{"id":11694,"date":"2025-04-21T13:11:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T19:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/?p=11694"},"modified":"2025-04-24T08:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:02:17","slug":"tony-couch-wins-aft-d72-event-on-lake-oconee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/2025\/04\/21\/tony-couch-wins-aft-d72-event-on-lake-oconee\/","title":{"rendered":"Tony Couch Wins AFT D72 Event on Lake Oconee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BUCKHEAD, Ga. \u2013 Tony Couch of Buckhead, GA took home the win at the American Fishing Tour Division 72 tournament, held April 19, 2025, on Lake Oconee. Couch brought a five-bass limit to the scales weighing 17.70 pounds, securing the first-place trophy and a cash payout of $830. His bag was anchored by a 5.07-pound largemouth that helped seal the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finishing a close second was Justin Durham of Madison, GA, who landed a solid five-bass limit totaling 16.98 pounds. Durham earned the second-place trophy along with $584 in prize money. His catch included a 5.15-pound kicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Richard Carey of Watkinsville, GA claimed the Big Bass honors with a 5.40-pound largemouth, winning the $540 optional big bass pot and the Big Bass trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A total of 54 anglers competed in the event, with payouts awarded to the top eight finishers. The total payout for the tournament reached $2,646.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following the awards ceremony, several draw prizes were handed out to participants in attendance. Alan Swink won a $50 Sugar Creek Marina gift card, while Darin Mitchell and Jim Windham each took home $50 cash. Richard Carey also received a $100 gift certificate for a custom wooden flag from Captain Kidd\u2019s Designs, and Alan Swink picked up a $200 gift certificate from Kissel Krafts Custom Rods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special thanks to Bob Clark, Les Charles, and David Mitchell for their assistance with boat checks, registration, and weigh-in operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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