Sam Montgomery of Milledgeville, Georgia, claimed victory at the American Fishing Tour (AFT) Division 72 tournament held on February 8, 2025, at Lake Sinclair. Montgomery brought a five-bass limit to the scales, weighing in at an impressive 18.53 pounds. His performance earned him the first-place trophy and a cash prize of $813. Additionally, he secured the tournament’s Big Bass award with a 6.64-pound largemouth, winning an extra $510 and the Big Bass trophy. His total earnings for the day amounted to $1,323.
Josh George of Loganville, Georgia, finished in second place with a five-bass limit totaling 17.85 pounds. George caught a notable 6.41-pound bass and received the second-place trophy along with $562 in prize money.
A total of 51 anglers competed for payouts across the top eight spots, with a prize pool of $2,499. The top ten anglers are as follows:
Following the official awards ceremony, additional prizes were distributed to attendees. Brian Hyde and Les Charles each won $50 cash, while Carl Wilson took home a $100 gift certificate for a custom wooden flag courtesy of Captain Kidd’s Designs.
The success of the event was made possible thanks to volunteers Bob Clark, Les Charles, and David Mitchell, who assisted with boat checks, registration, and weigh-ins.
About Lake Sinclair
Located in central Georgia, Lake Sinclair is a popular destination for recreational fishing and competitive tournaments. Known for its healthy populations of largemouth bass, the 15,330-acre lake offers diverse fishing conditions with shallow coves, rocky points, and underwater structures that attract bass year-round. Managed by Georgia Power, Lake Sinclair consistently produces quality catches, making it a favorite spot for anglers across the region.
The next AFT D72 tournament is scheduled for February 22, 2025, at Lake Oconee, launching from Sugar Creek Marina. For more information, contact Division Director Benny Howell at (770) 365-4795.
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
