Prattville, AL – February 8, 2025. Joseph Clevinger of Troy, Alabama, claimed victory at the American Fishing Tour (AFT) tournament on Lake Jordan. Anglers launched from the State Park Ramp near Wetumpka, Alabama, with ten of them bringing in five-bass limits.
Clevinger’s five-fish bag weighed in at 15.75 pounds, earning him the first-place trophy and a cash prize of $406.
Kenny Turner of Billingsley, Alabama, secured second place with a five-bass limit totaling 13.86 pounds, earning $200 in prize money.
David Campassi of Prattville, Alabama, finished in third place with a five-fish bag weighing 13.73 pounds, anchored by the tournament’s Big Bass, a 4.28-pounder. Campassi took home $79 for third place and an additional $70 for winning the Big Bass award.
In fourth place, Ryan Ingram weighed in five fish for a total of 13.66 pounds. Josh Harrison rounded out the top five with a total weight of 12.48 pounds.
Top 30
| MemberID | MemberID2 | Season | Circuit | Region | Division | Date | Date2 | Location | AnglerType | Pl | Name | Service | F | FishReleased | Weight | Penalty | BB | Total | Pnts | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.010.018.379 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 1 | Sam Montgomery | ASC | 5 | 5 | 18,53 | 0,00 | 6.64 | 18.53 | 200 | 813 | ||
| 1.000.008.767 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 2 | Josh M. George | ASC | 5 | 5 | 17,85 | 0,00 | 6.41 | 17.85 | 199 | 562 | ||
| 1.000.023.170 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 3 | Larry W. Cason Jr | ASC | 5 | 5 | 16,88 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 16.88 | 198 | 295 | ||
| 1.000.026.990 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 4 | Chad L. Wilson | ASC | 5 | 5 | 15,93 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 15.93 | 197 | 245 | ||
| 1.000.023.513 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 5 | Justin C. Durham | ASC | 5 | 5 | 15,84 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 15.84 | 196 | 209 | ||
| 1.000.028.140 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 6 | Carl A. Wilson | ASC | 5 | 5 | 14,65 | 0,00 | 4.65 | 14.65 | 195 | 173 | ||
| 1.000.032.077 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 7 | Jamie M. Fountain | ASC | 5 | 5 | 14,37 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 14.37 | 194 | 130 | ||
| 1.000.012.322 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 8 | Thomas J. Smith | A | 5 | 5 | 13,37 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 13.37 | 193 | 72 | ||
| 0 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 9 | Mike D. Blackshear | ASC | 5 | 5 | 13,25 | 0,00 | 4.90 | 13.25 | 192 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.032.401 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 10 | George Murray | ASC | 5 | 5 | 12,56 | 0,00 | 5.51 | 12.56 | 191 | 0 | ||
| 48.301 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 11 | Willie W. McMullen | ASC | 5 | 5 | 12,30 | 0,00 | 5.24 | 12.30 | 190 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 12 | Aaron E. Batson | ASC | 5 | 5 | 12,24 | 0,00 | 4.67 | 12.24 | 189 | 0 | ||
| 4.010.031.703 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 13 | Dylan Lowery | ASC | 5 | 5 | 11,81 | 0,00 | 3.27 | 11.81 | 188 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.011.665 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 14 | James R. Golden | ASC | 5 | 5 | 11,47 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 11.47 | 187 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.031.508 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 15 | Tony G. Couch | A | 5 | 5 | 11,46 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 11.46 | 186 | 0 | ||
| 2.000.001.648 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 16 | Travis D. Clay | ASC | 5 | 5 | 11,36 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 11.36 | 185 | 0 | ||
| 49.204 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 17 | Jim C. Windham | ASC | 5 | 5 | 11,24 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 11.24 | 184 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.024.449 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 18 | Donald Hays H. Brooks | ASC | 5 | 5 | 11,01 | 0,00 | 4.59 | 11.01 | 183 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.033.912 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 18 | Robert J. Clark | AF | 5 | 5 | 11,01 | 0,00 | 3.41 | 11.01 | 183 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.012.208 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 20 | James A. Chaffin | ASC | 5 | 5 | 11,00 | 0,00 | 4.12 | 11.00 | 181 | 0 | ||
| 59.033 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 21 | Randall E. Woodham | ASC | 5 | 5 | 10,90 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 10.90 | 180 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.029.673 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 22 | Jerry N. Jones | ASC | 5 | 5 | 10,80 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 10.80 | 179 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.036.816 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 22 | Rob Johnston | ASC | 5 | 5 | 10,80 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 10.80 | 179 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.024.253 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 24 | Mark S. Whidby | ASC | 5 | 5 | 10,65 | 0,00 | 3.85 | 10.65 | 177 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.035.417 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 25 | Les R. Charles | ASC | 5 | 5 | 10,32 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 10.32 | 176 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.030.968 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 26 | Chris Kilgore | ASC | 5 | 5 | 10,21 | 0,00 | 3.74 | 10.21 | 175 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 27 | Carl H. Hayes III | ASC | 5 | 5 | 9,70 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 9.70 | 174 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.038.632 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 28 | John R. Frisch | ASC | 5 | 5 | 9,65 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 9.65 | 173 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 29 | Darren l. Taylor | ASC | 5 | 5 | 9,46 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 9.46 | 172 | 0 | ||
| 1.000.038.167 | 2.025 | AFT | 72 | 02/08/2025 | 02/08/2025 | Sinclair | D | 30 | Samuel Porterfield | ASC | 5 | 5 | 9,31 | 0,00 | 0.00 | 9.31 | 171 | 0 |
About Lake Jordan
Lake Jordan, located near Wetumpka, Alabama, is a 6,800-acre reservoir formed by the construction of the Walter Bouldin Dam on the Coosa River. Managed by Alabama Power, the lake is known for its strong populations of largemouth and spotted bass, making it a popular destination for both recreational and competitive anglers. With features such as submerged timber, creek channels, and rocky points, Lake Jordan provides ideal fishing conditions year-round. Spring pre-spawn patterns often yield large catches, contributing to the lake’s reputation as a tournament hotspot.
Points Championship and Upcoming Event
This tournament contributes valuable points toward the divisional Angler of the Year title. The points leader from each division qualifies for the American Bass Anglers (ABA) AFT Angler of the Year Final Round at the AFT Championship. Additionally, the top 500 anglers across all divisions will compete in the ABA AFT National Championship, a three-day event scheduled for October 4-10, 2025, on Lake Eufaula, Alabama.
The next tournament for this division will be held on March 15, 2025, launching from Cooter’s Pond Park Boat Ramp on the Alabama River. For more information, contact Division Director Barry Woodward at (251) 423-0753 or visit www.americanbassanglers.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.
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For more information, visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406
