Jason Hamaker Wins On Lake Mitchell
Clanton, AL - October 21, 2023 - Jason Hamaker, hailing from Pelham, AL, emerged triumphant in the American Fishing Tour Division 24 tournament, presented by CAYMAS Boats, held at Lake Mitchell. Departing from Higgins Ferry Park near Clanton, AL, Hamaker reeled in a five-fish haul, totaling an impressive 12.66 pounds. His outstanding performance earned him the first-place title.
In a closely contested match, second place was claimed by Jason Nixon, who also landed five fish with a cumulative weight of 12.54 pounds, securing him a prize.
Jeremy Renfroe took the third spot, catching five fish weighing a total of 11.74 pounds.
Notably, David Campassi secured the coveted title of catching the Big Bass of the tournament, with a 4.38-pound bass.
The Top Five Finishers in the Tournament Were as Follows:
PL Angler Fish Penalty Big Bass Total Points Payout 1 Jason C. Hamaker 5 3.53 12.66 199 522 2 Jason W. Nixon 5 4.14 12.54 198 308 3 Jeremy S. Renfroe 5 3.58 11.74 197 101 4 Keith M. Adcox 5 3.32 11.60 196 5 Randy G. Maharrey 5 3.33 11.42 195 6 Christian E. Bladen 5 3.23 10.66 194 7 Charlie S. Skalnik 5 3.21 9.58 193 8 David C. Campassi 4 4.38 8.98 192 9 Richard S. Cross 5 3.07 8.17 191 10 David Sneed 5 2.39 8.05 190 The upcoming tournament within Division 24 is scheduled to take place on Lake Jordan on November 4, 2023. Anglers will launch from the State Park Ramp near Prattville. For further details regarding this event or the division, please do not hesitate to contact the local director, Barry Woodward, at 251-423-0753 or visit the official website at www.americanbassanglers.com.
It is worth noting that these dedicated anglers earn valuable points toward the divisional Angler of the Year title. The points champion from each division will have the opportunity to compete in the annual American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of The Year Final Round at the AFT Championship. Furthermore, the top 500 anglers across various divisions will earn the privilege of competing in the prestigious three-day ABA 2024 AFT National Championship tournament.
About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is dedicated to providing affordable and locally accessible tournaments tailored for weekend anglers. These events also offer a progressive pathway for individual angler development.
American Bass Anglers is sponsored by Caymas Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, T-H Marine, Power Pole, RT Outdoors, Optima Batteries, Hotel Planner.com, and LurePartsOnline.com.
For more information about American Bass Anglers, including the American Fishing Tour, American Couples Series, annual Military Team Bass Tournament, Professional League, ABA Team Series, and Top 150 Solo Tour, all proudly presented by Caymas Boats, please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
