McCormick, SC, January 28, 2024 – In the American Bass Anglers Team Series season opener for Division 8 Georgia South Carolina Line, Todd Pearson and Johnny Hancox emerged the event winners. The event, held at the Dorn Fishing Facility near McCormick, saw 30 teams battling challenging conditions with high winds and stained waters. Pearson and Hancox secured the win with a total catch of five bass weighing 16.17 lb, including a 6.32 lb largemouth. The pair was awarded a prize of $1340.
Jonathan Houpt and Paul Ellis claimed the second spot, presenting a five-fish limit totaling 15.25 lb, featuring a 5.53 lb largemouth, and received $670.
Brothers Colin and Evan Slentz finished third with a catch of 12.22 lb, earning them $500.
The fourth position was held by Donald Miller and Mike Guilbeau with a haul of 12.20 lb, winning $340.
Fifth place went to Cory Henry and Travis Mulkey for their 11.90 lb catch, taking home $270.
The sixth place and the last paid position were secured by Jonathon Brown and EJ Wright with an 11.80 lb catch, resulting in a $240 prize.
Additionally, Pearson and Hancox caught the Biggest Bass of the tournament, a 6.32 lb fish, earning an extra $300.
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | PL | Team | Fish | BB | Total | Points | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Todd Pearson-Johnny Hancox | 5 | 6.32 | 16.17 | 250 | $1,340 | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Jonathan Houpt-Paul Ellis | 5 | 5.53 | 15.25 | 249 | $670 | ||||
| 3 | 3 | Colin Slentz-Evan Slentz | 5 | 12.22 | 248 | $500 | |||||
| 4 | 4 | Donald Miller-Mike Guilbeau | 5 | 12.20 | 247 | $340 | |||||
| 5 | 5 | Cory Henry-Travis Mulkey | 5 | 4.59 | 11.90 | 246 | $270 | ||||
| 6 | 6 | Jonathon Brown-Ej Wright | 5 | 11.80 | 245 | $240 | |||||
| 7 | 7 | Jon Henderson-Tony Holliday | 5 | 10.06 | 244 | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | Russell Dobbins-Wayne Davenport | 5 | 4.58 | 9.70 | 243 | |||||
| 9 | 9 | Garrett Bowers-Eran Bowers | 3 | 9.60 | 242 | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | Noah Scott-Nathan Price | 3 | 4.93 | 9.45 | 241 |
The next tournament in this division is scheduled for March 10, 2024, at Lake Hartwell, launching from the Gum Branch Tournament Facility near Hartwell, Ga. For further details, contact local director Zach Green at 478-733-6473 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
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About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is dedicated to organizing affordable, local tournaments for weekend anglers while offering opportunities for individual angler advancement. To learn more about American Bass Anglers, including the Team Series, American Fishing Tour, American Couples Series, annual Military Team Bass Tournament, Top 150 Solo Tour, and Pro League, all presented by Caymas Boats, please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
