{"id":2837,"date":"2024-01-24T08:38:27","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T14:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/?p=2837"},"modified":"2025-02-11T12:13:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:13:22","slug":"south-carolina-kicks-off-on-keowee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanbassanglers.com\/news\/index.php\/2024\/01\/24\/south-carolina-kicks-off-on-keowee\/","title":{"rendered":"South Carolina Kicks off on Keowee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It is Time to Start Your Professional Angling Journey <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Athens, AL, January 24, 2024<\/strong> \u2013 The American Bass Anglers (ABA) is set to launch the inaugural season of the ABA Professional League in South Carolina. This groundbreaking initiative offers weekend anglers an extraordinary platform to showcase their talents at a professional level, empowering them to chart their own destiny in the professional, and with a better payout. The first South Carolina Division event is scheduled for February 3, 2024, at the scenic Lake Keowee, operating out of South Cove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2024 South Carolina Division Schedule:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Event 1:<\/strong> Lake Keowee – February 3, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Event 2:<\/strong> Lake Keowee – March 2, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Event 3:<\/strong> Lake Hartwell – March 23, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Divisional Championship:<\/strong> Lake Hartwell – April 20-21, 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    A New Professional Format<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The ABA Professional League is distinguished by its unique solo competition format in a National Series, allowing anglers to compete individually and rely on their skills, instincts, and abilities. This format is designed to bring out the best in each angler, as they navigate the challenges of competitive fishing without a team or non-boater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Last Year at Lake Keowee<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Randy A. Childers Won the first South Carolina event last year with 15.86 pounds. \u201cI started on deep docks first thing in the morning,\u201d Childers revealed. \u201cI fished docks all day long. As the sun got higher, I started going shallower. That\u2019s where I caught the better bass. I caught fish on a variety of baits including worms, Senkos and jigs. Jigs played a big role.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Randy’s strategic approach and diverse use of baits such as worms, Senkos, and jigs were instrumental in his success. Such performances exemplify the level of skill and adaptability that the ABA Professional League seeks to promote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Unprecedented Rewards and Opportunities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    The ABA Professional League offers an unparalleled payout structure with 80% of entry fees contributing to the prize pool, ensuring substantial rewards for participating anglers. The top prize for a one-day divisional event can reach a staggering $17,000, including the Caymas Cash program for Caymas Owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Proven Success for the Angler<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    In Florida on the Harris Chain just a few weeks ago, with 100 boats first placed paid exceptionally well vs the nearest national tournament trail. While the ProLeague paid out $6,700 to first place, the nearest competitor with 145 boats only paid out $4,800 for first place. (See Below) The Professional League paid out almost 40% more for first place with 2\/3s of the same field size. The additional places paid were also much higher than the competitor’s, judge for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n James Danny D. Inabnett<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n 4.48<\/td>\n 17.22<\/td>\n 249<\/td>\n $3,200<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    3<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n Neil C. Nix<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 16.24<\/td>\n 248<\/td>\n $2,500<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    4<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n Robert Bobby S. Bakewell<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 15.09<\/td>\n 247<\/td>\n $1,500<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n James B. Ford<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 13.99<\/td>\n 246<\/td>\n $1,150<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    6<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n Jason P. Blair<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 13.27<\/td>\n 245<\/td>\n $850<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    7<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n Fred D. Chivington<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 13.04<\/td>\n 244<\/td>\n $700<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    8<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n Kurt W. Diesing<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 12.32<\/td>\n 243<\/td>\n $675<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    9<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 9<\/td>\n Jesse E. Tacoronte<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 12.25<\/td>\n 242<\/td>\n $625<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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    11<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 11<\/td>\n Dennis Redd<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 11.30<\/td>\n 240<\/td>\n $550<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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    19<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 18<\/td>\n Jody D. White<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 10.04<\/td>\n 233<\/td>\n $338<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    20<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n Anthony T. Ford<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n <\/td>\n 9.94<\/td>\n 231<\/td>\n $325<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody> \n\n \n \n \n <\/table>\n\n<\/div>