Athens, AL. We are excited to announce the formation of the American Bass Anglers Couples Series Division 14, launching in Central Florida for the 2025 season! This new division will offer couples the opportunity to compete on some of Florida’s most famous fisheries, including the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, the Harris Chain, and Lake Okeechobee.
Meet the Directors
Cindy Joint is your new Tournament Director. Based in Harmony, Florida, Cindy is the Parts Manager at Amera Trail, where they build custom boat trailers. She’s been with the company for over two years, following a 30-year career in property management. In addition to her work at Amera Trail, Cindy is an active journalist for the Osceola News Gazette, where she runs a fishing column, “The Reel Deal with Cindy,” covering special events on her home lake, Lake Toho. With eight years of experience as the Tournament Director for a local team trail and running the popular Wednesday Night Derby at Kissimmee Lakefront, Cindy brings a wealth of knowledge, connections, and passion to this new role. She is thrilled to embark on this new journey with the Couples Series and looks forward to building lasting friendships on the water.
Co-Tournament Director Steve “Boogie” Brown also brings a rich history of competitive spirit and love for fishing. A fifth-generation Floridian, Steve has been an active tournament angler for over 25 years, with roots in speck (crappie) fishing on Lake Jessup. His competitive nature led him from BMX, snowboarding, and drag racing to bass fishing, where he continues to compete. Steve currently works for John Deere, selling heavy equipment while remaining deeply connected to the fishing community. He’s ready to help couples achieve their goals and make a splash at the National Championship.
2025 Tournament Schedule – Division Link
Here’s a sneak peek at the tournament schedule for the Florida Division 14 Couples Series:
- 9/29/2024 – Kissimmee Chain, Lakefront Park
- 10/27/2024 – Kissimmee Chain, Lakefront Park
- 11/10/2024 – Harris Chain, Buzzard Beach
- 1/26/2025 – Kissimmee Chain, Lakefront Park
- 2/2/2025 – Lake Okeechobee, Scott Driver
- 3/23/2025 – Harris Chain, Buzzard Beach
- 4/13/2025 – St. Johns River, Astor
- 5/4/2025 – Kissimmee Chain, Camp Mack
- 6/21/2025 – Kissimmee Chain, Lakefront Park
- 6/22/2025 – Kissimmee Chain, Lakefront Park
Yes, their first event is this weekend on Sunday out of Lakefront Park in Kissimmee, FL. No late fees will be charged for the first event. Also, New and Renewing Members, Active Military, Life Members, Caymas Boat Owners, and visiting Directors never pay a late fee. For more information about this weekend, call Cindy at (407)709-0618
About the American Couples Series
The American Couples Series gives anglers the chance to team up and compete in a relaxed, friendly environment. While many teams consist of spouses, the series is open to any pairing of one male and one female—be it a father-daughter duo, boyfriend-girlfriend, or another combination. Teams must fish together throughout the season to qualify for points and compete for the National Championship.
- Entry Fee: $100 per event
- Divisional & National Standings: Based on your best five one-day events
- No Pre-Meeting: Just show up at the ramp at 5:00 a.m. local time
We’re excited to kick off this new adventure and hope that you will join us to make lifelong memories on the water. Come out, fish with your partner, and maybe take home some cash! See you on the water!
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 about the ABA Professional League and the Top 150 Solo Tour, visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
American Bass Anglers is proud to be sponsored by Caymas Boats, Mercury Marine, T-H Marine, Power Pole, Optima Batteries, Hotel Planner.com, and LurePartsOnline.com.
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, ABA Team Series, Top 150 Solo Tour, and Professional League, all presented by Caymas Boats, please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
