Lake Lanier, January 13, 2024 – Alex Prince from Blue Ridge, GA, emerged the winner at the American Fishing Tour Division Number 125 tournament, held at Lake Lanier. This prestigious event, a fixture in the American Fishing Tour, drew some of the most skilled anglers from the region, all vying for cash prizes and vital divisional and national points.
Prince led the field with an exceptional total catch of 22.08 pounds, highlighted by a magnificent 7.78-pound Largemouth bass. His performance not only earned him the first-place plaque but also a substantial cash prize of $824.00. Prince’s strategy, adapting to the stained waters of Lake Lanier following heavy rainfall, proved decisive in securing his top position.
Nick Treadwell, from Powder Springs, GA, claimed the second spot with a notable total weight of 16.55 pounds, receiving $548.00 in prize money. Closely following was Joshua ‘JB’ Banks from Gainesville, GA, who showcased his angling skill with a catch totaling 16.41 pounds, earning him $281.00 and third place.
The competition was heightened by strong showings from other participants, including Scott Laughman, Dalton Tankersley, and Richie Brown, who all finished among the top six. Their efforts contributed significantly to the event’s competitive atmosphere.
Additionally, Alex Prince’s 7.78-pound Largemouth bass was recognized as the Biggest Bass of the tournament, earning him an additional accolade and a cash bonus of $240.00.
The top 10 anglers of the tournament were:
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | PL | Angler | Fish | BB | Total | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Alex T. Prince | 5 | 7.78 | 22.08 | 200 | $824 | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Nick N. Treadwell | 5 | 16.55 | 199 | $548 | |||||
| 3 | 3 | Joshua S. Banks | 5 | 4.64 | 16.41 | 198 | $281 | ||||
| 4 | 4 | Scott R. Laughman | 5 | 4.51 | 16.14 | 197 | $231 | ||||
| 5 | 5 | Dalton Tankersly | 5 | 15.77 | 196 | $195 | |||||
| 6 | 6 | Richie Brown | 5 | 15.41 | 195 | $159 | |||||
| 7 | 7 | Randy Thorny M. Thornburg | 5 | 4.13 | 15.35 | 194 | $115 | ||||
| 8 | 8 | Justin H. Thompson | 5 | 15.32 | 193 | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | Sal A. Pinto | 5 | 14.02 | 192 | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | Darren l. Taylor | 5 | 4.09 | 13.94 | 191 |
American Bass Anglers Division 125 extends gratitude to its local sponsors: Robert Loehr Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, SRT, and Fiat; The Dugout Bait and Tackle; Hammond’s Fishing Center; Fish North Georgia; True Grit Tackle; 4Her Outdoor Apparel; Spot Choker; Lip Thrashin Lures; The Prop Depot; Country Sportsman; Gamakatsu; SPRO; 5Alive Livewell Treatment; Fish Obessed Mounts; TAP Trucking; Frontline Hauling; and Cartersville Cabinet Company.
The next event in this division is scheduled for January 27, 2024, at Lake Nottley, with the Deavers Landing Ramp in Blue Ridge, GA, serving as the launch site. For more information about this event or the division, please contact the local director, Alex Pearce, at (706) 263-2137 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.
American Bass Anglers is sponsored by Caymas Boats, Mercury Marine, T-H Marine, Power Pole, RT Outdoors, Optima Batteries, Hotel Planner.com, and LurePartsOnline.com.
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 Professional League, the American Fishing Tour, ABA Team Series, 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
