Jasper, Alabama – December 3, 2023
In a competitive showdown at Lewis Smith Lake, Jasper, Alabama, eight skilled anglers gathered at the Smith Lake Dam Ramp for a thrilling tournament. Among the participants, three anglers successfully returned with five-fish limits, but when the scales finally closed, it was Hunter Betts who emerged as the victor with a total weight of 20.90 pounds. Betts’s remarkable performance earned him the top spot and a prize of $288.00.
Runner-Up Honors Go to Jonathan Mc Clain
Securing the second position in this fiercely contested tournament was Jonathan Mc Clain, who exhibited his angling prowess with a five-fish haul that registered 14.10 pounds on the scales. Mc Clain’s commendable effort was rewarded with a prize of $104.00.
Jackson Kiser Claims Third Place
Jackson Kiser secured the third-place position with a solid performance, landing five fish with a combined weight of 10.93 pounds. Kiser’s achievement demonstrated his skill and determination in the competition.
Hunter Betts Lands Biggest Bass
In addition to his tournament victory, Hunter Betts also reeled in the biggest bass of the day, a magnificent fish weighing 5.05 pounds. This remarkable catch earned Betts an additional $60.00 in prize money.
Top Four Finishers:
Hunter Betts – 20.90 pounds
Jonathan Mc Clain – 14.10 pounds
Jackson Kiser – 10.93 pounds
Chris Swindle – 8.86 pounds
Upcoming Tournament Date
Anglers and fishing enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the next tournament in Division 77, scheduled to take place on January 28th, 2024. The event will launch from the Smith Lake Dam Ramp, promising another exciting day of competitive fishing.
For further details about this event or inquiries regarding Division 77, please contact Local Director Michael Donaldson at 205-559-4083 or visit the official website at 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
