Hixson, TN – May 19, 2024 – Dalton Tankersley from Blue Ridge, GA, claimed victory at the American Fishing Tour Division 125 event at Chickamauga Lake, held on May 18-19, 2024. This event, part of the American Fishing Tour, attracted top anglers from the area competing for cash prizes and crucial points.
Dalton Tankersley led the competition with a total catch of 38.88 pounds over two days. This impressive performance earned him the first-place trophy and a cash prize of $1,570.
In second place, Alex Prince from Blue Ridge, GA, secured his spot with a total weight of 31.86 pounds, including the tournament’s largest fish. He took home a prize of $1,008.
Larry Hollingsworth from Acworth, GA, showcased his skill by landing a total catch of 27.53 pounds, earning him third place and a prize of $476.
Other anglers also performed well in the tournament, including Mitchell Grimsley, Nick Treadwell, and Sal Pinto, who all placed in the top six and contributed to the event’s competitive spirit.
Colin Steele caught the tournament’s biggest bass, an impressive 8.62-pound fish, earning him a special accolade and a $400 bonus.
Top 25
| MemberID | MemberID2 | Season | Circuit | Region | Division | Date | Date2 | Location | AnglerType | Pl | Name | Service | F | FishReleased | Weight | Penalty | BB | Total | Pnts | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.000.036.027 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 1 | Dalton Tankersly | ASC | 10 | 10 | 38,88 | 0,00 | 5.70 | 38.88 | 400 | 1.570 | ||
| 1.000.036.025 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 2 | Alex T. Prince | ASC | 10 | 10 | 31,86 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 31.86 | 398 | 1.008 | ||
| 1.000.032.236 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 3 | Larry E. Hollinsworth | ASC | 10 | 10 | 27,53 | 0,00 | 6.80 | 27.53 | 396 | 476 | ||
| 4.010.021.637 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 4 | Mitchell Grimsley | ASC | 10 | 10 | 27,43 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 27.43 | 394 | 360 | ||
| 1.000.033.627 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 5 | Nick N. Treadwell | ASC | 5 | 5 | 23,09 | 0,00 | 6.41 | 23.09 | 392 | 288 | ||
| 1.000.030.975 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 6 | Sal A. Pinto | ASC | 9 | 9 | 21,38 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 21.38 | 390 | 216 | ||
| 1.000.031.811 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 7 | Nicholas Tunney | ASC | 10 | 10 | 20,46 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 20.46 | 388 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.035.190 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 8 | Justin W. Timme | ASC | 9 | 9 | 20,18 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 20.18 | 386 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.036.366 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 9 | Colin O. Steele | ASC | 8 | 8 | 19,79 | 0,00 | 8.62 | 19.79 | 384 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.035.205 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 10 | Joseph D. Hunter | DHS | 8 | 8 | 16,80 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 16.80 | 382 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.034.844 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 11 | Jamareon C. Green | ASC | 7 | 7 | 16,54 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 16.54 | 380 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.035.342 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 12 | Robert C. Allen | ASC | 7 | 7 | 14,67 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 14.67 | 378 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.037.391 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 13 | Brett M. Matthews | ASC | 7 | 7 | 14,02 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 14.02 | 376 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.033.631 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 14 | Scott R. Laughman | A | 5 | 5 | 12,70 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 12.70 | 374 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.038.239 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 15 | Randy Thorny M. Thornburg | ASC | 4 | 4 | 11,33 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 11.33 | 372 | 0 | ||
| 4.010.018.156 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 16 | Justin Goen | ASC | 7 | 7 | 10,36 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 10.36 | 370 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.037.658 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 17 | Clayton L. Fowler | ASC | 4 | 4 | 8,08 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 8.08 | 368 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.003.819 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 18 | Charles H. Anderson | ASC | 4 | 4 | 7,98 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 7.98 | 366 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.017.411 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 19 | Mitchell B. Mullins | ASC | 3 | 3 | 7,97 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 7.97 | 364 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.003.514 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 20 | Lowell P. Johnson | ASC | 4 | 4 | 7,09 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 7.09 | 362 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.038.269 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 21 | James Collins H. Collins | ASC | 4 | 4 | 6,73 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 6.73 | 360 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 22 | Keith A. Ridenhour | MC | 2 | 1 | 7,16 | 0,50 | 0.00 | 6.66 | 358 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.002.091 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 23 | Joseph L. Toth | DHS | 3 | 3 | 6,64 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 6.64 | 356 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.024.613 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 24 | Kristopher P. Brown | ASC | 2 | 2 | 5,96 | 0,00 | 3.88 | 5.96 | 354 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.017.667 | 2.024 | AFT | 125 | 05/18/2024 | 05/19/2024 | Chickamauga | D | 25 | Bradley Collum | ASC | 2 | 2 | 5,14 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 5.14 | 352 | 0 |
Upcoming Events: The next competition in this division, scheduled for a date to be announced at Allatoona. The Gatewood Boat Ramp will serve as the launch site. For more information about this event or the division, contact the local director, Alex Pearce, at 706-263-2137 or visit American Bass Anglers.
These anglers are earning valuable points towards 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. Additionally, the top 500 anglers from various divisions will earn the right to compete in the three-day ABA, AFT National Championship tournament.
About The American Fishing Tour
Anglers earn valuable points toward the divisional Angler of the Year title. The points champion from each division will compete in the American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of The Year Final Round at the AFT Championship. The top 500 anglers from various divisions will qualify for the three-day ABA AFT National Championship tournament.
The American Fishing Tour offers affordable, local bass tournaments designed for weekend anglers. Participants compete for both money and points, which advance them to their divisional championship and potentially the national championship held this fall on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC.
About American Bass Anglers
American Bass Anglers, committed to providing low-cost, close-to-home tournaments, offers an exciting platform for individual angler progression. With the support of industry-leading companies, ABA continues to advance the sport of bass fishing.
For more information on the Military Team Bass Tournament and all other other series, visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
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