February 4, 2023, Prattville, AL. Fifteen anglers launched from the State Park Ramp near Wetumpka, AL. Eight of those anglers brought back five-fish limits. When the scales closed Jeremy Renfroe of Trussville, AL took the victory with 15.14 pounds. For the victory, Renfroe took home $432 in prize money.
Second place was claimed by Barry Woodward with five and a total weight of 12.99 pounds. For his efforts, Woodward took home $223 in prize money.
Tommy Pegues III took third with five and a total weight of 12.70 pounds and took home $79 in prize money.
Big Bass was caught by Tyler Caton. For his 4.07 pound lunker, he took home $75.
Top ten finishers
| PL | Angler | Fish | Big Bass | Total | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy S. Renfroe | 5 | 3.98 | 15.14 | 195 | 432 |
| 2 | Barry Woodward | 5 | 3.30 | 12.99 | 194 | 223 |
| 3 | Thomas C. Pegues | 5 | 3.62 | 12.70 | 193 | 79 |
| 4 | Stephen T. Sharpe | 5 | 3.02 | 12.24 | 192 | |
| 5 | Jim Maharrey | 5 | 3.21 | 11.68 | 191 | |
| 6 | Richard W. Hoefle | 5 | 2.72 | 11.44 | 190 | |
| 7 | Karl L. Youngblood | 5 | 2.94 | 10.93 | 189 | |
| 8 | James R. Bonner | 5 | 3.48 | 10.87 | 188 | |
| 9 | Tyler B. Caton | 4 | 4.07 | 9.99 | 187 | |
| 10 | Michael D. Hill | 5 | 2.63 | 8.91 | 186 |
The next tournament in this division will take place on March 11, 202 launching from Cooters Park Boat Ramp on the Alabama River. For more information on this event or division please contact local director Barry Woodward at 251-423-0753 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.
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About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low-cost, close-to-home tournaments for the weekend angler and, at the same time, offering each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression.
For more information about American Bass Anglers, the Open Series, the American Fishing Tour, the American Couples Series, the annual Military Team Bass Tournament, and the Top 150 Solo Tour, all presented by Caymas Boats, visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
