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Douglas Hayes Pate Takes the Win on Lake Jordan

November 22, 2025, Prattville, AL.  Twenty-five anglers launched from the State Park Ramp near Wetumpka, AL, with eleven of those anglers bringing back five-fish limits.  When the scales closed, Douglas Hayes Pate of Nauvoo, AL, took the victory with 20.70 pounds. For the victory, Pate took home $620 in prize money.

Second place was claimed by Travis Roderick Day of Hope Hull, AL, with five and a total weight of 16.02 pounds.  For his efforts, Day took home $375 in prize money.

Andrew McCraney of Tallassee, AL took third with five and a total weight of 15.88 pounds.  He took home $130 in prize money. 

Fourth place was Gary Howell of Fultondale, AL, with five weighing 14.13 pounds, anchored by a 4.70-pound Big Bass.  Howell took home $101 in prize money plus another $125 for Big Bass.

The next tournament in this division will take place on December 6, 2025, launching from Cooter’s Pond Park Boat Ramp on the Alabama River.  For more information on this event or divisio,n please contact local director Barry Woodward at 251-423-0753 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com

Top 20

These anglers earn valuable points toward the divisional angler of the year title. The points champion from each division will compete in the annual American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of The Year Final Round at the AFT Championship. In addition, the top 500 anglers from the various divisions will earn the right to compete in the three-day ABA, AFT National Championship tournament to be held in October 2026 on Pickwick Lake, AL.

About American Bass Anglers

American Bass Anglers, committed to providing low-cost, close-to-home tournaments, offers an exciting platform for individual angler progression. With the support of industry-leading companies, ABA continues to advance the sport of bass fishing.

For more information about the American Fishing Tour and other series, visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.

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, please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.

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