Jasper, Alabama – November 5, 2023: On a crisp autumn morning, American Fishing Tour gathered at the Lewis Smith Lake Dam ramp near Jasper, Alabama, to test their angling skills. Among them, six anglers managed to bring in five-fish limits to the scales, but it was Cameron Robinson who emerged as the victor, showcasing his remarkable angling skills. Robinson’s five-fish limit tipped the scales at an impressive 15.19 pounds, securing him the top spot in the competition and $478.00.
A closely contested battle ensued, with Craig Daniel clinching the second position. Daniel’s five fish weighed in at 14.31 pounds, earning him $268.00.
Securing the third place was Jody Brooks, who exhibited great angling finesse with his five fish, amassing a total weight of 13.59 pounds. His efforts earned him $86.00 in prize money.
The tournament also saw a standout performance by Justin Birge, who reeled in the Biggest Bass of the competition. His remarkable catch, weighing in at 5.09 pounds, earned him a well-deserved $150.00 in prize money.
The final leaderboard of the top five finishers is as follows:
| PL | Angler | Fish | Penalty | Big Bass | Total | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron S. Robinson | 5 | 4.70 | 15.19 | 197 | 478 | |
| 2 | Craig Daniel | 5 | 4.36 | 14.31 | 196 | 268 | |
| 3 | Jody Brooks | 5 | 13.59 | 195 | 86 | ||
| 4 | Waylon A. Mullis | 5 | 2.93 | 13.19 | 194 | ||
| 5 | Justin Birge | 5 | 5.09 | 12.90 | 193 |
The next tournament in Division 77 is scheduled for December 3, 2023, launching from the Lewis Smith Lake dam near Jasper, Alabama. Anglers and enthusiasts interested in learning more about this event or the division are encouraged to contact the local director, Michael Donaldson, at 205-559-4083 or visit the official website at www.americanbassanglers.com. Your passion for angling awaits its next thrilling challenge.
It is worth noting that these dedicated anglers earn valuable points toward the divisional Angler of the Year title. The points champion from each division will have the opportunity to compete in the annual American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of The Year Final Round at the AFT Championship. Furthermore, the top 500 anglers across various divisions will earn the privilege of competing in the prestigious three-day ABA 2024 AFT National Championship tournament.
About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is dedicated to providing affordable and locally accessible tournaments tailored for weekend anglers. These events also offer a progressive pathway for individual angler development.
American Bass Anglers is sponsored by Caymas Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, T-H Marine, Power Pole, RT Outdoors, Optima Batteries, Hotel Planner.com, and LurePartsOnline.com.
For more information about American Bass Anglers, including the American Fishing Tour, American Couples Series, annual Military Team Bass Tournament, Professional League, ABA Team Series, and Top 150 Solo Tour, all proudly presented by Caymas Boats, please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
