{"id":15737,"date":"2026-03-30T07:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/?p=15737"},"modified":"2026-03-30T08:21:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T14:21:13","slug":"quincy-ortiz-claims-victory-at-webster-lake-with-dominant-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/quincy-ortiz-claims-victory-at-webster-lake-with-dominant-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Quincy Ortiz Claims Victory at Webster Lake with Dominant Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>March 29, 2026 \u2013 Webster Lake, MA \u2013 Quincy Ortiz from Belchertown clinched first place at the American Fishing Tour Division 36 tournament on Webster Lake. He topped the leaderboard with a total catch of 18.32 pounds, earning $543 and the win on a cold, high-pressure day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ortiz, aiming for back-to-back Angler of the Year honors with two season victories already, leveraged his prior knowledge of the lake to secure the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second place went to Gordon Bocash from Putnam with 15.62 pounds, earning $329.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/D36Gordon-Bocash-2nd-Place.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/D36Gordon-Bocash-2nd-Place.jpg 800w, https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/D36Gordon-Bocash-2nd-Place-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/D36Gordon-Bocash-2nd-Place-768x576.jpg 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Mercier<\/a><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">3<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">3<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">7,19<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0,00<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">-<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">7.19<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">197<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr id=\"table_942_row_4\"\n            data-row-index=\"4\">\n                            <td style=\"\">1.000.039.013<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2.026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">AFT<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">36<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">Webster<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">D<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">5<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/angler-profile\/?MemberID=1000039013&amp;MemberID2=&amp;Season=2026\">James R. Mercier<\/a><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">5,72<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0,00<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">-<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">5.72<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">196<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr id=\"table_942_row_5\"\n            data-row-index=\"5\">\n                            <td style=\"\">1.000.036.322<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2.026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">AFT<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">36<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">Webster<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">D<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">6<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/angler-profile\/?MemberID=1000036322&amp;MemberID2=&amp;Season=2026\">Todd M. Rourke<\/a><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">1<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">1<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2,90<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0,00<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">-<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2.90<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">195<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr id=\"table_942_row_6\"\n            data-row-index=\"6\">\n                            <td style=\"\">1.000.038.065<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2.026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">AFT<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">36<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">Webster<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">D<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">7<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/angler-profile\/?MemberID=1000038065&amp;MemberID2=&amp;Season=2026\">Greg J. Pobieglo<\/a><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">1<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">1<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2,65<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0,00<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">-<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2.65<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">194<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr id=\"table_942_row_7\"\n            data-row-index=\"7\">\n                            <td style=\"\">70.203<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2.026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">AFT<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">36<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">Webster<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">D<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">8<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/angler-profile\/?MemberID=70203&amp;MemberID2=&amp;Season=2026\">Sheron K. Brown Sr<\/a><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">1<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">1<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2,50<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0,00<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">-<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2.50<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">193<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr id=\"table_942_row_8\"\n            data-row-index=\"8\">\n                            <td style=\"\">1.000.035.192<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2.026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">AFT<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">36<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">Webster<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">D<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">9<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/angler-profile\/?MemberID=1000035192&amp;MemberID2=&amp;Season=2026\">Nate R. Smith<\/a><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2,08<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0,00<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">-<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2.08<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">192<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr id=\"table_942_row_9\"\n            data-row-index=\"9\">\n                            <td style=\"\">1.000.038.185<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">2.026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">AFT<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">36<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">03\/29\/2026<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">Webster<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">D<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">10<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/angler-profile\/?MemberID=1000038185&amp;MemberID2=&amp;Season=2026\">Richard L. Fairman<\/a><\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">1<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">1<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">1,54<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0,00<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">-<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">1.54<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">191<\/td>\n                            <td style=\"\">0<\/td>\n                    <\/tr>\n            <\/tbody>        <!-- \/Table body -->\n\n        <!-- Table footer -->\n        \n        <!-- \/Table footer -->\n    <\/table>\n\n<\/div><style>\ntable.wpDataTable td.numdata { text-align: right !important; }\n<\/style>\n<style>\n<\/style>\n<style>\n                            \n                                    \/* table font size *\/\n    .wpdt-c.wpDataTablesWrapper table#wpdtSimpleTable-942,\n    .wpdt-c .wpDataTablesWrapper table.wpDataTable.wpDataTableID-942 {\n        font-size: 11px !important;\n    }\n\n            \n                    \n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Special Mentions<\/strong> Quincy Ortiz also caught the tournament&#8217;s Biggest Bass at 5.78 pounds, winning an additional $400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong performances from Mike Mercier, James Mercier, and Todd Rourke rounded out the top six, boosting the event&#8217;s competitive energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to local sponsors: Nate Smith Auto Detailing, JWS Roofing, Closer Tackle, JCS Marine, Samatis Baits, and THUMP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anglers can look forward to the next Division 36 event on April 19 at the Nashua River, launching from the state ramp in Groton. Contact local director Nate Smith at (978) 302-5083 or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanbassanglers.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.americanbassanglers.com<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These results award valuable points toward the Divisional Angler of the Year title. Division champions advance to the AFT Championship, while the top 500 anglers qualify for the three-day ABA AFT National Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About American Bass Anglers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the American Fishing Tour and other series, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanbassanglers.com\/\">www.americanbassanglers.com<\/a>&nbsp;or call (256) 232-0406.<a href=\"http:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/calls?a=nc,%2B12562320406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 29, 2026 \u2013 Webster Lake, MA \u2013 Quincy Ortiz from Belchertown clinched first place at the American Fishing Tour Division 36 tournament on Webster Lake. He topped the leaderboard with a total catch of 18.32 pounds, earning $543 and the win on a cold, high-pressure day. Ortiz, aiming for back-to-back Angler of the Year [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15740,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[334,52,34],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-15737","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-aft-div-36","8":"category-aft","9":"category-featured"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15737","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=15737"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15737\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15744,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15737\/revisions\/15744"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15740"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}