Brett Mathis of Warwick, Georgia, won the American Fishing Tour Division 74 tournament held at Lake Blackshear on February 24, 2024. The event, a segment of the American Fishing Tour, drew skilled anglers from the region, competing for both monetary rewards and crucial divisional and national points.
Mathis claimed the top spot on the leaderboard with a total catch weighing 14.33 pounds, which included an outstanding 4.91-pound bass. His performance secured him the first-place position along with a cash prize of $451. Despite encountering challenging conditions marked by muddy waters and strong winds, Mathis adeptly reached his catch limit before the official weigh-in.
Securing second place was Derrick Burnam from Byromville, Georgia, with a total weight of 13.24 pounds, featuring a noteworthy 4.53-pound catch, earning him a $254 cash prize.
Jimmy Troxell of Leesburg, Georgia, claimed third place with a total catch of 12.77 pounds, for which he was awarded $79.
In fourth place, Harry Cooper from Unadilla, Georgia, had a three-fish catch weighing 12.58 pounds, including a notable 5.53-pounder that earned him the Big Fish honors and a cash prize of $160.
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The upcoming competition in this division is scheduled for March 9/10, 2024, at Lake Blackshear, with the Gum Creek Ramp in Veterans State Park, Cordele, Georgia, designated as the launch site. For further information regarding this event or the division, interested individuals are encouraged to contact the local director, Henry Starks, at 478-808-9701 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
