January 21, 2023, Athens, AL., 23 anglers launched from Lincolns Landing near Lincoln Alabama at the ABA Logan Martin Division 75 of the American Fishing Tour presented by Caymas Boats. Thirteen of those anglers brought back five-fish limits to the scales, but when the scales closed Ezekiel Gossett from Pell City Alabama took the victory with 17.97. For the win, Ezekiel took home $579.00 in prize money.
Second amongst the competitors was Chance Vining with 5 fish that locked in the scales at 17.96. For his efforts, he took home $346.00 in prize money.
Third place was claimed by Andrew Jones with 5 fish and a total weight of 16.55. For his efforts, he took home $115.00.
Fourth place went to Randy Maharrey with 5 fish and a total of 15.03
The Biggest Bass of the tournament was caught by Chance Vining. His fish locked in the scales at 6.67 earning him $220.00 in prize money.
Top 10 Anglers
| PL | Angler | Fish | Big Bass | Total | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel P. Gossett | 5 | 4.84 | 17.97 | 200 | 579 |
| 2 | Chance Vining | 5 | 6.67 | 17.96 | 199 | 346 |
| 3 | Andrew Jones | 5 | 16.55 | 198 | 115 | |
| 4 | Randy G. Maharrey | 5 | 3.78 | 15.03 | 197 | 86 |
| 5 | Chase Dorsett | 5 | 3.64 | 14.78 | 196 | |
| 5 | Cullen Green | 5 | 4.41 | 14.78 | 196 | |
| 7 | Robert W. Ezekiel | 5 | 2.74 | 11.08 | 194 | |
| 8 | Steve D. Fincher | 5 | 10.97 | 193 | ||
| 9 | John Ware | 5 | 10.85 | 192 | ||
| 10 | Ryan Ollard | 5 | 10.78 | 191 |
The next tournament in this division will take place on February 11, 2023, on Lake Mitchell launching from Higgins Ferry.
For more information on this event or division please contact local director Michael Donaldson at (205)559-4083 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 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
