Saturday, February 28, 2026, on Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, AL — Billy Barrett of Jacksonville, AL claimed top honors at the American Fishing Tour Division 29 – North AL event held on February 28, 2026, at Goosepond/GTO Tackle & Grill Marina in Scottsboro, AL. We had a 23 boat field with the Top-10 weighing 19+ lbs or better of G’ville bass.
Billy won with a total catch of 5 bass at 28.44 pounds, which included an 8.10-pound big bass. His performance earned him first place and a cash prize of $579 plus $230 for big bass.
Second place went to Brad Ableman of Guntersville, AL with 5 bass weighing-in at 26.04, earning him $346.
Third place went to Matthew Tucker of Meridianville, AL with 5 bass weighing-in at 24.15, earning him $115.
The next event is scheduled for Sunday March 15, 2026, at Guntersville Lake launching from Goosepond/GTO Tackle & Grill. This tournament will serve as Stop #3 of the 2026 ABA American Fishing Tour Division 29 – Alabama North Trail. For more details, contact Scott Marshall at (602) 570-0860 or visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
Top 15
Top 20 Divisional Points Division 29 as of 3/11/2026
| PL | Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Barrett | 395 |
| 2 | Joey Shelton | 393 |
| 3 | Jonathan Cochran | 385 |
| 4 | Colby Harrison | 382 |
| 5 | Kenneth Draskovic | 381 |
| 6 | John Bailey | 379 |
| 7 | Jeff Risbeck | 377 |
| 8 | John Biffle | 288 |
| 9 | Jim Holsonback | 287 |
| 10 | Brad Ableman | 199 |
| 11 | Matthew Tucker | 198 |
| 12 | Wayne Christopher | 196 |
| 13 | Chandler Brewer | 194 |
| 14 | Terry Ezzell | 193 |
| 15 | Christopher Gentry | 191 |
| 15 | Hunter Silverstrim | 191 |
| 17 | Garrett Nelson | 190 |
| 18 | Larry Hollingsworth | 189 |
| 19 | Jett Loach | 187 |
| 20 | Brett Morris | 186 |
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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.
