March 17, 2025, Leesburg, FL – Dylan Westhelle from Sanford, Florida, won the American Fishing Tour Division 20 tournament held at Herlong Park on the Harris Chain of Lakes on March 16, 2025. Westhelle dominated the competition with an impressive catch totaling 26.96 pounds, anchored by the tournament’s biggest bass at 10.29 pounds. His outstanding performance earned him the first-place prize of $500, along with an additional $280 for the largest bass of the tournament.
Jay Veillette from Eustis, Florida, finished in second place with a total catch of 13.34 pounds, earning him a cash prize of $290.
David Wickham of Fruitland Park, Florida, secured third place with a catch totaling 12.56 pounds, receiving $79 for his effort.
Sam Ofori received special recognition and a cash prize of $110 for recording the smallest five-bass limit of the tournament, weighing 4.55 pounds.
Additionally, anglers competed for the “smallest bag” award, won by Sam Ofori with a total of 4.55 pounds, earning him $110.
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Division 20’s next event is on the Harris Chain on April 13, 2025. Anglers will launch from Herlong Park at 700 E. North Blvd. Leesburg, FL 34748. For more information, please contact local tournament director Henry Montgomery at (352) 682-0593 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com. (Register Here)
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