Stephen Clay Takes the win on Lake Sinclair
11 April 2021 Milledgeville, GA. Stephen Clay of Milledgeville, GA. won the American Fishing Tour Division 74 tournament presented by American Bass Anglers. Running out of the Dennis Station Ramp in Eatonton, GA. Clay brought back five fish that locked in the scales at 12.64 pounds anchored by a 5.65-pound kicker. For the victory Clay took home a check for $288. Clay’s 5.65-pound kicker was also “Big Fish†of the tournament earning him an additional $80.
Clay said that he caught most of his fish on spinnerbaits. He believed that the windy conditions contributed the spinnerbait bite. He praised the weather conditions for this time of year.
Second place was claimed by Frank Burris with five Lake Sinclair specials for a total weight of 5.39 pounds. For his efforts Burris took home $104 in prize money. Burris stated that his fish came on plastics late in the day but he never established a particular pattern.
Brad Gandee took third with four Lake Sinclair specials for a total weight of 5.03 pounds. Gandee said he caught his fish on plastics around docks.Top Five Finishers
1. Stephen Clay 12.64 lbs. Big Fish 5.65 lbs.
2. Frank Burris 5.39 lbs.
3. Brad Gandee 5.03 lbs.
4. Sylvester Williams 4.83 lbs.
5. Kelley Clark 3.39 lbs.The next tournament in this division will take place on Lake Blackshear 24 April 2021 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
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 AFT Angler of The Year Final Round at the AFT Championship. In addition, the top 500 anglers from the various divisions will earn the right to compete in the three-day ABA, AFT National Championship tournament.
The American Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler. All anglers fish for 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 for this fall on Kerr Lake, VA.
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