May 18–19, 2025 – Lake Blackshear, Georgia – Sam Moody of Albany, Georgia, delivered a strong two-day performance to win the American Fishing Tour (AFT) Division 74 District Championship on Lake Blackshear. Moody secured the top spot with a total weight of 25.67 pounds, highlighted by a 4.67-pound kicker on day one. His efforts earned him a first-place prize of $752.
Derreck Burnam of Byromville, Georgia, finished second with a two-day total of 23.23 pounds. Burnam, who brought in a solid 4.38-pound bass, not only earned $326 but was also crowned Division 74 Angler of the Year for the 2025 season.
George Haynie of Cordele, Georgia, secured third place with consistent five-fish limits on both days, finishing with 21.99 pounds. His bag included a 3.22-pound bass. In fourth was Lane Worsham of Tifton, Georgia, who weighed in 21.85 pounds over two days. Worsham landed the tournament’s Big Fish, a 5.07-pound bass caught on day one.
Rounding out the top five was Johnny Smith of Albany, Georgia, with a two-day total of 16.41 pounds, including a 4.64-pounder.
On day two, Henry Starks of Byron, Georgia, earned Big Fish Honors with a 4.75-pound bass.
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The next tournament in Division 74 will kick off the 2026 season this fall on Lake Blackshear, launching from the Gum Creek Ramp.
For more information about this division or upcoming events, contact Division 74 Director Henry Starks at (478) 808-9701 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
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