March 18, 2023, Mobile, AL: Garrett Walters of Satsuma, Alabama won the American Fishing Tour Division 41 tournament on March 18, 2023.
Running out of Cliff’s Landing Boat Launch near Bay Minette, AL, Walters brought back five with a total weight of 13.67 pounds. For the victory, Walters took home $451.
Second place was claimed by Dennis Griffith with five fish that locked in the scales at 12.90 pounds. For his efforts, Griffith took home $254 in prize money.
Larry Foshee took third with five and a total weight of 12.87 pounds and took home $79 in prize money. Big Bass for the tournament was a 4.99 pounder caught by Foshee. His lunker earned him an additional $80.
| PL | Angler | Fish | Big Bass | Total | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin G. Walters | 5 | 4.05 | 13.67 | 196 | 451 |
| 2 | Dennis M. Griffith | 5 | 4.22 | 12.90 | 195 | 254 |
| 3 | Larry D. Foshee | 5 | 4.99 | 12.87 | 194 | 79 |
| 4 | Scott Wiley Jr | 5 | 3.60 | 11.46 | 193 | |
| 5 | Glenn Wilson | 5 | 4.05 | 10.93 | 192 | |
| 6 | James R. Bonner | 5 | 4.03 | 10.07 | 191 | |
| 7 | Triton A. Graham | 5 | 2.60 | 9.67 | 190 | |
| 8 | Michael J. White | 5 | 2.92 | 9.28 | 189 | |
| 9 | James A. Odonnell | 5 | 2.80 | 8.19 | 188 | |
| 10 | Ken Reinhart | 4 | 7.40 | 187 |
The next tournament in this division will take place on April 15, 2023, launching from Cliff’s Landing. For more information on this event or division please contact local director Barry Woodward (251)423-0753 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
