Tommy Parker Takes the Win on Tensaw River
Tommy Parker of Saraland, Alabama won the Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tour Division 41 - Alabama - Mobile tournament presented by American Bass Anglers. Running out of Lower Bryant Landing near Mobile, Parker brought back five fish that locked in the scales at 13.98 pounds. His catch was anchored by a 4.45 pound kicker that was the Biggest Bass of the tournament. For the victory, he took home $620 with an additional $125 for Big Bass.
Second place was claimed by Chase Perkins with five fish and a total weight of 12.86 pounds. For his efforts, he took home $375 in prize money.
Barry Woodward took third with five and a total weight of 11.87 pounds and took home $130 in prize money.
Fourth place was Dennis Griffith with five fish weighing 10.53 pounds, earning him a check for $101.
Top five finishers:
1. Tommy Parker 13.98
2. Chase Perkins 12.86
3. Barry Woodward 11.87
4. Dennis Griffith 10.53
5. Jerry Rider 10.22The next tournament in this division is the required two day tournament scheduled to take place on May 30 and 31, 2020 launching from Live Oak Landing. Please call the local director Barry Woodward at 251-423-0753 on the Thursday before the event to confirm the launch site.
For more information on this event or division please contact local director Barry Woodward at 251-423-0753 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com
These anglers earn valuable points toward the divisional Angler of the Year (AOY) title. The points champion from each division will compete in the annual American Bass Anglers (ABA) Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tour (BPSFT) Angler of The Year (AOY) Final Round at the BPSFT National 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 U.S. are invited to the Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tour (BPSFT) National Championship.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, Optima Batteries, Maui Jim, Monster Energy, and Power-Pole.
Mailing address: American Bass Anglers, Inc, PO Box 475, Athens, AL 35612 PH (256) 232-0406.
