{"id":10323,"date":"2025-02-24T14:33:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T20:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/?p=10323"},"modified":"2025-02-24T14:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T20:56:13","slug":"tony-couch-triumphs-at-aft-d72-on-lake-oconee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/2025\/02\/24\/tony-couch-triumphs-at-aft-d72-on-lake-oconee\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony Couch Triumphs at AFT D72 on Lake Oconee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tony Couch from Buckhead, GA, emerged as the champion of the AFT D72 tournament held on February 22, 2025, on Lake Oconee. Competing with a five-bass limit that totaled 18.29 pounds, Tony not only secured the first-place trophy and $775 in cash but also earned the optional Big Bass pot\u2014thanks to an impressive 5.74-pound bass\u2014garnering an extra $390 and a special trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event saw a memorable performance by the father-and-son team of David and Dylan Lowery from Milledgeville, GA. David finished in second place with a total weight of 16.24 pounds, taking home a trophy and $496, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dylan Lowery closely followed with 16.23 pounds, which earned him the third-place trophy and $229 in cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A total of 39 anglers participated in the tournament, competing fiercely for the top six spots, with overall payouts amounting to $1,911.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the cash prizes, draw prizes were also awarded. Larry Cason won a $50 gift card from Sugar Creek Marina, and David Mitchell walked away with a $50 bill. Tony Couch further added to his wins by receiving a $100 gift certificate for a custom wooden flag from Captain Kidd\u2019s Designs, while Tony Wooten claimed a $200 gift certificate from Kissel Krafts Custom Rods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Special thanks go to Bob Clark and David Mitchell for their invaluable help with morning boat checks, registration, and weighing fish at the scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next tournament in this division is scheduled for March 8, 2025, on Lake Oconee, departing from Sugar Creek Marina. For any questions or further information, please contact Director Benny Howell at 770-365-4795.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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