The Southern Alabama Team Series Division held its inaugural event this past Saturday on Lake Eufaula, launching from Lake Point Marina. The winning team of the event was Jeff Morey and Richard Smith, who led the field with a limit weighing 22.70 pounds.
The event, took place under conditions of muddy water, light winds, and clear skies, presenting a wide array of fishing opportunities across the entirety of the lake, from shallow to deep waters.
Morey and Smith utilized plastic baits in the northern sections of the lake, their approach netted them a prize of $1,340.
In a close second place, George Haynie and Dwayne Smith presented a limit of bass weighing 20.47 pounds, securing a prize of $670. Additionally, this team captured the big bass pot of $300 with a notable 7.15-pound largemouth bass caught in the southern shallow waters of Lake Eufaula.
Placing third place, Jimmy Harrison and Hubert Stafford were awarded $500, having a limit of fish weighing 19.92 pounds. Their successful catches were attributed to the use of Carolina rigs in the southern areas of the lake.
The fourth position was secured by Bo Washam and Wes Stevenson, with a catch weight of 19.67 pounds, earning them $340. Following closely, Kyle Sellers and Douglas Beaver achieved fifth place with a weight of 19.58 pounds, receiving $270 in prize money.
William Hallford and Stephen Tucker concluded the event in sixth place, with a total weight of 18.29 pounds, earning them $240.
Top 10 Teams
The next tournament in this division is scheduled for March 2, 2024, at Lake Seminole, launching from the Big Jim’s Marina. For further details, contact local director Deacon Collins at (404)862-4233 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.
