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Yarbrough Wins on Oconee

Greg Yarbrough of Milledgeville, GA, takes the win at the AFT D72 tournament held December 6, 202,5 on Lake Oconee.  Greg had a five bass limit that weighed 18.07 pounds to take home the first place trophy and $709 cash.   He anchored his sack with a 5.28 pound bass.

Les Charles of Milledgeville, GA had five bass totaling 15.87 pounds, which included a 4.72 pounder to take home the second place trophy and $444 cash. 

Tony Wooten of Dublin, GA, landed a 5.72 pound largemouth bass to win the optional Big Bass pot for $320 cash and the Big Bass trophy.

The turnout of 32 anglers competing for the top five places with payouts totaling $1,568.

Top 20

After the awards of trophies and cash payouts, draw prizes were given to the anglers present.  Two $50 bills were won by David Mitchell and David Lowery.  A $50 gift card to Sugar Creek Marina was won by Randy Woodham.  A custom wooden flag by Captain Kidd’s Designs was won by Hunter Clay.   

A special thanks goes to Bob Clark, Les Charles,  and David Mitchell for helping with morning boat checks, registration,  and weighing fish at the scale. 

Our next tournament in this division will be on December 20 on Lake Sinclair, going out of Dennis Station DNR ramp. If you have any questions, please contact Director Benny Howell at 770-365-4795. Benny is the reigning King of the Hill!

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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.

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