February 2, 2025 – Kissimmee, FL – James Topmiller secured a decisive victory at the American Fishing Tour (AFT) Division 21 tournament held on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. The event drew a full roster of anglers, all vying for cash prizes and critical points toward both divisional and national rankings.
Topmiller claimed first place with a five-fish limit weighing 22.17 pounds. Warmer weather conditions brought fish into the shallows for spawning, providing ideal opportunities for impressive catches. His performance earned him the first-place prize of $695.
James Hoctor took second place with a five-fish limit totaling 20.79 pounds, anchored by the tournament’s biggest bass—a 10.12-pound Florida strain largemouth. Hoctor received $434 for his finish, along with a $560 bonus for catching the event’s largest bass.
Mike Calloway secured third place with a total weight of 15.34 pounds, earning $167. Quinton Zornes, fishing as a co-angler, placed fourth with 11.38 pounds and was awarded $130. Rounding out the top five, Daniel Weber finished with 11.12 pounds and took home $94.
Other notable performances included James Shuman in sixth place with 10.16 pounds and Raymond Trudeau in seventh with 10.10 pounds.
Top 20
| MemberID | MemberID2 | Season | Circuit | Region | Division | Date | Date2 | Location | AnglerType | Pl | Name | Service | F | FishReleased | Weight | Penalty | BB | Total | Pnts | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.000.024.573 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 1 | James H. Topmiller | ASC | 5 | 5 | 22,17 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 22.17 | 200 | 695 | ||
| 1.000.038.998 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 2 | James L. Hoctor | ASC | 5 | 5 | 20,79 | 0,00 | 10.12 | 20.79 | 199 | 434 | ||
| 1.000.017.654 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 3 | Mike L. Calloway | ASC | 5 | 5 | 15,34 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 15.34 | 198 | 167 | ||
| 1.000.038.485 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 4 | Quintin M. Zornes | ASC | 5 | 5 | 11,38 | 0,00 | 4.42 | 11.38 | 197 | 130 | ||
| 44.103 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 5 | Daniel Weber | ASC | 5 | 5 | 11,12 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 11.12 | 196 | 94 | ||
| 1.000.037.176 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 6 | James Jimmy W. Shuman | ASC | 5 | 5 | 10,16 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 10.16 | 195 | 0 | ||
| 50.004 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 7 | Raymond J. Trudeau | ASC | 5 | 5 | 10,10 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 10.10 | 194 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.003.307 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 8 | Frank R. Mitchum | ASC | 5 | 5 | 9,26 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 9.26 | 193 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.027.730 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 9 | Don P. Eady | A | 5 | 5 | 9,17 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 9.17 | 192 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.006.659 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 10 | Christopher A. Maxwell | ASC | 5 | 5 | 9,03 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 9.03 | 191 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 11 | Peter Saraf | ASC | 5 | 5 | 8,68 | 0,00 | 3.50 | 8.68 | 190 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.011.454 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 12 | Juan R. Caballero | N | 5 | 5 | 8,48 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 8.48 | 189 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.003.480 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 13 | George A. Morneau | N | 5 | 5 | 7,65 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 7.65 | 188 | 0 | ||
| 41.898 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 14 | Craig Maxwell | AF | 5 | 5 | 7,34 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 7.34 | 187 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.026.268 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 15 | Edward Pyles | N | 5 | 5 | 6,86 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 6.86 | 186 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 16 | Gary R. Lee | AF | 5 | 5 | 6,75 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 6.75 | 185 | 0 | ||
| 4.010.030.939 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 17 | Jim Rose | ASC | 4 | 4 | 5,80 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 5.80 | 184 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.018.048 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 18 | Edwin R. Rivera | ASC | 5 | 4 | 5,62 | 0,50 | 0.00 | 5.12 | 183 | 0 | ||
| 40.469 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 19 | Joseph S. Horyza | AF | 1 | 1 | 4,45 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 4.45 | 182 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.003.672 | 2.025 | AFT | 21 | 02/01/2025 | 02/01/2025 | Kissimmee Chain | D | 20 | Timothy C. Reuwer | A | 2 | 2 | 4,35 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 4.35 | 181 | 0 |
As the Florida spawning season progresses, anglers anticipate further opportunities to weigh in impressive catches in upcoming tournaments. The next AFT Division 21 event is scheduled for March 15, 2025, again at the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, launching from Toho Lakefront Park Marina in Kissimmee. For more details, contact local director Tim Reuwer at (386) 473-4935 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
Participants in these events earn points toward the Divisional Angler of the Year title. Each divisional points champion will compete in the American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of the Year Final Round at the AFT Championship. Additionally, the top 500 anglers from across all divisions will qualify for the three-day ABA AFT National Championship tournament.
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