Kerry Partain Wins On Lake Russell

February 2, 2025 – Lake R.B. Russell, GA. Kerry Partain of Elberton, Georgia, and a Caymas Boat Owner, claimed first place at the Division 25 SC Northwest tournament, held at the Highway 72 ramp on September 8, 2024. The event, part of the American Fishing Tour, brought together top anglers to compete for cash prizes and valuable points in the divisional and national standings.

Partain secured the win with an impressive total catch weighing 18.15 pounds, highlighted by a 4.35-pound bass. His first-place finish earned him a $500 prize, along with an additional $96 from the first-place option pot.

Danny Colquitt from Carlton, Georgia, finished in second place with a catch totaling 16.37 pounds, including a 4.25-pound bass. Colquitt took home $288 in prize money and an extra $64 from the second-place option pot.

Rounding out the top three was Brad Benfield from Demorest, Georgia, who recorded a 15.22-pound catch, earning him a $94 prize.

Other strong performances included Josh Hart, Chris Nelson, and Amy Taylor, who all landed in the top six. Zach Green made his mark by catching the tournament’s Biggest Bass at 4.77 pounds, which earned him a $90 cash prize.

The next tournament for Division 25 is scheduled for March 16, 2025, at Lake Hartwell. The Gum Branch Tournament Facility in Hartwell, Georgia, will serve as the launch site. For more details, contact the division’s tournament director, Zach Green, at 478-733-6473 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com.

Top 10

MemberID	Season	Circuit	Division	Date	Date2	Location	AnglerType	Pl	Name	Service	F	FishReleased	Weight	BB	Total	Pnts	Payout
1.000.006.463	2.025	AFT	25	02/02/2025	02/02/2025	Russell	D	1	Kerry S. Partain	ASC	5	5	18,15	4.35	18.15	198	500
1.000.039.153	2.025	AFT	25	02/02/2025	02/02/2025	Russell	D	2	Danny A. Colquitt	ASC	5	5	16,37	4.25	16.37	197	288
1.000.030.282	2.025	AFT	25	02/02/2025	02/02/2025	Russell	D	3	Brad C. Benfield	ASC	5	5	15,22	0.00	15.22	196	94
2.010.031.431	2.025	AFT	25	02/02/2025	02/02/2025	Russell	D	4	Josh Hart	ASC	5	5	15,02	0.00	15.02	195	0
1.000.029.584	2.025	AFT	25	02/02/2025	02/02/2025	Russell	D	5	Chris D. Nelson	ASC	5	5	13,64	0.00	13.64	194	0
1.000.033.636	2.025	AFT	25	02/02/2025	02/02/2025	Russell	D	6	Amy Amy M. Taylor	LA	5	5	13,63	3.78	13.63	193	0
1.000.033.518	2.025	AFT	25	02/02/2025	02/02/2025	Russell	D	7	Russell L. Dobbins	ASC	5	5	13,00	3.55	13.00	192	0
1.000.026.992	2.025	AFT	25	02/02/2025	02/02/2025	Russell	D	8	Jonathon D. Webb	ASC	5	5	12,29	4.52	12.29	191	0
1.000.033.576	2.025	AFT	25	02/02/2025	02/02/2025	Russell	D	9	Richard J. Futch	A	5	5	11,64	3.00	11.64	190	0
1.000.003.606	2.025	AFT	25	02/02/2025	02/02/2025	Russell	D	10	Bryan E. Waddell	ASC	5	5	10,54	4.09	10.54	189	0

A drawing was held, and each of these anglers won a WattCycle Lithium Ion 100Ah Trolling Motor Battery. L Kerry Partain, C Chris Nelson, R Benny Howell.

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