
1. Luke Montgomery 13.53 lbs.
2. Mike McDowell 10.58 lbs.
3. George Haynie 10.24 lbs.
4. Paul Anthony 9.68lbs.
5. Jeff Morey 9.34 lbs.
The next tournament in this division is the two-day Divisional Championship and will take place on Lake Blackshear 28/29 May 2022 launching from the Mega Ramp.
For more information on this event or division please contact local director Henry Starks 478-808-9701 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com
American 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 American Fishing Tour National Championship this fall on Lake Eufaula in Alabama.
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About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low-cost, close-to-home tournaments for the weekend angler and, at the same time, offering each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression.
For more information about American Bass Anglers, the Open Series, the American Fishing Tour, the American Couples Series, the annual Military Team Bass Tournament, and the Top 150 Solo Tour, all presented by Caymas Boats, visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406
