April 5, 2025 – Clinton, IL – Austin Moore of Washburn, Illinois, secured first place at the American Fishing Tour Division 39 event on Clinton Lake, hosted by American Bass Anglers. Launching from Clinton Lake Marina, Moore brought a three-fish limit to the scales weighing 11.64 pounds, averaging over 3.8 pounds per fish. For his efforts, Moore earned a payout of $451.
The tournament featured 16 competitors who faced challenging conditions, including cold temperatures, strong winds, and intermittent rain. In addition to the weather, participants contended with heavy fishing pressure due to multiple tournaments being held on the lake the same day. Despite these obstacles, two anglers were able to bring in full limits consisting of three bass meeting the lake’s 16-inch minimum size requirement.
Josh Hoy secured second place with a three-fish limit weighing 9.71 pounds, earning $223 in prize money.
Dave Blume of Bloomington, Illinois, finished third with two fish totaling 7.29 pounds. Blume also earned Big Bass honors with a 4.40-pound largemouth. His combined earnings for third place and Big Bass totaled $159, including $79 for third place and $80 from the Big Bass pot.
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The next Division 39 event is scheduled for May 17, on the Desplaines/Kankakee River out of Big Basin Marina.
For more information about this event or the division, contact local director Dave Blume at (309) 824-9999 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
Anglers competing in the American Fishing Tour accumulate points toward the Division Angler of the Year title. Each division’s points champion advances to the Angler of the Year Final Round at the AFT National Championship. Additionally, the top 500 anglers from across the country qualify for the three-day American Fishing Tour National Championship, which will be held this fall on Lake Eufaula.
The American Fishing Tour provides affordable, close-to-home bass tournaments tailored for weekend anglers. Competitors fish for cash prizes and points, with advancement opportunities to both divisional and national championship events.
About American Bass Anglers
American Bass Anglers is dedicated to organizing affordable, local tournaments for weekend anglers while offering opportunities for individual angler advancement. To learn more about American Bass Anglers, including the Team Series, American Fishing Tour, American Couples Series, annual Military Team Bass Tournament, ABA Team Series, Top 150 Solo Tour, and Professional League, all presented by Caymas Boats, please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
American Bass Anglers is proud to be sponsored by Caymas Boats, Mercury Marine, T-H Marine, Power Pole, WattCycle Batteries, Hotel Planner.com, and LurePartsOnline.com.
For more information, visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406
