12/3/2025, Grand Lake, Oklahoma – Blake Tatham from Pryor, OK, clinched victory at the American Fishing Tour Division 65 held at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees on December 3, 2025. The event, part of the American Fishing Tour, attracted 13 of the top anglers from the area, all competing for cash and important divisional and national points.
Blake topped the leaderboard with a total catch of 19.66 pounds, featuring all 4- plus pound bass! This impressive haul earned him the first-place plaques and a cash prize of $500.
In second place was Kevin Jackson from Monett, MO, securing it with a total weight of 19.45 pounds. Kevin also had Big Bass with an impressive 5.21-pound Bass. For second, Kevin received a $280 and an additional $130 for Big Bass.
In third place, Kojak Cook from Miami, OK, fell just short of the money with a total catch of 17.87 pounds.
Anglers and fishing enthusiasts can look forward to the next exciting competition in this division, scheduled for March 18, 2026, at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. The Wolf Creek Park in Grove, OK, will serve as the launch site. For further information about this event or the division, please get in touch with the local director, Jon Stewart, at 918-314-9968 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
Final Results
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.
American Bass Anglers is sponsored by Mercury Marine, T-H Marine, WattCycle Batteries, Power Pole, and Hotel Planner.com. In addition, Division 65 is sponsored locally by these fine sponsors: Albers Marine Tackle Shop, Honey Creek Outdoors, Buds Baits of Joplin, MO, Double M Reel Service, and The Lake Lodge at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees.
About American Bass Anglers
American Bass Anglers, committed to providing low-cost, close-to-home tournaments, offers an exciting platform for individual angler progression. With the support of industry-leading companies, ABA continues to advance the sport of bass fishing.
For more information about the American Fishing Tour and other series, visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
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, please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
