{"id":11576,"date":"2025-04-10T09:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/?p=11576"},"modified":"2025-04-10T09:04:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:04:50","slug":"aba-tournaments-april-18-19-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/2025\/04\/10\/aba-tournaments-april-18-19-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"ABA Tournaments April 18\u201319, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As anglers across the country prepare to celebrate Easter, American Bass Anglers will host a full lineup of tournaments the days before, on Friday and Saturday, April 18\u201319, 2025<\/strong>, ensuring no events conflict with the holiday itself. With Good Friday coming, anglers may get a good chance to get some practice in before their event. These events span three ABA tours\u2014American Fishing Tour (AFT), Team Series,<\/strong> and Top 150 Solo Series<\/strong>\u2014giving both local and regional anglers a chance to compete at their preferred level. Here’s a detailed look at each series, the lakes in play, and what anglers can expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 150 Solo Series \u2013 Friday, April 18<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Top 150 Solo Series<\/strong> is ABA\u2019s premier solo competition format. These events are designed for experienced anglers seeking a higher level of tournament fishing. With increased payouts and national qualification implications, this is where individuals come to prove themselves. Entry Fees for the Top 150 Solo events are $625<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weiss Lake, AL \u2013 Division 1<\/a><\/strong> (Register Now<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tournament Mgr: Michael Garlen (256)497-8363<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching from Leesburg Landing, competitors will take on Weiss Lake, a Coosa River impoundment offering a mix of rocky structure, shallow flats, and current breaks. Spotted and largemouth bass are both in play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam Rayburn Reservoir, TX \u2013 Division 2<\/a><\/strong> (Register Now<\/a>)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tournament Mgr: Chris Wayand (256)230-5627<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching from Cassels Boykin Park, anglers face one of the most respected bass fisheries in the country. Sam Rayburn offers expansive flats, hydrilla, creek channels, and submerged timber\u2014an elite challenge for solo competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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American Fishing Tour (AFT) \u2013 Saturday, April 19<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The American Fishing Tour<\/strong> is ABA\u2019s most accessible competition series, perfect for weekend anglers looking for well-organized events on local waters. AFT divisions are run by local directors who emphasize community, competition, and fun\u2014while offering paths to the AFT Championship. Entry Fees for AFT One-Day events are $70, big fish is an optional side pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rodman Reservoir, FL \u2013 Division 19<\/a><\/strong> (Register Onsite Morning of the event)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Director: Randy McLean PH: (904)612-2367<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching from Palatka City Docks, anglers will tackle Rodman Reservoir, a top Florida bass destination known for its submerged timber, vegetation, and trophy-sized largemouth. It’s a stronghold for heavy flipping gear and shallow cover strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lake Guntersville, AL \u2013 Division 29<\/a><\/strong> (Register Onsite Morning of the event)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Director: Dennis Shiley PH: (770)878-7829<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching out of Waterfront Bay, this event gives competitors access to one of the most iconic bass lakes in the country. Lake Guntersville\u2019s sprawling grass mats and backwater sloughs create a playground for both power and finesse anglers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lake Oconee, GA \u2013 Division 72<\/a><\/strong> (Register Onsite Morning of the event)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Director: Benny Howell PH: (770)365-4795<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anglers launching from Sugar Creek Marina will fish Lake Oconee, a productive Georgia reservoir with a mix of stained and clear water, active current, and abundant docks. Bass here respond well to moving baits and targetable structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson Lake, GA \u2013 Division 76<\/a><\/strong> (Register Onsite Morning of the event)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Director: Jeff Maddox PH: (770)318-3610<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching from Berry\u2019s Boat Dock, this tournament takes place on Jackson Lake, one of Georgia\u2019s oldest reservoirs. Its layout of coves, points, and river arms makes for a strategic and often competitive day on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABA Team Series \u2013 Saturday, April 19<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Team Series<\/strong> allows fishing partners to fish together in a highly competitive\u2014but still grassroots\u2014format. Payouts are 80% and based on participation, and winning teams accumulate points toward the Team Series Championship. Entry Fees for the Team Series one-day events are $150 with an optional big bass side pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lake Milton, OH \u2013 Division 14<\/a><\/strong> (Register Onsite Morning of the event)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ben Mott PH: (330)307-6191<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teams launching from Pointview will fish Lake Milton, a scenic reservoir in northeastern Ohio with offshore humps, standing timber, and shoreline structure. A mix of finesse and reaction techniques is often key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kentucky\/Barkley Lakes, KY \u2013 Division 19<\/a><\/strong> (Register Onsite Morning of the event)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Director: Scott Marshall PH: (602) 570-0860<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching from Moors Resort & Marina, teams will access the massive waters of Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. With ledges, flooded timber, and expansive backwaters, these lakes offer multiple patterns to choose from in spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harris Chain of Lakes, FL \u2013 <\/strong>Division 3<\/strong> <\/a>(Register Onsite Morning of the event)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Director: Henry Montgomery PH: (352)682-0593<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launching from Lake Shore, teams will fish the Harris Chain, an interconnected group of lakes known for big bass and thick vegetation. Local knowledge and adaptability can lead to heavy bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About American Bass Anglers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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, including the Team Series, American Fishing Tour, American Couples Series, annual Military Team Bass Tournament, ABA Team Series, Top 150 Solo Tour, and Professional League, all presented by Caymas Boats, please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Bass Anglers is proud to be sponsored by Caymas Boats<\/a>, Mercury Marine<\/a>, T-H Marine<\/a>, Power Pole<\/a>, WattCycle Batteries<\/a>, Hotel Planner.com<\/a>, and LurePartsOnline.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit\u00a0www.americanbassanglers.com<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0(256) 232-0406<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As anglers across the country prepare to celebrate Easter, American Bass Anglers will host a full lineup of tournaments the days before, on Friday and Saturday, April 18\u201319, 2025, ensuring no events conflict with the holiday itself. With Good Friday coming, anglers may get a good chance to get some practice in before their event. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11579,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56,52,34,55],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11576","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-team","8":"category-aft","9":"category-featured","10":"category-top150"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11576"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11576\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11580,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11576\/revisions\/11580"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11579"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}