June 3, 2026 – Grove, Oklahoma — Kyle Kitts clinched victory at the American Fishing Tour Division 65 tournament held at Grand Lake on June 3, 2026. The event, part of the American Fishing Tour, attracted top anglers from the area, all competing for cash and valuable divisional and national points.
Kyle topped the leaderboard with a total catch weighing 19.85 pounds. This impressive haul earned him the first-place cash prize of $540.
Second place went to Jon Stewart with a total weight of 19.30 pounds, earning him $300.
Finishing just outside the check line in third place was Preston “Kojak” Cook with a total catch of 18.56 pounds.
The Big Bass of the tournament was a 5.12-pound largemouth caught by Sheldon Collings, earning him a $140 cash bonus.
Anglers and fishing enthusiasts can look forward to the next exciting competition in this division, the two-day Division Championship scheduled for September 16-17, 2026, at Grand Lake. The Wolf Creek Boating Facility in Grove, Oklahoma, will serve as the launch site. For further information about this event or the division, please contact local director Jon Stewart at (918) 314-9968 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
These anglers earned 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 opportunity to compete in the three-day ABA AFT National Championship tournament.
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American Bass Anglers is sponsored by Caymas Boats, Mercury Marine, T-H Marine, Power-Pole, RT Outdoors, Optima Batteries, HotelPlanner.com, and LurePartsOnline.com.
Local sponsors include The Lake Lodge at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, Albers Marine, Buds Baits of Joplin, Honey Creek Outdoors, and Double M Reel Service.
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.
