Florida South Returns to Lake Okeechobee
ATHENS, Al. – The Florida South Division of the 2021 American Bass Anglers Open Series presented by Bass Pro Shops will host the third event of the season on March 27, 2021 on Lake Okeechobee in Clewiston, FL.
Weather for Okeechobee is forecasted to start out in the mid-60s at sendoff and climb into the height 80s with winds 5-10 from the south. This is the third event in the Divisions 2021 tour and will launch from Roland Martin Marina & Resort, located at 920 E. Del Monte Ave, Clewiston, FL 33440.
Reminder, to ensure the safety and promote good health of both anglers and tournament crew members, ABA require anglers to maintain social distancing and wear face covering during on-site check-in and afternoon weigh-in.
On-site registration will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. local time at Roland Martin Marina & Resort Friday afternoon and partner pairings to be sent out around 7:00 p.m. If you have a valid freedom pass you may call the tournament director, Billy Benedetti and check-in by phone prior to 4pm. The mandatory rules and safety briefing will be held Saturday morning before take-off while anglers are in their boats on the water. For additional info click here, https://americanbassanglers.com/EventInfo.php?id=13406
Contingency programs for ABA Open Series events are, Triton Gold – win up to $7000; Mercury Marine – win up to $1000; Motor Guide – win up to $500; T-H Marin – win up to $1250. Also, discount incentives for ABA members are available on Optima Batteries, Power Pole, Engel Coolers and Hotel Planner.com. For more information or questions on this event text or call Billy Benedetti tournament manager at 256-230-5632, or ABA at 256-232-0406, or visit online at www.americanbassanglers.com
American Bass Anglers is sponsored by: Bass Pro Shops, Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Motor Guide, Garmin, T-H Marine, Abu Garcia, Berkley, Lucas Oil, Engel Coolers, REKS Sunglasses, Power Pole, OPTIMA Batteries, Monster Energy Drink, and Hotel Planner.com.