Elberton, GA – November 18, 2023
South Carolina and Georgia bass anglers launched from the Highway 72 ramp between Elberton, GA, and Calhoun Falls, SC, for the Division 25 South Carolina Northwest Tournament on Lake Russell. When the scales closed, Amin Jaber from Duncan, SC emerged the winner, clinching the top spot with a remarkable five-bass limit that tipped the scales at 15.96 pounds. His impressive haul included a 4.49-pound largemouth, anchoring his victory and earning him a well-deserved first-place finish.
For his outstanding performance, Jaber not only took home a plaque but also pocketed $600 in cash. Additionally, he secured $144 in prize money from the first-place option pot, bringing his total earnings to an impressive $744. A job well done, Amin!
Securing the second spot among the competitors was Greg Glouse from Easley, SC. Glouse showcased his angling skills by landing five fish with a combined weight of 14.42 pounds, including a 3.30-pound spotted bass. His efforts earned him a plaque, a cash prize of $360, and an extra $96 from the second-place option pot.
Taking the third spot was Brad Thompson of Little Mountain, SC, who weighed in five fish totaling 13.46 pounds. Thompson’s impressive performance earned him $123 in cash.
Colton Wilson of Hartwell, GA, secured the fourth spot with a five-fish bag that weighed 11.76 pounds, and his catch earned him $94 in prize money.
Amin Jaber also claimed the title of the tournament’s Biggest Bass, landing a spectacular largemouth that tipped the scales at 4.48 pounds. For this feat, Jaber was awarded $120 in prize money and an additional plaque, adding to his impressive day on the water.
Here are the top finishers of the tournament:
Russell Top 20
| wdt_ID | PL | Angler | F | BB | Total | Pnts | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Amin Jaber | 5 | 4.49 | 15.96 | 200 | 600 |
| 3 | 2 | Gregory W. Glouse | 5 | 3.3 | 14.42 | 199 | 360 |
| 4 | 3 | Brad W. Thompson | 5 | 3.27 | 13.46 | 198 | 123 |
| 5 | 4 | Colton Cole M. Wilson | 5 | 3.02 | 11.76 | 197 | 94 |
| 6 | 5 | Richard J. Futch | 5 | 2.97 | 11.46 | 196 | |
| 7 | 6 | Billy Ballard | 5 | 2.96 | 10.86 | 195 | |
| 8 | 7 | Jonathon D. Webb | 5 | 10.47 | 194 | ||
| 9 | 8 | Bryan Waddell | 5 | 10.26 | 193 | ||
| 10 | 9 | Andy Lake | 5 | 9.72 | 192 | ||
| 11 | 10 | Rodney Cromer | 5 | 9.59 | 191 | ||
| 12 | 11 | Russell H. Clark | 5 | 9.4 | 190 | ||
| 13 | 12 | Russell L. Dobbins | 5 | 9.29 | 189 | ||
| 14 | 13 | Chuck Cunningham | 4 | 4.05 | 9.07 | 188 | |
| 15 | 14 | Grover B. Jones | 5 | 8.71 | 187 | ||
| 16 | 15 | Jonathon Brown | 5 | 8.68 | 186 | ||
| 17 | 16 | William R. Padgett | 5 | 8.13 | 185 | ||
| 18 | 17 | Greg N. Tarbuck | 5 | 7.89 | 184 | ||
| 19 | 18 | Wayne J. Davenport | 5 | 7.48 | 183 | ||
| 20 | 19 | Zachary A. Green | 4 | 7.28 | 182 | ||
| 21 | 20 | Barrett Keel | 4 | 3.18 | 6.9 | 181 |
The excitement doesn’t stop here! The next tournament in Division 25 will take place on December 03, 2023, on Clark’s Hill Lake, launching from Dorn Fishing Facility in McCormick, SC.
For more information about this event or the division, please contact the local director, Zach Green, at 478-733-6473 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com. Get ready for more thrilling angling action in the upcoming tournaments!
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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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
