HARTWELL, GA, October 22, 2023 –Anglers from the American Fishing Tour Division 25- South Carolina Northwest tournament fished in excellent weather on Lake Hartwell October 22, 2023. Justin Raines of Easley, SC, emerged as the winner of the event held at the Gum Branch Tournament Facility, Hartwell, GA. Raines brought in a limit of bass weighing a total of 16.65 lbs.
Parker Guy of Ocilla, GA, secured the second position with a five-fish limit, culminating in a total weight of 15.06 lbs.
Bradley Day of Anderson, SC, clinched the third spot with a limit weighing 13.86 lbs.
Russell Clarke of Abbeville, SC took big bass with 5.54 lbs.
The forthcoming tournament within this division is scheduled for November 18, 2023, on Lake Russell launching out of Hwy 72 ramp, located at County Rd. 381, Elberton, GA 30635. For more information on this event or division, please do not hesitate to contact the local director, Zachary Green, at (478)733-6473 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.
